A gathering to celebrate the life of Marilyn Mathis will take place this Sunday, April 13, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Aljoya on Mercer Island. The public is welcome.

This Sunday Morning, 9:30am in Classroom A/B

The Gospels share powerful accounts of Jesus of Nazareth's last days - his political protests, his final meal with the disciples, his betrayal and trial, his death. We wrap up this study of the season of Lent on Sunday morning. Led by Rosemary Sixbey.

The MIPC Mexico 2025 Local/Global Partnerships service trip is set for April 16–20! In collaboration with Doxa, our mission partner in Tijuana, this multigenerational team of adults and students will spend five days engaged in house building, community building, and service in East Tijuana. Please keep this group in your prayers as they prepare to serve.

Thursday April 17th, 10:30am in Classroom A/B

Did you know that over 100,000 people are impacted by Parkinson’s in the Northwest? Dr. Marci Nemhauser of the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation will provide information on Parkinson’s Disease, and programs provided by NPF that raise awareness, support specialty care, and help improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, their care-partners and families. For planning, RSVP to Ruth Ann by April 15th at ruthannb@mipc.org or 206-232-5595 x1002.

Join us on Thursday, April 17th, for an evening of fellowship and worship at MIPC. We’ll gather in the gym from 6:00 to 6:45 PM for a potluck dinner and interactive activity stations, creating space to reflect on the themes of Maundy Thursday. All are welcome, Click Here to bring a dish to share.

Share dinner and fellowship in small groups! This involves two shared meals, once in May and once in June, and is a great way to get to know others! Couples and singles are welcome! Childcare available upon request. Sign-ups and more info are available HERE through April 21, or at church on Sundays April 13 and 20. Contact Marlab@mipc.org with questions.

The "Walk to Jerusalem" is a Lenten practice where as a congregation, we walk, run, bike, swim, pray, etc, to reach Jerusalem by Easter; a symbolic gesture of unity with Our Lord.

Please join the MIPC tradition of the Flowering of the Cross on Easter Sunday. All are invited to bring fresh flowers to help decorate the cross in front of the Sanctuary as we celebrate the joy and beauty of resurrection together.

Easter Sunday, April 20th

Celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord at MIPC!

6:30am Sunrise Service in the Remembrance Garden

8:00am Breakfast is served in the Gym

8:30am Worship Service in the Gym

10:30am Worship Service in the Sanctuary 

Saturday, April 26th, from 9:00am-Noon

Mark your calendars for MIPC’s Annual Spring Work Party! Join us for spring cleaning and sprucing up our church grounds. After the work, join us for a BBQ lunch to celebrate our efforts! All ages are welcome. Lend a hand and enjoy great fellowship. Please see more information and SIGN UP HERE.

Saturday, April 26th at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary

We are delighted again this year to present the amazing, young and talented gold medal winners of the Russian Chamber Music Foundation's annual piano competition. Free will donation.

We need updated pics of our church family! Please send in a recent pic of your family to marlab@mipc.org. These can be casual but preferably without sunglasses. Or have your pic taken after worship services on Sunday, May 4. Also, if you have any change in your contact info, please include that with the photo. Thanks! 

When you're planting your gardens this year, consider putting in a little extra for our Crop Table! This summer, we'll bring in our surplus flowers, fruits, and vegetables, which others will take home. Free-will donations benefit those who are food insecure.

Expressions of Faith is a four-week workshop featuring hands-on activities to deepen children’s connection to their faith. Children will create and decorate outdoor art that will come together as a Kindness Rock Garden near the path leading to the MIPC Remembrance Garden. By painting and designing this display, we hope to provide a visual reminder of love, kindness, and faith for those walking this path. Ages: Pre-K - 5th grade.

Dates: The first four Sundays in June — June 1, 8, 15, and 22. Right after the 9:30 AM Worship Service.

Save the date! You won’t want to miss MIPC’s first All-Church Backyard BBQ of the summer on Wednesday, June 25. 

Enjoy a relaxed evening in MIPC’s backyard with tasty food, wonderful fellowship, and plenty of fun. Bring a friend or neighbor to join in the good times!

It’s a great chance to connect with old friends and make new ones while enjoying a summer evening. We’re excited to see you there—stay tuned for more details!

Saturday, July 26, to Sunday, July 27. Back by popular demand from parents and kids, we're planning an overnight campout in MIPC's backyard! Enjoy a BBQ, outdoor games, and a night under the stars.

Stay tuned for more details!

Our Wednesday morning study meets at 11:00am in the Fireside Room, gathering around the Gospel of John. We open the Bible together, share what comes up for us, and pick up the next week where we leave off. Contact Dan or Kristy or just come!

As part of our local partnerships, MIPC provides weekly deliveries of eggs, milk, dry beans, and rice to the families of Leschi Elementary School.

Please place items in the fridge in the Partnerships Room by Wednesdays. Thank you! Sign-ups are here:

Groceries

Delivery Crew

MIPC has launched a new program called Old Friends Club that fits within our mission to live out our faith by serving the most vulnerable populations in our community. Old Friends Club is a community-based social respite program that is a place of friendship and belonging for those living with dementia. It also provides much-needed respite, education, resources, and support for their caregivers. 

Sunday School for PreK- 8th grade will be paused on April 13 for Spring Break and April 20 for Easter Sunday. We look forward to resuming the following week and hope you enjoy these meaningful Sundays with your families!

Next Confirmation Class, Sunday, May 18.

For grades 8-12.

For more info, contact: Zechariah zechariahk@mipc.org or Julie, julieg@mipc.org