Messy Church
Next Gathering: Friday, April 11, 5:30 PM
Messy Church is an all-age worship experience that explores God’s love in an accessible way. At Messy Church, today’s busy households of all shapes and sizes are invited into a welcoming space to experience faith.
Everyone is welcome as they are. Whether you are single or partnered, young or old, tidy or messy, have questions or doubts, or are filled with joy or struggling with life, you will be welcomed at Messy Church. Learn more at highlandumc.org/messy-church
Holy Week & Easter
VBS and Music and Arts Camp
August 4-8, 2025
We've got some super fun plans for kids in the first week of August!
VBS will happen from 9 AM-12 PM for kids age 3-rising 5th grade. We're taking a road trip with God! Register here.
Our first-ever Music & Arts Camp, held from 12 PM-5 PM, is for elementary-aged kids. Register here.
Questions? Contact Amy Takahashi.
Creation Celebration
Sunday, April 27, 4-6 PM
Our Creation Celebration is an all-age event that celebrates the goodness of God's creation. Part party, part fair, and part education, our Celebration will include games, crafts and garden tours. We’re excited to welcome One Tribe Rhythms back for an interactive drum circle!
Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
Pub Theology
Monthly on Second Tuesdays, 7 PM, Buffalo Brothers
April 8: 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.
UMM Breakfast
Monthly on Second Saturdays, 8:30 AM, Bradley Hall
April 12: All Highland men are welcome to meet for breakfast and fellowship in Bradley Hall. Contact Scott Loftin for more info: s@theloftins.net.
Highlanders Senior Adult Fellowship
Monthly on Third Tuesdays, 11:30 AM, Bradley Hall
April 15: Join us for lunch and a program presented by Owen Stone, Community Development Manager with WeSurv, a network of bonded and insured workers who can assist with a variety of tasks around the home and lawn. The menu will be chicken pastry, green beans, sweet potatoes, slaw, rolls and dessert ($15 per person). Sign the roster at the reception desk or call the church by Sunday, March 16 to reserve your spot.
The Stonewall Fellowship: A New LGBTQIA+ Group at Highland
Monthly on Fourth Tuesdays, 7 PM, Parlor
Next Meeting: April 22: As a Reconciling Ministries congregation, this new group will continue in the affirmation of and outreach to this community and their allies. We will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month. All are welcome! Contact Mark Cox for more information: markymarkcox@aol.com.
Mommies Group
Monthly on Second Saturdays, 10 AM, Conference Room
On hiatus in April--check back for our May meeting date! We'll have coffee and snacks and childcare! We'll share ideas, concerns, and encouragement. All Moms are welcome. If you can come and need childcare please RSVP to amy@highlandumc.org.
