State of Refugee Resettlement: Michiana Perspective
Apr
30
1:30 PM13:30

State of Refugee Resettlement: Michiana Perspective

As a part of the celebration of the Interfaith Observance of the National Day of Prayer, the URC and its national resettlement partner, Church World Service, will put on a talk at Notre Dame concerning the ‘State of Refugee Resettlement. )

Join this talk with URC staff and volunteers along with Community Engagement Specialist, Rachel Kessel, from Church World Service who will provide as-of-this-moment information about the state of refugee resettlement in the United States.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

NOTE: Parking at the Hammes Bookstore Parking lot is free and is the closest available.

Hosted by the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion, the Institute for Social Concerns, the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights, along with the United Religious Community of St. Joseph County.

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Volunteer Appreciation Day
Apr
30
4:00 PM16:00

Volunteer Appreciation Day

Join us for Volunteer Appreciation Day—we’d love to celebrate you!

We’re so grateful for the time, heart, and effort you’ve given to make our new neighbors 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!

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2025 United Religious Community of St. Joseph County Annual Prayer Breakfast
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.

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Jan
30
6:00 PM18:00

Understanding Trauma Informed Care for Refugees

  • Community Learning Center/St Jos. County Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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_

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Immigrant Inclusion Plan Celebration
Dec
7
4:00 PM16:00

Immigrant Inclusion Plan Celebration

  • St. Joseph County Public Library/Community Learning Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Aug
23
4:30 PM16:30

URC Annual Meeting

  • United Religious Community of St. Joseph County (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Welcoming Michiana Webinar #2
Nov
1
10:00 AM10:00

Welcoming Michiana Webinar #2

  • United Religious Community of St. Joseph County (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Welcoming Michiana Webinar
Oct
29
1:00 PM13:00

Welcoming Michiana Webinar

  • United Religious Community of St. Joseph County (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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