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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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The Importance of Voting
October 13, 2024 at 10:30 amChristina Tolomei
State of Democracy
October 6, 2024 at 10:30 amElizabeth Bennion
Do Justice
September 29, 2024 at 10:30 amGarrett Blad, Rev. Andre Stoner
Ethical Ten Commandments
September 22, 2024 at 10:30 amRev. Byrd Tetzlaff
Strategies for Living in a Visceral Age
September 15, 2024 at 10:30 amRev. Mike Mulberry
Special Waters
September 8, 2024 at 10:30 amDr. Barbara Williams
Where Do We Go From Here?
September 1, 2024 at 10:30 amRev. Amy Carol Webb
On Religion, Community & Democracy
August 25, 2024 at 10:30 amDavid Campbell, Michael Coppedge
Size Matters
August 18, 2024 at 10:30 amRev. Byrd Tetzlaff
The Amazing Nurture and Incredible Freedom of Forgiveness
August 11, 2024 at 10:30 amRev. Dr. Tere Krueger
Movies that Inspire Us
August 4, 2024 at 10:30 am
Adaptive Ministry
July 28, 2024 at 10:30 amCameron Young
Eschatology & Ending Well
July 21, 2024 at 10:30 amRev. Chip Roush
Let It Breathe
July 14, 2024 at 10:30 amJoe Jencks, Rev. Chip Roush
Universal Human Creativity
July 7, 2024 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.

Stubborn Grace
Faith, Mental Illness, and Demanding a Blessing

Kate Landis, 2020
Skinner House Books

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