Sunday School & Small Groups
Bible studies and small groups meet to help us learn more about our faith and to grow in our relationship with God and one another.
Children’s Sunday School Classes
An opportunity for our children to encounter and explore the stories of our faith in age-level groups. Games, skits, art projects, crafts, discussion are just a few of the teaching/learning methods used on Sunday morning. Contact Amy Takashi for information about any class (amy@highlandumc.org). This fall our classes will meet at 10 AM most Sunday mornings:
Ages 3-Pre K 5's Room 104 with Minda and Sarah Griffin (primary teachers)
Grades K-2 Room 201 with Megan and Violet Townsend (primary teachers)
Grades 3-5 Room 202 with Amy Takahashi (primary teacher)
Youth Sunday School Class
10 AM Sundays in the Youth Room
Middle-school and high-school youth gather for conversation around life and faith, plus breakfast snacks!
If you’re interested in additional mission and outreach opportunities, please check out our website at highlandumc.org/serve.
Adult Sunday School
Highland has a wide variety of adult groups that gather to grow in their faith, build friendship, and serve together. Classes meet on Sunday mornings 9:45 - 10:45 AM. All are welcome to join any group. Questions about any of our Sunday School classes for adults? Contact Rev. Janet Baucom.
- SALT Class- Room 304 - Discussion based class of 50 & 60-somethings seeking individual growth and church/community involvement. Class contact Ruth Moore
- Upper Room Class - Room 209 - A group of older adults who take turns leading discussion following the "Adult Bible Study" series. Class contact John Robinson
- Seekers Class - Room 305 - This class uses DVD studies based on the Bible and on Christian living that are produced by a variety of religious leaders.Class members, many retired, teach and welcome lively discussion. We are seeking to grow in our faith, have developed a strong sense of fellowship, and are committed to caring for others inside and outside our church walls. Class Contact: Debbie Carroll.
- 9/20 - 11/15 - "Deborah" by Sandra Richter
- 10/25 - Consecration Sunday; NO Sunday School
- 11/22 - "Fruit of the Spirit - taught by Janet Baucom
Small Groups
Adult Groups
Young Adult Small Group
Young adults (~22-40) are invited for fellowship, Bible/book studies, and occasional social events on first, third, and fifth Tuesdays each month at 7 PM. Contact Rev. Kevin Quick for more information: kevin@highlandumc.org.
Pub Theology
Monthly on Second Tuesdays, 7 PM, at Buffalo Brothers on Lake Boone Trail
Join us for faith-filled conversation, pizza, and a pint! All are welcome. Let Rev. Janet Baucom know you’re coming and she’ll save you a seat: janet@highlandumc.org.
Women’s Bible Study
Mondays 10:00 - 11:30 AM, September - May
We explore scripture and faith topics using 5 - 6 studies each year, typically reading a book together, often with DVD segments. Our time includes lots of discussion, fellowship, and building relationships as we deepen our faith. Class leader & contact: Rev. Janet Baucom (janet@highlandumc.org)
United Women of Faith
Building connections between women and empowering them for service.
Circle 1
Current leaders: Pam Hood (pamhood1@aol.com) and Christine Taylor (mickeytiggernc@gmail.com)
Circle 7
Current leaders: Marilyn Mudge (svpatina@aol.com) and Toni Downey (toni@carnealdowney.com)
Pickleball League
NEW at Highland! Join friends of all ages for a little friendly competition. Contact Neil Smith for more information: neil@highlandumc.org.
Music Ensembles
In addition to making music together, we build friendships and worship God together! Contact Rev. Kevin Quick (kevin@highlandumc.org) to inquire about any of our musical groups.
Highland Choir
The Highland Choir provides music each week for the 11:00 traditional service, performing a variety of styles ranging from spirituals to classical masterworks, sometimes with guest orchestral musicians. We rehearse at 7:00 PM every Thursday evening. During the summer months, we have a more casual commitment.
Connection Praise Band
Our Praise Band leads music at The Connection, our 9 AM contemporary worship service in Bradley Hall. The band rehearses Wednesdays at 7:45 PM, and we’re always looking for singers and instrumentalists to join the rotation.
HUMRingers
Our HUMRingers handbell choir plays six octaves of Malmark handbells and five octaves of Malmark handchimes, regularly offering their gifts about once a month in our traditional worship services. They rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 6:30, late August - May.
Highland Orchestra
This ensemble brings together brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings to accompany congregational hymns and choral anthems during traditional worship from September through May. The ensemble also provides special music throughout the season.
Community Garden
Saturday mornings at 9 AM, February - November
Join us as we plant, tend, and harvest fresh produce for local families in need. All ages, all abilities, no gardening expertise required. Contact garden co-coordinator Donna Wolcott to learn more (donna.wolcott2@gmail.com).
Children and Families
Messy Church
It’s church, but not as you know it. This family-oriented monthly gathering begins with dinner for everybody, followed by hands-on activities and worship. If you’re looking for a place where all ages can grow in faith together, where you can show up as you are, and where it’s okay to have questions and doubts, then come check out Messy Church. We meet monthly on a Friday night; details on our website (highlandumc.org/messy-church) or contact Amy Takahashi (amy@highlandumc.org).
Watch our children’s newsletter for seasonal activities and service opportunities (found at highlandumc.org/children).
Youth
Youth Group
Sunday evenings, 5 - 7 PM
Middle & high-school youth gather for dinner, games, fun, and growing your faith.
Youth Bible Study
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM in Youth Room
Take a deeper dive into faith and Scripture in a smaller setting, a safe space to ask questions and explore while digging into a Bible story.
