Apr
30
1:30 PM13:30
State of Refugee Resettlement: Michiana Perspective
Offered in person at 1005 Jenkins Nanovic Hall, Notre Dame, and also by Zoom.
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Apr
30
4:00 PM16:00
Volunteer Appreciation Day
Join us for Volunteer Appreciation Day—we’d love to celebrate you!
The URC is so grateful for the time, heart, and effort many volunteers have given to make newly arrived refugees feel at home. Now it's our turn to show you how much you’re appreciated.
Your dedication makes a real difference, and we can’t wait to say thank you in person. Come enjoy an afternoon of connection, gratitude, and celebration with your fellow volunteers. Light refreshments will be served.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 30 2025
TIME: Anytime between 4 and 6 p.m.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 333 W. Colfax Avenue, SB, IN 46601
Parking behind building * Entrance: Social Hall door.
Let us know you're coming!
Please fill out the short form below so we can plan accordingly. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
May
1
7:30 AM07:30
2025 United Religious Community of St. Joseph County Annual Prayer Breakfast
Join us for our annual National Day of Prayer Interfaith Breakfast to bring all faiths together and celebrate:
Unity in Diversity
Community Bonds
Shared Values
Hope and Gratitude
Service and Action
All are welcome! You don't want to miss your chance to attend this epic event!
AGENDA:
7:30 Welcome & opening
prayer
7:40 Breakfast with choir
8:10 Prayer procession
8:30 Guest Speaker: Professor
Roy Scranton
8:55 Closing prayer
WHEN: 5/1/25 7:30-9:00 am
WHERE: Century Center, Discovery Ballroom (click on the “map” above)
TICKETS:
Individual: $50
Table of 8: $375 (URC Member Congregations)
Table of 8: $400 (Non-Members)
Adopt a table: we encourage you to mix and match seats with other congregations to foster interfaith connections.
Jan
14
6:00 PM18:00
Volunteer Training: Trauma Informed Care
Join URC for an informational training on offering help to others in a way that builds understanding of the effects of trauma.
This session will be held live via Zoom:
ttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82893022300?pwd=MUp6eW1nWE9ITzZObHpTY2ZNeEk1dz09
Nov
14
6:30 PM18:30
Annual Meeting and Refugee RESET
Join us for the URC Annual Membership and Refugee RESET meeting.
Agenda:
Tour of the former SB Tribune Printing Press building
Business Meeting:
Review of 2023-2024
New Board Nominations
Refugee Program Updates
Jul
9
6:00 PM18:00
Trauma Informed Care Training for Volunteers
Join us as Carl Hetler, City of South Bend’s Homeless Coordinator, gives an overview of helping people who may be experiencing the effects of trauma in their lives.
Jun
20
5:30 PM17:30
May
2
7:30 AM07:30
2024 National Day of Prayer Interfaith Breakfast/Thursday May 2
Join us May 2 at Century Center; tickets are $50 each, or a table of 8 for $400.
Click here to register: REGISTER FOR PRAYER BREAKFAST
Feb
13
6:00 PM18:00
Volunteer and Co-Sponsor Information Session
Training for prospective and new volunteers and co-sponsor groups.
Zoom is available, and in-person will also be offered.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqc-Gorz8vE9ZVR7cyXn76nwXe4sgJEXO6
Jan
30
6:00 PM18:00
Understanding Trauma Informed Care for Refugees
NOTE: NEW CORRECTED DATE IS JANUARY 30
This session will provide an overview of how trauma may impact people that URC works with, and ways to assist in helpful ways. The facilitator will be Carl Hetler, former Pastor at Broadway Christian Parish now serving as the City of South Bend Homeless Coordinator.
For those unable to attend in person, Zoom is available; register first:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcO-urTIoEtULQlrmpJf_27iTs3NoHPd_
Dec
7
4:00 PM16:00
Immigrant Inclusion Plan Celebration
In concert with the City of South Bend, the South Bend Elkhart Partnership, and many others, the URC will help host the Immigrant Inclusion Plan Celebration on Thursday, Dec 7.
While there is no charge, registration is required.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/immigrant-inclusion-plan-celebration-tickets-744519346407
Aug
24
6:30 PM18:30
Aug
8
6:30 PM18:30
Jul
15
8:45 AM08:45
South Bend Global Cup Soccer
Saturday, July 15, join us for an fun, 8 team tournament at Boehm Park, South Bend. Registration is $50 per team (of 5-10 players). Sign up here: South Bend Global Soccer Tournament
Registration/arrivals from 8:00 to 8:45; rules will be announced at 8:45, first games start at 9:00 a.m.
Jun
20
6:00 PM18:00
Sep
21
5:00 PM17:00
UN International Day of Peace
Please join us as we celebrate with a view towards understanding the Afghan Adjustment Act, now a proposal to the US Congress. Join via this zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtc-ygqDsiE9DbcbuF1jYnb9meM3a9W2XC
Aug
23
4:30 PM16:30
URC Annual Meeting
We invite you to the 2022 '50th Anniversary' Annual Meeting for the United Religious Community of St. Joseph County via Zoom: register here.
Hi there,
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Aug 23, 2022 04:30 PM Indiana (East)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdeGvqzwoG9Gua7PjzRFLtKVmevU8uSTE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Nov
1
10:00 AM10:00
Welcoming Michiana Webinar #2
Join us in a virtual Zoom meeting with members of the South Bend community who can provide insight into the process of renting to individuals coming to the United States from foreign countries through the refugee resettlement process. Renting to refugees can provide numerous economic benefits and is a crucial part of successful resettlement. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please complete the form below. Filling out this form is not a firm commitment to anything, only an indication that you’d like to receive more information from Welcoming Michiana regarding this process and the Zoom meeting.
Oct
29
1:00 PM13:00
Welcoming Michiana Webinar
Join us in a virtual Zoom meeting with members of the South Bend community who can provide insight into the process of renting to individuals coming to the United States from foreign countries through the refugee resettlement process. Renting to refugees can provide numerous economic benefits and is a crucial part of successful resettlement. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please complete the form below. Filling out this form is not a firm commitment to anything, only an indication that you’d like to receive more information from Welcoming Michiana regarding this process and the Zoom meeting.