The Congregational Life Team of Highland Presbyterian Church is called to encourage and aid the participation of members of all ages in the life and ministry of the church through fellowship.

When the church cares for its own members, we use the word "ministry." This distinguishes our work in and with the world, defined as mission. One of the ways we "minister" to one another at Highland is through regular fellowship activities.

Click here to visit Fellowship Opportunities Calendar Page.

Below are descriptions of Fellowship events at HPC.  Call the church office or email Joel (Associate Pastor for Congregational Life if you would like any further information or want to become more involved.

Advent Potluck

Held on the first Sunday of Advent. This is an opportunity for members of the congregation and their families to spend time together preparing for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. We gather in the late afternoon for craft workshops, wassail, singing carols, and decorating the Fellowship Hall tree, followed by a covered-dish supper and a visit from Santa Claus – a good time for all!

Bridge

Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall.

Family Fellowships

A monthly event for families (parents and children 2 years old through fifth grade) to gather and have fun together usually outside of church time

Men's Breakfast/Fellowship

On the first Thursday of each month at 7 am we gather for a full catered breakfast. (Reservations are needed by noon the day before.) On every Thursday after this, the menu is coffee cake and coffee and no reservations are needed . This is a time for HPC men to be together in fellowship, support and prayer. We meet in our dining room.

Presbyterian Women

Circle No. 7 meets the third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm in the church's Memorial Lounge for study and fellowship.

Prime Timers

This is a gathering of adults 55 and over in the congregation, who meet at various times throughout the year for a variety of luncheon programs and group trips, plus other activities.

Wednesday Evening Supper/Fellowship/Programs (September through April)

The suppers are for fellowship and conversation. Dinner is served 5:30 - 6:30 pm, with classes and Children's choirs from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Call the church 451-2910 for supper reservations for one Wednesday or for all the Wednesdays in the month - a donation will be requested. This is a family event with activities for adults, for youth, and for children. See the Headlines or Calendar in our Website for the featured Speaker in the Speaker's Forum and the range of classes on any given Wednesday (varies for yoga, child development group, new members' class, Issues discussion). Every Wednesday, the three Children's Choirs will meet with their individual directors for practice and play time from 6:30-7:30 pm. See "Music Ministry" in our website for a description of these three choirs.

Women's Groups

FellowshipWomen's Spirituality Group meets at 9:30 am for study, prayer and fellowship on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings of each month at Karen Lacy's home.

Knit Wits

Meets the second Tuesday of the month, in member's homes - fun connection while knitting!

Women's Gathering

A group of women bonded by their common commitment to each other and to their spiritual search. They meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:15 in homes of its members.

Game Night

On one Saturday evening (often in March), we provide childcare (usually through a Youth Group fundraising opportunity) and gather as adults to play! Board games and card games break out and we've even been known to play a little "Name that '70's song, men versus women, the crazier the better" game.

Holy Week Light Lunch

During Holy Week, after our prayer services in the sanctuary, participants gather in the dining room to break bread and enjoy soup together. This time is very helpful as we move through Holy Week and our darkest hours in preparation for the joy of Easter morning.

Adult Luau

At a member's home, all adults, who are brave enough to find childcare on their own, gather for a summer kick-off Luau. This event has yet to become "annual" but as the word gets outs, you better pull out your grass skirts, your Hawaiian shirts, and your coconuts!

July 4th Weekend

Each July 4th weekend, we have a "Jazz Communion Service" involving local musicians, followed by a potluck picnic at Highland North.

PresFest

Our annual block party/church celebration is held on the last Sunday of the summer vacation for JCPS schools. On this afternoon, after worship, we block off part of Highland Avenue, fire up the grills, sno-cone and popcorn machines, inflate a children's "Bounce," fill water balloons for the soaking booth (any volunteers on a hot day?), and a cake walk to live music. And if that's not enough, we invite the neighbors to celebrate our presence, church and community, together in the Highlands community!