Faith Formation

Facilitator: Kay Roller
All IPC Day School and church mothers are invited to join this women’s small group to discuss life as a mom. This fall, the group is studying "Blessed Are the Rest of Us: How Limits and Longing Make Us Whole" by Micha Boyett. Join us Monday mornings at 9:15 am starting September 14 in RM 105, and on Wednesday nights at 5:30 pm beginning September 9 in Room 105.

Facilitator: Rev. Lucy Turner
A weekly Bible Study held at IPC. Class meeting dates are: October 12, 19 & 26, and November 2, 9 & 16.

Join us in the chapel every Tuesday at 11 am to pray for church members, their families, and friends; and send cards to members and friends facing special or difficult circumstances.

Facilitator: Rowena Macnab
Deepen your relationship with the living Christ through interior silence. This group is welcome to all and meets year-round. Participants begin each class with a 20 minute “sit.” followed by a reading and discussion.

Facilitator: Susan Clayton
This women's study group is composed of women of varying ages and backgrounds, both IPC members and friends. We always welcome new members to join us. The group studies books in the areas of theology, spirituality, church history, interfaith studies, as well as books about social issues that impact the life of faith. This semester begins on September 15.

Facilitator: Catherine Mason
This group reflects together to deepen their knowledge and understanding of scripture. All are invited to join this study on Zoom that accommodates the busyness of the current world.

Facilitator: Lisa Burton, Cindy Marbury
This is a welcoming group of women who share prayer concerns, struggles, and joys in a confidential and comfortable environment grounded in Christian fellowship. This winter, the group is studying Acts by NT Wright.The lessons are taught by various class members and there is always lots of participation and discussion in class. They enjoy service projects every so often as well as occasional social get-togethers. Women are members of IPC or from other churches.

Facilitator: Rev. Kevin Long
Join us in Room 218 each week from September 3 - November 19 at 6 pm to study God’s Word by looking at the sermon text for the upcoming Sunday. Rev. Long will facilitate discussion most weeks.

Facilitator: Rev. Susan Clayton
This group is a women's bible study with a discussion format that meets weekly on Thursdays at Noon, beginning September 10 in Room 307. New class members are always welcome! Any member or friend of IPC of any age is welcome to join us.

Facilitator: Lee Walthall
This men's small group meets weekly over breakfast to discuss Biblical texts. Many also attend the Wonder Years/Seekers Bible Study class on Sunday mornings.

Facilitator: Gaigle Tittle, Seminary Intern
Young adults are invited to join Gaige Tittle, IPC Seminary Intern, for a study of Ecclesiastes on Sundays beginning September 13, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. in the Parlor.

Congregational Care offers support groups for IPC members and friends in the wider community who are navigating grief or caring for a loved one with a chronic, life-altering condition. The Grief Group supports those experiencing any kind of loss, while Caregiver Connect provides encouragement and connection for caregivers. Both groups are facilitated by licensed counselor Dr. Stewart Jackson, with pastoral support from Rev. Susan Clayton; for more information, contact Susan at sclayton@ipc-usa.org or (205) 933-3706.