"Come and see..."  how love overcomes fear.  
In troubled times, Jesus was inviting women and men from many walks of life to come and see how love overcomes fear, how mercy overcomes hatred, and how peaceful action overcomes violence. He was persistent in gathering his beloved community to bring good news to the poor and release to the captives, to heal the sick, and to welcome the stranger.  These are the things we still do as a church community, reaching out to neighbors in need, caring for one another, enjoying God's good creation, and caring for our environment.  

The Apostle Paul learned from his own troubled experiences... when in doubt, when in fear, and when in turmoil, "Be Rooted and Grounded in Love..."  

  Rooted and grounded in the peace of Christ.
  Rooted and grounded in the creative beauty of the earth.
  Rooted and grounded in love, mercy and justice.
  Rooted and grounded in the healing, transformational presence of God!

​  Billy Newton, Highland Pastor

Celebrate God’s good creation, enjoy the beauty of the earth, and care for the environment!  See what's happening with HIGHLAND OUTDOORS!


Every Sunday morning, worship is 10:30.
   Nursery and Sunday School are available.
Everyday and all the time...
   Enjoy & care for God's creation.
   Do justice. Share the kindness.
   Walk humbly together with God!

What's been happening at Highland?
  • Ten women and men from Highland went to DC to walk in the Washington Women's March.  
  • Highland co-sponsors refugees with Bridge Refugee Services. 
  • We continue our 9-year partnership with churches in Cuba.
  • New Testament study is on Wednesdays, based on historical research, literary studies, and biblical scholarship.
  • We're making Bluebird houses!
  • Youth group preparing for an Appalachian mission week.
  • Jr. Youth making visitor kits for families in ICU at the hospital.
  • Youth lead worship!  Also planning a mission trip to Sunset Gap in Appalachia and will attend 2017 Montreat Youth Conference!
  • Quilters meet Tuesday mornings, making quilts to share with compassion and care.  ​
  • Highland Outdoors!  Springtime hiking in the Smokies!  All ages!
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Hiking, going outdoors with all ages.
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Highland loves Gateway to Independence!
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All God's children are invited to the table.
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Highland welcomes refugees to East TN as a cosponsor with Bridge Refugee Services

​Highland Presbyterian Church ~ Sunday worship at 10:30
​Doing justice, loving kindness, walking humbly together with God!
721 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway (Hwy. 321)
Maryville, Tennessee  37804

​Highland in CUBA since 2008:  ​For nine years, Highland members have traveled to Cuba for peacemaking and relational ministries in partnership with with Iglesia Presbiteriana-Reformada en Taguasco.  We go again in 2017!   Read more.  
BLESSING OF THE QUILTS
Highland's Care Quilters meet every Tuesday morning to make quilts for members of our community during a time of special need or as thanksgiving for their life and service. Once in a while, we gather the quilts and invite others to brings quilts for a special blessing and celebration.
Highland Presbyterian Church
721 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway (Hwy. 321)
Maryville, Tennessee 37804

Highland is located at the intersection of Hwy. 321 and Washington Street,
​between Maryville College and Blount Memorial Hospital,
on the road to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Office phone M-W-F mornings: (865)  982-9272 
Email: office@highlandpresby.org
Church Secretary:  Ethel White
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Billy Newton