Fall at IPC

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!

Join the Lunch Bunch crew for a great meal and fellowship at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint. We will meet at the restaurant at 11:30 am. This is a self-pay event but please register so we will have an accurate headcount.

Come celebrate with us—costumes, pizza, pumpkins, and more! Bring the whole family for a fun evening filled with: pizza dinner ($5 per person), pumpkin decorating, prize wheel, inflatables, and plenty of Halloween fun. Please register below!

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

Mark your calendar for the 61st Annual November Organ Recital Series. Enjoy free concerts each Sunday in November at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. These performances are a gift to the community.

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.

Join us for IPC's Annual Harvest for Hunger campaign to help fill our neighbor's table and lift up our community. Starting Sunday, October 19, you can pick up a Harvest for Hunger grocery bag at IPC. The list of food and hygiene items (our most needed items) is printed on the bag and is also available below. Please return your filled bags by Sunday, November 23, which is Harvest for Hunger Dedication Day.

We need volunteers to assist in transporting our #5 Plastics to Community on the Rise! Our box has been overwhelmed with plastics lately, and we need your help to keep this opportunity going! SUVs and trucks are recommended for transportation of the super sack due to its size. The #5s drop-off times at Community on the Rise are Mondays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Community on the Rise is located at 112 14th St. N, next to Church of the Reconciler.

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.