Updated on May 29, 2026.
We hope you will join with us on this Trinity 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 look forward to an opportunity for members to learn more about being a summer visitor, and a new member class later on Sunday afternoon. (Please email Debbie Layman if you plan to attend and have not yet shared your plans!) See below for times and locations for these gatherings.
We also invite you to have your photo made (if you haven’t already) for our new church directory. Come to Room 127 at 9:30 a.m. or head down there after worship. You won’t receive a free 8×10, but you will receive a free directory of our church family!
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 in-person or Online
Scripture Readings: Colossians 1:15-20; Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Sermon: The Divine Dance of Love, 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.
Mark your calendars for this important time change for Worship! Beginning next Sunday, May 24 and going through Labor Day weekend, Worship will take place at 10:00 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, Narthex Patio
11:15 a.m. Spreading Summer Sunshine Visitation Training, Parlor
3:00 p.m. New Member Class, Salem Room
🌎 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.
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
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.
Join us on June 13 for the 2026 Winston-Salem Pride Festival! Highland will be walking in the Parade and we will have a booth set up to introduce ourselves to our LGBTQIA community neighbors. If you would like to walk in the parade with us or volunteer for an hour in our booth, please sign up today! Once again, we will be printing Highland’s Pride logo on 100% cotton t-shirts (bring your own, color of your choice!) following worship on May 31 and June 7. This year we are also offering our Pride logo printed on a reusable canvas tote (Highland will provide the totes!). We will be printing the totes on the same days as shirts. If you are unable to get yours printed on May 31 or June 7, you can also drop your shirt(s) off at the church office to be printed. To print a shirt or a bag: CLICK HERE To walk in the parade: CLICK HERE To volunteer in Highland’s booth: CLICK HERE
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.
Calling Amateur Photographers and Videographers
Our Stewardship Committee is looking for volunteers who enjoy photography or videography (or just have a phone!) to help us capture the life and ministry of our church. With so many wonderful things happening (five events this Sunday alone!) we would love help documenting these moments so we can share the story of Highland’s ministry more fully. Interested in helping? Reach out to Courtney for details and guidance.
Old T-Shirt Collection
Highland’s Pride Planning Team is collecting any colorful, 100% cotton T-shirts for an upcoming project. If you have shirts to donate, please drop them in the collection box in the Gallery Hallway over the next two weeks. Thank you for helping us create something meaningful and beautiful together!
🛝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
Quest for the Best Pizza: Join us this summer as we kick off our quest this Sunday, May 31 at Mellow Mushroom! Each stop, we’ll taste, rate, and debate who’s really got the best slice in town. Bring your appetite and your opinions. This is serious (and seriously fun) research. Open to all youth with friends welcome!
Sign Up for summer trips now – Last Call! 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.
- 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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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.
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