A meeting is called for September 14, to be convened with the opening prayer at the 11:00 a.m. worship service with the business portion to follow worship. The purposes of the meeting are to elect: Elders and Deacons for the class of 2028, a Youth Elder and Youth Deacon to serve one-year terms (Feb. 1, 2026-Jan. 31, 2027), a President and Vice President of the Congregation, representatives to serve on the IPC Foundation Board of Directors, and members of the Representative Nominating Committee for the class of 2028. By order of the Session: Kevin J. Long, Moderator, and Steve Hunt, Clerk.

Join us in celebrating our acolytes for their service in leadership and worship! During the 11 am sanctuary service, we will recognize all acolytes.

POSTPONED: A new date to be announced for Spring 2026.
The IPC Choir will sing the Service of Choral Evensong on Sunday, September 14, at 4:00 pm in the sanctuary. Directed from the organ by Dr. Jeff McLelland, the service will feature beautiful service music by contemporary British composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, and the monumental work Canterbury Te Deum by Grayston Ives. The service will be officiated by Rev. Nicole Newton. Come worship with us as we rest in the Heart of God.

For over 15 years, IPC has organized Dinners for Eight where couples, singles, members, and friends of all ages are invited to dine together. Starting back in 2009, this intergenerational dinner ministry began with one IPC Sunday School class that simply wanted to get to know others better! Dinners for Eight is scheduled once in the Fall, and then again in the Spring. Groups can dine in the host's home (sharing the food responsibilities) or together at a restaurant if no one wants to cook! Join us for this longstanding IPC tradition by registering below.

Join us on Monday, September 15 at 7 pm at The Grocery for Beer & Hymns! Beer & Hymns is exactly what it sounds like. We sing old-timey hymns (plus a few new ones) while enjoying good food and beverages.

New date! Bring your whole family for fellowship and fun! Please plan to purchase your family’s dinner and drinks.

Volunteer with your family or a group to provide evening meals for the women and children staying at First Light. IPC will be providing evening meals September 22-25, 27, and 29-30.

All 4th, 5th & 6th grade kids are encouraged to join us on September 27 from 9am - 2pm for our annual Bible Retreat. We will learn things that we didn't know, things that sound familiar, and things that we just plain...forgot. The following day, 4th Graders will receive their Deep Blue Bibles during the 11 am worship service.

Join the Lunch Bunch crew for a great meal and fellowship at Porch restaurant. We will meet at the restaurant at 11:30 am. This is a self-pay event but please register so we will have an accurate headcount.

Grow in faith and fellowship this fall by joining a Grace Group at IPC. October 12 through November 16, small groups will meet for six weeks to study "Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings" by Matthew L. Skinner. Each Grace Group is led by members of IPC and meets at various times and locations, so you can find a group that’s a good fit for you. All groups follow the same study and offer a welcoming space to explore scripture in community, reminding us that faith is something we’re meant to grow in together. Registration opens Sunday, September 21. Reserve a spot online or sign up in the Parlor. Registration form coming soon!

You are warmly invited to join us this fall for an evening of food and fellowship at the home of Merrill Stewart. We’ll share a meal, enjoy one another’s stories, and learn how the IPC Now & Forever Endowment Campaign is helping our church thrive today and for generations to come. We’ll also hear more about how this campaign strengthens the future of our beloved church by providing lasting resources for worship, service, and mission in the years ahead. We hope you will join us for this meaningful evening together. To learn more and find ways to participate, visit ipcforever.org.

Please submit your RSVP by Thursday, October 9.

You're invited to an IPC Foundation Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, October 15, at 11:30 am with Rev. Dr. Roger Dermody, the Executive Director of Friends of Forman Christian College. Lunch ($10) will be served in Great Hall Dining Room 1. Please make a reservation below so we can have an accurate lunch headcount. The deadline to register is Monday, October 13. If you have any questions, contact Margaret Lane Hollingsworth at mhollingsworth@ipc-usa.org.

We welcome our 2025 Focus on Faith Guest Speaker, Dr. Mark Labberton, on Sunday, November 2. Dr. Labberton is the former President and Professor of Preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California and is the author of several books, including "The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God’s Call to Justice," "The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor: Seeing Others Through the Eyes of Jesus," and "Called: The Crisis and Promise of Following Jesus Today."
Schedule of Events
- 8:45 & 11 am Worship Services in the Sanctuary
- 10 am Sunday School Class in the Sanctuary
- Reception in the Parlor following 11 am worship