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 is distinguished from our work in and with the world which is defined as mission. Some of the ways we "minister" to one another at Highland are through congregational care and regular fellowship activities, which can be found here. Mission opportunities can be found on the "Mission" page under "Serve and Give."
Below are descriptions of Fellowship events at HPC. Call the church office or send an e-mail to Randy Peters, Coordinator of Member Involvement, 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 at Treyton Oaks.
Family Fellowships
Events for families (parents and children 2 years old through fifth grade) to gather and have fun together usually outside of church time eight or ten times during the year.
Men's Breakfast/Fellowship
On the first Thursday of each month at 7 am we gather in the HPC dining room for a full catered breakfast. (Reservations are needed by noon the day before.) On the other Thursdays of the month, 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.
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.
Wednesday Evening Supper/Fellowship/Programs (September through April)
The suppers are for fellowship and conversation. Dinner is served 5:30 - 6:15 pm, with classes and children's choirs from 6:30 - 7:15 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 activities on any given Wednesday. Every Wednesday, the Children's Choirs will meet with their individual directors for practice and play time, with the Lyric Choir beginning at 6:15 and the Chapel Choir, Angel Choir, and Joyful Noise meeting from 6:30-7:00 pm. See "Music Ministry" in our website for a description of these three choirs.
Knit Wits
Meets the fourth Monday evening of the month in a member's home - fun connection while knitting or doing other needlework!
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 p.m. in homes of members.
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.
July 4th Weekend
Each July 4th weekend, we have a "Jazz Communion Service" involving local musicians, followed by a potluck picnic at the Pleune-Mobley Center.
PresFest
Our annual block party/church celebration is held on the first Sunday after school starts for Jefferson County Public Schools. On this Sunday, 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!
These are just a few of the Fellowship opportunites that pop up throughout the year. Be sure to check our calendars. If you don't see something you enjoy doing, call us and let's make it happen!