The Global Service Committee invites you to sign up to provide items for Hygiene Kits that will be used by the Church World Service (CWS) program and disbursed to those in need. Our goal is to provide 200 Hygiene Kits to CWS to restock their warehouses after the recent  devastations in North Carolina and California. Learn more and sign up here. Please drop off your donations at Highland, between now and April 27, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., or any Sunday when you’re at church.

Friday Family Fun Night, April 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Highland Fellowship Hall when parents can drop children off and enjoy the evening with Highland friends or running errands. In Highland style we will have tasty food, fun games and activities, surprises around each corner, and friends are always welcome! Reach out to Heather Ferguson for more information or if you would like to volunteer for a Friday event.

20th Piedmont Earth Day Fair, April 26, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., WS Fairgrounds – see Highlights, p. 13

Are You Experiencing Grief? Join the Dolorosa Gathering, Sunday, April 27, 4:00–5:00 p.m., Highland Chapel.

On Sunday, April 27, 6:00 p.m., Ardmore Room, there will be a free screening of the documentary, Join or Die, the focus of our Spring Forum (see below). This documentary, follows the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis. You may also watch Join or Die on Netflix.

Mark your calendars and prepare your hearts for a joyful occasion! Our church family is invited to gather in the sanctuary on Saturday, May 3 at 3:00 p.m. to witness and celebrate the wedding of our Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Courtney Stevens, and David Montoya. All are welcome to share in this time of covenant made in the presence of God and community. Let us join to lift our prayers and praises, giving thanks for the love that reflects Christ’s own love for the Church. Following the service, we will continue the celebration with a cake reception in the Fellowship Hall—a time of sweet fellowship and shared joy. No RSVP needed — just plan to join in the special day.

Spring Forum, Sunday, May 4, 4:00–5:30 p.m., Ardmore Room, Join or Die – click here to learn more.

We hope to hold a class for those interested in membership at Highland on a Sunday afternoon in May. If you are interested in being part of a class, contact Debbie Layman. This is a great way to learn more about Highland and to connect more deeply with God and this church family.

Men’s Breakfast, May 21, 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall – Join with the Men of the Church for a time of fellowship and study. Look for an email with details, and contact Randy Harris if you have questions.

ArtRageous! A Celebration of Creativity, June 15–19, 2025
We believe in a creative God, that we are made in God’s image and we share in God’s creative work. ArtRageous! is a celebration of this creativity. Classes in cooking, music, sewing, growing, and so much more will be part of the line up. Some of the classes offered will be “stand-alone,” while others will be sequential, over 2 or 3 days, building on your skills each day. We are building our lineup for the 2025 Artrageous. Contact Heather Ferguson if you would like to teach a class or have an idea for a class or tour. The sky is the limit, so be creative! This summer art program is open to children, youth, and adults. On-line registration will begin soon here.

Please read the current issue of Highlights for upcoming events.