Christian Education for all ages returns on September 20, 9:30 a.m. 

The Present Word Class, Sundays, 9:30 a.m. (Room 124 and Zoom) – All are invited to share in the Present Word Sunday School Class.

• Explore the Bible as the primary source for understanding our Christian faith and the changing needs of the church;
• Respond in faith and love to God’s love as revealed in Jesus Christ;
• Confront the concerns of the gospel to include our personal faith, values, relationships, and social responsibilities.

The fall study will focus on the stories of Joshua, Judges and Samuel. Join this class in person or via Zoom. Zoom link is shared weekly in the Sunday morning email from Highland. Facilitators: A Wide Variety of Class Members and Guests from the Congregation

Lectionary Café, Location: Salem Room
The Lectionary Café is a warm, welcoming gathering of folks seeking to engage more deeply into the Lectionary text (scripture focus) for each Sunday. The group shares an informal and lively discussion which seeks to draw deep connections between God’s intentions for our daily lives and our practices for a more faithful life together. This class is a wonderful way to get the most from the Sunday sermon. Facilitator: Mike Culler

Parents’ Coffee & Conversation, Parents of Children and Youth, Location: Room 126
After getting children and youth settled into their Sunday school classes, parents are invited to gather in Room 126 on the first floor for coffee and conversation. We know life can be filled to overflowing at times. This is a place to relax, knowing your children are being cared for and a great time to get to know other parents while comparing notes on the joys and challenges of parenthood. Parents with children and youth of all ages are welcome. Come for the conversation and enjoy our fresh, fair-trade coffee!

You Are Changing the World, Whether You Like It Or Not
Join us in the Ardmore Room as we discuss the book, You are Changing the World Whether You Like It or Not, David LaMotte challenges some deeply held, though seldom examined, ideas we have about how large societal changes happen and what our own roles in those changes can and should be. Drawing on stories from his own work and interviews with others in Guatemala, India, South Africa, Australia, Palestine, the United States, and Bosnia, LaMotte methodically challenges narratives that keep us immobile in the face of problems that confront communities, nations, and a world. You are Changing the World is challenging, encouraging and inspiring. In an accessible, story-based style, LaMotte looks at questions of daily vocation, helping us to discern both our potential to have an impact and how we go about getting started. Anyone who wants to live a life that matters will find something of value here. Facilitators: Janny Gauss, Terry Sink, Elizabeth Skinner and Debbie Layman
On October 4, David LaMotte will be the Highland Fall Forum speaker, followed by a congregational meal and concert. See more details here.

Little Steps, Big Faith: How the Science of Early Childhood Development Can Help You Grow Your Child’s Faith
From brain science to language development and social skills, we’ve never known more about how children’s minds develop in the first five years of life. Yet with all the information available, Christian parents may find themselves confused about how to apply these learnings to daily life with their children. In Little Steps, Big Faith, early childhood expert Dr. Dawn Rundman navigates the research to arrive at surprising insights about how very young children experience God, and how parents can use science to teach faith. This Class will take place in Highland’s Chapel located on the first floor.
Facilitators: Melanie Adams, Haley Chapman, Wendy Eppley, Heather Ferguson, Jan Morgan and a panel of guests.