Poinsettias
If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in memory or honor of a special person and have it placed in the sanctuary during Advent, order forms will be available in the narthex at Highland and online.
Please return the order form and payment to the church office or call Becky Wood (919-247-8202). Plants are $10 each. Checks should be made payable to Highland United Methodist Church or you can order and pay online. Deadline for ordering is Sunday, November 24. Poinsettias will be available for collection after the Christmas Eve service.
Remembrance Tree
The Remembrance Tree is a way of remembering friends and loved ones during the holidays by purchasing a $10 light in honor or memory of that special person in your life. A letter from the church will be mailed to your honoree or to their family acknowledging that a light is lit in their honor on our tree.
Our 2024 Remembrance Tree will be lit from December 1 -31 on the HUMC lawn. Lights may be purchased through November 30th.
All proceeds will be given to UMCOR to assist with the needs of survivors of Hurricane Helene.
You can purchase your light ONLINE
or
Send your check to HUMC Business office marked "Remembrance Tree." Include a note with the following information:
Purchased by______________________________________
In Honor of ________________________________________
In Memory of______________________________________
Letter of recognition mailed to__________________
Address____________________________________________
Highlights of the Season:
Advent Wreath Workshop & Potluck - Sunday, December 1, 5 PM
Christmas Cantata - Sunday, December 8, 11 AM
Journey to Bethlehem Living Nativity - Sunday, December 8, 5 PM
Moravian Lovefeast - Sunday, December 15, 7 PM
Stories in the Stable - Wednesday, December 18 & Monday, December 23, 10:30 AM
Come As You Are Nativity - Wednesday, December 18, 6 PM
Bluegrass Service - Sunday, December 22, 10 AM (Combined Worship)
Christmas Luncheon - Sunday, December 22, 11 AM
Christmas Eve Services - 5 & 7 PM Candlelight and Communion
Keep scrolling for all the details!
Advent Wreath Workshop, Christmas Crafts, & Potluck
Sunday, December 1, 5 PM
Everyone is invited to join us in Bradley Hall for our annual soup and sides pot-luck supper and Advent wreath workshop. We will have craft activities, and individuals and families can make an Advent wreath to use at home.
Journey to Bethlehem Living Nativity
Sunday, December 8, 5-6:30 PM
Join us on a guided journey to the birthplace of Jesus. You’ll be counted by Roman Centurions for the census, meet the Bethlehem innkeeper, and pet live animals as you interact with the Holy Family in the stable...all while drinking delicious hot chocolate. You don’t want to miss this spectacular event...invite your friends!
Highland members are needed to make this happen. Please contact Amy Takahashi if you want to help!
Moravian Lovefeast
Sunday, December 15, 7 PM
Join us for our rendition of a traditional Moravian Lovefeast. This service includes special refreshments, lots of holiday music, and opportunities to share how we have seen God at work in our lives.
Stories in the Stable
Weds., December 18 & Mon., December 23, 10:30 AM
Children and families are invited to join Children’s Ministry Director Amy Takahashi for Christmas stories. Stay and play on our playground after Story time on the 23rd! All are welcome.
Bluegrass Service & Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, December 22, 10 AM (One Combined Worship Service)
Sing along to all of your holiday favorites...Bluegrass style! This service of Lessons & Carols will be a highlight of your Christmas celebrations. We'll cap off the morning together with a Christmas luncheon in Bradley Hall.
Communion & Candlelight Christmas Eve Services
5 PM
This interactive service is tailored to all ages. We’ll experience a creative retelling of the Christmas Story, take communion together, and sing hymns by candlelight. This service will also feature a Jazz combo!
7 PM
This service is traditional in format, including the liturgy and message you’re used to hearing on Sunday mornings. Our Highland Choir will be featured. We’ll partake in the sacrament of Communion together and sing hymns by candlelight.
Advent Missions Project
Highland's Missions Team is sponsoring a donation drive for Pride for Parents. Pride for parents is an annual toy and gift sale designed to benefit hard working families at Christmas. Through donations of new and gently used toys and gifts, PFP offers quality affordable merchandise to families in Wake County. PFP will sell- not give- toys and gifts to families who can afford to pay a small price.
Details about how you can support are coming soon!
