IPC Programming | Winter & Spring 2023

WELCOME Here at Independent Presbyterian Church, you can find so many opportunities to connect with others, grow your faith, and participate in Christ's mission in the world.

Get Connected All are welcome to worship at IPC! Worship with us on Sundays during morning worship at 8:45 & 11am in the Sanctuary or attend our evening Table worship service at 5pm in Highland Hall.

New to IPC? Drop by our Welcome Table or scan the QR code to get connected and learn more about our family of faith.

2023 PROGRAMMING

EVENTS 100 Year Celebration!

CHILDREN'S FRESH AIR FARM CENTENNIAL Sun Mornings 10am | Highland Hall Please join IPC for this lineup of speakers & events to celebrate the Centennial of CFAF. Jan 8 - Linda Nelson sharing about the founding and early years of the CFAF. Jan 15 - CFAF Open House Jan 22 - Dale Head and Alicia, Chris & Jonathan Yarboro sharing about their years of experiences.

Jan 29 - Jim Wooten, Gini Williams, & Catherine Goudreau sharing how the Summer Learning Program came to be, where we are now, and where we are headed.

Oct 29 - Save the date for the Familyfriendly, Centennial celebration at the Children's Fresh Air Farm

Dance into 2023!

IPC CONNECT: BALLROOM DANCING Wed Evenings 6:15-7:15pm Jan 18 - Feb 8 | IPC Great Hall Instructor Henry Scott will lead classes that cover four dances: Swing, Foxtrot, Rumba & Waltz.

51st Annual

RELIGIOUS ARTS FESTIVAL

Jan 29 - Feb 5 | IPC Great Hall & Sanctuary Lectures, concerts and more during "God's Blessings in Color and Light"

Lent 2023

GRACE GROUPS

Feb 19 - March 26 Register for this 6-Week study which will take participants into a deeper experience of the season of Lent and of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to the world! Each group will meet weekly to study The Final Words from the Cross by Adam Hamilton.

Guest Preacher:

REV. DR. THOMAS K. TEWELL

Mar 12 | IPC Great Hall Speaking during 8:45 & 11am Worship Services & during Adult Sunday School

What's Up, Zak?

CHILDREN'S SPRING MUSICAL

Sun, Mar 19 | Highland Hall 10am The familiar tale of Zacchaeus is relived as one rich but lonely tax collector casts his ego aside and climbs a tree for just one glimpse of Jesus.

SERVE First Light Dinner Service Feb 5 - 11 | First Light Shelter Volunteer with your family or a group to provide evening meals for women and children at First Light Shelter.

Birmingham Warming Shelters Bring washable twin blankets, hand warmers, waters and snacks to IPC to be donated to Jimmie Hale Mission.

Shrove Tuesday

Volunteer with IPC Food Programs Ongoing volunteers are also needed to assist with Weekend Buddy Bags, IPC Food Pantry and Blessing Boxes!

Feb 21 | Highland Hall Annual pancake supper hosted by IPC Boy Scout Troop 28

To volunteer or donate, contact Sarah Scruggs at sscruggs@ipc-usa.org or (205) 933-3725.

PANCAKE SUPPER

CHILDREN Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sundays @ 10am

ADULTS

Adult Sunday School Sundays @ 10am

Adults | 3rd Floor Parents | Highland Hall Garage Young Adults | Meets offsite @ 3pm

Toddler Atrium (2s), RM G05 Level I Atrium (ages 3- 5K), RM 109 Level II Atrium (grades 1-3), RM 108 Level III Atrium (grades 4-6), RM 107 Spring Musical Rehearsal Wed Evenings 5:30-7:30pm Jan 11 - Mar 15 | 1st Floor

Home For Faith: Mom's Group Mon Mornings 9:15-10:30am | Highland Hall Garage

Presentation of "What's Up, Zak?" on Mar 19

Messy People by Jennifer Cowart

Toddler Indoor Play Sat, Feb 4 | Highland Hall 9:30am

Centering Prayer Tue Afternoons 1:30pm | RM 304

Valentine's at Kirkwood Sun, Feb 5 | Kirkwood by the River 2pm

Tapestries First & Third Tuesdays of the Month 12-1pm | RM 217

Valentine's Bingo & Hot Chocolate Party

The 456 Retreat Feb 24-25 | CFAF 4th Grade Bible Presentation Sun, Feb 26 | Sanctuary 11am Extended Atrium Sun, Mar 12 | 1st Floor 10am-Noon

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell

Yoga with Rowena Mon 5:30pm & Wed 9:00am | RM 301 Women at the Well Wed Mornings 10:30am - Noon Begins Jan 11 | Highland Hall Garage

Atrium Levels 2 & 3

Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Fr. Richard Rohr

For more info, follow @ipcbirminghamkids and contact Catherine Goudreau at cgoudreau@ipc-usa.org.

Bible Study with the Pastor Wed Evenings 6-7:30pm | RM 218

YOUTH Youth Sunday School Sundays, RM 101 & 105 @ 10am Youth Group Sun Evenings 6-7:30pm Jan - May | Highland Hall Garage Midweek Meetup Wed Evenings 6-7:30pm Jan 11 - Mar 15 | RM 101 & 105

Study God’s Word looking at the sermon text for the upcoming Sunday

Bible Study with Rev. Susan Clayton Thurs at Noon | RM 307 Book of John

Knitting Ministry Thurs Midday 11-1pm | RM 105 Bill Shanks Men's Bible Study Fri Mornings 6:30-7:30am | Great Hall 2 Book Of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66

Book Review Group First Mon of the Month | RM 307

Youth Presbytery Retreat Feb 24-26 | Living River Retreat

Feb 6- Close to Shore by Michael Capuzzo Mar 6- The Forgotten 500 by Gregory A. Freeman Apr 3- The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

Youth Sunday & Senior Celebration Sun, Mar 19 | Sanctuary 11am

For more info, follow @ipcbirmingham and contact Margaret Lane Hollingsworth at mhollingsworth@ipc-usa.org or (205) 933-3731.

For more info, follow @ipc_youth and contact Cammie Ashworth at cashworth@ipc-usa.org.

2023 UPCOMING Jan 1 Jan 2-4 Jan 11 Jan 13-15 Jan 16 Jan 16 Jan 22 Jan 29-Feb 5 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 5 Feb 5-11 Feb 12 Feb 19 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 24-25 Feb 24-26 Feb 26 Feb 26 Feb 26 Mar 1 Mar 12 Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 19 Mar 19 Mar 20 Apr 2 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9

New Year's Day, 10am Service Church Closed Spring Musical Rehearsals Begin Youth Gatlinburg Trip Church Closed Beer & Hymns Kirkin' o' the Tartan Religious Arts Festival Toddler Indoor Playground Foundation Lunch & Learn Children's Valentine's Day Party at Kirkwood First Light Dinner Service Mercedes Marathon Weekend, 4pm Worship in Sanctuary Scout Sunday Grace Groups Begin Beer & Hymns Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Ash Wednesday Services The 456 Retreat Youth Presbytery Retreat 4th Grade Bible Presentation Annual Congregational Meeting Choral Evensong Lenten Chapel Begins Guest Preacher: Tom Tewell Extended Atrium Level 2 & 3 Children's Musical Presentation Youth Sunday & Senior Celebration Choral Evensong Beer & Hymns Palm Sunday & Children's Palm Parade Last Lenten Chapel Maundy Thursday Service Good Friday Service Children's Egg Hunt Easter Sunday

IPC ONLINE

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Join IPC for

EASTER Ash Wednesday Services Feb 22 - Sanctuary at Noon & 6:30pm

Palm Sunday

Apr 2 - Kid's Palm Parade, 10am

Maundy Thursday Service Apr 6 - Sanctuary at 7pm

Good Friday Service

Apr 7 - Sanctuary at Noon

Easter at IPC

Apr 8 - Kid's Egg Hunt, 10am Apr 9 - Easter Services, 8, 9:30 & 11am in Sanctuary, 5pm in Highland Hall