Updated on August 21, 2026.

We hope you will join with us this Sunday as we gather at 10:00 a.m. for worship, fellowship, and learning (see below for our summer Sunday education and service opportunities). We look forward to celebrating the sacrament of baptism for Libby Sartin, daughter of Jim and Emily Bowers Sartin.

After worship, we will gather for our annual All-Church Picnic at Bolton Park! This is a great time to make new friends, renew existing friendships, and celebrate the gift of life together. See below for more details, and please let us know if you’re planning to join us! (And if you are having trouble with the Signup Genius link, email Gidget Payne, or simply plan to join us on Sunday.)

During worship, we continue to explore the story of Joseph and his brothers in the book of Genesis, turning this week to the climax of the ongoing tension within this family. What will it finally take to bring these brothers back together again?

For now, please read below, and see the current August issue of Highlights as well, to learn about more ways to grow, serve and share in our life together as we continue in this summer season.

Sunday Worship in-person or Online
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17; Genesis 44:18-34
Sermon: The Character of Our Life, 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 Podcasts, Oprah and David Brooks, Room 126
10:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary & Livestream
11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Church Picnic, Bolton Park

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. Worship will return to 11:00 a.m. More information coming soon!

⛪ Churchwide
Church Picnic, August 23: Our annual church picnic will be at 11:30 a.m. in the main shelter of Bolton Park (1590 Bolton Street). Feel free to come to worship in your casual clothes so you will be ready for a fun-filled afternoon.
The church will provide the slaw, fried chicken, and drinks. People whose last name beginning with A–F are invited to bring a dessert to share. People whose last name beginning with G–Z are invited to bring a favorite salad or side dish to share. The cost will be $3.00 per adult, $2.00 per child, with a maximum of $10.00 per household. We hope you plan to join your church family, and bring a friend! RSVP Here!

Child and Youth Protection Policy Training If you would like to volunteer with our Children or Youth Ministries, please join for an upcoming training session. Sign up for one of our sessions.

Chancel Choir: Highland’s Chancel Choir will resume practice on September 2, 6:30 p.m.in the Choir Room. If you would like to take this opportunity to join the choir, please reach out to Chris Gilliam for more information.

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 August, we are asking for donations of macaroni and cheese.

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. 

📖 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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Mail a Check: Address to Highland Presbyterian Church, Attn. Business Manager, 2380 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston Salem, NC 27103.

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