Each week, IPC volunteer tutors meet one-on-one with 3rd-graders at Hayes K-8 to help them build confidence and improve their literacy skills. The fall term runs from September 23 to December 17, and volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. A scripted, easy-to-follow curriculum is provided, and a background in education is not needed to volunteer. Please reach out to Marion Dukes, Director of the Children's Fresh Air Farm, if you are interested in learning more or signing up.

Donations can be dropped off or sent via a delivery service Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm to IPC Community Ministries' entrance on 31st Street South. Our current items needed include food and hygiene items.

Give your time by helping pack or deliver Buddy Bags. Whether you volunteer with a group or on your own, your support makes a difference. Contact Catherine Sager for details.

Volunteers are needed to deliver Meals on Wheels in the Kingston neighborhood, where a significant part of our local community outreach is focused. Volunteers work in pairs delivering meals on the same day every other week. Meals are picked up at United Way on Clairmont Ave. Clear directions to each recipient's home is provided, and the total time from picking up the meals to completion of the delivery route (9-11) stops) is about one hour. Interested volunteers should sign up directly with Meals on Wheels.

This opportunity to offer an alternative Christmas gift will be available December 1 through December 22. Through a donation to the Giving Tree, you can honor a family member, friend, teacher, or coworker with a gift made in their name to IPC Social Services and/or the Children’s Fresh Air Farm. A $10 donation per card is suggested, but all donations are accepted to help our neighbors who are struggling with food, shelter, utilities, transportation, and medical needs, as well as the children and families that benefit from our services at CFAF.

Cards to share with your loved one can be picked up in the Parlor on Sundays and during church office hours from Catherine Sager in the Community Ministries Suite. Join us in giving your loved one a special gift of love, compassion, and generosity this Advent season.

Looking for meaningful gifts this season? Our IPC Youth are offering holiday cookbooks filled with recipes from our congregation ($25), along with ornaments and sweatshirts. You can pick up or purchase items at the reception desk during the week, shop online, or find the Youth table in the Parlor on December 7, 14, and 21. Online order form coming soon!

Thank you for helping us spread Christmas cheer for students in the Children’s Fresh Air Farm Summer Learning Program! More than 130 angels have been taken this year. Please remember that all gifts are due by Wednesday, Dec. 10, unwrapped but accompanied by a roll of wrapping paper. For questions or to learn other ways to support our students, contact Marion Dukes at (205) 623-2187 or mdukes@ipc-usa.org with any questions.

Join us for an informational meeting about IPC’s 2026 Western Carolina Mission Trip. The trip will take place June 7 –14, 2026, and we will continue relief efforts to support those affected by 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.

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.