Updated on September 11, 2026.

We have a big Sunday in store, and hope you’ll plan to be with us as we celebrate the beginning of the Fall season at Highland.

We’ll begin with our Rally Day Potluck Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, followed by Worship at 11:00 a.m. (including the return of the Chancel Choir!). The afternoon will be filled with special events as well–the beginning of our new “Stepping Stones” program for 3rd-4th graders, the beginning of our time of preparation for newly-elected Deacons and Elders, and a new year of Youth Fellowship. What a great day this will be!

During worship, we’ll hear Jesus’ challenging words about forgiveness as he responds to Peter’s question about just how many times we have to forgive one another.

Please read below, and see the current September issue of Highlights, to learn about more ways to grow, serve and share in our life together as we begin this new Fall season at Highland.

Sunday Worship in-person or Online
Scripture: Psalm 103:8-13; Matthew 18:21-35
Sermon: Forgive and Forget Remember, 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
9:30 a.m. Potluck Breakfast, Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary & Livestream
12:00 p.m. Stepping Stones Junior Youth, AB 8
12:30 p.m. Officer Prep, Ardmore Room
4:00 p.m. Youth Fall Kick-Off, Fellowship Hall

Rally Day, September 13
We are excited to kick off our Fall season with many new opportunities for all. We will gather at 9:30 a.m. for a wonderful Potluck Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. 
Please bring a dish to share with others.

⛪ Churchwide
Christian Education for All ages returns on September 20, 9:30 a.m. For class descriptions, please see the September issue of Highlights.

Fling Returns! Join us on September 23, for our first mid-week meal together in this new season. At 6:00 we will share in fellowship time and a wonderful meal followed by a special program. Look for more information and a sign up soon!

Fall Forum, October 4, featuring David Lamotte: We hope all of you will join us in the Sanctuary at 4:00 p.m. for a wonderful forum led by author and musician David Lamotte. At 5:30, all are invited for a meal together in the Fellowship Hall. At 6:30, David will give a concert featuring his own music. All are invited and encouraged to invite family, friends, and neighbors to this special afternoon. Reservations are required for dinner but not for the Forum or Concert. Click Here to Sign Up!

CROP Walk, October 18: Save the date for the annual CROP Walk that will begin at 2:00 p.m. All are encouraged to participate by walking if you are able or by donating monetarily and cheering others on from the sidelines. Watch for more information soon.

Pre-Worship/Prelude Participants: Each Sunday we would love to have members of all ages volunteer to fill our Prelude Roles. We need 4 volunteers each week. One to light candles on the Retable, one to place the Bible at the Lectern, one to pour water in the Baptismal Font and one to set the Communion Table. If you or your family would like to participate, please Sign Up Here.

🌎 Service
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 September, we are asking for donations of canned beans (no green beans please).

The Earth Care Committee is collecting used sneakers for the GotSneakers recycling program. This organization has developed this recycling program that helps to keep sneakers out of landfills and helps organizations raise funds. Please check your closets (and under your bed) for any unused sneakers that you wish to donate. You can place them in the box in the Gallery Hallway. To learn more about this program, please visit their website www.gotsneakers.com. Thank you!

🛝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
Youth and Families Kick-off is this Sunday, September 13, 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Middle and High School families, bring the whole family for our kick-off event and dinner, meet our new youth advisors, get the schedule for the year, and sign up for adventures and retreats!

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