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
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
We can’t gather together to explore ideas, but we can grow through a shared library! During each season of our Year of Freedom, we are recommending books for adults and children that can help spark conversation and ignite curiosity. For … Continue reading
When the trusted points of our lives are lost, may we become free to embrace God’s re-creation of our way of living. Highland’s 2020 Holy Week Schedule Holy Week services will be streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. … Continue reading
Dear Community of Faith, We have decided to cancel all church events and gatherings from now through Sunday, March 15, in order to support the health of all those in our congregation and beyond and to honor Governor Beshear’s request. … Continue reading
Please join us on Sunday, December 1, at 6:00 p.m., for a joyous service as we adorn our sanctuary and prepare our hearts for the Advent season. Music of the season will lead us in the lighting of candles, hanging … Continue reading
Highland’s hymn, Look, You Saints, the Cloud of Witness, speaks of “gathering ‘round this sacred place.” We have adopted this well-loved text as your invitation to worship this Sunday, August 18, 10:30 a.m. ALL of our faith community will be … Continue reading