Trinity Sunday

Highland Presbyterian Church seeks to be a diverse and inclusive Christian Community as we embody the love and forgiveness of Jesus by serving the Community and the World, drawing people to Christ.

Highland Happening

June 2nd, 2023

Worship this Sunday

Join us for worship this Sunday, June 4^th as we celebrate Trinity Sunday and will share communion. Our scripture focuses will be the Great Commission from the Gospel of Matthew when Jesus sends the disciples out into the world and also the benediction from 2^nd Corinthians.

Watch the service live on our Facebook page at 10:30 a.m.

Bulletin (word document)

Bulletin (PDF)

Highland is a More Light Congregation

On Monday, May 22^nd, the session of Highland voted for us to become a More Light congregation . This is a recognition within our denomination that we are a congregation that, ‘work(s) for the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in society.”

This is the beginning of a journey and opportunities for education and growth and we recognize that not everyone is on the same part of this journey. You might have a lot of questions. Here are a few helpful links to help you understand the More Light organization.

More Light Website

History of More Light

What We Believe

Becoming a More Light Church and Why

Presbytery May 2023 Meeting Recap

Elder Tracey Farr was the commissioner for the May 2023 meeting of the Presbytery of East Tennessee and attached here is her report from the meeting.

May 23rd Meeting

Free Little Neighborhood Item of the Week

The item of the week is kid’s snacks and supplies. We have collected our Pentecost offering which helps to support youth and young adults in our denomination, let’s get our Neighborhood boxes filled with snacks, food, wipes, diapers or anything that would make life easier for parents of young children.

Presbytery Newsletter

Being Presbyterian means we are part of a connectional church. Our local governing body is the Presbytery of East Tennessee and at the link below you can read the weekly newsletter that provides updates to events and ministries that are happening all around us. You can also sign up to get the newsletter by going to the Presbytery’s website and going to the bottom of the homepage.

Newsletter link for week of May 29 ^th

Summer Story Time with Pastor Matthew

Join Pastor Matthew for Summer Story Time on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 am in the church pavilion starting on Wednesday, May 31st. This is a time that is meant for younger children and similar to a story time that you would see at a library. We will have a theme of the week with stories, activities, and art. Come out for a fun time!

2023 Graduation Celebration

Sunday, June 18

Worship with us on Sunday, June 18^th as we celebrate our high school and college graduates from the class of 2023. We will recognize the graduates and their achievements in worship and will have snacks and refreshments following worship.

The Malipo family would also like to invite Highland to a graduation celebration at their house on Saturday, June 10^th starting at 5:00 pm. There will be food, dancing, and celebrating the fact that three of the children all graduated from high school this year. Reach out to Pastor Matthew for their address.

Prayers, Concerns and Joys

Please pray for our members, families, and friends.

We lift-up prayers for those among our community who are shut in. Be with them as they are separated in body from their loved ones.

Jussara’s Dog - Jussara’s Dog and travel- Jussara and her family had to say goodbye to their beloved dog, Thor, after a short battle with cancer. Keep Jussara and her family in our prayers. Let us also keep Jussara in prayer as she travels to Brazil to spend a few weeks with her parents.

Parents of 3^rd Graders - Prayers lifted up for all the parents of 3^rd graders across Tennessee who are dealing with the fall out of the 3^rd grade retention test that is causing a lot of stress for many.

Family Leave Policy - A new 12-week Family Leave Policy is now in place in the PCUSA after many years of working its way through the General Assembly. Prayers of gratitude and thanks for all who made this possible and all who will benefit from it.

Malipo House - Prayers of joy lifted up that the Malipos have found a house that they can buy and it can become a permanent place of residence for their family.

Bruce and Jaki Day’s Daughter - Bruce and Jaki Day’s daughter, Shannon, recently lost her mother-in-law to a sudden passing. Shannon and her two children have traveled to Tennessee for the funeral and will stay here for Shannon to give birth. Let us pray for Shannon’s husband who is on military deployment, but is able to come home for the funeral.

Tracey Farr’s Friend - Tracey Farr’s friend, Brian, has a partner, Matt, who has been diagnosed with cancer and is beginning treatment. Let us pray for them as they begin this journey and that treatment goes well.

Millie Sieber - Millie fell and broke a bone in her foot. She is recovering well and appreciates your prayers.

Susan's Family - Susan’s Family- Susan Ambler's family member Cybil has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started treatment and is responding well so far.

Skip Brackbill - Tom Brackbill requests prayers for his brother, Skip, dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Covid-19 - All in the world who are suffering from Covid-19, especially for patients, the mourning survivors of those who have perished, and the heroic medical professionals who are fighting the battle for us.

Mental Illness - Prayers for those suffering from mental illness and those who help to treat them.

Homelessness - Prayers for those who struggle to find a place to live.

June Birthdays

Nelda Camper - June 3

Leonard Blankner - June 5

Katherine Nordquist - June 10

Martha Vargas - June 10

Bethany Benz-Whittington - June 12

Steven Rusher - June 19

Bob Ambler - June 26

Elizabeth Kemp - June 27

If there are any announcements that you would like to include in the Highland Happening, please email office@highlandpresby.org by noon the Wednesday prior to the Highland Happening going out.

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