An important part of Friday Church is the welcoming atmosphere members of the recovery community find there. It’s like a safe harbor for storm-tossed sailors nursing their vessels back to health after being shattered by addiction. And I’ve noticed that … Continue reading
This past weekend, the Young Adults of Highland Baptist Church retreated to Camp Pyoca, just south of Brown County, Indiana. The retreat was titled “Belong: Knowing Self, Finding Community” and was inspired by Brene Brown’s book Braving The Wilderness. Together, we … Continue reading
Please join us on Sunday, December 2, 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
This past week I feel like I have been basking in curiosity and the rich history of Highland in a new way. Perhaps it’s the uncertainty of the interim time and the inability to see into the future. Perhaps it’s … Continue reading
This year marks 125 years of Highland Baptist Church on the corner of Grinstead and Cherokee. We will celebrate this occasion with two identical services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. In addition to worship, there will be several opportunities for … Continue reading
The Apostle Paul loved the early church located in the ancient city Philippi. The congregation got along for the most part. Their theology was sound. Their rituals relevant. Their relationship with the government stable. We see throughout Paul’s letter to … Continue reading
Highland’s church family will celebrate All Saints’ Day this Sunday, November 4. In all three morning worship services, we will pause and remember those in our church family who died in the past year: Alice Bartley, Janie Blair, Carl Brown, … Continue reading
This week, we enter into a new season of courage: the courage to cherish. Gratitude is in the air as the leaves change, Thanksgiving approaches, and the holiday preparations begin. Now is the time to hold dear all the gifts … Continue reading
We challenge ourselves to give faithfully… for today and tomorrow, for our present our future. The cover of our commitment brochure reminds us that generosity is an intentional practice and challenges us to reflect, to pray, to examine how we … Continue reading
Join us on Sunday, November 4, at 12:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall, as we celebrate and support La Casita Center. We will hear stories from members of Louisville’s Latino community as we enjoy a delicious taco bar lunch provided by … Continue reading