South Bend City Church

3.17 [GATHERING] Our First Sunday at The Tribune

After years of dreaming, discerning, planning, and giving, we celebrated our first Sunday at The Tribune.
If you would like to join us in the Eucharist, make sure to have some form of bread or cracker and some form of juice or wine with you.
Ways to Get Connected
RSVP to the New to SBCC Table happening on April 7th at 12:15p.
Learn more about Holy Week gathering schedule.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund, the Tribune Project, or another 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.

3.3 [GATHERING] Farewell to Our Home at Studebaker

On our last Sunday at Studebaker 112 before moving to the Tribune, we told stories, thanked God for the blessing of this place, and received the Eucharist.
Ways to Get Connected
 
Learn more about our move to the Tribune and our Holy Week gathering schedule.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund, the Tribune Project, or another 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.

2.25 [TEACHING] The Only Antidote to Bad Religion is Good Religion

Jason Miller - As we approach our move to Tribune, we took a Sunday to consider why any of this matters, what’s at stake, and how we can help. With so many reasons to give up on church, why invest in it?
Ways to Get Connected
Learn more about our move to the Tribune, work days, and our Holy Week gathering schedule.
Share your gratitude for our time in Studebaker 112 through email.
Contact us if you're a long-distance community member wanted to be involved in the move through sponsoring a work day or other opportunities.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund, the Tribune Project, or another 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.

2.18 [TEACHING] Romans (wk 7) - Each of Us is a Contradiction

Jason Miller - After a long hiatus, we're back to Romans. In the first few chapters of the letter, Paul takes on an accusatory tone that leaves many of us feeling uncomfortable. But what happens if you have enough context to understand what he's doing with this strange argument? You might find a very relevant word for all of us in this current cultural moment.
Ways to Get Connected
Learn more about our move to the Tribune and our Holy Week gathering schedule.
Share your gratitude for our time in Studebaker 112 through email.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund, the Tribune Project, or another 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.

2.11 [CONVERSATION] See the City (wk 4) - Jacqueline Kronk on Young People

Jacqueline Kronk and Jason Miller - As we prepare to move to the Tribune and pursue our vision of creating a place for the people, we've curated four weeks of conversations with local leaders and experts about different needs and experiences that shape the people of our city.
This week, we learned from Jacqueline Kronk, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Joe County. Not only did we learn more about the challenges facing K-12 kids and their families, but we also announced a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs, with programs for kids launching at the Tribune this summer.
Learn more about the Boys and Girls Clubs or take a step into volunteering with them.
Ways to Get Connected
Join one of our new neighbors for Ash Wednesday on February 14th (The Cathedral of St. James or First Presbyterian) or, if you're a long-distance community member, join our friends at Good Shepherd New York online.
Listen to the conversation between Ken Oakes and Jason Miller about “God, Suffering, Evil”.
For all of the important dates around our move to the Tribune, including work days, head to our website.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund, the Tribune Project, or the Christmas Offering. 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.

2.6 [CONVERSATION] God, Suffering, Evil

Ken Oakes and Jason Miller - As Lent leads us into Holy Week, we prepare for a fresh encounter with the paradox of a God who suffers with us. This year, Ken Oakes (SBCC member and Professor of Systematic Theology at Notre Dame) will be teaching a Thursday night class called "God, Suffering, Evil." The class will include an exploration of the book of Job, James Cone's The Cross and the Lynching Tree, the movie Inside Out, and Nicholas Wolterstorff's Lament for a Son.
To learn more about the class, check out this conversation with Ken and our lead pastor, Jason. The class will meet from 7-8:30pm on Thursday nights during Lent (2/15-3/28) at Studebaker 112.
Registration for the class is now open!

2.4 [CONVERSATION] See the City (wk 3) - Willow Wetherall on Revitalizing Downtown

Willow Wetherall and Matt Graybill - As we prepare to move to the Tribune and pursue our vision of creating a place for the people, we’ve curated four weeks of conversations with local leaders and experts about different needs and experiences that shape the people of our city.
This week, we heard from Willow Wetherall, Executive Director of DTSB (Downtown South Bend). DTSB is a non-profit organization solely dedicated to the advancement and enhancement of our city’s economic and cultural center. Their hyperlocal focus ensures the continued growth, belonging, safety, and prosperity of Downtown South Bend while partnering with people and organizations who love the city.
Ways to Get Connected
Join one of our new neighbors for Ash Wednesday on February 14th (The Cathedral of St. James or First Presbyterian)
Register for "God, Suffering, Evil" (Class with Ken Oakes)
Keep an eye on our social media for our Black History Month resources
Join us next week as we talk about our move to the Tribune
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund, the Tribune Project, or the Christmas Offering. 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.

1.28 [CONVERSATION] See the City (wk 2) - Juan Constantino on Latino, Hispanic, and Immigrant Experience

Juan Constantino and Jason Miller - As we prepare to move to the Tribune and pursue our vision of creating a place for the people, we’ve curated four weeks of conversations with local leaders and experts about different needs and experiences that shape the people of our city. This week, we learned from Juan Constantino, Executive Director of La Casa De Amistad. La Casa is a community center that empowers the Latino/Hispanic community within Michiana by providing educational, cultural and advocacy services in a welcoming, bilingual environment.
Ways to Get Connected
Join the South Bend City Church Collective Facebook group to see the most recent refugee needs or give to our Refugee Fund.
Attend the New to SBCC Table, if you registered, on February 4th. Otherwise, keep an eye out for future tables in the coming months.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund, the Tribune Project, or the Christmas Offering. 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.

1.21 [CONVERSATION] See the City (wk 1) - Carl Hetler on Homelessness

Beth Graybill and Carl Hetler - As we prepare to move to the Tribune and pursue our vision of creating a place for the people, we've curated four weeks of conversations with local leaders and experts about different needs and experiences that shape the people of our city. This week, we learned from Carl Hetler, Director of Homelessness for the City of South Bend.
In the conversation, Carl references a map of South Bend's Resources for the Homeless which you can find HERE.
Ways to Get Connected
RSVP to our in-person New to SBCC Table on February 4th. There will be no childcare, but your children are welcome to join us.
Get more information about our Quarterly Financial Update.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund or the Tribune Project. 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.

1.7 [TEACHING] A Path Worthy of Your Life (wk 1)

Jason Miller - As we enter the new year, how do we set an intention for our lives that's worthy of our vision? And how do we respect the terrain we're walking on that path?
This teaching includes an audio excerpt from Howard Thurman's Baccalaureate ceremony speech at Spelman College from May 4, 1980. You can hear the whole thing here: https://thurman.pitts.emory.edu/items/show/838
 
Ways to Get Connected
Give to our Christmas Offering. Or head here for more information on how the money will help the organizations we're giving to. 
RSVP to our in-person New to SBCC Table on February 4th. There will be no childcare, but your children are welcome to join us.
Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund or the Tribune Project. 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.