South Bend City Church

2.19 [TEACHING] male and female God created them...

Jason Miller - We’re living at time where conversations about gender are everywhere. The subjugation of women in the world and in the Church is being called out. The harmful power of toxic masculinity is being confronted. And the visibility of transgender and nonbinary people is increasing. Alongside all of this, we’re seeing new clashes in matters of public policy. This teaching is an exploration of these conversations, and the questions they raise, within a theological frame.Suggested Reading List/Resources Referenced:The Hebrew Bible (translated by Robert Alter) The Making of Biblical Womanhood (Beth Allison Barr) Jesus and John Wayne (Kristin Kobes Du Mez) From Wild Man to Wise Man (Richard Rohr with Joseph Martos)Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians (Austen Hartke) Paul Among the People (Sarah Ruden)
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2.12 [LITURGY] For Those Who Feel Overlooked

This weekend we focused on the dignity and respect of all humans; ourselves included, using music and a practice called Prayers of the People.
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2.14 [CONVERSATION] Black History Month and Intersectionality

As we honor Black history this month, join Zach Gillis and Jason Miller for an honest conversation about Black experience in spaces like SBCC and the importance of understanding the complex realities of people who are marginalized.
You can join our community in local learning opportunities or access further resources HERE.

2.12 [TEACHING] Rooted Faith, Changing World (2023)

Jason Miller - We're returning to a conversation we began back at the beginning of South Bend City Church, wrestling the tension of an ancient faith in a modern world. To view the visuals referenced in the teaching, click HERE.
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2.5 [LITURGY] Hope in the Stillness

This weekend we spent some seeking hope in stillness and in the faithfulness of God through the practices of singing and breath prayer.
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2.5 [TEACHING] Money Plans

Jason Miller - In our final week on money, we're talking about the ways we become disempowered in our relationship with it, and ways to reclaim our creativity and power.
Head to our website for more information on how to engage with our Black History Month learning opportunities from South Bend or from afar.
As always, you can 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.

1.29 [LITURGY] Beatitudes Liturgy

This weekend we spent time reminding ourselves of the themes and ideas held in the beatitudes. Following the Lectionary schedule, we read from the text found in Matthew, we sang together, and we joined in a prayer of blessing for ourselves and our community.
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If you’re a part of the growing digital SBCC community, we’d love to hear from you! Drop us a note letting us know how you found us and what keeps you listening at: info@southbendcitychurch.com.
You can also 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.

1.29 [TEACHING] Money Possibilities

Dr. Angela Logan - We jumped back in with our series on money, as we focused on Money Possibilities. Because we are icons made in the image of God, we are called to be generous, both individually and collectively, because God is generous. But what does generosity look like, and how can we live in the currents of generosity? This week, we reflect on "The 4 Ts" (Time, Talent, Treasure, and Testimony), to learn from Scripture how God shows up in those areas, and how we can challenge ourselves to show up for our city and the world.
This weekend, we got to hear from Dr. Angela Logan. Dr. Logan is an Associate Teaching Professor and the St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, race, and nonprofit and philanthropic leadership. She is the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in Philanthropic Studies from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and this past week she was recognized as one of the two inaugural recipients of the Notre Dame Black Excellence Faculty Award.
You can support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving at: southbendcitychurch.com/give. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

1.22 [TEACHING] Blessed are Those Who Mourn

Jason Miller - We're taking a quick break from our money series. The SBCC family has lost a couple of beloved members through death this week, and so many of us have lost something or someone we cherished over the last few years. Beyond the personal stories of loss, we keep waking up to news like the headlines describing a mass shooting in Monterey Park, CA on Sunday. This weekend, we talked about loss, grief, and hope.
CONTENT WARNING: This teaching includes mention of suicide. If you or someone you know are at risk of self-harm, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. If you are in a medical emergency or suicidal crisis and you cannot connect through 988, please call 911.
As always, we encourage you to process the teaching in community. Our team is also available by reaching out to care@southbendcitychurch.com.
 
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1.15 [LITURGY] Good News in a New Year

This weekend in our gatherings, we centered ourselves on good news and goodness through song, through Prayers of the People, and through a practice we call open floor. We hope you join us in celebrating the good news in our community, by reflecting on the good news you see in your own life, and that you find the opportunity to share that goodness with those around you.
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If you’re a part of the growing digital SBCC community, we’d love to hear from you! Drop us a note letting us know how you found us and what keeps you listening at: info@southbendcitychurch.com.
You can also 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.