South Bend City Church

5.10 [CONVERSATION] A New Book and Some Questions

Jason Miller, Matt Graybill, and Kem Meyer - Our lead pastor, Jason Miller, announced this week that his first book will be released in August. We wanted to take a moment to celebrate the book and hear the heart behind it. SBCC celebrates the work our team does in the world when it’s aligned with our message and mission.
We’ve also seen too many examples of this being done badly, where potential conflicts of interest are ignored and accountability is lacking, so we wanted to offer some transparency about the process and plan we've pursued to do this in a way that honors our values.
In this conversation, you'll hear Jason, our executive pastor Matt Graybill, and board member Kem Meyer sharing the story behind the book, the questions we've wrestled with as it's being promoted and released, and the plan for SBCC's relationship to the book.
If you have any further questions, please email info@southbendcitychurch.com.

5.7 [TEACHING] Old Creed, New World (the holy catholic church, the communion of saints...)

Jason Miller - The gift of the Holy Spirit was meant to give birth to a church that carried on the work of Jesus. So what do we do with a church that so often betrays Jesus? At the end of this weekend’s gatherings, we were reminded that each of us shares in the communion of saints and we got to celebrate the baptisms of 6 of our community members.
Ways to Get Connected:Sign up for our Work Day at the Tribune on May 13th.Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

4.30 [TEACHING] Old Creed, New World (We believe in the Holy Spirit)

Sean Palmer - What does it mean to believe in the Holy Spirit? And what should we expect from the Holy Spirit? When so many of us have seen so many questionable claims about the Spirit, what if the real promise of this line of the creed is in the kind of community the Spirit births?
Ways to Get ConnectedRSVP to either our in-person (May 7th at 12:15p) or virtual (May 8th at 8:30EST) New to SBCC Table.Join the South Bend City Church Open Forum and Collective on Facebook.Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

4.23 [TEACHING + REFLECTION] Old Creed, New World (He shall come to judge...)

Jason Miller - What does it mean to believe that Jesus will return and judge? And when judgement so often evokes fears of punishment, shame, and exclusion, are their other ways of understanding it? After we explore these questions, we spend some time reflecting on, praying through, and meditating on the questions we have and the hopes we have for the world. The reflections and prayers from this time were written by Cole Arthur Riley and published through her Instagram, @blackliturgies.
If you would like to donate to help us provide comfort food to the 6th graders at Jefferson Traditional Middle School, after the tragic loss of their classmate, T'yon Horston, you can visit our give page and make sure to designate it to the Jefferson Traditional fund. The money donated to this fund will help purchase the Chick-fil-a lunches and any money that surpasses that cost will be given directly to the school to be used at their discretion. As always, we have strict guidelines in place that our care funds cannot be accessed for other needs besides what they are designated for.
At the beginning of this episode, we gave an update on The Tribune Project as we reached the half-way point in the commitment period. If you would like to join us for our next work day, you can let us know by filling out this form.
Other Ways to Get ConnectedRSVP to either our in-person (May 7th at 12:15p) or virtual (May 8th at 8:30EST) New to SBCC Table.Let us know that you're interested in baptism.Help us write our Mother's Day Reading.

4.16 [TEACHING] Old Creed, New World (He ascended...)

Jason Miller - When the Apostles' Creed talks about Jesus ascending, how do people with a modern understanding of the universe imagine this moment? Is this just an embarrassing scene for people who know that God isn't dwelling in some finite place just above the ozone layer?
Ways to Engage with Our CommunitySign up for a New to SBCC TableLet us know if you are interested in baptismSupport the ongoing work of SBCC by giving. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

4.9 [TEACHING + LITURGY] Easter (Old Creed, New World )

Jason Miller - There's a tragedy in the story of Jesus' crucifixion. It's found in the life and death of Judas, but the tragedy we're talking about may not be what you think. What happens to our hearts when we retreat into hopelessness, and how might the resurrection of Jesus actually lead us back to hope?
If you'd like to join us in the practice of Eucharist, make sure to have some form of cracker or bread and some form of wine or juice.
Ways to Get ConnectedSign up for a New to SBCC TableLet us know if you are interested in baptismSupport the ongoing work of SBCC by giving. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

4.7 [LITURGY + REFLECTION] Good Friday Gathering

This Good Friday, we invite you to join us to reflect on the gift of God's love for us and for the world. This brief episode offers the same songs and readings that we'll share when we gather in person in South Bend. You may want to grab some bread and a cup of juice or wine before you listen - we'd love to share this Good Friday Eucharist with you, wherever you are.
You can always support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving at: southbendcitychurch.com/give. Just select the “podcast” option from the drop-down menu to let us know how you’re participating in the life of SBCC. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

4.2 [LITURGY] Lent Week 6: Space to Reflect

In a week where many of us have been weeping over the violence committed against the vulnerable in a school in Nashville, we take a minute to acknowledge the grieving and broken-heartedness in our lives and in the world around us. If possible, we encourage you to listen in a quiet space as we sing together, take some time for personal reflection, and have the chance to hear some vulnerable stories of how members of our community are processing.
Follow along with the transcript.

4.2 [TEACHING] Palm Sunday

Jason Miller - In a week where many of us have been weeping over the violence committed against the vulnerable in a school in Nashville, we also find ourselves turning to the Palm Sunday story of Jesus weeping over Jerusalem. This story includes an implicit confrontation between two very different visions of how to hold the world together, and it brings a challenge for all of us.
Ways to Get ConnectedLet us know if you are interested in baptismSupport the ongoing work of SBCC by giving. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

3.26 [LITURGY] Lent Week 5: Seeds of Peace

During this fifth week of Lent, we join in with the rest of our community as we focus ourselves what it means to be determined in hope, to be messengers of belonging, and to be seeds of peace in the world.
Our weekly Lent readings were written by Rev. M Jade Kaiser and found through the resources at enfleshed.
Follow along with the transcript.
You can always support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving at: southbendcitychurch.com/give. Just select the “podcast” option from the drop-down menu to let us know how you’re participating in the life of SBCC. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.