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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

When the Storm Comes We Move Together
May 4, 2025 at 10:30 amRev. Summer Albayati
Annual Poetry Service
April 27, 2025 at 10:30 amFlorence Klecka
Easter
April 20, 2025 at 10:30 amRev. Byrd Tetzlaff
Nones, Dones, and Scrabble Together
April 13, 2025 at 10:30 amRev. Phil Lund
How Plastic Production is Harming All Life on Earth
April 6, 2025 at 10:30 amJane Dow
I am an Immigrant
March 30, 2025 at 10:30 amChristina Tolomei
Foundations of the Islamic Religion
March 23, 2025 at 10:30 amMahan Mirza, Stephanie Mirza
Random Thoughts on the Invention of Hell
March 16, 2025 at 10:30 amRev. Byrd Tetzlaff
Pronouns aren’t optional- Embodying Justice for our Trans Siblings
March 9, 2025 at 10:30 amJim Ward, Justine Backus
Right Relations
March 2, 2025 at 10:30 amRev. Carl Hetler
A Conversation on Reparations
February 23, 2025 at 10:30 amJim McConnell
From Wally Cox to John Wayne: Men In Society
February 16, 2025 at 10:30 amRev. Byrd Tetzlaff
Marriage Material: Love, Marriage, and Resilience in Uncertain Times
February 9, 2025 at 10:30 amDr. Abigail Ocobock
Loving Each Other When Things are Hard
February 2, 2025 at 10:30 amRev. Erica Baron
MLK and civil rights in the 50’s and 60’s
January 26, 2025 at 10:30 amDr. Barbara Williams
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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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