Updated on May 8, 2026.
On this Sixth Sunday of Easter, we journey with the Apostle Paul to Athens as he bears witness to the news of Easterin a city filled with idols. What did that news sound like to the Athenians? How might we hear it anew in our own day?
This is a full season at Highland, and we hope you’ll find ways to take part. Read more below, and please see the new issue of Highlights as well, to learn about more ways to grow, serve and share in our life together!
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m. or Online
Scripture Readings: John 14:15-21; Acts 17:16-34
Sermon: The Risen Christ Among the Idols, Randy Harris
Click here for the bulletin and video link for the livestream service, which will be available Sunday beginning at 10:45 a.m.
Mark your calendars for this important time change for Worship! Beginning on May 24 and going through Labor Day weekend,
Worship will take place at 10:00 a.m.
🕰️ Sunday Schedule
9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Christian Education for All Ages
11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary & Livestream
🌎 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 April, we are asking for donations of canned fruit, and shelf stable milk.
Hygiene Kits: 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 250 Hygiene Kits to CWS to restock their warehouses and prepare for upcoming tornado and fire seasons. Please drop off your donations at Highland, between now and May 10, Monday-Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or any Sunday when you’re at church. To View the List of Items Needed and To Sign Up, Click Here.
Diaper Drive: Our Diaper Drive for The Shalom Project and Clemmons Food Pantry runs from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, May 10–June 21. You may drop them 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
Final Congregational Luncheon until the Fall: We hope you will join us for our final congregational luncheon together until this fall. We will gather following worship on May 17 for a wonderful meal being catered by Mama Zoe Michaels and has with two entree options: **Marinated chicken strips with sides of country green beans, rosemary roasted potatoes, and a roll; **Red, white & blue salad platter with lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, walnuts and raspberry walnut vinaigrette, and blue cheese on the side; Dessert will be cake celebrating our 2026 Confirmands. To make a reservation and pick your entree, please CLICK HERE.
Highland’s Annual Night Out at The Dash: Join us on June 3, 6:30 p.m. at the Dash Stadium for a fun night of baseball, fellowship and food. Tickets are only $12, and children aged 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Reserve your tickets now by clicking here.
New Church Directory: YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO SIGN UP! Our hope is that all of our Highland members will take part in our new directory as this is a great tool for us to get to know one another better. Each individual or family photographed will receive a free copy of the directory and an 8X10 portrait at no cost. You will also have an option to view your proofs and purchase extra portraits as well, but a purchase is not required to be included in the directory. Our photography sessions will continue Friday and Saturday, as well as Monday and Tuesday. The link to schedule your appointment online is below. If you need assistance scheduling, please contact Gidget Payne, 336-724-6303. Click here to schedule your appointment today!
Officer Suggestions for 2029: As Christians we respond to the blessings of God in many ways. One response is to serve as an officer in the church. This fall we will elect eight Deacons and eight Ruling Elders for the class of 2029. We need your help in suggesting people who may be willing to serve as officers. The Nominating Committee encourages you to suggest members of the church whose leadership will strengthen the church and its mission for Jesus Christ. To make your suggestions, CLICK HERE.
🛝Children
Faith Formation for Children – Classes for children, 3 years old through 4th Grade, are located on the third floor of the Education Building. Middle School (including 5th Grade) and Senior High Youth classes are located in the Activity Building.
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
Faith Formation for Youth – Classes for Middle School (including 5th Grade) and Senior High Youth classes are located in the Activity Building.
Sign Up for summer trips now! Senior High Montreat Youth Conference will be June 7–13, and Massanetta Springs Middle School Conference is July 14–17. Sign up here.
📖 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.
- The Present Word Class, Room 124
- Lectionary Café, Salem Room
- Parents’ Coffee and Conversation, Room 126
- Walking Home Well: End of Life Questions, Conversations, and preparations, Highland’s Chapel
- Envisioning a World Without Christian Nationalism, Ardmore Room
💗Giving to HPC is Easy!
Give Online: To give from your computer or smartphone, Click Here.
Text-to-Give: Text the word highland to 73256 and follow the instructions.
Mail a Check: Address to Highland Presbyterian Church, Attn. Deborah Trawick, 2380 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston Salem, NC 27103.
For Education, Youth, Children, and Family Updates, please see the News & Events page.