Updated on June 19, 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 after worship), and learning (see below for our summer Sunday morning opportunities). We begin a two-part sermon series on That “Presbyterian Rebellion,” a phrase used by England’s King George III to describe the Revolutionary War, noting the leading role that many Presbyterians played in encouraging independence from England, and in shaping the governance of the new nation.

We conclude our diaper drive this Sunday, and will receive our annual Children’s Offering which will be shared with Children’s Hope Alliance (formerly Barium Springs and Grandfather Homes), a PC(USA) organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of abuse for children and families in our area.

We have additional summer opportunities, including ArtRageous, which begins soon. Please see below for more details about these and other events!

Please read more below, and see the current 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 Readings: 1 Samuel 8:10-22; Romans 12:1-8
Sermon: That “Presbyterian Rebellion”: How to Govern As Fallen People?, 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. Lemonade in the Shade

🌎 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 May, we are asking for donations of rice. If you were unable to attend the viewing of the documentary made about Highland and Temple Emmanuel’s’ Moore Food Pantry, you can watch it here on our website.

Last Call for our Diaper Drive: Our Diaper Drive for The Shalom Project and Clemmons Food Pantry runs through Father’s Day, June 21. You may drop diapers off any time the church is open. We will accept diapers (any size, including adult) in opened or unopened packages, and wipes. Thank you for supporting caregivers and kids in need in our community!  

⛪ Churchwide
Last Call to Sign Up for ArtRaegous Classes! Highland’s annual celebration of art and creativity is beginning soon! Please stop by the Patio before or after worship Sunday, or see the bulletin board in the Gallery Hall to see this year’s amazing class offerings! To view our outstanding lineup of classes and to register for your choices before they fill up, please CLICK HERE.

Summer Documentary Series: Join us on Sunday, June 28, 4:00 p.m., in the Ardmore Room. We will watch an episode from The Trevor Project’s Sharing Space project focusing on conversion therapy. Sharing Space is a roundtable series that features conversations with and about LGBTQ+ young people, moderated by supportive adults and allies. This episode features six LGBTQ+ individuals who have been subjected to the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. Valerie Glass, Director of Triad Restorative Justice, will lead the conversation following the film. Reservations are not required.

Summer Choir Opportunity for All!: Have you ever wanted to sing in the Chancel Choir, or perhaps joined us during summers past? We’d love to have you join us this summer! Beginning June 7 and through July, meet us on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the choir loft to rehearse easy-to-learn anthems and sing hymns as we help lead worship together. No prior choral experience is required, no robes are needed, and participation is flexible—come as you are and as your schedule allows. If you’d like to participate, contact our Director of Music, Chris Gilliam. 

🛝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!

😎 Youth
Youth Service Week Sign up today to serve mornings June 29-July 2 with Highland ministry partners.

Quest for the Best: Pizza continues June 28 at Cugino Forno Clemmons location at noon.

📖 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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