United Religious Community http://www.urcsjc.org Over one hundred congregations joined together in interfaith partnership Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:03:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 VICTIM IMPACT PANEL TO BE HELD February 22, 2012 at 6:15 p.m. http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/victim-impact-panel-for-july-has-been-cancelled/ http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/victim-impact-panel-for-july-has-been-cancelled/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:03:37 +0000 admin http://www.urcsjc.org/?p=1979 The next VIP session will be Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 from 6:15 pm-8:15 pm.  Please call 574-282-2397 to register.  The cost is $25 cash at the door and the classes are held at the URC office, 501 N. Main St., South Bend. Parking is on the street.

 

Please book asap because space is limited!

]]> http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/victim-impact-panel-for-july-has-been-cancelled/feed/ 0 URC Celebrates 40 Years! Check Out Our Upcoming Events Now http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/broadway-needs-help/ http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/broadway-needs-help/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:32:53 +0000 admin http://www.urcsjc.org/?p=1961 “The Best of the URC” will be presented this fall.  Start looking for your best talent as there will be auditions and cash awards to the faith community sponsoring the winning entries.

“Series on Sacred Observances and Interfaith Awareness” (February and March)

In recognition and support of the World Interfaith Harmony Week—The URC is hosting a special  program.

GATHERING WILL BE AT THE URC OFFICE  ON THURSDAY S  FROM 5:30—7PM /  MEAL INCLUDED.

Please call the office if you are interested in participating . There is no charge.

February  9, Bahai Faith “Festival of Ridzan”

Facilitator—Dr. Rob Stockman

February 16,  Christianity Setting Dates of Christian Observances

Facilitator—Rev. Len Jepson

February 23, Islam

Facilitator— Imam Sirajjuddin

March 1, Judaism

Facilitator—TBD

March 8, Sikh Faith “Beliefs and Practices”

Facilitator—Tina Rekhi

March 15, Summary and Roundtable

Facilitator—Rev. Dr. Carol Mayernick

Please join us for several new amazing events this year…and some revived frivolity from the past!

February—

Introduction to Qi Gong…

Qi Gong literally translated means “breath/energy work”.  It is thousands of years old.  Our need to slow down and get in touch with our body, mind and spirit was as evident then as now.  Qi Gong can be thought of as a “moving meditation.”  It is designed to bring our body, mind and spirit into alignment and balance.  Join us every Monday beginning in February at 12:30pm for this life-opening experience.  Limited space available.  Please call the URC office at 282 2397 for more information.

BEGINS MONDAY FEBRUARY 6TH 2012—12:30pm

March—       Sacred Observance series continues

April 26th — Spring Clergy Gathering

May 3rd—     Annual Prayer Breakfast/Speaker: F. Dean Lueking

June 3rd —    Annual Meeting

September 13th—Fall Clergy Gathering PLUS Auditions for “Best of URC” Event

October—BEST OF THE URC

November—Taste of Thanksgiving

Please call (574) 282-2397 to RSVP for all of the URC’s 40th Anniversary Events.

We look forward to celebrating with you throughout the year!

 

 

]]> http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/broadway-needs-help/feed/ 2 January—February Interfaith Calendar http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/mr-luther-kings-birthday/ http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/mr-luther-kings-birthday/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:54:21 +0000 admin http://www.urcsjc.org/?p=1983 Feb 4 Malid an Nabi—Islam

Feb 8 Tu BiShvat—Judaism

Feb 19 Transfiguration—Christian

Feb 22 Ash Wednesday—Christian

Feb 26—Mar 1 Intercalary Days  – Bahai Faith

 

 

]]> http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/mr-luther-kings-birthday/feed/ 0 Necessary Kits for Homeless Needed! http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/necessary-kits-for-homeless-needed/ http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/necessary-kits-for-homeless-needed/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:14:04 +0000 admin http://www.urcsjc.org/?p=1953 The Service Fair is over but donations are still needed!

To address the needs of the homeless a Homeless Connect Service Fair was held on Wednesday, June 15th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Broadway Christian Parish UMC.  They provided homeless people with kits of necessary items.  Financial donations are also welcome and may be sent to Hope Ministries, marked Homeless Connect.   Please drop off donated items to Broadway Christian Parish at 1412 S. Carroll St.  Call Rev. Nancy Nichols for more information at 289-0333.

Items needed are:

Travel size wipes, Small Hand Sanitizers, Granola Bars, socks, combs or hair picks, nail clippers, Chap stick, Small body lotion with sunscreen, Sun glasses from dollar store, stamped envelopes, safety pins, band aids and gallon freezer strength zip lock bags.

]]> http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/necessary-kits-for-homeless-needed/feed/ 2 New Hours of Operations for Advocacy Center! http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/test-3/ http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/test-3/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:52:24 +0000 admin http://wp.urcsjc.org/?p=9 The hours for the South Bend Advocacy Center are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00 Noon to 2:00  pm. The Mishawaka Advocacy Center will not reopen at this time.

Advocacy Center funds are available for assistance with Birth Certificates and Identification, Heating Disconnects and some transportation needs.

Currently we have NO funds available for water bills or rent assistance.

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QUICKSHEET FOR DIRECT AID REFERRALS

is now available for sale at the URC office – Only $5.00 each!

]]> http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/test-3/feed/ 2 Unity Gardens is looking for church pews! http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/test-2/ http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/test-2/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:49:09 +0000 admin http://wp.urcsjc.org/?p=7 South Bend School Corp. Art Dept. is partnering with Unity Gardens to decorate donated pews for gathering areas in various Unity Gardens.  If you have any old pews to donate please call Sara Stewart at 574-315-4361 or e-mail growunitygardens@yahoo.com

]]> http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/test-2/feed/ 0 Quicksheet for Direct Aid Referrals http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/quicksheet-for-direct-aid-referrals/ http://www.urcsjc.org/posts/quicksheet-for-direct-aid-referrals/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 23:32:22 +0000 admin http://wp.urcsjc.org/?p=240 QUICKSHEET FOR DIRECT AID REFERRALS

is now available for sale at the URC office – Only $5.00 each!

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