South Bend City Church

5.11 [LITURGY] God Our Mother

Mariah Keener - Here at South Bend City Church, we take our cue from Scripture which calls us as a community to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. As we gathered on Mother's Day, we took time to acknowledge the spectrum of experience in the room and to remind us that God reveals Godself to us as Mother.
The breath prayer prompts and closing prayer were written by Cole Arthur Riley and can be found on her Instagram, @blackliturgies. The song I Am is by Jill Phillips and can be found here.

5.11 [TEACHING] Hints of Hope (wk 3) - When We Walk Away

Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we’re exploring those possibilities. This week, we explore the strange, beautiful story of two men walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, and the hope that Christ might meet us even as we walk away. 
What's Happening
Save the date for our SBCC Spring Picnic happening on June 1 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park.
Join us on Discord! Make sure that your display name is your first+last name and add an "avatar" (profile picture). If you can't see the collective and forum channels, you have not been verified. If you need help, email mariah@southbendcitychurch.com.
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.

5.4 [TEACHING] Hints of Hope (wk 2) – Doubt and Belief

Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we’re exploring those possibilities. This week, with the help of a character named Thomas, we consider the surprising relationship between doubt and belief. 
What's Happening
Find out more, or register for, our South Bend Pilgrimage coming up May 16-18.
Save the date for our SBCC Spring Picnic happening on June 1 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park.
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.

4.27 [TEACHING] Hints of Hope (wk 1) - Fear and Courage

Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we're exploring those possibilities. This week, we consider the relationship between fear and hope. 
What’s Happening
RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, May 4 at 12:15p.
Find out more, or register for, our South Bend Pilgrimage coming up May 16-18.
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.

4.20 [GATHERING] Darkness, Resurrection, and Hope

Jason Miller, Zach Gillis, Mariah Keener, and team - This Easter, as we conclude our journey through the Lord's Prayer, we wrestle with the confrontation between darkness and light, and we search for the hope of the kingdom of God.
What’s Happening
RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, May 4 at 12:15p.
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.

4.18 [GATHERING] Good Friday

Jason Miller and Mariah Keener - Join with us in spirit as we mark the story of Good Friday, reflecting on the encounter of our broken world being met with the mercy and love of God. In South Bend, we're gathering for a brief noon reflection to hear the words of Scripture and to come to the table of Jesus. Wherever you are, we invite you to remember Jesus' gift of himself, and to receive the elements of the Eucharist. 
What’s Happening
Join us on Easter at 8:30, 10, or 11:30a.
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.

4.15 [CONVERSATION] Race and Film Panel 3 - BlacKkKlansman

Sean Palmer, Pam Blair, Zach Gillis, Jason Miller - On March 28th and 29th, we gathered at the Tribune to watch three films that explore dynamics of race in modern America, and to hear from some thoughtful panelists reflecting on the films. Here on the podcast, we’re releasing the panel discussions for those who weren’t able to join us. We encourage you to first watch the film, and then listen in.
Our third film was BlacKkKlansman. This 2018 film from Spike Lee combines drama, comedy, and satire in the creative retelling of a surprising true crime story that reveals much about our country and its ongoing struggles around racism and equality. Our host through the weekend was Sean Palmer, and our panelists for this film were Pam Blair, Zach Gillis, and Jason Miller. 
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4.13 [TEACHING] Interrupting Our Inertia (wk 5)

Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we hear the invitation to embrace both resistance and surrender. 
What’s Happening
Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings.
Take part in Stations in the Street from April 17-19.
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.

4.8 [CONVERSATION] Race and Film Panel 2 - The Infiltrators

Sean Palmer, Juan Constantino, Susana Diaz, and Jason Miller – On March 28th and 29th, we gathered at the Tribune to watch three films that explore dynamics of race in modern America, and to hear from some thoughtful panelists reflecting on the films. Here on the podcast, we’re releasing the panel discussions for those who weren’t able to join us. We encourage you to first watch the film, and then listen in.
Our second film was The Infiltrators. This experimental film combines narrative storytelling with documentary footage to portray a true story of creative resistance to the detention and deportation of undocumented people in the US. Our host through the weekend was Sean Palmer, and our panelists for this film were Juan Constantino, Susana Diaz, and Jason Miller.
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4.6 [TEACHING] Interrupting Our Inertia (wk 4)

Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we wrestle with the practice of seeking and giving forgiveness. This teaching drew heavily from the work of Dr. Everett Worthington. Learn more about his REACH method HERE.
What's Happening
Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings.
Take part in Stations in the Street from April 17-19.
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.