Each year in Advent, we honor the generosity of God with our Christmas offering. The funds from this special giving are designated in alignment with our calling as a community of grace and peace for our city and the world. This year, we’re hoping to support the following objectives through a giving goal of $95,000: To resource our community: Purchase and …
What is an altar?
Last week in our gatherings, we explored the idea of altars as a practice of gratitude. An altar is a physical artifact, often built out of materials gathered from the place where a blessing occurred, that through sacrifice translates that blessing into an act of gratitude to God. We asked the following questions to help us understand how we might choose to …
Thursday, Nov. 7: Community Action Meeting
On Thursday, Nov. 7, we are honored to host a Community Action Meeting, organized by the city of South Bend, in our space at Studebaker 112. This is the latest in a series of public meetings being held by the city with the goal of receiving feedback on police department policies. The evening’s topic will be: Understand the Board of Public Safety and …
Everyone an Icon Series: LOVE
Welcome to the sixth installment of the weekly reflection and meditation for our current series: Everyone an Icon. We invite you to pause for a few moments this week to reflect on a question and meditate on a passage as they relate to the idea of LOVE. _________________ Reflection: How does God’s love change the ideas I’ve held …
Everyone an Icon series: STORIES
Welcome to the fifth installment of the weekly reflection and meditation for our current series: Everyone an Icon. We invite you to pause for a few moments this week to reflect on a question and meditate on a passage as they relate to the idea of STORIES. _________________ Reflection: How does your story reflect the idea that you …
Everyone an Icon series: GRACE
Welcome to the fourth installment of the weekly reflection and meditation for our current series: Everyone an Icon. We invite you to pause for a few moments this week to reflect on a question and meditate on a passage as they relate to the idea of GRACE. _________________ Reflection: What would it take for you to believe …
Everyone an Icon series: COMMUNITY
Welcome to the third installment of the weekly reflection and meditation for our current series: Everyone an Icon. We invite you to pause for a few moments this week to reflect on a question and meditate on a passage as they relate to the idea of COMMUNITY. _________________ Reflection: How have I been trying to bear the image …
Everyone an Icon series: CREATIVITY
Welcome to the second installment of the weekly reflection & meditation for our current series: Everyone an Icon. We invite you to pause for a few moments this week to reflect on a question and meditate on a passage as they relate to the idea of CREATIVITY. _________________ Reflection: How am I getting my hands on the raw …
Everyone an Icon series: DIGNITY
Welcome to the weekly reflection & meditation for our current series: Everyone an Icon. We invite you to pause for a few moments this week to reflect on a question and meditate on a passage as they relate to the idea of DIGNITY. _________________ Reflection: Is the life I am living the same as the life that wants …
Sept. 12 gathering featuring food trucks & John Tibbs/Young Oceans
Next Thursday, Sept. 12, we will gather early (beginning at 6 p.m.) for dinner for purchase from local food trucks! Our regular gathering will then take place at 7:30, featuring special guests John Tibbs & Young Oceans. We are looking forward to this kick-off to our fall Thursday gatherings. After the gathering, we’ll hang out a bit more at The Lauber Kitchen & Bar, 504 …