South Bend City Church

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. 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.

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!

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.

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. Sign up for text updates by texting “SBCC” to (866) 397-2089 or by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.  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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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  

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.

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. If you’re looking for God, don’t run away from your humanity.   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.

In today’s gathering, we focus ourselves on gratitude by exploring the good out in the world and the good within our own lives. Instead of listening to a teaching today, we ask that you join us in practices intended to center ourselves on a spirit of thankfulness and that lead us to the Eucharist table together. Resources mentioned in the gathering: Good News Network (articles referenced) Some Good News (Youtube) UnderTheDeskNews (TikTok) 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.

Join us as we enter into a time of prayer and reflection based on Psalm 27. Using resources from the Book of Common Prayer and the New Zealand Book of Prayer, we center ourselves in the here and now with new language intended to expand our experience of the Divine Mystery at the center of the Universe. Find the 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.

As we work our way through the Apostles' Creed, we've been reminded that the story it tells is a story we carry together as a church. This weekend, we're continuing to hear stories from the people who put the "We" in "We believe..." 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.

This weekend we spent some time with the idea that stories are meant to be shared. We began our time this weekend with some songs and a poem, written by one of our community members, that reminds us of the importance of the stories in our community. Find the full transcript HERE To hear more stories from our community members, head over to Monday's episode of the podcast. 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.

In the Tribune Project update we shared two weeks ago, increased costs for Phase 1 renovations had created a gap of roughly $1.5MM between our project resources (giving commitments, grant funding, and mortgage) and our renovation costs. This weekend, Jason gave an update on the project and what we’ve been able to accomplish over the last few weeks - spoiler alert: it’s good news. For more information on the project, to revise a commitment, or to make a new one, head to thetribuneproject.com. If you are looking for the full gathering you can head over to Monday's episode, which also includes this update.

As we work our way through the Apostles' Creed, we've been reminded that the story it tells is a story we carry together as a church. This week and next, we're hearing stories from the people who put the "We" in "We believe..." Before we get to that, Jason gives an update on The Tribune Project and what we've been able to accomplish over the last few weeks. For more information on the project, to revise a commitment, or to make a new one, 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.  

In this Sunday’s gatherings, families of all kinds came forward to dedicate themselves in the sacred work of raising kids, and we as a church affirmed them and committed ourselves to walking with them. We culminated our time with the Eucharist, so if you’d like to join us in that practice, feel free to grab crackers and juice of some kind. Tribune Project Update Recap - 1:59 Family Dedication - 13:25 Eucharist - 36:03 Ways to Connect Register for New to SBCC Digital Table - https://forms.gle/kLj2PhovUuxMs3d87  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 - What do you do when you look at tomorrow and see what it will demand, and then look at today and the resources you have, and realize it's not enough? This is an experience we can all relate to. It's also a fitting question for us as we continue our work on the Tribune Project, and this episode contains an in-depth update on the project. 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 - What do we do with a creed that speaks of Lordship at a time when so many of us are reckoning with destructive and abusive visions of power? 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.