Worship

Services

To God be the Glory in all our worship, music, and mission. All are invited to worship with Independent Presbyterian Church.

Sunday, April 2 - Palm Sunday

  • One Great Hour of Sharing

    This Palm Sunday is a day for celebratory giving at our morning and evening worship services. With so much joy, we join Presbyterians everywhere in the One Great Hour of Sharing.

  • Children's Palm Processional

    All kids who attend worship on Palm Sunday are invited to join the processional with palms waving at the 8:45 & 11 am service! IPC Kids can also learn more about Palm Sunday by attending the Atrium at 10 am.

  • Sunday Morning Worship

    8:45 and 11 am services in the Sanctuary

  • Sunday Evening Worship

    5 pm Table worship service at Highland Hall

  • Sunday School

    Adult, Youth & Children's classes will meet at 10 am.

  • Lenten Chapel & Lunch
    Lenten Chapel & Lunch

    Noonday Chapel Service each Wednesday followed by lunch in the Great Hall
    Register for lunch by noon on Tuesdays. Meal RSVP»

  • Palm Sunday, April 2
    Palm Sunday, April 2

    Worship services at 8:45 and 11 am in the Sanctuary and at 5 pm in Highland Hall; Children's Palm Processional at the morning services
    Learn more»

  • Maundy Thursday, April 6
    Maundy Thursday, April 6

    6:30 pm Stripping of the Paraments in the Sanctuary
    Learn more»

  • Good Friday, April 7
    Good Friday, April 7

    A Noon Penitential Service in the Sanctuary
    Learn more»

  • Easter Services on Sunday, April 9

    Celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ

    Easter Morning Services
    8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 am services in the Sanctuary
    The 11 am service is available via livestream

  • Easter Table Service

    5 pm evening worship service at Highland Hall

Join IPC Online

Services in the Sanctuary are available via livestream; 11 am service only on Sunday mornings. Let us know you are worshipping with us via livestream by filling out an online attendance form. 

Please continue to remember to support the church. Offerings may be submitted online, by mail to 3100 Highland Avenue S., Birmingham, AL 35205 or through your mobile device on the ShelbyNEXT app. 

  • Each Sunday

    Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month in the morning worship services and weekly at the Table evening worship service.

    Childcare is available for Sunday services.

  • We believe in one Baptism as a sign and seal of God's grace. If you have been Baptized in another church, the Baptism is recognized by IPC. We welcome the baptism of children and adults. For information, contact Lea Anne Hardy at (205) 933-3711 or lhardy@ipc-usa.org.

  • Weddings

    Wedding services in the sanctuary or chapel at Independent Presbyterian Church are available to church members and their immediate family members. The Great Hall is available for receptions. For information, contact Sandra Putman at sputman@ipc-usa.org or (205) 933-3703.

  • Please contact Rev. Susan Clayton about deaths within the IPC family. After she is notified, a pastor will call to help plan services in the IPC chapel, sanctuary or off-site. To assist with planning, Congregational Ministries has prepared A Guide to Funeral Planning at IPC. Contact Rev. Clayton at (205) 933- 3706 or sclayton@ipc-usa.org. A funeral planning guide can be downloaded here.

  • In Response to COVID-19

    IPC's continues to review COVID-19 trends and monitor CDC recommendations in our area.
    Review our current guidelines»