It's time to register for Gatlinburg! All IPC youth (grades 7 through 12) are welcome to join us Friday, January 17 through Monday, January 20. Registration is open to IPC Members only until Dec. 1 then all friends are welcome!

IPC's Office will be closed on January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

IPC Day School: Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens on Monday, January 13, 2025, for current families and church members and for the general public on January 20, 2025.

We welcome Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Andrew Pomerville, President of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He will preach at both morning services at 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and teach Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Sunday School Talk: "Generational Shifts in the Church - Are We Asking the Right Questions?"
Sermon: "Respect For The Past, Hope For The Future"

Bio: Andrew Pomerville, president of Louisville Seminary, has a successful record in both higher education and ecumenical parish ministry—a record defined by INNOVATION, ENERGY, and JOYFUL COMMUNICATION. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA), Andrew is a graduate of three Presbyterian schools: BA in history and religious studies, Alma College (2001); MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary (2007); and DMin, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (2018), focusing on Reformed Theology in a joint program with the University of Aberdeen. In addition, Andrew holds a certificate in Adaptive Leadership from Michigan State University’s College of Business, an Executive Certificate for Religious Fundraising (ECRF) from the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at Indiana University (IUPUI), and a certificate in Presidential Leadership Development from CREDO.

High School students (9th-12th) will learn more about our differences and commonalities with other faith traditions in order to promote peace and religious tolerance. Students will travel via church bus between locations. This year, students will visit a local Black Baptist Church, Jewish synagogue, Methodist church, and Buddhist meditation center. Cammie & Grace will be driving the IPC Vehicles for this event. Please register through Southside Faith Communities and then let Cammie or Grace know you are coming.

At the 11 am worship service, IPC celebrates the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans. There will be a table to receive tartan items that represent families in our congregation, and all are invited to bring a tartan item (blanket, scarf, shawl, patch, etc.) to place on the table before the service for a blessing. Those who come dressed in Scottish attire may also participate in a procession; please be ready in the Narthex before the service.

In the 11 am worship service, we will officially welcome the class of 2027 who will serve as elders and deacons in IPC’s congregation. Any officer who has not been ordained in the PCUSA church will be ordained at this time as well.

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

“Be Joyful in the Lord: A Celebration of Smiles, Kindness, and Community” will feature Piffaro: the Renaissance Band, a multi-media concert about Smiles, lectures on humor and comedy in Art and application to daily life, and an evening of Improv at the Festival Banquet.

Children in first through sixth grade will have the opportunity to stay in the atrium until 11:40 am on the first Sunday of every month from February until May. Children will be brought into the sanctuary to take communion with their families.

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 each night for the week of February 9 - 15.

Mark your calendar to join us starting February 12 for a three-week travel photography class led by IPC member and world-class photographer Virginia Jones. This class is designed for photographers with any level of expertise, whether using DSLR cameras or iPhones. The informative, inspiring, and fun class will be held for three consecutive Wednesdays. Before the class, we invite everyone to join us for Wednesday Night Dinner in the Great Hall at 5:30 pm.

Join us on Monday, February 17 at 7 PM (doors open at 6 PM) at Iron City Grill 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.

All 4th, 5th & 6th grade kids are encouraged to join us on February 22 from 9 am 2 pm for our annual Bible Retreat. We will meet at the Children's Fresh Air Farm and find out tons of things that we did not know about our Holy Bible...and maybe some things you didn't remember.

"It's Cool in the Furnace" is the timeless story of a Godly guy named Daniel, his three side-kicks, and a fiery furnace—it's about as cool as it gets! So too is this classic children's musical that recounts this captivating tale with humor, action, and spiritual heart. This musical will entertain, yet still impart the great truth of God's faithfulness to his devoted children. All children 5K-6th grade are encouraged to join in the fun! Rehearsals are Wednesday Nights: 5:30-7:30 pm. The presentation will be Sunday, March 16 at 10 am.

Join us for IPC Vacation Bible School 2025! VBS is open for preschool children who have completed their 2s, 3s, 4s, or 5K year.

Biblical Explorations with Rev. Susan Clayton and Dr. Jeff Leonard are thrilled to announce a nine-day trip to Rome and Assisi in the summer of 2025. The itinerary includes iconic destinations such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, Forum, Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica—offering a blend of history, culture, and Scripture. Additionally, you'll enjoy a guided day trip to Assisi, the home of the beloved St. Francis.

This unique trip allows you to walk in the footsteps of the Caesars, say a prayer in St. Peter's Basilica, admire works of art from Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini, and da Vinci, while enjoying shopping and dining in one of the world's great cities. Let us know if you are interested in making plans to join us!

If you missed the merchandise table at our Home on Highland event, you can still make your purchase! The t-shirts are Comfort Colors 100% cotton, and we have sizes adult medium up to 3XL available. We also have 14 oz. ceramic coffee mugs. After you make your purchase online, please contact Lauren Gentry (lgentry@ipc-usa.org) to schedule your pickup date and time. Your items will be available for pickup at the IPC front desk.

We invite you to join us for an IPC Kids summer tradition at the Fresh Air Farm as explore the stories of David. Bibletimes Marketplace is for children who have completed Kindergarten-5th grade, & Tribal Assistants are for youth who have completed 6th - 12th grade.