"Freeing Jesus" by Diana Butler Bass

9:30am Sundays in the A-B Classroom

For this Sunday, please read Chapter 5 of "Freeing Jesus”. Our book study is led by various members and runs Sundays through Nov 1.

If you need a book, we have some copies available. Contact Marla or Kristy. 

Wednesday, October 28, 5:00-6:00pm

Invite family and friends to a spooktacular trunk-or-treat party at MIPC! Wear your favorite costumes and walk through the church’s south parking lot to receive candy and enjoy the decorated trunks!

To volunteer to decorate your trunk and pass out candy, Click Here

You're Invited! Join Friends of the Children–Seattle on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for a special evening at The Shop!

Founded in 2000, Friends of the Children–Seattle is dedicated to impacting generational change by supporting youth facing the greatest life obstacles in our community through relationships with paid, professional mentors for 12+ years —no matter what.

Come enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages from Ethan Stowell's The Derby, a tour of a unique private vehicle collection, and a brief update on Friends-Seattle's impact and upcoming opportunities to get involved.

MIPC members are encouraged to invite friends and others interested in learning more about Friends-Seattle! If you want to learn more about MIPC's partnership with Friends please contact Glo Ceteznik or Margaret Redman.

Date: Thursday, October 29 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Location: The Shop, Seattle

Age Requirement: 21+ only

RSVP: Register Here – The Shop with Friends

As we seek to faithfully live out our ministry and mission in 2027, the Session is asking everyone who considers MIPC their church community to turn in a pledge (an estimate of giving) for the coming year, which will enable the leadership to create a thoughtful budget for the year. We hope to hear from everyone by November 30th. It takes the giving of the entire community to enable the worship, service, ministry, and mission of MIPC.

Please prayerfully consider how you can participate in financially sharing in the ministry of the church this coming year. You can fill out a pledge form on paper or online.

All Saints Day is a day Christians have set aside to remember people who have carried the message of the cross in the past. On November 1st we will be printing in the bulletin the names of people who have died who are on our hearts. If you have someone you would like remembered, please provide their name(s) and "remembered by....." plus your name. Submit via email to: frontdesk@mipc.org by Monday, October 26.

In recognition of All Saints Sunday (November 1), we are offering a 5pm worship service as an additional time for people to gather to worship and reflect on the saints in their lives and the faithfulness of God. This service will be similar to the morning services in a more contemplative atmosphere. We invite you to gather for worship at any of the three services that Sunday.

Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 pm

Join us in the MIPC Gym for a potluck dinner, fellowship, and interactive activities hosted by our 4th–7th grade students, led by Jen and Steve. All ages are welcome! Please RSVP and, if you can, bring a dish to share. We look forward to gathering around the table with you!

Come to an evening of crafts! Crafts will include pumpkin centerpieces, candles, dried bean soup packets, and more! Participants will make crafts to take home as well as extras for MIPC's Crafts of the Heart. (see below)

Join us on Monday, November 9 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Fireside Room. Cost is $12 pp, to help cover the cost of supplies and snacks. Minimum age is 15.

Pre-registration required: HERE

Questions to Marla Briggs: marlab@mipc.org.  

Calling all crafters! A reminder that we are having our third annual Crafts of the Heart on Sundays November 15 and 22. Folks are encouraged to bring in their handmade crafts, which will then be available for others to take home. Free-will donations will benefit our Gifts of the Heart recipient. So start crafting now!! Your craft materials may be tax deductible.  

Nov 19th, 10:30am-Noon, A-B Classroom

As a hospice nurse for 18 years and someone who cared for two parents at end of life, Mary is excited to share her personal and professional experience with hospice. She plans to explain what hospice is and is not, what dying is like and how being close to many death beds has affected her personally.

RSVP to Ruth Ann, Ruthannb@mipc.org, or 206-232-5595 x1002, by Tuesday, Nov 17.

Save the Date!

Where: Camp Burton, Vashon Island

When: Friday Jan 22 - Saturday Jan 23

Registration coming soon!

The 4th–7th Grade Faith Formation class is joining MIPC’s Partnership Committee in collecting winter hats and gloves in all youth sizes and adult small/medium to support students at Leschi Elementary School! Please drop off donations in the Partnership Room or in the marked donation boxes throughout the church. Thank you for sharing the warmth!

Save the Dates: April 10 – April 15, 2027

MIPC Local/Global Partnerships is excited to invite you to be part of our housebuilding service trip to Mexico in April, 2027! In collaboration with our partner Doxa in Tijuana, this multi-generational trip is open to adults and students ages 15 and older (by April 2027).

11:00am Weekly in the Fireside Room

Our Wednesday morning study meets in the Fireside Room, gathering around the Gospel of Mark. 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 families from Leschi Elementary School with weekly eggs and milk.

To sign up, you can Click Here.

Place items in the Partnerships Room fridge. Thank you!

Sundays, 9:30–10:15 am

• Pre-K (Age 4)–Grade 3: Children’s Hallway
• Grades 4–7: Youth Hallway
• Confirmation (Grades 8–12): Youth Hallway

Children’s programs require registration. Questions? Contact Julie Garrett.