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Unitarian Universalists of South Bend

801 East Washington Street
South Bend, Indiana 46617

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Unitarian Universalists of South Bend

Unitarian Universalists of South Bend

Seeking Truth without Dogma since 1952
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Sunday Services: 10:30am

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Four people seated under a shade canopy gathered around a table. The table has a green table cloth and a yellow table runner that has a picture of a chalice and the words "First Unitarian Church of South Bend" There is a jar of pens on the table as well as brochures, a binder and a clipboard. A plastic sign sits on the table pointing to the left with the word "Queer Weddings" and "Our Whole Lives" pointing to the clipboard on the right. There is a banner behind the table that says in large blue print "First Unitarian Church South Bend, IN" The background of the image is in a grassy park with several trees and a picnic bench.
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Annual Poetry Service

May 3, 2026 at 10:30 amRebecca Lehman, Tarryn Chun

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Who We Are

Who We Are

Unitarian Universalists are non-dogmatic and uphold the values of Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity with Love at the center.

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  • UUSB selects Rev. Jennifer Gray-Gracen to be our next minister
  • Trivia Night 2026: And Justice for All – Cancelled
  • Love is Love Dinner Date February 14 2026

Our Stories

David Mayfield shares his experience at First Unitarian as an Atheist.

https://firstunitarian.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/David-Testimonial.mp4

David Mayfield Long-term Member
 

Unitarian Universalists of South Bend

801 East Washington Street
South Bend, Indiana 46617

Directions

574-234-6588
office@firstunitarian.us

Meet Our Board President

Gail deSomer is a long time member of the Unitarian Universalists of South Bend and is currently serving as the president of our Board of Trustees. Around the UU, you will find Gail participating in all sorts of activities including religious education, Sunday Service, and our Meditation group.

Scripture Unbound
A Unitarian Universalist Approach

Jonalu Johnstone, 2019
Skinner House Books

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