Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Children dedicating our playground

As we continue to hold almost every event virtually during the pandemic, our children and youth offerings have moved online as well. Our Children' Sunday school is available on Zoom on Sunday mornings. Please email Pastor Matthew to be included in the family email list. 
Our youth gatherings have met once a month, outside and with masks. As weather get colder, we will evaluate the best and safest ways for our youth to meet. 

Children and Youth at Highland

We are a small church with a big heart for children and youth!

We want our children to experience the love of God and grow in faith!
We go outdoors frequently to experience the beauty and wonder of God's creation!
Youth group meets once a month for games and meals. 
Children and youth serve as acolytes and assist in worship regularly.  
Children and youth help grow organic veggies for the food pantry.  
Kids join the minister for a children's message each Sunday.
Youth and children have service projects in the community. 
Picnics and hiking in the Smoky Mountains for all ages. 
Our outdoor playground is open to the community. 
Vacation Bible School!

Children are always welcome in worship and for the Lord's Supper. Following the children's message each Sunday, younger ones may stay with families, or they may attend Sunday School during the remainder of the service.

Infants

Our nursery is staffed from 10am until 12 noon on Sundays.  Newborn to rising Kindergarten. There is currently no nursery while we are virtual. 

Children

Our Children, 6th grade and younger, have time with the minister during service and then attend Sunday school from 10:45am until 11:30am on Sundays.  Kindergarten to 4th Grade

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Youth

Our Youth, 7th-12th grade, have their own living room and have special outings and get-togethers.  

Children leading Palm Sunday Llama Walk

Palm Sunday outdoor procession with llamas