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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

Agape, Eros, Philia & More
February 12, 2017 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Gaia Psalms
February 5, 2017 at 10:30 amKiya Heartwood
Embracing Anti-Racist Activism
January 29, 2017 at 10:30 amProf. Terri Russ
We Hold These Truths
January 22, 2017 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Refusing to Accept Despair
January 15, 2017 at 10:30 amLay-led Service
Emperor Norton and the Social Contract
January 8, 2017 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Clean Out the Old, Ring in the New
January 1, 2017 at 10:30 amLay-led Service
Christmas Morning
December 25, 2016 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2016 at 7:00 pmRev. Chip Roush
Balancing Act
December 18, 2016 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush, SPIRAL
Vespers Service
December 12, 2016 at 7:00 pmRev. Chip Roush
One of Us: Honoring Jane Addams
December 11, 2016 at 10:30 amAnne Mannix, Eli Williams
Intersectionality of Sex & Spirit
December 4, 2016 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
November 27, 2016 at 10:30 amBarb Carmichael & Jessica Collett
Cheated by a Giant Panda
November 20, 2016 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
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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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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.

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Showing Up for Each Other's Mental Health

Barbara F. Meyers, 2020
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