In the church, as in society, we are constantly engaged in the infinite debate as to who is the greatest…

On the one hand, one can view these various programs and activities related to children and youth as simply a…

God’s compassion for the “stranger within their gates” found expression in Highland’s concern to minister to the numerous college and…

The needs of children and youth have also shaped the mission of Highland. When Jesus healed the daughter of the…

Whether as a nuisance or a promising possibility, children have become a major force in shaping the life of the…

By 1954, Highland had developed a youth group of about 50 youth and that, together with the existing scout program,…

The concept of youth, that never never land between being a child and being an adult, is a rather recent…

From the beginning of Highland’s life, one can see the values that were expressed in their decisions. It is significant…

Whether as a nuisance or a promising possibility, children have become a major force in shaping the life of the…

We continue the experiment of exegeting the life of a congregation in order to discern the word of God incarnated.…

What is not recorded in the minutes of the Session meetings at Highland are the many ways in which the…

Jesus challenged the religious tradition that tried to separate healing and worship when he healed on the Sabbath in the…

Whether it was a mistaken understanding or not, there was concern when the Chrismon symbols were first introduced in 1971…

Throughout Scripture, it was not merely the act of worship but the attitude with which people entered into worship which…

First the biblical story that informs us. When Jesus was with the Samaritan woman at the well, she questioned him…

But some of the seeds fall on good soil and their response is to produce the fruits of the Spirit…

Baptism is no guarantee. While many were baptized in the early years at highland, not all stayed. Like with the…

Baptism is the sign of God setting us apart for a special purpose. Presbyterians have a long tradition of the…

From the beginning of humanity and continuing through the life of Israel and the disciples who provided the base of…

We continue to exegete a congregation. From the beginning Highland planned for disobedience. In determining the size of the new…