Congregational Events
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IPC's Wednesday night dinners return January 14, 2026. Please place your order by noon on Tuesdays.
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The annual fruit sale is going on now! Orders are accepted from now until November 30. This is an important fundraiser for the IPC Choir, and we encourage all members to participate.
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Register and pay for lunch to follow IPC's noonday Chapel service each Wednesday of Advent. The deadline to order is each Tuesday at 5 pm.
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Honor and remember loved ones by making an Advent flower donation in their names. The deadline to submit is Dec. 8.
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Help us spread Christmas joy! Select a child or multiple children to sponsor for Christmas. Please deliver all presents unwrapped with a roll of wrapping paper to IPC's Community Ministry department by December 10.
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This annual tradition to offer an alternative Christmas gift opportunity will be available December 1 through December 22. Through a donation to the Giving Tree, you can honor a family member, friend, teacher, or co-worker with a gift made in their name to IPC Social Services and/or the Children’s Fresh Air Farm.
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If you missed the merchandise table at our Home on Highland event, you can still make your purchase now! The t-shirts are Comfort Colors 100% cotton, and we have sizes adult medium up to 3XL available. We also have 14 oz. ceramic coffee mugs.
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The latest expansion includes 256 additional niches with 192 double and 64 single niches. Purchase a niche for yourself or a loved one.
Children's Events
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Drop in from 9 am - Noon in Highland Hall
Attend our annual Advent Workshop, a morning filled with snacks, fellowship, Advent crafts, and more to enjoy for all ages. Christmas PJs are encouraged and volunteers are needed! -
Childcare will be available for parents attending the Young Professionals, Trenches & Bridges Christmas Parties on December 10 from 5:30 - 8 pm.
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All children grades K5-6th are invited to sing in the Children’s Nativity Choir at 11 am on December 24 at our Family Nativity Service. Rehearsals will be during the 11 am service on Dec. 7, 14 & 21.
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We need your help in Worship Care again this Fall! Worship Care volunteers assist our childcare staff during the 11:00 am Worship service. Volunteers are an extra set of hands and provide love and care to our youngest worshipers in G20.
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Our Hallway Helpers will serve as Greeters each Sunday morning welcoming guests and members on the first floor, helping with our check-in system, and serving as a helping hand to each Atria. This role is essential to the success of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd!
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Childcare is available on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in winter/spring during for parents in IPC programming. Please sign up in advance to ensure availability.
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Enroll for the 2025-2026 school year at IPC's Day School. Fill out the online registration form to apply.
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If you are expecting a baby soon or have a family member that is expecting, please fill out the form below and our Children's Ministry Staff will be praying for you as you await your precious gift.
Youth Events
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It's time to register for Gatlinburg! All IPC youth (grades 7 through 12) are welcome to join us Friday, January 16 through Monday, January 19.
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Sign up to Acolyte for November and December.
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Calling all new and returning acolytes! Grades 7th-12th can register now for the 2025-2026 school year and training.
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Registration is now open for 9th and 10th graders for classes beginning in January 2026 and kicking off with a retreat Jan. 10 – 11. Please register!
Volunteer Opportunities
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We will celebrate the season of Advent together with snacks, fellowship, crafts, creche building, and more!
To make this happen we need lots of volunteers! If you're available, please sign up for a time slot. -
Help us spread Christmas joy! Select a child or multiple children to sponsor for Christmas. Please deliver all presents unwrapped with a roll of wrapping paper to IPC's Community Ministry department by December 10.
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This annual tradition to offer an alternative Christmas gift opportunity will be available December 1 through December 22. Through a donation to the Giving Tree, you can honor a family member, friend, teacher, or co-worker with a gift made in their name to IPC Social Services and/or the Children’s Fresh Air Farm.
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Volunteers are needed for the fall semester to work one-on-one with 3rd-graders at Hayes K-8 through our STAIR 3.0 program. Sessions are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:15–4:15 p.m., September 23 - December 17.
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Help us to continue refilling our Blessing Boxes and Weekend Buddy Bags. 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, up from the covered walkway. You can sign up to bring items or consider making a monetary gift to assist IPC Food Ministiries.
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IPC's Earth Care Team needs volunteers to assist in transporting our #5 Plastics to Community on the Rise. Find available volunteer time slots and sign up!
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Discover service and giving opportunities through IPC that make a difference at our church and in our community.
Communications
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IPC wants to uplift your needs and the needs of others in prayer during each season of life. Consider submitting a prayer request.
