South Bend City Church

9.3 [TEACHING] Jesus Stories (wk 6) - The Gift and Danger of Looking Around

Jason Miller - In John 21, we see Jesus trying to have a conversation with one of his followers about the calling on his life, but that disciple is distracted by the fate of someone else. As we expand our circles of concern with a faith that includes our neighbors, strangers, and enemies, how do we stay committed to the lives we're called to?
Ways to Get Connected
Check out all Tables opportunities or let us know if you’re a long-distance community member that wants to create community in the digital space.
RSVP to our New to SBCC Table on September 10
Register for Student Tables or let us know if you’re interested in being an adult mentor.
Let us know that you’re interested in volunteering or, if you're a long-distance community member, start a conversation with us about how to jump in from afar.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

8.27 [LITURGY] Practices of Joy

This weekend we had the opportunity to enter into practices of joy as a community. We encourage you to join us by listening to this liturgy in a place that brings you joy or to have something nearby that you enjoy doing or looking at.
During this episode, there will be an opportunity to pause and do something that brings you joy. In our gathering space, we had art from our kiddos on display and supplies that allowed us to do the same art projects. CLICK HERE to view the art during that time or feel free to enjoy your own practice of joy today.
Ways to Get ConnectedSupport the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

8.27 [TEACHING] Jesus Stories (wk 5) - Remembering Joy

Meredith Miller - In John 2 we are invited to a wedding, and watching Jesus' actions there reveal something critical about the nature of the reign of God that Jesus is declaring has arrived. What's more, it sheds light on a sometimes overlooked attribute of our God--as one who is joyful. Together, we'll consider the roles of fun, celebration and joy in our lives with God.
Ways to Get ConnectedLet us know that you’re interested in volunteering.RSVP to our New to SBCC Table on September 10Register for Student Tables or let us know if you’re interested in being an adult mentor.Check out all Tables opportunities or let us know if you’re a long-distance community member that wants to create community in the digital space.Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

8.13 [LITURGY] Stillness, Peace, and Waiting (Lectionary 115)

This weekend we joined our Catholic brothers and sisters in readings from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States). We spent time, through these readings and through a few songs, reflecting on stillness, peace, and waiting.
Ways to Get ConnectedTake a the morning to rest on August 20th as we observe our Sabbath break. No gatherings or podcast.Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

8.13 [TEACHING + REFLECTION] Jesus Stories (wk 4) – Invitations to Healing

Mallory Wyckoff - In Luke 13:10-17, we read a story about a synagogue leader’s criticism of a woman being healed on the Sabbath. As we imaginatively engage the text, we find ourselves in the story and sense an invitation to healing being extended to us—including our own critical parts—so that every system—internal and external—can be set free.
If you would like to join us in the Eucharist, make sure to have some form of bread or cracker and some form of juice or wine with you.
Ways to Get ConnectedRegister for the Parenting Workshop with Meredith Miller on August 27th from 12:30-3p.Take a the morning to rest on August 20th as we observe our Sabbath break. No gatherings or podcast.Read more about our Quarterly Financial Update.Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

8.6 [LITURGY] Psalm 145

In this weekend's gatherings, we centered ourselves on a Lectionary Reading as found in Psalm 145; focusing ourselves on the joy and the glory of the Divine.
To follow along with the transcript, head over to our website.
Ways to Get ConnectedSupport the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

8.6 [TEACHING] Jesus Stories (wk 3) – Needless Beauty

Mike Goldsworthy - In Matthew 26, when a woman performs an act of needless beauty on Jesus and the disciples react against it, wondering about the pragmatic good that could have been done instead, it forces us to enter into the tension of beauty and pragmatism. Could it be that in our particular context we need to create more space to pursue and allow for more beautiful ways of being in the world?
Ways to Get ConnectedRegister for the Parenting Workshop with Meredith Miller on August 27th from 12:30-3p.Take a the morning to rest on August 20th as we observe our Sabbath break. No gatherings or podcast.Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

7.30 [LITURGY] Thankfulness, Praise, and Love

In this weekend's gatherings, our liturgy was created around and centered on the Revised Common Lectionary (Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)). We spent time reminding ourselves and focusing on thankfulness, praise, and love through the Lectionary readings and songs that help us further reflect.
Follow along with the transcript on our website.
Ways to Get ConnectedSupport the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

7.30 [TEACHING] Jesus Stories (wk 2) - Jesus Was Wrong...But Jesus Was Right

Dr. Angela Logan - Jesus' interaction with Martha and Mary has been one that has confounded people for centuries. When taken in the context of the laws of his time, Jesus was wrong. And yet, when we look at the text in the context of the text, we see the surprisingly subversive way Jesus was right, calling Martha, and us, into a life of radical self-care and a deeper understanding of what matters most.
Ways to Get ConnectedDonate to the Jefferson Uniform Fund before August 1st. For all information about uniforms head to our website.Register for the Parenting Workshop with Meredith Miller on August 27th from 12:30-3p.Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

7.23 [CONVERSATION + TEACHING] Jesus Stories (wk 1) - Blessings for When the World Breaks

Jason Miller and Beth Graybill - This week we kicked off a series of teachings where we interact with peculiar moments in the life of Jesus from the Gospels. We're asking teachers to take us into a moment with Jesus where his words and actions are working on them, in the hope that they can work on us. This week had an added layer as we celebrated the release of the first book from our lead pastor, Jason Miller, called When the World Breaks.
Ways to Get ConnectedDonate to the Jefferson Uniform Fund or you can bring new items to directly donate when you attend a gathering between now and July 30. For all information about uniforms, including colors and sizes needed, head to our website.Listen to our conversation about Jason’s book.Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.