Updated on July 10, 2026.

We hope you will join with us this Sunday as we gather at 10:00 a.m. for worship, fellowship (Lemonade in the Shade), and learning (see below for our summer Sunday morning opportunities).

During worship we will return to our summer exploration of the Book of Genesis. We will also share the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, receive our monthly Five Cents a Meal and Pasta Sauce offerings, and hold a congregational meeting at the end of worship to hear the report of the Nominating Committee regarding Deacon and Elder candidates for the Class of 2029. All active members are encouraged to attend. Following worship, all are invited to take part in our Intergenerational Book Discussion about the book The Wild Robot.

Please read more below, and see the current July issue of Highlights as well, to learn about more ways to grow, serve and share in our life together as we move into this summer season.

Sunday Worship in-person or Online
Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-46; Genesis 18:1-15
Sermon: The Laughter of Faith, Randy Harris

Click here for the bulletin and video link for the livestream service, which will be available Sunday beginning at 9:45 a.m.

🕰️ Sunday Schedule
9:00 a.m. The Present Word, Room 124
9:00 a.m. Deeper Dive: A Summer Series of Faith-Shaping Video Podcasts, Room 126 (see the full class description below)
10:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary & Livestream
11:00 a.m. Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary
11:15 a.m. Lemonade in the Shade
11:15 a.m. Summer Sunshine Visitors, Parlor
11:15 a.m. Intergenerational Book Group, Ardmore Room
11:15 a.m. Worship Committee, Library
12:00 p.m. Youth Quest for the Best, Crust and Craft

Congregational Meeting to Elect New Officers
The Session has called two Congregational Meetings.The first, on July 12, will be to hear the report of the Nominating Committee regarding their recommendation for Deacons and Ruling Elders for the Class of 2029.The second, on July 19, we will take action on the Nominating Committee’s recommendation.
All active members are encouraged to attend.

🌎 Service
Spreading Summer Sunshine: Highland’s amazing “Sunshine Volunteers’ will meet on July 12, following Worship, in the Parlor. John Woodmansee will lead the gathering and we look forward to catching one another up!

Moore School Pantry Back-to-School Supply Drive: Highland is now accepting school supplies for students of Moore Elementary that are enrolled in our Food Pantry Program. We will be collecting items through August 2. Items needed are: backpacks, composition books, colored pencils, erasers (pencil top and rectangular ones), colored two pocket folders, washable markers, glue sticks, crayons, hand sanitizer, scissors, headphones, pencil pouches or pencil boxes. Thank you for helping to make sure these children start their new school year off in a positive way!

Moore School Food Pantry: Highland, alongside Temple Emmanuel, supports Moore Elementary School by providing a food pantry for students of Moore School and their families. For the month of July, we are asking for donations of cereal.

Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministry: Now through August 2, Highland’s Community Service Committee will be collecting hygiene items for the Forsyth Detention Center and the Forsyth Correctional Center. They have expressed a need of items for their supply closet that serves over 1,100 people. They have asked for full size bars of soap, full size stick deodorant, travel size toothpaste, and travel size shampoo. If you would like to donate items, please add them to the collection box in the Gallery Hallway. Thank you!

⛪ Churchwide
Intergenerational Book Group: We hope many of you read The Wild Robot by Peter Brown and plan to join the Global Service Committee this Sunday, July 12, following Worship, in the Ardmore Room. We will discuss this award-winning tale while enjoying refreshments together.

Bad Faith 2026: After our recent Sunday morning church school class, Envisioning a World Without Christian Nationalism, the Adult Christian Education committee invites you to a screening of the documentary Bad Faith 2026. Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Director of the NC State Council of Churches will facilitate our discussion after we watch the documentary. This documentary provides an eye-opening look at the history and political workings of Christian Nationalism. We hope you will join us and bring friends and neighbors that would like to watch this meaningful and educational documentary. Reservations are NOT required, but if you plan to join us, having a count will help us to better prepare for the event. You can RSVP HERE.

Save the Date! Highland’s Annual All-Church Picnic, August 23, following Worship, Bolton Park. For more information, please read the July Highlights article.

🛝Children
Join us in the PrayGround! Sunday morning during worship.
Up in the balcony is where you will find the PrayGround, a place for children of all ages to worship while enjoying quiet and engaging activities such as puzzles, storybook, and coloring sheets. All are welcome!

Nursery for Children (0-5 years) – Highland has a safe and engaging Nursery for our youngest children (ages 0-5 years) on the first floor of the Education Building. We have a professional child care provider along with several volunteer Highland members who have all been trained with our Child and Youth Protection Policy. Age appropriate toys, books and activities keep your child engaged as parents and grandparents attend the worship service. If you need help locating the Nursery, please ask a Greeter. 

😎 Youth
Quest for the Best: Pizza continues this Sunday, July 12 at Crust and Craft.

The Big Chill is coming July 18! Get ready to scoop our youth made ice cream for the annual Shalom Project fundraiser and competition.

📖 Adults – Sunday Morning Church School Offerings, 9:30 a.m. (Zoom links will be available in the Sunday morning email.) See the Adult Education page for full class descriptions.

• 9:00 a.m. The Present Word, Room 124
• 9:00 a.m. Deeper Dive: A Summer Series of Faith-Shaping Video Podcasts, Room 126

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