Highland Youth: Sign Up for summer trips now! June 29-July 2 Youth Service and Ice Cream Week – sign up here; Massanetta Springs Middle School Conference is July 14–17. Sign up here.
ArtRageous Classes and Tours June 20-25, 2026, curating some amazing opportunities for your artistic, culinary, athletic, musical, whimsical and practical enjoyment! Tours will begin on Saturday, June 20 with visits to Kenneth Nelson’s amazing backyard shade garden, and to the home of Miles Abernethy and his incredible collections of art. There will even be Pickleball for Beginners class that morning. Click here for the pamphlet, click here for the Class and Tour Flyer, and click here to sign up!
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. Please RSVP HERE.
Red, White and Blue Summer Opportunities – Join us this summer as we celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday with:
- Sermon Series
- July Jubilee Night of Music, Desserts and Fellowship, July 1, Gathering garden
- Special Music and Worship Service, July 5, Sanctuary
July 19, 4:00 p.m., Bad Faith 2026 Screening, Highland’s Fellowship Hall – This documentary provides an eye-opening look at the history and political inner workings of Christian Nationalism. Afterward, we will gather for a guided discussion to process the film through the lens of faith, exploring how we can actively promote Christian love, truth, and democratic values in our community. RSVP here or call the church, 336-724-6303.
Save the Date, Churchwide Picnic
We hope you will mark your calendars and ponder what friends to invite as Highland shares in our end-of-summer tradition of heading to Bolton Park after worship on Sunday, August 23.
Please read the current issue of Highlights for upcoming events.