South Bend City Church

5.17 [TEACHING] The Anatomy of the Soul (wk 5) - Psalm 82

Jason Miller - Psalm 82 is unique in the book of Psalms. Its conception of the gods, and God's own speech in the poem, invite us to consider the problem of injustice and our part in bringing about change. 
What's Happening
Join us for our Spring Picnic on May 24 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park.
Sign up to give blood with the SBMF at our picnic from 10:30a-1p.
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. This week we shared a Quarterly Financial Update for Q3 and you can find the text version of that report, on our website.

5.10 [TEACHING + PRACTICE] The Anatomy of the Soul (wk 4)

Jason Miller - The spiritual genius of the Psalms isn't found only in individual prayers, but in observing the larger movements of life and spirit attested to in this collection. This week in our gatherings, we spent time not just observing this wisdom, but practicing it together. 
Songs for Reflection:1) O Magnum Mysterium by the Nordic Chamber Choir and Nicol Matt2) On the Nature of Daylight by Max Richter3) Sonho Dourado from the Friday Night Lights Soundtrack
What’s Happening
If you're a student (grades 6-12) and student family, sign up for the potluck on June 7th from 12:30-2p.
Join us for our Spring Picnic on May 24 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park.
Sign up to give blood with the SBMF at our picnic from 10:30a-1p.
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.

5.3 [TEACHING] The Anatomy of the Soul (wk 3) - Psalm 13

Jason Miller - Lament is the most frequent form of prayer in the Psalms, but those laments typically end in praise. How do we allow these turns from protest to praise to inform our own prayers without settling for something performative?
What’s Happening
Join us for our Spring Picnic on May 24 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park.
Sign up to give blood with the SBMF at our picnic from 10:30a-1p.
Let us know you’re interested in our pilgrimages by filling out this form (local and long-distance community welcome!).
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.

4.26 [TEACHING] The Anatomy of the Soul (wk 2) - Psalm 19

Jason Miller - A poet celebrates the glory they find in the skies above and reminds us of how little time we spend out there under those skies these days. But there's more going on in Psalm 19, including a warning about idolatry, a longing for right paths, and a revelation about how it is that we give glory to God.
What's Happening
Join us for our Spring Picnic on May 24 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park.
Sign up to give blood with the SBMF at our picnic from 10:30a-1p.
Join us on May 3 at 10:15a for a quick interest meeting about the Ireland/Northern Ireland Pilgrimage.
Let us know you’re interested in our pilgrimages by filling out this form (local and long-distance community welcome!).
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.

4.19 [TEACHING] The Anatomy of the Soul (wk 1) - Introduction

Jason Miller - We live in a world with seemingly endless needs and towering injustices, all begging for a response. And we each have gifts and energies to offer in making beautiful things. With all that's in front of us, and all that's within us, how do we discern what is ours to do? It probably begins by hearing the deep conversation that's always happening between our lives and the Giver of our lives. The Book of Psalms will help us enter that conversation with honesty and hope. John Calvin said these prayers show us the anatomy of the soul, and we'll be taking notes on the things we've always had within us. 
What’s Happening
Interested in our fall Ireland/Northern Ireland Pilgrimage trip, but have more questions? Join us on April 26 or May 3 at 10:15a for a quick interest meeting.
Let us know you’re interested in our pilgrimages by filling out this form (local and long-distance community welcome!).
RSVP to our next New to SBCC Table, happening on April 26 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.

4.12 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 21) - 21:1-22

Jason Miller - In our final week with John's gospel, we're looking at the story Peter and the other disciples might have been telling themselves about everything that had happened, and the way Jesus helps them find a new story. 
What's Happening
Interested in our fall Ireland/Northern Ireland Pilgrimage, but have more questions? Join us on April 26 or May 3 at 10:15a for a quick interest meeting. 
Let us know you're interested in our pilgrimages by filling out this form (local and long-distance community welcome!).
RSVP to our next New to SBCC Table, happening on April 26 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.

4.5 [GATHERING] Easter and the Gospel of John - 20-21

This Easter, as we continue our journey through the Gospel of John, we're celebrating the creative power of God. When it seems like we've completely unmade all that is good or beautiful, God is just getting started. 
What’s Happening
RSVP to our next New to SBCC Table, happening on April 26 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.

4.3 [GATHERING] Good Friday

Each year on Good Friday, we gather at noon to give witness to Jesus as he willingly gives his life away. This simple gathering includes songs, a brief reflection, a Gospel reading of the story of Jesus' death, and invitation to the table for Eucharist. 

3.29 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 19) and Palm Sunday - 12:1-30

Jason Miller - When the crowds rally around Jesus as he enters the city of Jerusalem, what expectations did they bring? Did they hope for a vision of power that He had given them, or did they simply hope that He would occupy the same, tired visions of power that keep breaking the world?
What’s Happening
RSVP to our next New to SBCC Table, happening on April 26 at 12:15p.
Join us for some special gatherings and practices during Holy Week this year, including Baptism.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund or signing up to volunteer. 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.

3.22 [TEACHING] Gospel of John (wk 18) - 13-17

Jason Miller - As Jesus prepares his friends to deal with his departure, he warns them to not have troubled hearts. But what about all of the things that are so troubling in the world? How do we allow ourselves to be moved by brokenness and suffering while remaining rooted in a deeper peace? 
What's Happening
Join us for some special gatherings and practices during Holy Week this year, including Baptism.
Register for South Bend Pilgrimage or join the waitlist
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund or signing up to volunteer. 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.