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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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Past Worship Services

Vespers Service
December 19, 2018 at 7:00 pmRev. Chip Roush
Yule: Finding the Light within the Dark
December 16, 2018 at 10:30 amMara Scott
Bravery from the Margins
December 9, 2018 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Impact, Innocence, & Intent
December 2, 2018 at 10:30 am
If you want to get someone’s attention…
November 25, 2018 at 10:30 amFlorence Klecka
Black Friday is NOT a Holy Day!
November 18, 2018 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Armistice Plus 100
November 11, 2018 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
When Someone told me that I live in a Fantasy Land, I nearly fell off of my Unicorn
November 4, 2018 at 10:30 amEarle Canfield
Green Burial
October 28, 2018 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
The Fable of Cain & Abel
October 21, 2018 at 10:30 amBruce Collier
Great End of Religious Education
October 14, 2018 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Rescuing Whiteness
October 7, 2018 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
When Kindness is Cruel
September 30, 2018 at 10:30 amProf. Terri Russ
Centipede-Free Milk Baths
September 23, 2018 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Spiritual Journeys
September 16, 2018 at 10:30 amRose Fournier
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April 26, 2026 at 10:30 amRev Gy Ludvig-McCartney

Rev. Gy Ludvig-McCartney although born in Transylvania, Romania, didn’t discover UU until much later. They are ordained by UCC & Unity and are the pastor of UUCC of Southwest Michigan in Portage, MI.


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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.

Conversations with the Sacred
A Collection of Prayers

Manish Mishra-Marzetti and Jennifer Kelleher, 2020
Skinner House Books

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