As our staff have planned and re-planned for the Advent and Christmas season at Highland, it has always been challenging to imagine Christmas Eve during COVID-19. We all ache to be back in our sanctuary as a community of faith … Continue reading
Week of November 23: Psalm 30 Read Psalm 30 (each day or whenever you’re able) Journal for 5 minutes whatever comes to mind. Don’t overanalyze what comes out – just put it out onto the paper. Go on with your … Continue reading
Week of November 16: Psalm 23 Read Psalm 23 (each day or whenever you’re able) Journal for 5 minutes whatever comes to mind. Don’t overanalyze what comes out – just put it out onto the paper. Go on with your … Continue reading
Week of November 9: Psalm 86 No matter what the week ahead holds, the psalmist in Psalm 86 has some guidance for us on how to pray when we’re in need of help. Read Psalm 86 (each day or whenever … Continue reading
Week of November 1: Psalm 74 We begin this series during a week when we will be watching, waiting, and wondering about the future of our country. What better week to lean into the Psalms? Read Psalm 74 (each day … Continue reading
September’s faith formation opportunities invite us to see how the Exodus journey (1) intersects with American history, (2) connects with artists. (3) deepens our father through Psalm 105, (4) causes further reflection upon Mary Alice’s sermons, and (5) draws us … Continue reading
We have begun our first adventure into short-term online Bible study with the Letter of James! Sixty-five people signed up and received the first week’s content on Sunday evening. This month’s offering includes reflection questions, commentary notes, a weekday reading … Continue reading
This Sunday, June 21, we celebrate LGBTQ Pride and God’s inclusive love in worship! Covid-19 and the current historical movement for black lives have radically altered what Pride month looks like this June in our city and country. As trans … Continue reading
Personnel Ministry Group, Pastor Search Committee, and Staff have begun our work to welcome Rev. Mary Alice Birdwhistell as Highland’s next Pastor! Mary Alice’s first Sunday is scheduled for August 16. On Sunday, June 14, the Pastor Search Committee announced … Continue reading
The Pastor Search Committee enthusiastically recommends Mary Alice Birdwhistell as the next pastor for Highland Baptist Church. Mary Alice is currently serving as Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. Though she has been in Waco for 11 … Continue reading