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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

Original Blessings
September 10, 2017 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Beloved Conversations
August 27, 2017 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Expecto Patronum! – Unitarian Universalism Throughout Harry Potter and Beyond
August 20, 2017 at 10:30 amDeb Carew
Boston Cream Pie Theology
August 13, 2017 at 10:30 amByrd Tetzlaff
Solar Panels & Solar Eclipses
August 6, 2017 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Resist and Rejoice
July 30, 2017 at 10:30 amBill, Florence, Rev. Chip Roush, Susan
Letters To Our Children
July 23, 2017 at 10:30 amKay Azar, Rev. Amy Kindred
Arm in Arm: Interfaith Action to Disarm Our Planet
July 16, 2017 at 10:30 amLay-led by Willow Crisovan
Humanism & Unitarianism
July 9, 2017 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
American Stories
July 2, 2017 at 10:30 amLed by Florence Klecka
The LGBTQ Revolution Evolution
June 25, 2017 at 10:30 amPride service Presented by Jim Ward and Becky Lindstrom
What’s Lost as We Turn
June 18, 2017 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Sisyphus Gotta Roll
June 11, 2017 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
The Ampersand House – Service by RE Program
June 4, 2017 at 10:30 amRE Program
Memorial Day
May 28, 2017 at 10:30 amLay-led Service
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Sermon by Rev. Gy Ludvig-McCartney

March 15, 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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  • Love is Love Dinner Date February 14 2026
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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.

Shelter in this Place
Meditations on 2020

Meg Riley, editor, 2021
Skinner House Books

Buy it now at inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop
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