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BE KIND LAUNCH BLOCK PARTY
October 4 | 5-8pm | The Gridiron
Downtown South Bend
The 2024 Michiana BE KIND Campaign launches during First Fridays, featuring games, free popcorn, crafts, music, and a community created art installation.
UMC NORTH DISTRICT CHARGE CONFERENCE
Oct 5 | 9:30am | Clay North Sanctuary
Conference Superintendent Rev. Dr. Marti Lundy will lead a gathering of United Methodists from around Northern Indiana worshipping together, celebrating ministry, and affirming church leadership reports.
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WORSHIP TOGETHER
Oct 6 | 9am & 11am | Clay North Sanctuary
All ages will worship and serve together as we kick off the Be Kind Campaign and celebrate Holy Communion. Our Worship Together experiences seek to encourage life-long followers of Jesus. Children's programming will be provided for children under 5.
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SECOND HALF ADVENTURERS
Oct 9 | 11:30am | Christ the King Lutheran
Join the 2nd Half Adventurers at Christ the King Lutheran Church for lunch and fellowship with a program on understanding updated changes in Medicare laws. Lunch is available for $10 for those who pre-register.
WORSHIP BISHOP TRACY S. MALONE
Oct 13 | 9:30am | South Bend First UMC
We're joining the South Bend UMC Collective Churches for a special, joint Sunday morning service to welcome and hear a message from our new bishop.
Address: 333 N Main St., South Bend
This worship is in place of our 9am worship.
Our 11am service will meet at Clay North.
UNITED WORSHIP
Nov 3 & 10 | 4pm | Howard Park Community Room
This election season, let's focus on what matters most. All are invited and welcome as the South Bend UMC Ministry Collective gathers for worship before and after the election to pray for our community, our country, our leaders, and each other.
FALL STUDY GROUPS
Wed | 6:00pm | Clay Firehouse Campus
Thurs | 5:30pm | North Campus
Join Pastor Brian for a four week study to explore the parables of Jesus and learn ways to study the Bible. All you need is a Bible. The class will be the same both days.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FIREHOUSE
Wednesday | 5:30-7:30pm | Firehouse Campus
Youth in grades 6 to 12 are invited to the Firehouse Campus on Wednesday evenings for a time of hangout, games, and devotions. Food is provided, and adult leaders are available to help with homework.
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SOCK DRIVE
Through October 20
We are collecting new packages of children's socks this Fall to be provided to local families during our holiday mission and outreach efforts. Packages can be dropped in the bin in the lobby on Sunday morning, or at the Firehouse Campus during the week.
CLAY CHURCH MOBILE PANTRY
Various Dates and Times
Join a serving team as we seek to share God's love by delivering food into areas of South Bend with less access to grocery stores and good produce. Weekday and weekend dates are available.
HELPING HANDS
Various dates and projects
Lend your time and skills to help elders and those with medical challenges in our community with home projects like bathroom accessibility upgrades, wheel chair ramps, and other minor home and yard repair.
HOMELESS/REFUGEE SUPPORT MINISTRY
Teams forming now
Join a team in providing relational support for either legal refugees settling into new homes or families transitioning from homelessness into stable housing. Training will be provided. Limited spaces available at this time.
CARE VISITS
Weekly and monthly opportunities
Individuals and/or families are invited to share in caring visits with the homebound and those in care facilities in our community. Resourcing and contacts will be provided. All ages welcome.
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PICKLEBALL AT CLAY
Select Wednesdays | Firehouse Campus
Join us for pickleball. No experience needed. Contact Sue Zumbrun to sign up for the app and you'll be notified of open court times.
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CLAY CHURCH UNITY GARDEN
Ongoing care | Firehouse Campus
Help us provide fresh, nutritious food options for our community. Your family can care for a bed, or you can help care for the new orchard. No experience necessary! Contact Sue Zumbrun for more details.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
If you have a short term disability or medical need, the church has some equipment available, including walkers, canes, a wheelchair, and bathroom stool seats. If you are in need, call the church office or contact Jean Womer.
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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROOUP
3rd Tuesdays | 6:30pm | Firehouse Campus
A group is gathering to share stories and experiences, learn together, and support and pray for each other. To learn more and sign up, use the email link below.
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