YOU'RE INVITED: SEE THE WORLD FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE
BY DAVID SEAMON, ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF FAMILIES AND OUTREACH
“This will change your life,” he said. Really? Could that be true? I’ve traveled internationally and participated on mission trips as a teenager, but he was right. I am forever changed emotionally and spiritually, just as Kennon Walthall predicted. It wasn’t just seeing exploitation and poverty up close or learning about broken systems and politics. It was in the connections made and relationships built. It was standing in a place where countless other IPC members have stood and seeing the way God has been at work for decades.
Mission journeys at IPC are more than an opportunity to serve others; they are transformational experiences that deepen our faith and broaden our understanding of the world. They push us out of our comfort zones, where we learn to rely on God's guidance. Each trip is designed to build lasting partnerships based on mutuality and reciprocity.
This year, we had teams travel to Malawi, Chiapas, Nairobi, Dominican Republic, and Mwandi. They spent a total of
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51 days providing critical care and surgical procedures, painting church buildings, training a new generation of physicians, and educating children among other tasks. Meals were shared and smiles and laughter were abundant. These groups consisted of folks of all ages and all skills. Many of them
got on the plane as strangers, but returned from that trip as friends.
I’m reminded of the words from a sermon titled, “Citizens of Heaven” given by Rev. Kevin Long recently. He said, “We
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DECEMBER
1 First Sunday of Advent, Holiday Worship Schedule, 10 am service, Sanctuary; No Sunday School or Table Service Chamber Concert: Music4Romania, 7-8 pm
4 Advent Chapel & Lunch, Noon, Chapel
5 Presbyterian Women's Christmas Luncheon, 11 am, Great Hall
7 Children’s Advent Workshop, 9 amNoon, Highland Hall
8 Second Sunday of Advent Dr. Jeff Leonard Sunday School, 10 am IPC Choir Christmas Concert, 4 pm
9 Retur n Christmas Angels Advent Flower Deadline, See insert
11 Advent Chapel & Lunch, Noon, Chapel Children’s First Light Carol Sing, 5:307:30 pm
14 75th Annual Holiday House Tea & Tour
14-15 IPC Fruit Sale Pickup, Highland Hall Garage
15 Third Sunday of Advent Storyteller Dolores Hydock, 10 am College Brunch, Rojo, Noon
16 IPC Connect Beer & Carols, 6 - 8 pm
18 Advent Chapel & Lunch with Lunch Bunch, Noon, Chapel
20 Youth Christmas Party, 5:30 pm
22 Fourth Sunday of Advent Carol Sing, 10 am
24 Family Nativity Service & Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle, 11 am, Sanctuary/Livestream Service of Lessons & Carols, 4&6 pm, Sanctuary/Livestream Church open 8:30 am – 1 pm
25 Christmas Day, Church Closed
26-27 Church Open, 8:30 am – 1 pm
29 Holiday Worship Schedule, 10 am service, Sanctuary; No Sunday School or Table Service
30-31 Church Open 8:30 am – 1 pm
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God's Gifts”
Dear IPC Friends, Christmas is that time of year when we give special attention to the greatest gift the world has ever been given: the Christ child. In the gift of the Son, God has given us himself and has promised to always be with us. Nothing our world can give us could ever compare to this treasure. And while this gift is something we experience every day of our lives, we do set apart some special time during the season of Advent to reflect on what God has given us in Christ. This is reason we give gifts at Christmas. Having received God’s gift of the Christ child, we now give in response to God’s generosity as both an act of gratitude as well as an act of discipleship. After all, Jesus said, “No one can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other.You cannot serve God and wealth”(Matthew 6:24). And in giving back generously from the resources God has entrusted to us, we are not only demonstrating that Jesus is Lord of our lives, but we are also binding ourselves to him by trusting that he will provide. Giving both reveals and increases the reality that we are disciples of Jesus.
This is why the theme of our stewardship campaign this year is “We Give!” When we give to the ministry of Jesus Christ through his church, we demonstrate that we have been paying attention to what God has been doing in our lives, we show our gratitude for the greatest gift of all in Christ, and we declare our commitment to Jesus and his mission, which is the whole reason we are here.You might even say, to paraphrase the hymn,“They will know we are Christians by our generous giving.” Giving is what we do as followers of Jesus.
In worship during the season of Advent, we are going to consider some of the gifts that Christ came to give us.The traditional gifts that we celebrate during Advent are hope, peace, joy and love. This year we are going to look at several encounters that Jesus had with people in the Gospel of John as we consider a few other gifts Jesus brings us, including healing (5:1-9),living water (4:1-26),grace (8:2-11),and eternal life (3:11-18).
Come celebrate the Season with us!
Rev. Kevin J. Long Pastor
ADVENT AT IPC
Celebrate the season with IPC. Visit ipc-usa.org to discover all the ways you can gather with your church family to prepare for Christmas.
need the help of other citizens who have been abroad for a while to remind us about our true home, to show us how to live faithfully amidst the pressures of the culture around us, and how to be salt and light in a dark and decaying world by reflecting in our life together the love and grace and righteousness of God revealed in Jesus Christ.’” These journeys provide us a glimpse of what it means to be citizens of Heaven. They are about being willing to see the world from a new perspective, build relationships, and be transformed. We saw what Jesus meant by “trusting the seed” and sowing the power of love everywhere you can.
At the Global Mission Celebration a few weeks ago, we reflected on this year’s incredible journeys and looked ahead to 2025’s mission opportunities. We would love for you to join us on a journey as we continue to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world.
God has much in store for us in the future, and we invite you to join us and IPC’s mission partners to make a difference in the world! If you are interested in mission travel with IPC in 2025 or have questions, please contact me at dseamon@ipc-usa.org or Kennon Walthall.
GRAY WARBURTON PLANTS AN ENDANGERED CYPRUS TREE DURING THE NAIROBI MISSION TRIP.
75TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOME TOUR
BY JAMIE HILL, HOLIDAY HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIR
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the IPC Holiday House Tour.
Seventy-five wonderful years of beautiful homes, countless volunteers, and raising money to give back to our community. I feel honored to lead the Holiday House Committee on such a milestone year. Our team has been working hard to make this year exceptional. In honor of this special anniversary, we are also adding an extra touch of fun to the tour. In addition to three wonderful homes and our beautiful sanctuary, this year’s tour will also include a tour of beautifully decorated dollhouses displayed in the Parlor of IPC.
YOU'RE INVITED: SATURDAY, DEC. 14
Join the Holiday House Committee on the second Saturday of December where we will spend the day hosting and greeting friends, both old and new, into homes adorned with greenery, holly, and the smells of Christmas for our seventy-fifth time as IPC once again puts on this cherished event.
We have three beautiful homes on the tour, each with its own distinctive style for one day only on December 14 from 10 am4 pm. The tickets to tour these homes as well as the beautiful IPC sanctuary and dollhouses will be $40. We will also have the seated Afternoon Tea from 1-4 pm in the IPC Great Hall. Tickets for the Tea and
Tour are $75. There will be delicious scones, biscuits, finger sandwiches, and sweets from our very own Holiday House Cookbook in the lovely surroundings of our Great Hall. Children under 12 are welcome and can attend the home Tours and Tea with a parent for $20.
The Holiday House Committee is excited to announce the Kennamer and Bruno Home in Forest Park, Dumas Home in Mountain Brook, and Henderson Home in Mountain Brook for the tour. We are very grateful for their generosity. In addition, a preview party will be held for IPC members on Thursday, December 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the home of Cathy and Tommy Adams. This party has a limited number of tickets available for purchase.
Since 1949, this tour has been a vital part of IPC’s community outreach, generating funds for programs that directly benefit women and children in need. Net proceeds of this year's event will go to IPC Food Ministries, First Light Women’s Shelter, Children’s Fresh Air Farm/Summer Learning Program & Presbyterian Home for Children. The purchase of a $40 Tour ticket can help:
• Feed four families healthy produce using our free mobile pop-up markets in the community
• Provide seven students at Hayes K-8 with a weekend buddy bag of simple meals and healthy snacks
• Provide four residents at First Light Women’s Shelter with milk and a basic breakfast for a month
• Provide a child with a new set of warm winter clothes at the Presbyterian Home for Children
HOW IPC MEMBERS CAN SUPPORT THIS WORTHY CAUSE
We encourage everyone to purchase tickets and celebrate with us on Saturday, December 14 for the tour and tea. You can purchase tickets at ipcholidayhouse.com, at IPC (3100 Highland Avenue, 35205) during daily office hours, on Sundays in the IPC Parlor, as well as at each home on the day of the Tour. Tickets make wonderful gifts for friends, family, teachers, neighbors, and caregivers. There are also many ways you can serve for this event. Watch for emails and messages asking you to sign up for a shift to work at one of the homes or the Afternoon Tea. Whatever your strength is, we would love for you to help us!
Questions? Please email holidayhouse@ ipc-usa.org with any questions about this year’s event, and we will be happy to help you. Learn more at ipcholidayhouse.com.
JOIN US FOR A SEATED AFTERNOON TEA FROM 1 - 4 PM IN IPC'S GREAT HALL.
IPC FOUNDATION
Youth Grant Team
BY SPENCER COBBS, IPC YOUTH ELDER, SENIOR AT MTN. BROOK HIGH SCHOOL
I’ve been fortunate to serve on the IPC Youth Grant Team for the past two autumns. The Youth Grant Team gives juniors and seniors a chance to learn how the IPC Foundation works, the role of grant requests, and how organizations operate.
Before joining, I knew little about reviewing grants and donating to nonprofits, or about the many organizations making a positive impact in Birmingham and abroad. A unique part of the program is that it’s entirely student led, from researching organizations to discussions and final decisions. This year, we started in September, splitting into Mission, Charitable, and Education teams to review grant requests. Each team created a top four list, and we then narrowed it down to five site visits. From there, decisions are made by our group on how to allocate $20,000 to well deserving organizations.
MEMBERS OF THE 2024 YOUTH GRANT TEAM
• Sydney Clark
• Spencer Cobbs
• Laura Donovan
• Laden Falls
• Hartwell Higgins
• Heidi Hollingsworth
• Katelyn Long
AWARDED FUNDS
• Will Mather
• Oliver Middleton
• Andrew Murphree
• Ben Polson
• Macey Robinson
• Tempie Stokes
• Reed Warburton
After reviewing, discussions, and 5 site visits, our team gave grants to Grace House Ministries ($6,000), Smile A Mile ($6,000), Grace Klein Community ($3,500), Mitchell's Place ($3,000), and Alabama Interfaith Refugee Partnership ($1,500).
TUTORS NEEDED
Volunteer at Stair 3.0
BY BECKY WRIGHT, DIRECTOR OF THE CHILDREN’S FRESH AIR FARM
At IPC, we know that the road to a better Birmingham is paved with books, which is why we are nothing short of excited to continue working with 3rd grade students again this year through our partnership with STAIR Birmingham and Hayes K-8!
Each Tuesday and Wednesday, dedicated volunteers work one-on-one with a 3rd grade student, focusing on the student’s individual literacy needs. By the end of the fall semester alone, each student will have access to 19 hours of tutoring, which translates into over 200 hours of collective impact! Are you interested in helping a 3rd grader read better and dream bigger? Sign up at stairbirmingham.org today.
We are actively seeking volunteers for Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:15 pm. No experience in education is required to support a student’s literacy journey, just a desire to make an impact. All materials and training are provided prior to your first session with your student.
Interested, but can’t commit to a Tuesday or Wednesday each week? Sign up to be a substitute tutor! Substitutes help keep pages turning and our world in orbit. Reach out to Becky Wright at bwright@ipc-usa.org or 205-601-5608 for more information.
THE YOUTH GRANT TEAM AT A SITE VISIT TO GRACE HOUSE MINISTRIES.
IPC VOLUNTEER CATHERINE MASON, READING "ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE" WITH 3RD GRADE STAIR 3.0 STUDENT KIMORA MADDOX.
JOIN US FOR A HOLIDAY WONDERLAND
During this special time of year, we are invited to slow down, connect with loved ones, and anticipate the coming of Jesus Christ and the magic of Christmastime. IPC warmly invites you to embrace the Advent season and enjoy all the wonderful ways you can get involved.
WORSHIP AND EVENTS
Find a time to connect with others, grow your faith, and participate in Christ's mission in the world.
• Advent Workshop is an annual IPC Advent tradition! IPC Kids can come and go on Saturday, December 7 from 9 am to noon for snacks, fellowship, Advent crafts, and more in Highland Hall. Christmas pajamas
are encouraged and families can take an Advent at Home booklet to enjoy. Volunteers are needed and you can sign up online.
• The annual IPC Choir Christmas Concert will take place December 8 at 4 pm. The program will include the “Christmas Oratorio” by Camille Saint-Saëns, and other beautiful choral and orchestral music by John Tavener, Jonathan Dove, Ottavio Respighi, and Andrej Makor. Soloists will include Kathleen Buccleugh, Beth Middleton, Gloria Parvin, Roderick George, Chris O’Rear, and musicians from the Alabama Symphony. For more information, please visit us at ipcmusic.org.
• Miss Beth will lead our children in Nativity Choir practice each Sunday morning (December 8, 15, and 22) during the 11 am worship service. Please follow the acolyte out duringthe Sanctuary worship to join us. Make plans to come to our Family Nativity Service on December 24 at 11 am in the Sanctuary.
reservation deadline is Tuesday at Noon. Sign up under the Connect tab at ipc-usa.org/connect.
• Join us for a noonday Chapel Service every Wednesday during Advent (December 4, 11, and 18) followed by a light lunch ($5) in the Great Hall. The menu will be soup and sandwich provided by Kim’s kitchen. The weekly
• Gather with us for a special programming during the 10 am Sunday School Hour. Dr. Jeff Leonard hosts a special Advent program on December 8. Dolores Hydock shares No Humbug – The sledgehammer that inspired “A Christmas Carol” on December 15. There will be a Carol Sing on December 22.
• Head down to Iron City and meet us for IPC Connect Beer & Carols on December 16. Embrace the holiday spirit with family and friends as we gather for an unforgettable night of revelry, ruckus, and Christmas cheer. We'll have good food and libations, some festive party favors, and a visit from Santa himself. To ensure a spot at this jolly gathering, kindly RSVP. The event is free but the buffet and beverages are available for purchase at the event. Doors open at 5:30 pm, children's music begins at 6 pm, and classic carols start at 7 pm.
You can find additional information about these events at ipc-usa.org. Event descriptions and registration forms are available for you to access.
GIFTING IDEAS
Find meaningful gifts for your family and friends that make a difference in our church and community.
• Shop the Parlor. On select Sunday mornings during the Advent Season, items marked* will be available for purchase. Watch your email and the IPC website for details to shop the Parlor and how to purchase items online and pick them up at the church.
• Buy a ticket* to the 2024 Holiday House Tour. Join us for the 75th Anniversary Holiday House Tour and Tea on Saturday, December 14. We are thrilled to offer tours of three stunning homes in addition to an Afternoon Tea in the Great Hall. For our annivesary event, find a special addition of beloved dollhouses on display in IPC's Parlor. Contact: Lindsay Jones, 205 933-3716, ljones@ipc-usa.org
• Support Troop 28 by purchasing Scout Greenery through December 10. Learn more at scouttreesale.com/home. Contact: Stacy Pulliam, 205 933-3697, spulliam@ipc-usa.org
• Provide gifts to a child in need by participating in the Angel Tree by December 9. Unwrapped presents and a roll of wrapping paper can be
dropped off in room 217. Contact: Becky Wright, 205 623-2187, bwright@ ipc-usa.org
• Give to IPC’s Giving Tree in honor of a family member, co-worker, friend, or teacher through December 22. Purchase cards* or donate online to support IPC Social Services and the Children’s Fresh Air Farm. Contact: Catherine Sager, 205 933-3715, csager@ ipc-usa.org
• Support the IPC Choir by purchasing Choir CDs and Roundels to gift music lovers. Contact: Nick Mathes, 205 933-3700, nmathes@ipc-usa.org.
ADVENT FLOWER CONTRIBUTION
Honor and remember loved ones by making an Advent flower donation in their names. Your contribution provides for fresh flowers and greenery throughout the church during the Advent and Christmas Season.
Find an envelope in this issue of The Window, and an online donation form is available at www.ipc-usa.org/connect. The names of your loved ones will be printed in the Christmas Eve bulletin. The deadline for submission is Monday, Dec. 9.
Contact: Nick Mathes, 205 933-3700, nmathes@ipc-usa.org
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Listen to the Podcast!
BY BRIAN HAGAN, TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
In addition to our live video broadcasts on YouTube, did you know you can keep up with recorded audio of IPC Sermons and some Special Events on demand?
We have weekly Podcasts available on all of your favorite podcast services and mobile platforms. We’re on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and Samsung Podcasts.
Just search for IPC Birmingham in any of these apps or websites. In fact, if you have an Amazon Echo device in your home, just say “Alexa, play IPC Birmingham Podcast” and hear our most recent recording.
If you need help, let us know at info@ipc-usa.org.
SUPPORTING OUR CHURCH'S MISSION
BY CLARENCE JAMES, STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR
As we look back at the past year, the profound impact of our church, IPC, on my family becomes clear. The last 12 months have been filled with memorable events like the Day School graduation, the Seed Packing Party, Kids Rock, and the spring musical. We also attended numerous worship services and Sunday school classes. These enriching experiences were made possible by our dedicated IPC staff and the generosity of our church members.
The Stewardship Committee encourages everyone to consider pledging to the church. Your support plays a crucial role in sustaining and initiating ministries that benefit our community. Pledging can be done conveniently through mail, online, or via text. Our church embodies the spirit of giving, which is central to our faith. Contributions to IPC are vital in
forwarding Christ’s mission within our faith community and beyond.
The momentum within our church is palpable, with over 200 adults enhancing their faith through Grace Groups and more than 300 children and youth participating in summer events. The "Home on Highland" event exemplified this energy, leading to the expansion of our adult Sunday School classes. Such growth is made possible through your continued generosity.
THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING
Looking to the future, IPC remains committed to a vision of bold and faithful giving, aiming to become a tithing church by donating 10% of received pledges to local and global missions. This commitment ensures that we maintain high-quality ministries for all age groups and care for our beautiful church properties and dedicated staff.
Our outreach extends beyond our congregation locally impacting lives through IPC’s food ministry, social services, and homelessness programs. In 2024, 28 members embarked on international mission journeys to places like Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Africa, embodying the hands and feet of Christ.
In this time of rising costs, we invite you to consider increasing your pledge by 10% or 5% to meet challenges and enhance IPC’s influence. Our goal is to reach $3.45 million in pledges for 2025. As Jesus taught in Matthew 10:8, "Freely you have received; freely give." Reflecting on our blessings, let us give generously to further Christ’s mission. Make your pledge today and join us in making a difference.
HOW WE GIVE
• Mail your pledge card to the church.
• Place your pledge card in the offering plate during a worship service.
• Text PLEDGE to (205) 927-3100 and simply follow the prompts.
QUESTIONS
Please contact Margaret Lane Hollingsworth, IPC Stewardship Manager, at mhollingsworth@ipc-usa.org or (205) 933-3731.
STUDY TRIP: EXPLORE THE ETERNAL CITY
BY REV. SUSAN CLAYTON, ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND ADULT MINISTRIES
From May 31 to June 9, 2025, a group of members and friends of IPC will journey together to Rome, Italy, under the guidance of Dr. Jeff Leonard, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University. Our journey will give us the incredible opportunity to delve into the history, culture, and religion of this great urban city.
During our week in Rome, we will visit the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, the Christian Catacombs, the Jewish Ghetto, Saint Peter’s Square, the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, and the Galleria Borghese, to name just a few of the sites we will explore. We will also take a day trip to Assisi, the home of St. Francis. We will stay in one hotel in the heart of Rome for the entire trip.
Dr. Leonard will teach us about Roman history, as well as the history of Judaism and Christianity in this beautiful city. Of course, we will also enjoy the incredible food, wine, and artistic beauty of Italy. Having traveled with an IPC group to Israel in 2023 with Jeff, I can promise you will learn more than you can imagine, while deepening your faith and your friendships with other members of IPC.
I hope you will prayerfully consider joining us for a trip of a lifetime. I look forward to joining you on this great adventure!
LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED
You can visit the IPC website for the trip brochure. Look uder the Connect tab for more information and our interest signup form.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
• Wander through the ruins of the Roman Forum.
• Marvel at the size and scale of the Colosseum.
• Visit Rome’s most ancient and most important churches.
• Make a pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Basilica.
• Explore ancient Christian catacombs.
• Savor artworks by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Bernini, and countless others.
• Explore Rome’s most important cultural sites.
• Day trip to the hilltop village of Assisi.
• Welcome luncheon and farewell dinner included.
• Hearty breakfast provided daily.
• Travel by bus and Metro in Rome and by airconditioned motor coach outside of Rome.
• All tips, taxes, and entry fees included.
• Use of Whisper Device for easy listening
Jan. 8 Wednesday Night Programming Returns
Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Church Closed
Jan. 31-Feb. 6 Religious Arts Festival
March 2 Spring Evensong
March 5 Ash Wednesday, First Day of Lent
March 16 Youth Sunday and Kid's Spring Musical
March 18 Patricia Byrne Memorial Concert
April 13 Palm Sunday and Fauré Requiem `
April 20 Easter Sunday
NOT PICTURED
Joy and Tom Rue, New Members
JOINING IPC
If you are new to IPC or considering a new church home, we would be delighted for you to contact us.
Stacy Pulliam New Member Coordinator spulliam@ipc-usa.org (205) 933-3697
HAPPY RETIREMENT VANESSA
Celebrating a Remarkable Journey of Service and Dedication!
We honor Vanessa Woods, our lead housekeeper, who after 43 years of dedicated service, will be retiring this November. Thank you, Vanessa!
Maggie and Dayne Cuttrell with McKenzie and Carson New Members
Jan and Mark Stephens New Members
Helen Slagle (with Charlotte) New Member
Annette Vazquez New Member
Jessica and Ryan Poor with Margot New Members
Catherine Sager New Staff, Community Ministries Assistant
NEWLY ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS
ELDERS/THE SESSION (Class of 2027)
• Bo Grisham
• Susan Murphy
• Robert Posey
• Paul Romjue
• Jean Shanks
• Dorothy Smith
• Thomas Wells, Jr.
• Marion Walker
DEACONS (Class of 2027)
• Lee Baker
• Kim Bourn
• Morgan Cole
• Chelsea Crenshaw
• Jon Edwards
• Matt Evans
• Dany Hollingsworth
• MaryWills LeCroy
• Sara Anne Lester
• Matt Moody
• Coley Puckett
• Sonny Williams
YOUTH ELDER
• Murphy Peterson
YOUTH DEACON
• Macey Robinson
2025 PRESIDENT OF THE CONGREGATION
• Tommy Thomson
2025 VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CONGREGATION (President-Elect)
• Fairy Sutherland
REPRESENTATIVE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
• Kent Hartzog
• Bev Krannich
THE IPC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• Foster Cook
• Carolyn Featheringill
ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF CHURCH OFFICERS
Join us on Sunday, January 26, to officially welcome our new leaders.
WELCOME
Rev. Nicole Newton
IPC is thrilled to welcome our new Associate Pastor for Discipleship, Rev. Nicole Newton.
Nicole is a pastor, educator, and coach, coming to us from First Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, where she served as the Associate Pastor for the past four years. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Wake Forest University School of Divinity with a concentration in Bioethics, a Master of Christian Education from Union Presbyterian Seminary, and is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry degree at Wake Forest University School of Divinity.
She is the mom of two wild and wonderful daughters, Alecia (19) and Lena Scout (10), and spouse to Jonathan. In her free time, she enjoys growing flowers, riding horses, raising chickens, and having silly dance parties in the kitchen. Nicole's first Sunday at IPC will be December 8.
CONGRATULATIONS
LEA ANNE
Lea Anne Hardy has been promoted as IPC's new Director of Operations and Administration.
"Lea Anne is incredibly capable and loves this church, and I know she will do an outstanding job in her new role, one that she has been growing toward for years."
~Rev. Kevin Long, Pastor
3100 Highland Avenue Birmingham, AL 35205
Christmas Eve
WORSHIP WITH IPC ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
Children's Nativity Service • Sanctuary 11 AM
Join us for this celebration of the nativity of our Lord. Children will be invited to the front of the sanctuary during this family-friendly service.
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols • Sanctuary 4 PM & 6 PM
Doors open for the 4 pm worship service at 3 pm. Arrive early to get a seat for one of these beautiful, candlelight services that include music and scripture readings.
Childcare is available for all Christmas Eve worship services.
View livestream services at 11 am & 4 pm on YouTube. Search for @IPCBirmingham. Details: ipc-usa.org > connect
