South Bend City Church

During this fifth week of Lent, we join in with the rest of our community as we focus ourselves what it means to be determined in hope, to be messengers of belonging, and to be seeds of peace in the world. Our weekly Lent readings were written by Rev. M Jade Kaiser and found through the resources at enfleshed. Follow along with the transcript. You can always 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.

Jason Miller - What do we take from the Apostles' Creed when it gives so much language to the death of Jesus? Is this a story primarily about our failure? What if there's something other than shame that we can receive from this story? Today’s gathering includes the practice of Eucharist. If you would like to join us in this practice, make sure to have some form of cracker or bread and wine or juice. Ways to Engage with Our Community: Sign up for a New to SBCC Table Let us know if you are interested in baptism Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

During Lent, we're reflecting on the ways that life often calls us to let go. Relationships. Visions of our future. Old ways of doing things that aren't fruitful anymore. In this weekend’s gatherings, our friend, Becky Ykema, led our community in some practices to reflect on and engage our own stories of letting go. Sometimes letting go of these things can feel a bit like dying, but that's why Lent is a good time for this reflection. And as we make our way to Good Friday and Easter, we remember Jesus' death and resurrection, knowing that he walks with us in those small deaths. Today’s gathering includes the practices of singing, breath prayer, communal reading, open floor, holy space, and the Eucharist. If you would like to join us in the practice of Eucharist, make sure to have some form of cracker or bread and wine or juice. If you consider yourself to be a part of South Bend City Church, you can always support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving at: southbendcitychurch.com/give. Just select the “podcast” op

During this third week of Lent, we join in with the rest of our community as we focus ourselves on the small whispers of care that we hear in the midst of all the world's noise. Our weekly Lent readings were written by Rev. M Jade Kaiser and found through the resources at enfleshed. Follow along with the transcript HERE

Beth Graybill with John and Lynn Peisker - During Lent, we're reflecting on the ways that life often calls us to let go, which can sometimes feel a bit like loss or dying. We're on our way to Good Friday and Easter, remembering Jesus' death and resurrection, knowing that he walks with us in those small deaths. This weekend we heard from a couple in our community who has been with us since they beginning. John and Lynn Peisker shared their stories of love, loss, and faith over the course of a lifetime.  Ways to Get Connected RSVP to the New to SBCC Table (April 2 at 12:15p) Sign up to host or join a Table group Give to SBCC (South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible)

During this second week of Lent, we used the practices of prayer and singing to engage our hearts with Creator God and our constant Friend, Jesus. Our weekly Lent readings were written by Rev. M Jade Kaiser and found through the resources at enfleshed. Follow along with the transcript You can always 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.

Jason Miller - The Apostles' Creed gives a few short words to the event at the center of so much Christian teaching: the death of Jesus. What does Jesus' death mean for us, and how has it been understood through history?  To jump directly to the teaching, scrub over to the 14 minute mark. This weekend we also gave an update on The Tribune Project. If you want to watch the video version of this announcement, you can head over to our website. Want to learn more or make a financial commitment to the project? Head to thetribuneproject.com. You can also support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to our general fund 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.

During this first week of Lent, we used the practices of prayer and singing to remind us that in the midst of brokenness, Love is ever-present. Our weekly Lent readings were written by Rev. M Jade Kaiser and found through the resources at enfleshed. Follow along with the transcript. You can always 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.

Jason Miller - As we enter Lent and return the Apostles Creed, what's Pilate doing in the story? And how do we find ourselves in this story with him? This week we enter into the practice of Eucharist. If you would like to join us, please have some sort of cracker or bread and juice or wine with you. Ways to Get Involved RSVP to a New to SBCC Table Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

Join us as we gather on Ash Wednesday and turn the page to the season of Lent. 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.

Miche van Essen and Jason Miller - In our most recent Sunday teaching, we explored gender as a theological category and a personal experience. One part of that teaching included a consideration of transgender identity. In this episode, we wanted to have a conversation with a transgender person who could speak from their own experience. Miche van Essen is a Trans, AAPI, Jewish woman that is thinking & writing about inclusive leadership in faith organizations. You can learn more about Miche and her work at: Website: jointheresonance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michevanessen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michevanessen Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-models-we-live-by To listen to this weekend's teaching, "male and female God created them...," head to our website or to your preferred listening platform.

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) - Ways to Engage with Our Community: Sign up for a New to SBCC Table Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization

This weekend we focused on the dignity and respect of all humans; ourselves included, using music and a practice called Prayers of the People. Follow along with the 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.

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.

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. Ways to Engage with Our Community View our Black History Month resources Join our Facebook group, the South Bend City Church Collective Submit a "Letting Go Story" Sign up for an in-person or virtual New to SBCC Table group Become a Communications volunteer 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.

This weekend we spent some seeking hope in stillness and in the faithfulness of God through the practices of singing and breath prayer. Follow along with the 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.

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.

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. Full transcript HERE 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.

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 Phil

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.   Ways to Get Involved at SBCC RSVP for our in-person New to SBCC Table (Sunday, March 5 at 12:15p) RSVP for our digital (Zoom) New to SBCC Table (Monday, March 6 at 8:30p EST