South Bend City Church

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.

1.15 [TEACHING] Money Problems

Jason Miller - New year, same old money problems. At least that's how a lot of us feel. Anxiety, fear, and shame characterize the relationship so many of us have with money, but there are other possibilities for our relationship with it. We're taking three weeks to talk about money problems, money plans, and money possibilities. 
This week's episode also includes our Quarterly Financial Update and an update on The Tribune Project. 
There's one more week to give to the Christmas Offering and you can give to that, to any of our other funds, or to our general fund at: southbendcitychurch.com/give. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
If you’re interested in coming to the New to SBCC Table on February 5, you can RSVP here!

12.24 CHRISTMAS EVE 2022

This Christmas Eve, we wanted to make sure the whole SBCC family -- local and long distance, in-person and digital -- would have the chance to share a time of reflection, songs, prayers, teaching, and candle-lighting as we welcome Christ and celebrate the gift of his life. The volunteers on our worship team came together earlier this week to record a podcast version of our gathering to so that we could share this moment together.
If you want to give to our Christmas Offering, head to our website and select the "Christmas 2022" option. Reminder, we will not be meeting in-person until January 15th, but if you want to join a pop-up brunch on January 8th, you can do so HERE.

12.18 [LITURGY] Advent Week 4: Love

These four weeks, we’re exploring the traditional themes of Advent through our liturgies. This week we join with our global community as we root ourselves in love. We explore this theme through Scripture, song, and reflection.
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Sign up for a pop-up brunch table on January 8th.
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.

12.18 [TEACHING] Old Creed, New World (Advent wk 4)

Daniel Bannoura - As we enter the season of Advent, we’ll spend four weeks exploring the implications of a God who locates Godself in the womb of a young woman. This week we heard from Daniel Bannoura, who reflected on Mary's song (the Magnificat).
Daniel is a PhD student in theology at Notre Dame, a Palestinian Christian theologian, and along with his wife Shannan, a member of the South Bend City Church family.
To join a pop-up brunch table on January 8th, either in person or online, head over to our website to search for the one that best suits your needs. To give to the Christmas Offering this year, the Tribune Project, or our general fund, go to our give page and select the appropriate fund from the drop down menu.

12.11 [LITURGY] Advent Week 3: Joy

Over these four weeks, we’re exploring the traditional themes of Advent through our liturgies. This week we join with our global community in the joy of knowing that justice, freedom, and love is on the horizon. We explore this theme through Scripture, song, student and kid-led readings, and by welcoming our kiddos up on stage to lead us in a song.
Follow along with the full transcript
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.

12.11 [TEACHING + REFLECTION] Old Creed, New World (Advent wk 3)

Mallory Wyckoff - As we enter the season of Advent, we’ll spend four weeks exploring the implications of a God who locates Godself in the womb of a young woman. This week we heard from Mallory Wyckoff, who brought a teaching that considers Mary’s experience in the Christmas story.
Mallory Wyckoff is a writer, speaker, spiritual director, and peacemaker. She serves as key relationships officer with Preemptive Love, a global community of peacemakers working to end war and stop the spread of violence. Having completed her dissertation on the impact of sexual trauma on survivors’ theological perception and spiritual formation, Mallory has a DMin in missional and spiritual formation. In all her work, Mallory is a trusted voice for people seeking to navigate their spirituality with curiosity, honesty, and courage.
But before we heard from Mallory, we also heard from Willow Wetherall, Executive Director of Downtown South Bend, about our partnership to support a social outreach ambassador position. This is one of the objectives funded by this year’s Christmas offering. To make a gift, head to southbendcitychurch.com/give and select the Christmas 2022 fund option.To sign up to host an in-person or online brunch on January 8th, CLICK HERE

12.4 [LITURGY] Advent Week 2: Peace

Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore the traditional themes of Advent through our liturgies. This week we join with our global community in longing for peace in our lives and in the world through song, Scripture, meditation, and prayer.
Follow along with the full transcript
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.

12.4 [TEACHING] Old Creed, New World (Advent wk 2)

Jason Miller - As we enter the season of Advent, we’ll spend four weeks exploring the implications of a God who locates Godself in the womb of a young woman. What if her experience isn't just something for us to revere from a distance, but a pattern for us to follow as we, too, allow God to bear God's life in us? 
If you would like to share in the Eucharist meal with us, go ahead and grab some form of cracker or bread and some form of wine or juice.
Ways to Engage:1) Contribute to the Christmas Offering by going HERE and selecting the  Christmas 2022 fund. For more information on the recipients of this offering, head over to our website.2) Sign up to host a pop-up brunch (either in person or online)3) Check out the rest of our calendar HERE
 

11.27 [LITURGY] Advent Week 1: Hope

Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore the traditional themes of Advent through our liturgies. This week, we join with our global community in hoping for restoration and unity through song, Scripture, and communal response.
Follow along with the full transcript
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.