Practice

As we come to the end of our series exploring the Psalms, we’re taking note of the invitation to bring everything forward in the presence of God. Click here to download a digital copy of A Blessing While on the Journey.

What’s Happening

• We’re pleased to share that we recently received the 2026 Partners for Clean Air Award from the Michiana Area Council of Governments in recognition of our sustainability efforts at The Tribune. We’re grateful that our efforts save $6,000 a year which can be used in other areas of need.
• Join us in observing a Sabbath Sunday on July 5th. For more information about why we take a Sunday off, and other details, head to our website.
• Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general 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.

In this special gathering, we celebrated the vulnerability and power of love and the meaning of family, with some of our parents coming before the church to dedicate themselves as they raise children.

What’s Happening

As we face the world with all of its pain, fear, and violence, we might feel some common ground with the disciples of Jesus who find themselves in dangerous waters. The Gospel of John, with its interest not merely in the events of Jesus’ life, but the meaning of Jesus’ life, invites us to a practice of the presence of God that can help us bring peace to others.

The Substack written by Nadia Bolz-Weber, and referenced throughout today’s teaching, can be found here: Dear Nadia, I’m struggling with the world’s weight.

What’s Happening

• Find more info or register for our Lent Workshop, “The Cross Through the Ages: Artistic Shifts that Inform Our Faith” guided by Dr. Macie Sweet.
• Join our Discord!
• Join us for Family Dedication on February 8th at our 9a + 11a gatherings.
• Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general 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.

When religious leaders confront Jesus and Jesus condemns them, is their failure a failure of doctrine? Should we easily condemn them, too? Or are they showing us a liability we share with them, and inviting us into a braver posture in the world?

This weekend, in response to the grief that we carry in our own lives, the lives of our neighbors, and after the events of the past week, we spent time in the practice of Prayers of the People.

What’s Happening

• Register your family for Family Dedication happening on January 25th
• RSVP to our New to SBCC Table happening on January 11th
• Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general 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.

To celebrate Thanksgiving, we took a few minutes to consider the reasons it’s good to give thanks, and then members of our community shared some of the things they’re thankful for.

What’s Happening

• View our Advent Art Guide online, or stop by in person for a physical copy.
• Find our Holiday schedule on our website!
• Reach out to Karen Grant if you need more info on Kids Sing.
• Give to our Christmas Offering.
• Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general 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.

This Sunday, we took an intentional pause from diving into one particular passage in the book of John and hosted a DTR or “define the relationship” with Jesus. The sermon includes three reflection points: noting when we first encountered Jesus in our own lives, when it got complicated, and finally what what we are seeking after in our relationship with Jesus now.

We used 3 songs in our reflections, which solely belong to the artists below:
Atlantic – Sleeping at Last
Moon – Sleeping at Last
Ascent, Pt 1 – Hymns for the Architect

What’s Happening

• Submit an application to share your tattoo story at INK STORIES, happening on November 8th at 7p at Stockroom East.
• RSVP to our upcoming New to SBCC Table on Sunday, October 5 at 12:15p.
• Join us for our Fall Picnic at Leeper Park on October 12 from 11a-1p.
• Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general 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.