The majority of our youth (and many adults at Highland) are hesitant to pray in front of one another. Invitations for youth to pray are typically met with averted eyes and silence. Our rule is if you volunteer someone else, … Continue reading
Please join us to celebrate and learn more about the wonderful medical work of our own Sarah (Belcher) Halter and her husband Dr. David Halter on Sunday, September 30, 2:00-5:00 p.m. (presentation at 3:00), in Fellowship Hall, hosted by Jean … Continue reading
The reasons pile up when we explore why the voices of Scripture demand over and over again, “Do not fear.” God, Jesus, angels, disciples, judges, Paul, James, Naomi, Hannah—they all say it more than once. Why? Because life is scary! … Continue reading
The Mission and Justice Ministry Group invites you to attend the Global Human Project’s “World Largest Potluck” dinner this Sunday, September 16, at 5:00 p.m., in Iroquois Park. Members from Friday Church and several Bible studies will gather at this … Continue reading
Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring a “Love Your Neighborhood” (LYN) event Saturday, September 22. This Portland LYN initiative focuses on community development and repair through partnerships with homeowners and community stakeholders. Highland’s Habitat for Humanity and other Housing Solutions Mission … Continue reading
This past Sunday, we read together an outrageous vision: blind eyes opened, deaf ears unstopped, lame men and women dancing. Isaiah consistently instigates the Israelites’ imagination, dethroning the despair that they feel during uncertain and difficult times. But these images … Continue reading
This academic year, you will hear the call to Courage in different ways. During each season, you will be invited to explore the theme through a different lens. From now until mid-October, we will beckon the Courage to Take Root … Continue reading
Do you ever feel helpless to affect the changes needed to combat climate change? So do we! But there are things that we can do as individuals and families and we can do as a community to make a tangible … Continue reading
Darrell Adams stopped by to share a couple of wonderful solos and sit in with the Friday Church Band. When the conversations of fellowship are expressed in music, we find a deeper level of sharing that takes us all a … Continue reading
Church staff gathered about 8:15 a.m. Sunday as usual; a last minute check in with each other and prayer. One reported a call and the caller wanted to know if it would be okay to visit Highland. Of course, the … Continue reading