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Trans Day of Visibility at First Unitarian Church – Join Us in Celebration and Support

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On Monday, March 31st at 6:00 PM, First Unitarian Church of South Bend will host a Trans Day of Visibility event, an evening dedicated to honoring, uplifting, and supporting transgender individuals in our community. Whether you identify as transgender, are an ally, or are seeking to learn more, we invite you to be part of this meaningful gathering. … Continue reading Trans Day of Visibility at First Unitarian Church – Join Us in Celebration and Support

Love is Love Dinner Date 2025

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At our core, we Unitarian Universalists believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and that includes honoring every form of love people bring to our community. Whether you identify as queer, polyamorous, straight, romantic, platonic, or anywhere in between—or whether you just want to celebrate some self-love—we welcome you this Valentine’s Day … Continue reading Love is Love Dinner Date 2025

A Year of Community and Connection: First Unitarian Church 2024 Highlights

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2024 has been an exciting year here at First Unitarian Church. Together we’ve gone through many big changes and had many wonderful adventures together. Here are a few of the highlights from this year: January This month we had an all-congregational meeting. Traditionally we have just one of these per year, but due to many … Continue reading A Year of Community and Connection: First Unitarian Church 2024 Highlights

Weekly Newsletter December 17th 2024

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Celebrating New Beginnings at First Unitarian

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Join us in celebrating the seven new members who recently joined First Unitarian Church of South Bend! We welcomed them with introductions, signing the book, and our annual Cookie Walk fundraiser. We’re excited to grow together with Gen XMZ and all members, looking forward to many joyous moments ahead!

Celebrating Generosity: A Look Back at Our 47th Service Auction!

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Celebrate the success of our Friendsgiving-themed UU Service Auction! From raising over $12,000 to enjoying Thanksgiving-inspired food and hilarious jokes from Justine Backus, our community came together for a night of generosity and joy. Read the full recap and see how you can still participate!

First Unitarian Church Activity Fair was a Success!

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First Unitarian Church’s annual Activity Fair introduces new community members to its 25 groups, predominantly committees crucial for church operations, such as Marketing and Peace & Social Justice. Special interest groups like Gen XMZ also participated. Attendees could win concert tickets by engaging with at least 10 groups. The fair aims to spark interest and raise awareness.

Gen XMZ at Fusion Fest!

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The Gen XMZ group, comprising Generation X, Millennials, and adult Gen Z members, recently attended Downtown South Bend’s Fusion Fest, continuing a tradition linked to their church’s history with the event. The group enjoyed live music, diverse foods, and activities like zip lining, fostering community and honoring their congregation’s legacy.