South Bend City Church

12.24 [GATHERING] Christmas Eve 2025

Jason Miller, Zach Gillis, and team - The arrival of God comes not with shock and awe, not with the overwhelming power of morning, but with the subtle, even vulnerable presence of a candle flame in the darkness. But together, as we carry that light, may it fill the world. We pre-recorded our Christmas Eve gathering so that, wherever you are, you can sing, pray, celebrate and reflect, lighting candles with us as we welcome the advent of Christ this Christmas. 
What's Happening
Give to our Christmas Offering.
Reminder that there will be no gatherings or podcast this weekend, December 28th.
RSVP to our New to SBCC Table on January 11.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

12.21 [LITURGY] Longest Night

Becky Ykema - On the shortest day, or "longest night", of the year, our local and long-distance community joined together on Zoom for a guided time of reflection, song and prayer as we held space for grief and longing, in a season often marked by joy and celebration. This liturgy was also pre-recorded for those that couldn't join us and for those that want to revisit it throughout the year.
You can find the digital liturgy guide in our website library.

12.21 [TEACHING] Love in the Neighborhood (wk 4)

Jason Miller - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we’re celebrating the good news that God’s love isn’t love in the abstract; it’s love in the neighborhood. This last week of Advent, we're looking at a subtle feature in Luke's story of Christmas, one with powerful implications for where and when we expect to meet God. 
What's Happening
Join us on Christmas Eve at 4p or 11p.
Give to our Christmas Offering.
Find the rest of our Holiday schedule on our website!
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

12.16 [CONVERSATION] Love in the Neighborhood (SBCC and Redeemer Central)

Jason Miler and Dave Armstrong - As we pursue a vision of love in the neighborhood, we've been continually inspired by a kindred community in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The people of Redeemer Central Church are following Jesus and stewarding a sacred space in the heart of their city, and as we've taken on the call to reactivate the Tribune as a place for the people of South Bend, their story is encouraging us in ours. Our lead pastor, Jason Miller, was with Redeemer in Belfast this week, and he and David Armstrong from Redeemer sat down to share the story of how these two communities are walking together. 
To give to the Christmas Offering, which will, in part, go to Redeemer Central Church, click here.

12.14 [CONVERSATION] Love in the Neighborhood (wk 3)

Mark Waltz, Grace Baker, Pam Blair, and Marty McIntosh - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we’re celebrating the good news that God’s love isn’t love in the abstract; it’s love in the neighborhood. This week, we're hearing from members of SBCC's American South delegation who recently traveled to New Orleans, Selma, and Montgomery to learn more about our complicated and often unjust history, and to be challenged and inspired by modern day peacemakers who are working for something better. 
What’s Happening
Give to our Christmas Offering.
Join us for The Longest Night Liturgy on Zoom (December 21 at 6p)
Register your family for Family Dedication, happening on January 25, 2026.
Find the rest of our Holiday schedule on our website!
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

12.7 [CONVERSATION] Love in the Neighborhood (wk 2)

Beth Graybill, TaKisha Jacobs, and Corrie Commisso - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we’re celebrating the good news that God’s love isn’t love in the abstract; it’s love in the neighborhood. This week, as we light the Advent candle for peace, we're sharing the story of TaKisha Jacobs and her work to intervene in the face of gun violence in South Bend, and the way that Corrie Commisso came alongside Takisha to turn that story into a memoir. To learn more about TaKisha's forthcoming book, visit takishajacobs.com. 
What's Happening
For more info on the South Bend Pilgrimage, or to sign up for the waitlist, head to our website.
Give to our Christmas Offering.
View our Advent Art Guide online, or stop by in person for a physical copy.
Find our Holiday schedule on our website!
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

11.30 [TEACHING] Love in the Neighborhood (wk 1)

Jason Miller - As we begin our Advent path, walking together toward Christmas, we're celebrating the good news that God's love isn't love in the abstract; it's love in the neighborhood.
What's Happening
Give to our Christmas Offering.
View our Advent Art Guide online, or stop by in person for a physical copy.
Find our Holiday schedule on our website!
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

11.23 [TEACHING + PRACTICE] Thanksgiving

Jason Miller - To celebrate Thanksgiving, we took a few minutes to consider the reasons it’s good to give thanks, and then members of our community shared some of the things they’re thankful for. 
What's Happening
View our Advent Art Guide online, or stop by in person for a physical copy.
Find our Holiday schedule on our website!
Reach out to Karen Grant if you need more information about Kids Sing.
Give to our Christmas Offering.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

11.16 [TEACHING] How to Pass On to the World a Better Faith

Michael Hidalgo - Many of us struggle with the faith we were handed earlier in life. We find it too narrow or exclusionary or harmful. But how to do we pass on something better.
Michael is a trusted friend of SBCC, was the pastor of Denver Community Church for 18 years, and joined us this week to share a teaching on how we can give something better to the world. 
What's Happening
Join our Discord! If you need help getting your account set up, head our website for video and text tutorials.
Check out and sign up for our Listener Map.
Check out our Advent Art Guide with art and reflections from SBCC community members, friends of SBCC, and historical sources. Or join us in person to pick up a physical copy.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

11.9 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 8) – 4:1-42

Jason Miller - Jesus chooses to enter Samaria and meet with a Samaritan woman in an act of cultural subversion. While there, his strange conversation with the woman illuminates the surprising ways God might be speaking to us as we seek the beautiful life to which God calls us. 
What's Happening
View our Quarterly Financial Report (Q1)
Check out our conversation with Becky Ykema, our new full-time staff member with a focus on worship and formation.
Join our Discord!
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.