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Saturday, August 29 from 9 am - 7 pm & Sunday, August 30 from 8:30 am - 11 am
Children's Fresh Air Farm

We are so excited to take this journey toward belonging at our First Annual Working on Worship "WOW" Retreat. Join us as we travel to the Children's Fresh Air Farm for an "Almost Overnight" retreat (everything but the sleepover)! Please register.

Sunday, August 30 following the morning worship service
IPC Parlor

Join us on Sunday, August 30 for a reception honoring Rev. Susan Clayton’s 25th Anniversary at IPC! Enjoy light refreshments, cake, and fellowship as we gather and celebrate together.

Monday, September 7, 2026

We will follow the Holiday worship schedule on Sunday, September 6 with worship at 10 am in the Sanctuary (No Sunday School or Table Worship). IPC will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of the holiday.

Sunday, September 13, 2026
9:00 am11:00 am
Great Hall

You're invited! Please join us on Sunday, September 13 for our Together Again Breakfast. All are welcome to the Great Hall to enjoy a breakfast hot bar and pickup options, coffee and beverages, and fellowship as we celebrate our first Sunday back on our regular worship schedule. There is no need to RSVP, just drop in anytime between 9-11 am. Childcare will be available on the ground floor.

Whether you're new to IPC or looking to reconnect with your family of faith, this is a wonderful opportunity to gather and begin a new season together!

Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30 pm7:30 pm
Back Forty
3201 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35222
US

Bring your whole family for fellowship and fun! Please plan to purchase your family’s dinner and drinks.

Sunday, September 20, 2026

A meeting is called for Sunday, September 20, to be convened with the Call to Worship 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 elect: Elders and Deacons for the class of 2029, a Youth Elder and Youth Deacon to serve one-year terms (Feb. 1, 2027-Jan. 31, 2028), a President and Vice President of the Congregation, members of the IPC Foundation Board of Directors and Representative Nominating Committee for the class of 2029.

By order of the Session: Kevin J. Long, Moderator, and Steve Hunt, Clerk.

Sunday, September 20, 2026Saturday, September 26, 2026

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 Sept. 20-26.

Monday, September 21, 2026
7:00 pm
The Grocery at 2823 Central Ave., in Homewood!

Join us on Monday, September 21 at 7 pm at The Grocery 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.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
11:30 am1:00 pm
2234 Magnolia Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
US

Join the Lunch Bunch crew for a great meal and fellowship at Magnolia Point. We will meet at the restaurant at 11:30. This is a self-pay event but please register below so we will have an accurate headcount.

Saturday, October 3, 2026Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Greece

Biblical Explorations, with Rev. Susan Clayton and Dr. Jeff Leonard, invites you to join us for a ten-day journey through Greece, October 3–13, 2026, from Paul to the Parthenon. This itinerary includes a host of sites connected with both the journeys of the Apostle Paul and the foundations of Western civilization.

Walk in the footsteps of Paul as we visit Philippi, Thessaloniki, Neapolis, Berea, Corinth, Mars Hill, and the Athenian agora. Explore the foundations of the Western world with visits to Delphi, Thermopylae, Olympia, Mycenae, Marathon, and Salamis. You will also enjoy a guided food tour of Thessaloniki, sail on the Aegean as we ferry from Athens’ port of Piraeus to the island of Aegina, and spend time in the seaside town of Nafplio, taking in the culture, cuisine, and beauty of Greece.

Interested? Join us for an Informational Meeting on Monday, June 29 at 5:30 pm in Great Hall RM1, or contact Rev. Susan Clayton.

Sunday, November 1, 2026Saturday, November 7, 2026

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 Nov. 1 - 7. Sign Up Link is coming soon!

Saturday, January 16, 2027Saturday, January 23, 2027

God calls us to receive and share the love of Jesus Christ across cultures, languages, and communities. Sign up to join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 8, at 5 pm in RM 218 or via Zoom.

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