Highland’s Canoeing Adventure! Join us on May 30 for a fun adventure in the outdoors. We have reserved kayaks and canoes through the Dan River Company. They will guide us on a 6.2 mile standard trip, which is perfect for beginners and fun for all skill levels. We will begin by paddling through the Hammer-Stern Wilderness Preserve and end with a spectacular paddle through a one mile section of Hanging Rock State Park along the Dan River Bluffs. For more information and to sign up, CLICK HERE.

Young Adults Summer Cookout Saturday, May 30 at the home of Patrick and Grace. Bring something to share and a chair. Let us know what you’re bringing.

New Member Class, May 31, 3:00 p.m.
We will be holding an in-person class for those interested in membership at Highland on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. in the Salem Room. If you are interested, contact Randy Harris for more information. This is a great way to learn more about Highland and to connect more deeply with God and this church family.

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.

A Night Out for Highland Mums – Fellowship, Snacks & Real Talk, Sunday, June 7, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Kristine and Grady Elliott
Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it was never meant to be walked alone. Between managing school schedules, navigating social media, and helping our kids grow into their faith, parenting today brings unique joys and deep challenges. Highland’s Children’s Ministry Committee invite all “mums” of children and youth (infants to high school) to a special gathering just for you.
Come exactly as you are and feel free to invite a friend. Leave the cooking, the carpools, and the to-do lists behind for just a bit. We will gather for snacks, refreshing drinks, and honest conversation. This is a space to share your stories, laugh, vent, and lift one another up in faith and friendship. Please RSVP using the QR code.

Pride Festival, Saturday, June 13
Highland will once again be participating in Winston-Salem’s annual PRIDE Festival. Come join in the fun! Make a Highland Pride t-shirt or canvas bag (the logo above) to show our support and welcome. (BYO cotton shirt, instructions in sign up). Sign up to walk with us in the parade. Sign up to take a one-hour shift at our booth. Make signs to show our love to the community. (Sign making will be on the patio following worship on May 31 and June 7.)

Community Assembly on June 14 – Highland will be participating in a community assembly on Sunday afternoon, June 14 with area congregations, neighborhood groups, and concerned citizens who will gather around issues of affordable housing, mental health, and education. The group hosting the assembly, the Forsyth Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), is a national multi-racial, non-partisan community organization which focuses on building relationships, developing leaders, and organizing for systemic change.
This Founding Assembly (the inaugural assembly for this group) will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church from 4:00–6:00 p.m. We will have a carpool meeting in Highland’s parking lot at 3:00 p.m. It will be a Spirit-filled afternoon with neighbors coming together to affect change for the common good. We hope you will consider joining us as we get to know and support our neighbors! Reach out to Debbie Layman to sign up or with questions.

Highland Youth: 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.

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.

 

 

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