The Upward Way class continues the study of Christian Doctrine by Shirley Guthrie, a required reading in seminary that has introduced thousands of laity, students, and theologians to the tenets of the Christian faith. Guthrie, largely non-dogmatic, does not examine doctrine as a static, systematic mental exercise, but instead ties doctrine directly to the reality of life as lived in our society, our church, our homes, and our places of work and worship. It connects theology with the deeper questions we seek in life and invites the reader to question and reach their own conclusions: Does believing this cause conflict with my life? How? Why?
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.
Wednesday, April 1: Please note there will be no Wednesday night programming during Holy Week.
Calling all book lovers! Join Nicole on March 30 at 5:30 pm in Room 303 for Books & Becoming, a once-a-month book club for anyone curious about how reading shapes faith, identity, and the way we live together. We will read across theology, memoir, and fiction, making space for thoughtful conversation, attentive listening, and shared reflection. Our first book will be My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church by Amy Kenny.
Bring your whole family for fellowship and fun at our drop-in Family Social, hosted by the Day School and open to all Day School and IPC families. Enjoy a
relaxed evening connecting with new and familiar faces while the kids play. No reservation needed; families will purchase their dinner and drinks on their own.
On Sunday, April 12, IPC will mark the 100th anniversary of our sanctuary. The congregation will gather for one combined worship service at 11 am, and Sunday School classes will meet at 10 am as usual.
Following the service, all are invited to a congregational lunch in the Great Hall, prepared by IPC’s own Kim Martin. It will be a joyful churchwide celebration as the congregation gives thanks for the past and looks ahead to the future. Lunch is $10, and RSVPs are required to ensure accurate seating arrangements and number of meals.
Please RSVP no later than Monday, April 6!
Join us on Monday, April 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.
World renowned organist Vincent Dubois and 48 members of the Alabama Symphony will present a free concert that will fill the Sanctuary with incredible music by composers Marcel Dupré and Franz Liszt. This free concert series has been established to present internationally acclaimed organ concert artists to perform music for organ and orchestra.
IPC's organ is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Joseph W. Schreiber, who served Independent Presbyterian Church with excellence and dedication for 34 years.
Join us for a beautiful evening of food, fellowship, and conversation at the home of Cathy and Tom Adams. Enjoy time together and learn more how the Now and Forever Endowment Campaign supports IPC now and for generations to come.
Please RSVP by Monday, April 27. If you have questions, please contact Margaret Lane H. Wolff.
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.
