Nkhoma, Malawi is home to one of Africa’s oldest hospitals, founded in 1914 by Presbyterian missionaries. Participants will experience meaningful service, learn more about themselves, and engage with IPC’s mission partners while making a difference in the world. This trip is designed for those in the medical field, and will take place Jan. 31–Feb. 10.

"Music is like a bridge that leads us to God." Pope Leo XIV

Make plans to attend our week-long festival February 1 - 8. “Music is a like a bridge that leads us to God” will feature an IPC Choir Evensong, Lecture on Calvin and the Psalter, an Alpine Banquet, Baroque music with period instruments, and A Retrospective on Benjamin Britten.

Reservations for the Annual Banquet on Feb. 5 are required by Feb. 1.

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

Join a Grace Group as we explore the "Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws" by Adam Hamilton. Grace Groups offer IPC members and friends a way to connect while studying scriptures in a small group setting.

Join us on Monday, February 16 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.

Join us on Ash Wednesday at the noon or 6 pm service with the imposition of ashes and communion in the sanctuary. Childcare is available for the 6 pm service.

If you would like to join us for dinner in the Great Hall at 5 pm, place your order by noon on Tuesday, February 17.

Our Spring Presbytery Retreat is almost here! We are so excited to have Rev. John McCrosky as our keynote speaker to lead us in worship and discussion. Presbytery retreats are a wonderful opportunity for fellowship with the greater Church and our Presbytery friends. Please register!

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 February 22-28.

Join us on Wednesdays during Lent for a noonday worship service in the Chapel. After the service, you can enjoy a light lunch for $5 in the Great Hall. Please note that you only need to make a reservation if you plan to stay for lunch. The menu for the lunch will be soup and sandwiches, provided by Kim's Kitchen. Please make sure to reserve your spot for lunch by Tuesday at noon each week.

For Church Leaders, Educators & Ministry Volunteers

If you teach, lead, or care for children in the life of the church, this morning session is for you. Meredith will guide a conversation around how churches can thoughtfully and faithfully nurture children’s faith within the local church. Drawing on theology, experience, and best practices, this gathering invites participants to reflect on how worship, teaching, and shared community life shape faith over time, and how we can approach this work with care, clarity, and hope. Coffee and light breakfast bites will be available.

For Parents, Grandparents & Community Members
Reception & Book Signing: Drop in between 5-6 p.m., IPC Parlor
Talk Begins: 6 p.m., IPC Sanctuary
Cost: $10

If you are walking alongside children in everyday moments, this evening session is for you. It is also a welcoming space for anyone who wants to reflect on their own experiences of faith and consider how faith is formed and examined over time. Drawing from her book Woven, Meredith offers encouragement that honors both the wonder of faith and the realities of daily life, helping adults see their everyday presence as meaningful and formative. Handheld snacks will be available during the reception. Childcare will be available for the evening session and is guaranteed for those who register by Sunday, March 1.

Honor the memory of your loved ones by donating to the Easter Lily Memorial fund in their name(s). Your contribution provides fresh flowers to be displayed in the Sanctuary and Highland Hall for Easter services, and the names of your loved ones will be printed in the Easter worship bulletin. Depending on IPC's ability to source the lilies, you may pick up your order AFTER the 11 am Easter service in the Sanctuary, or you can make a direct donation without the pick-up of any flowers.

To ensure the names of loved ones are included in the bulletin, please ensure your contribution is received by Sunday, March 22.

Throughout Lent, we will display prayer requests in the church stairwell, which we are temporarily calling the "Prayerwell". This is a way for us to visually represent those who have touched our lives or who may need our prayers. To have someone's name displayed in the Prayerwell, please submit their first name only in the basket located at the front desk.

Join IPC’s Western Carolina Mission Trip, June 7 – 14, 2026 as we continue relief efforts following Hurricane Helene. This hands-on trip will focus on helping families rebuild and restore their homes and communities. To learn more, contact Rev. David Seamon.

We invite you to join us for a life-changing journey to Rwanda, where we'll stay and visit with Archbishop Mbanda, explore the inspiring work being done at East African Christian College, and witness firsthand how God is reviving and restoring a country after genocide. We hope you'll consider being part of this journey of faith. For more information, please contact Betsy Holloway or David Seamon at dseamon@ipc-usa.org.