Children in first through sixth grade will have the opportunity to stay in the atrium until 11:40 am on the first Sunday of October and November. Children will be brought into the sanctuary to take communion with their families.

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.

Join us for IPC's Annual Harvest for Hunger campaign to help fill our neighbor's table and lift up our community. Starting Sunday, October 19, you can pick up a Harvest for Hunger grocery bag at IPC. The list of food and hygiene items (our most needed items) is printed on the bag and is also available below. Please return your filled bags by Sunday, November 23, which is Harvest for Hunger Dedication Day.

Fall River Fest at Living River is a full, meaningful day-long gathering open to any and everyone! It's a great opportunity for first-time visitors and longtime friends of Living River to enjoy the property, fellowship with others, and learn something new. Fall River Fest usually features environmental partners, recreational opportunities, a keynote speaker, and great food!

Kick off our annual Harvest for Hunger campaign with a family-friendly Crop Drop! All ages 5 and up are invited to help sack sweet potatoes for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. This event is open to everyone, and we need 100 volunteers along with 15 team leaders to make it a success. Childcare will be available for children up to age 4 with registration.

Join us on Monday, October 20 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.

Come celebrate with us—costumes, pizza, pumpkins, and more! Bring the whole family for a fun evening filled with: pizza dinner ($5 per person), pumpkin decorating, prize wheel, inflatables, and plenty of Halloween fun. Please register below!

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

Since 1965, over 180 artists representing the finest talent from the United States and Europe have performed for the November Organ Recital Series at IPC. The recitals will take place each Sunday in November, and all programs begin at 4 p.m. and are free as a gift to the community.