Bring your socks to the purple bins at IPC to donate to First Light Women's Shelter for the winter months! We will take all donations with us when we Christmas Carol on December 11.

Please join us for the season of Advent! During Advent, join us for a noonday Chapel Service each Wednesday (December 4, 11, and 18) followed by a light lunch in the Great Hall. The menu will be Soup and Sandwich provided by Kim's kitchen. Weekly reservation deadline is Tuesday at 12 pm.

Christmas would not be complete without a Carol Sing at First Light Women's and Children's Shelter in Downtown Birmingham. All children K-6th are welcome to join in the fun! We will have dinner at IPC after the carol sing. We will be taking a bus from IPC, but you are welcome to drive your child to First Light.

This year we celebrate the 75th Anniversary Holiday House Tour and Tea on Saturday, December 14. Join us this holiday season for tours of three stunning homes, in addition to a visit to the historic IPC Sanctuary. You can also add our Afternoon Tea option in the IPC Great Hall. Purchase tickets for yourself or as a gift online or in the Parlor on Sunday mornings.

IPC Boy Scout Troop 28 is now selling Christmas greenery at the lot located at Shades Cahaba Elementary School in Homewood. All sales will benefit Troop 28 and other area Boy Scout troops, regardless of when you purchase the greenery.

Additionally, all are invited to the Troop 28 Christmas Party on Sunday, December 15 from noon - 2:00 pm in the foyer of Highland Hall — current, former, and prospective Scouts and their families are welcome!

Through a donation to the Giving Tree, you can honor a family member, friend, or co-worker with a gift made in their name to IPC Social Services and/or the Children’s Fresh Air Farm. A donation of $10 per card is suggested but any donation is accepted to help our neighbors who are struggling with food, shelter, utilities, transportation, and medical needs. Purchase online or in the IPC Parlor on Sundays (December 8, 15, and 22).

Join us during the Adult Sunday School hour to hear from the wonderful storyteller, Dolores Hydock, as she shares "The Sledge-Hammer that Inspired 'A Christmas Carol'"

All college students returning home for the holidays are invited to brunch with IPC youth immediately following the 11 am service. You won't want to miss this fun time of food and fellowship.

O come all ye faithful to another Beer & Carols at Iron City on December 16! Embrace the holiday spirit with family and friends as we gather for an unforgettable night of revelry, ruckus, and Christmas cheer. To ensure a spot at this jolly gathering, kindly RSVP and let us know if you'll be joining us for a dinner buffet. The event is free but the buffet and beverages are available for purchase at the event. Doors open at 5:30 pm, children's music begins at 6 pm, and classic carols for all start at 7 pm.

If you missed the merchandise table at our Home on Highland event, you can still make your purchase now! 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.

Please join us for the season of Advent! During Advent, join us for a noonday Chapel Service each Wednesday (December 4, 11, and 18) followed by a light lunch in the Great Hall. The menu will be Soup and Sandwich provided by Kim's kitchen. The weekly reservation deadline is Tuesday at 12 pm. This Chapel & Lunch serves as the December Lunch Bunch gathering.

Join us for IPC Youth's Christmas Party for students in grades 7th - 12th. We will have a white elephant gift exchange and other games before we head to Activate Birmingham and then to Cookout for our late night snack! Pick-up and drop off will be at IPC at 5:00 pm and 11 pm. Please register!

Join us during the Adult Sunday School hour for a festive Christmas carol sing.

These cookbooks were crafted from recipes submitted by the IPC congregation! We hope you enjoy good food with good people gathered around the table. For your convenience, gift-wrapped cookbooks can be picked up or purchased at the reception desk during the week, in addition to online and Sunday sales in the parlor. Each cookbook is $25, and the proceeds help support scholarships for IPC Youth trips and retreats.

Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and a New Year filled with joy and peace!

Independent Presbyterian Church will be closed on December 25 and January 1. The church will be open from 8:30 am to 1 pm on December 24, 26-27, and 30-31.

A Celebration of the Nativity of our Lord

Join us for our Family Nativity Choir service at 11 am in the Sanctuary. All children are invited to the front of the Sanctuary during this family-friendly service.

IPC's Traditional Christmas Eve Service

Join us for one of IPC's beautiful, candlelit services that include music and scripture readings with Rev. Kevin Long preaching.

Childcare is available for all Christmas Eve services

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!

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!