How is it possible we’re already talking about September!?
Will we ever get used to how quickly the year goes by and then begins again?
While the weather may not show it, fall is fast approaching, which means the entire staff is prepping for the program year to begin. There have been brainstorming sessions and lunch meetings, video recordings and pew restocking. The church is buzzing with energy for this upcoming year.
One of our buzz-worthy events is our fall kickoff, “Home on Highland” on September 8! This is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of our church family and the love that binds us. It’s a nod toward our Scottish heritage, embodying the spirit of Scotland’s Highland Games.
A bagpiper will usher us in for worship that day. After worship, Highland Hall will be filled with delicious food by Kim Martin for lunch. Please register for lunch by Thursday, September 5. Our children’s department will transform the Garage into a Celtic wonderland with Highland games, food for the kids, and a showing of Disney’s movie Brave…oh, and don’t forget the popsicle truck sponsored by the Stewardship committee. This is truly an event for the whole family.
Our amazing staff will have everything covered, but here’s what we need from you. The main event for the day will be an open-mic story-telling in which anyone can share a true, personal 5-minute story on the day’s theme.
The theme for that day will be “Home” and we want to hear from you. Think of a story in your life about home. Perhaps you could prepare a story about where the heart is; Where you're from...your humble abode, your roots, your heritage, or where your mama lives. Your comfort, refuge, or domestic bliss! Or perhaps a dysfunctional swamp with no lifeboat in sight. Your zip code, your people, your culture, your pajamas. There's no place like it! Tell us about...
- A time you went back to your roots.
- A time it took a village.
- A time you ran away.
- A time when there was no place like home.
You may even want to share a story about how IPC has made you feel at home. Perhaps in a Grace Group or worship. Maybe it was a mission trip that made you feel far from home and yet, something transformational happened.
We don’t want you to write anything down. We’re asking for stories you know “by heart;” stories that mean something to you. There’s also no need to sign up for story-telling. When you get there, you’ll simply drop your name in a hat and we’ll randomly pull out names as we go along…sort of like karaoke for story-telling (story-oke?). Whether you’ve been with us for many years or are brand new to this church, we want to hear your story.
Come clad in your kilt, your coat-and-tie, or your casual clothes, it makes no difference. Just come and let’s make Home on Highland a memorable one filled with laughter, story-telling, and lasting connections.
See you all on Sunday, September 8!
Register for Lunch
Immediately following the 11 am worship services, a congregational lunch will be held in Highland Hall. Adult and youth lunch is available for $5, and children through 6th grade eat at no cost. Everyone should register to ensure an accurate headcount.
