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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

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
Reasons to not be a UU
January 19, 2025 at 10:30 amRev. Byrd Tetzlaff
Forgiveness is Optional
January 12, 2025 at 10:30 amAbby Joiner, Dr. Louise Williams
The Power of Potential
January 5, 2025 at 10:30 amRev. Angi Anders
Pancake Breakfast
December 29, 2024 at 10:30 am
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2024 at 7:00 pmRev. Byrd Tetzlaff
Legends, Traditions and Carols from Around the World Christmas Carols
December 22, 2024 at 10:30 amRon Robinson
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Trust

May 17, 2026 at 10:30 amDr. Barbara Williams

In 2020, our former South Bend mayor declared the 2020’s would be a “DECIDING DECADE.”   That was based on how TRUST, which is basic to a well functioning democratic society, was eroding.  We will explore how it is eroding and some strategies to restore it. 


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  • UUSB selects Rev. Jennifer Gray-Gracen to be our next minister
  • Trivia Night 2026: And Justice for All – Cancelled
  • Love is Love Dinner Date February 14 2026
 

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.

Scripture Unbound
A Unitarian Universalist Approach

Jonalu Johnstone, 2019
Skinner House Books

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