“Be Joyful in the Lord: A Celebration of Smiles, Kindness, and Community” will feature Piffaro: the Renaissance Band, a multi-media concert about Smiles, lectures on humor and comedy in Art and application to daily life, and an evening of Improv at the Festival Banquet.

Volunteer with your family or a group to provide evening meals for the women and children staying at First Light. IPC will be providing evening meals each night for the week of February 9 - 15.

Mark your calendar to join us starting February 12 for a three-week travel photography class led by IPC member and world-class photographer Virginia Jones. This class is designed for photographers with any level of expertise, whether using DSLR cameras or iPhones. The informative, inspiring, and fun class will be held for three consecutive Wednesdays. Before the class, we invite everyone to join us for Wednesday Night Dinner in the Great Hall at 5:30 pm.

Join us on Monday, February 17 at 7 PM (doors open at 6 PM) at Iron City Grill 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.

Presbytery retreats are a wonderful opportunity for fellowship with the greater Church and our Presbytery friends! All 7th - 12th graders are invited to join us for a weekend of recreation, keynote, small groups, and worship at Living River. We are so excited to have Rev. Neely Rentz Lane, a friend of the presbytery, as our keynote, to lead us in our worship and discussion.

All 4th, 5th & 6th grade kids are encouraged to join us on February 22 from 9 am 2 pm for our annual Bible Retreat. We will meet at the Children's Fresh Air Farm and find out tons of things that we did not know about our Holy Bible...and maybe some things you didn't remember.

Join fellow IPC Hikers for a hike on February 22. Led by Rowena Macnab, these monthly hikes take place in different locations across the Birmingham area.

IPC welcomes Guest Preacher Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner during the 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services on Sunday, February 23. She will also lead an adult Sunday School class in the Great Hall at 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Kershner joined Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta as Senior Pastor in July 2023. With over 20 years of experience in ministry within the PC(USA), she has served at various churches across the United States. Prior to her role at Central, Kershner was the Senior Pastor at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. She has also served at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church in North Carolina and Woodhaven Presbyterian Church in Texas. Kershner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity University in San Antonio and a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary.

This series is generously supported by the Barbara Noojin Walthall Bible Study Fund, established by the Walthall family and maintained by the IPC Foundation as part of the IPC Focus on Faith Committee.

A meeting of Independent Presbyterian Church is called for Sunday, February 23, to be convened with the opening prayer at the 11 am worship service in the sanctuary. The business meeting will begin immediately following the worship service.

The purposes of the meeting are to: receive the 2024 and 2025 financial reports; receive the report of the IPC Foundation; approve the compensation package of ordained clergy; and receive the 2024 report of the President of the Congregation. By order of the Session; Rev. Kevin J. Long, Moderator; and Steven Hunt, Clerk.

Join us for a fun IPC Connect Pop-Up Social event at Magnolia Point! The new Birmingham restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and an amazing menu.

Children in first through sixth grade will have the opportunity to stay in the atrium until 11:40 am on the first Sunday of every month from February until May. Children will be brought into the sanctuary to take communion with their families.

"It's Cool in the Furnace" is the timeless story of a Godly guy named Daniel, his three side-kicks, and a fiery furnace—it's about as cool as it gets! So too is this classic children's musical that recounts this captivating tale with humor, action, and spiritual heart. This musical will entertain, yet still impart the great truth of God's faithfulness to his devoted children. All children 5K-6th grade are encouraged to join in the fun! Rehearsals are Wednesday Nights: 5:30-7:30 pm. The presentation will be Sunday, March 16 at 10 am.

Join us for IPC Vacation Bible School 2025! VBS is open for preschool children who have completed their 2s, 3s, 4s, or 5K year.

Biblical Explorations with Rev. Susan Clayton and Dr. Jeff Leonard are thrilled to announce a nine-day trip to Rome and Assisi in the summer of 2025. The itinerary includes iconic destinations such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, Forum, Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica—offering a blend of history, culture, and Scripture. Additionally, you'll enjoy a guided day trip to Assisi, the home of the beloved St. Francis.

This unique trip allows you to walk in the footsteps of the Caesars, say a prayer in St. Peter's Basilica, admire works of art from Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini, and da Vinci, while enjoying shopping and dining in one of the world's great cities. Let us know if you are interested in making plans to join us!

If you missed the merchandise table at our Home on Highland event, you can still make your purchase! 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. After you make your purchase online, please contact Lauren Gentry (lgentry@ipc-usa.org) to schedule your pickup date and time. Your items will be available for pickup at the IPC front desk.

We invite you to join us for an IPC Kids summer tradition at the Fresh Air Farm as explore the stories of David. Bibletimes Marketplace is for children who have completed Kindergarten-5th grade, & Tribal Assistants are for youth who have completed 6th - 12th grade.