South Bend City Church

11.17 [GATHERING] Family Dedication 2024

Jason Miller, Karen Grant, and Zach Gillis - This week, our community gathered in support of families of all kinds. We gave witness to the commitments of parents and guardians who will raise the kids in their care to know the love of God and the good news of Jesus, and we renewed our commitment to walk with these families.
What's Happening
RSVP to the Refugee Assistance Lunch and Learn, happening on November 24th at 12:30p.
Keep an eye out for our Advent Guide, to be released on November 24th. Join us in person to grab your physical book (1 per household) or visit the library page on our website and scroll down to the documents section.
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.

11.10 [TEACHING + REFLECTION] Political Moment, Prophetic Wisdom (wk 5)

Jason Miller - In this tense, difficult political moment, we’ve spent weeks drawing wisdom from the Hebrew prophets and the prophetic voice of Jesus. This week, in the wake of the US presidential election, we did our best to apply that wisdom.
What's Happening
Join us for Family Dedication, happening on November 17th or if you’re a student grade 6-12 (or family of a student), register for the Friendsgiving Dinner. Gifts towards this dinner can be made by emailing students@southbendcitychurch.com.
RSVP to the Refugee Assistance Lunch and Learn, happening on November 24th at 12:30p.
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.

11.3 [TEACHING] Political Moment, Prophetic Wisdom (wk 4)

Jason Miller - In this tense, difficult political moment, we're drawing wisdom from the Hebrew prophets and the prophetic voice of Jesus. this week, we consider the creative power of the prophetic act. This teaching references Picasso's Guernica painting.
If you would like to join us in the practice of Eucharist, make sure to have some form of bread or cracker and juice or wine.
 
Ways to Get Connected
Join us for Family Dedication, happening on November 17th or if you’re a student grade 6-12 (or family of a student), register for the Friendsgiving Dinner. Gifts towards this dinner can be made by emailing students@southbendcitychurch.com.
Find our Prophetic Resources for a Political Moment and drop in to our reflection space during Election Day between 8a-8p.
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. To view the written version of our Quarterly Financial Update, head to our website.

10.27 [TEACHING + REFLECTION] Political Moment, Prophetic Wisdom (wk 3)

Jason Miller and Becky Ykema - In this tense, difficult political moment, we’re drawing wisdom from the Hebrew prophets and the prophetic voice of Jesus. This week, we consider the paradox of prophetic hope.
This weekend we also had the chance to be led by our friend, Becky Ykema. Becky is a worship leader living in the Denver area that we have the joy of joining in community with several times as year. At the end of the teaching, we will have the chance to enter into some reflection through songs, readings, and the Eucharist.
If you would like to join us in the practice of Eucharist, make sure to have some form of bread or cracker and juice or wine.
What’s Happening
Join us for Family Dedication, happening on November 17th or if you're a student grade 6-12 (or family of a student), register for the Friendsgiving Dinner. Gifts towards this dinner can be made by emailing students@southbendcitychurch.com.
Find our Prophetic Resources for a Political Moment and join us for our reflection space this Tuesday, October 29th, from 6-8p.
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.

10.20 [TEACHING] Political Moment, Prophetic Wisdom (wk 2)

Jason Miller - In this tense, difficult political moment, we're drawing wisdom from the Hebrew prophets and the prophetic voice of Jesus. This week, we consider the convictions of the prophets.
What’s Happening
Join us or register your family for Family Dedication, happening on November 17th before October 27th.
Find our Prophetic Resources for a Political Moment.
Get connected through our digital community tool, 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.
Please note: we do not own the audio from the Zoolander clip used in this teaching. All rights belong to Paramount Pictures.

10.13 [TEACHING] Political Moment, Prophetic Wisdom (wk 1)

Jason Miller - In this tense, difficult political moment, we're drawing wisdom from the Hebrew prophets and the prophetic voice of Jesus. This week, we wrestle with the temptation of power and the power of our ultimate allegiance.
What’s Happening
RSVP to our next New to SBCC Table happening in-person on December 15.
Join us or register your family for Family Dedication, happening on November 17th.
Get connected through our digital community tool, 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.

10.6 [TEACHING] Mutual Flourishing for Israelis and Palestinians

Jason Miller - On the eve of the one year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attacks, South Bend City Church joined kindred churches across the US in a Sunday focused on the dream of mutual flourishing for Israelis and Palestinians.
This teaching included references to the following resources and opportunities:
Across the Divide Podcast explores the intersection of the Christian faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel and its relationship to the church in the West.
Giving to The Telos Group's Peacemakers Fund allows you to directly support Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers and their organizations.
Our South Bend Immersion allows you to learn about principles and practices of peacemaking in our local context.
 
 
What’s Happening
RSVP to our next New to SBCC Table happening in-person on November 3.
Join us or register your family for Family Dedication, happening on November 17th.
Get connected through our digital community tool, 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.

9.22 [TEACHING] A New Vision for SBCC (wk 2)

Jason Miller - As SBCC grows and evolves, we want our strategies and structures for church life to grow and evolve, too. This is the second half of our new vision for our life together.
What’s Happening
Join us for the SBCC Picnic at Leeper Park on September 29 from 11a-1p. For more information, or to give towards the cost of lunch, head to our website. After the picnic, head over to the NNN for the Art’s Cafe!
RSVP to one of our next New to SBCC Tables happening via Zoom on October 7 at 8:30p ET or in-person on November 3.
Check out our new website or get connected on 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.

9.15 [TEACHING] A New Vision for SBCC (wk 1)

Jason Miller - As SBCC grows and evolves, we want our strategies and structures for church life to grow and evolve, too. This week and next, we’re sharing a fresh vision for our life together.
 
What’s Happening
Join us for the SBCC Picnic at Leeper Park on September 29 from 11a-1p. For more information, or to give towards the cost of lunch, head to our website. After the picnic, head over to the NNN for the Art's Cafe!
RSVP to one of our next New to SBCC Tables happening via Zoom on October 7 at 8:30p ET or in-person on November 3.
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.

9.8 [PRACTICE GATHERING] Our Mantras, 2024 in Practice

Mariah Keener, Zach Gillis, and Kelli Bowser - After spending four weeks being reminded of our mantras, we spent some time in intentional practice. We encourage you to join us in this hour of reading, singing, art, and more, even if it's a bit outside of your normal, and we hope that by the end you feel more connected to these mantras, to yourself, and to the Divine.
If you want to participate in the time of art, make sure to have some art supplies nearby. And if you are joining us in the Eucharist, make sure to have some form of bread or cracker and some form of juice or wine with you.
 
What's Happening
If you have a student in grades 6-12, you can register them, and your family, for the Student Kickoff happening on September 15 from 5-8p.
Join us for the SBCC Picnic at Leeper Park on September 29 from 11a-1p. For more information, or to give towards the cost of lunch, head to our website.
RSVP to one of our next New to SBCC Tables happening in-person on October 6 or via Zoom on October 7.
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.