God of hope, God of peace, free me to breathe slowly and notice where You are appearing, even as I am present to all of the fullness of life right before me. The first Advent devotion of the season included … Continue reading
As we continue through this season at Highland where Freedom in Generosity is our focus, I find myself reflecting more and more on the quote by Maya Angelou from the front cover of our Commitment card, “I have found that … Continue reading
On Sunday afternoon, Highland’s Bible study teachers of children gathered for a training session. Of course, we covered the nuts and bolts for the year—reminders about food allergies and how to exit the building if the fire alarm goes off, … Continue reading
On July 19-21, 30 children and twenty-three adults traveled to Camp Kavanaugh for our annual Vacation Bible School Camp. On this seventeenth year of VBS taking place in a retreat format for three days and two nights, we were reminded … Continue reading
Kindness. It’s a virtue that can be both innate and accidental at times. It can also become a practiced and learned skill. I find that when we travel away to camp each year, these older elementary age students who have … Continue reading
There’s a chill in the air this morning as I write from the comfort of my front porch. The sun surrounded by a yellow glow hasn’t yet risen above the trees. The birds are chirping and flying about, and … Continue reading
Each year, faith communities around the United States observe Children’s Sabbath. Sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund, an advocacy group centered in Washington D.C. for at-risk children, the Children’s Sabbath takes place officially on the third weekend of October. However, … Continue reading
Saturday’s Memorial Service for little Rylee was perhaps one of the most difficult moments our congregation has walked through in many years. With this family who is part of the fabric of our congregation, with the teachers who loved and … Continue reading
These cold January days seem to drag on, and yet evaporate so incredibly quickly all at the same time. Having the courage to imagine the promise of the future in this barren, leaf-less, bitter cold is beyond challenging. And yet, … Continue reading
The winter months are more fun with friends, as the cold and gloom lingers on. Join us on Saturday, February 16, for a Family Fun Night! We’ll begin with an indoor picnic at 5:30 p.m., followed by a movie, board … Continue reading