South Bend City Church

6.19 [REFLECTION] Juneteenth Liturgy

This weekend we took some time in our gathering to recognize Juneteenth. While this day can carry tension for a variety of reasons for a variety of people, we joyfully celebrated this historic day of freedom through Scripture and song.
Transcript can be found HERE
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6.19 [TEACHING] Everyone An Icon (wk 3): What Happens When You Don’t See Yourself As an Icon?

Dr. Angela Logan - This week in our 4-week series looking at our mantra. "Everyone An Icon," we reflect on the question "What happens when you don't see yourself as an icon?" For some of us, it's easier to see the icon-ness in others than it is to see the icon-ness in the face that greets us in the mirror every morning. Looking at the story of the Apostle Peter, we will reflect on the ways we can learn to see the goodness and Godness in ourselves.
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6.12 [REFLECTION] The Image Within Us Liturgy

In this weekends gatherings, before jumping in to week 2 of our “Everyone an Icon” series, we spent some time centering ourselves of the image of God within us. Before we can see the “icon” in others we must first seek to see it within ourselves. Through several songs, a personal story, and Psalm 8 we sought to remind ourselves of who we are in light of the inherent dignity of being human.
Full Transcript can be found HERE
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6.12 [CONVERSATION] Everyone an Icon: The Christian Tradition of Nonviolence (wk 2)

Ryan Yazel and David Cramer - Last week we asked the question, "What difference does 'Everyone an Icon' make?" This week we learn through a practical interview about the Christian tradition of nonviolence through with David Cramer, the Pastor of Keller Park Church in South Bend and co-author of "A Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence: Key Thinkers, Activists, and Movements for the Gospel of Peace".
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6.5 [REFLECTION] Everyone an Icon Liturgy

This weekend we spent time reflecting on what it means to live out our Everyone an Icon mantra. Specifically, we think through what this looks like when it comes to those that are different than us or those who we could consider enemies. We do this through quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Loving Your Enemies" sermon, a few songs, and Prayers of the People written for our community.
Transcript can be found HERE
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6.5 [TEACHING] Everyone an Icon: What Difference Does It Make? (wk 1)

Ryan Yazel - This week we start a 4 week series looking at our mantra: Everyone an Icon. Today we start with the question, "What difference does it make?", especially as we face a world that presents true evil and oppression at times. We will look at the lives of Jesus followers that lived life in radical ways as a result of their Everyone an Icon convictions and we will dive into the foundations for those beliefs found in Genesis 1 and Matthew 5. Finally, we will reflect on the wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from his sermon "Loving your Enemies".
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5.29 [REFLECTION] How to Live as Neighbors Liturgy

In this week’s gatherings, we engaged in some practices to help us reflect on what we’ve discussed these last six weeks. We continued to look at what it means for us to live as neighbors by paying attention to those around us, leaning in when it’s hard, listening well, being present and hospitable, and by seeking empathy and connection. We reflected on these things by using the Scriptures we explored each week, followed by some questions and a prayer.
Transcript can be found: HERE
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5.29 [TEACHING] Start With Hello (wk 6)

Shannan Martin and Beth Graybill - Week 6 of a 6-week series on How to Live As Neighbors. We close out this series by talking about how important it is to take action along with our thoughts and prayers. And we explore the idea of everyday activism against the backdrop of the story of the Hebrew midwives from Exodus 1:15-22.
This series is based on an upcoming book by author Shannan Martin titled, “START WITH HELLO: And Other Simple Ways to Live As Neighbors.”
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5.22 [TEACHING + CONVERSATION] Start With Hello (wk 5)

Beth Graybill and Kathy Burnette - Week 5 of a 6-week series on How to Live As Neighbors. In a season when we’re all wondering how to be human while living as neighbors, we talk about what it means to practice empathy and build connection by acknowledging the personhood of those around us. And we explore this idea against the backdrop of the story of Paul and his scribe, Tertius, from Romans 16:17-27.
Then we get to hear from a member of the South Bend community, Kathy Burnette, who owns Brain Lair Books. Kathy shared her mission of building empathy one book at a time while uplifting marginalized voices. You can find out more info and browse the bookstore HERE.
This series is based on an upcoming book by author Shannan Martin titled, “START WITH HELLO: And Other Simple Ways to Live As Neighbors.”
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5.15 [PRACTICE] Presence Liturgy

In a morning where we explored what it looks like to be present with others, we thought we should put presence into practice by grounding ourselves in the current moment. So we spent time during our liturgy being present with ourselves and with God through Scripture, song, and breath prayer.
You can find the transcript at HERE
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