South Bend City Church

5.4 [TEACHING] Hints of Hope (wk 2) – Doubt and Belief

Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we’re exploring those possibilities. This week, with the help of a character named Thomas, we consider the surprising relationship between doubt and belief. 
What's Happening
Find out more, or register for, our South Bend Pilgrimage coming up May 16-18.
Save the date for our SBCC Spring Picnic happening on June 1 from 11a-1p at Leeper Park.
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.

4.27 [TEACHING] Hints of Hope (wk 1) - Fear and Courage

Jason Miller - The resurrection stories in the New Testament offer a particular vision of hope, and they suggest some possibilities for how we may find our way to that same hope. For five weeks after Easter, we're exploring those possibilities. This week, we consider the relationship between fear and hope. 
What’s Happening
RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, May 4 at 12:15p.
Find out more, or register for, our South Bend Pilgrimage coming up May 16-18.
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.

4.20 [GATHERING] Darkness, Resurrection, and Hope

Jason Miller, Zach Gillis, Mariah Keener, and team - This Easter, as we conclude our journey through the Lord's Prayer, we wrestle with the confrontation between darkness and light, and we search for the hope of the kingdom of God.
What’s Happening
RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, May 4 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.

4.18 [GATHERING] Good Friday

Jason Miller and Mariah Keener - Join with us in spirit as we mark the story of Good Friday, reflecting on the encounter of our broken world being met with the mercy and love of God. In South Bend, we're gathering for a brief noon reflection to hear the words of Scripture and to come to the table of Jesus. Wherever you are, we invite you to remember Jesus' gift of himself, and to receive the elements of the Eucharist. 
What’s Happening
Join us on Easter at 8:30, 10, or 11:30a.
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.

4.15 [CONVERSATION] Race and Film Panel 3 - BlacKkKlansman

Sean Palmer, Pam Blair, Zach Gillis, Jason Miller - On March 28th and 29th, we gathered at the Tribune to watch three films that explore dynamics of race in modern America, and to hear from some thoughtful panelists reflecting on the films. Here on the podcast, we’re releasing the panel discussions for those who weren’t able to join us. We encourage you to first watch the film, and then listen in.
Our third film was BlacKkKlansman. This 2018 film from Spike Lee combines drama, comedy, and satire in the creative retelling of a surprising true crime story that reveals much about our country and its ongoing struggles around racism and equality. Our host through the weekend was Sean Palmer, and our panelists for this film were Pam Blair, Zach Gillis, and Jason Miller. 
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4.13 [TEACHING] Interrupting Our Inertia (wk 5)

Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we hear the invitation to embrace both resistance and surrender. 
What’s Happening
Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings.
Take part in Stations in the Street from April 17-19.
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.

4.8 [CONVERSATION] Race and Film Panel 2 - The Infiltrators

Sean Palmer, Juan Constantino, Susana Diaz, and Jason Miller – On March 28th and 29th, we gathered at the Tribune to watch three films that explore dynamics of race in modern America, and to hear from some thoughtful panelists reflecting on the films. Here on the podcast, we’re releasing the panel discussions for those who weren’t able to join us. We encourage you to first watch the film, and then listen in.
Our second film was The Infiltrators. This experimental film combines narrative storytelling with documentary footage to portray a true story of creative resistance to the detention and deportation of undocumented people in the US. Our host through the weekend was Sean Palmer, and our panelists for this film were Juan Constantino, Susana Diaz, and Jason Miller.
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4.6 [TEACHING] Interrupting Our Inertia (wk 4)

Jason Miller - Lent is a season that helps us wake up and shake off the inertia of our lives. But how do we do that? The prayer that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6 offers some possibilities. This week, we wrestle with the practice of seeking and giving forgiveness. This teaching drew heavily from the work of Dr. Everett Worthington. Learn more about his REACH method HERE.
What's Happening
Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings.
Take part in Stations in the Street from April 17-19.
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.

4.1 [CONVERSATION] Race and Film Panel 1 - Selma

Sean Palmer, Will Larry, Dr. Taylor Nicoletti, and Jason Miller - On March 28th and 29th, we gathered at the Tribune to watch three films that explore dynamics of race in modern America, and to hear from some thoughtful panelists reflecting on the films. Here on the podcast, we're releasing the panel discussions for those who weren't able to join us. We encourage you to first watch the film, and then listen in. 
Up first, we watched the 2014 film Selma. Our host through the weekend was Sean Palmer, and our panelists for this film were Will Larry, Dr. Taylor Nicoletti, and Jason Miller.  
Some Ways to Watch Selma
Rent or Buy on Apple TVRent or Buy on Amazon PrimeStream on Paramount

3.30 [TEACHING] The Order of Our Loves

Sean Palmer - This week, we’re taking a break from our Lent series on the Lord’s Prayer (Interrupting Our Inertia) to hear from Sean Palmer. Through scripture and the story of To Kill a Mockingbird, Sean helps us consider the consequences of love, for better and for worse. 
Sean Palmer is the author of Speaking by the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors, and Communicators (IVP 2022) and 40 Days on Being a Three (Enneagram Daily Reflections). He is also the Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Houston, one of America’s most innovative and vibrant multi-site churches, serving a predominance of Millennials and young adults. Sean and his wife, Rochelle, have been married for over 25-years and are parents to two adult daughters. He is also a long-time friend of SBCC, and we’re thrilled to have him back. 
What's Happening
Register for Baptism, happening on Easter (April 20).
Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings.
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.