Join us to preview Dr. Mark Labberton’s book The Dangerous Act of Worship , as we prepare for Focus on Faith Sunday on Nov. 2. Together we’ll explore: What is worship? Are we awake to God’s purpose inside and outside the church walls? How does worship transform us and connect us to living our faith? No advance reading is required; come ready to listen, share, and grow together. If you are looking for copies of Dr. Labberton's books, please visit the John N. Lukens Library at IPC for a full selection!
If you would like to join us for dinner in the Great Hall at 5:30 pm, place your order by noon the Tuesday before the class.
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.
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.
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.
