SERVING OTHERS
Highland Presbysterian Church has a long history of mission work. Over the years, Highland has supported both community and world-wide mission programs. We have provided financial support and congregational volunteers in a wide-variety of mission efforts. Some of our efforts are detailed below.
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OUR CUBA CONNECTION
In 2009 a relationship began between the congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Taguasco, Cuba and the congregation of Highland Presbyterian Church in Maryville, Tennessee. This partnership is based on mission as a relationship of being partners in sharing how God is present in the lives of the two congregations. Fifteen members of Highland have visited in Taguasco. However, because of travel restrictions for Cubans, so far only the pastor in Taguasco has visited Highland. The two congregations are learning what it is to be like Christian family, each serving Christ in a different country. ______________________________________
GOOD NEIGHBORS
Good Neighbors is a 501(c) 3 community ministry of Blount County Ecumenical Action Council. Good Neighbors is designed to help lift our neighbors out of crisis in a compassionate setting. Good Neighbors can be reached at (865) 681-5420.
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GATEWAY TO INDEPENDENCE
The GATE is a designated 501(c)(3) non-profit agency. Their mission is to help young adults with disabilities achieve independence by providing them with vocational training and social activities
| THE BOUNTY GARDEN
Highland church members plant and harvest vegetables from a raised-bed garden located on the church propety. Freshly harvested vegetables are donated weekly (all summer long and into the fall) to The Community Food Connection (CFC). The Community Food Connection helps feed individuals and families in Blount County. They are open every Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. They can be reached at (865) 977-4400. ______________________________________
 FAMILY PROMISE
Family Promise is a nonporfit organization committed to helping low-income familes achieve lasting independence. Highland Presbyterian volunteers participate in Family Promise's Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) networks of congregations and volunteers who help to meet homeless familites' immediate needs for shelter, meals, and comprehensive support services. To contact the area Family Promise program click on the link above or call them at (865) 233-4737.
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THE HEIFER PROJECT
Highland Presbyterian Church has a long history of involvement with the Heifer Project, which seeks to work to end hunger and poverty as well as to promote good stewardship of the earth. For many years we have made donations. The last three years Highland has given a total of $15,000. This represents three Arks of Animals, which cost $5000 each. _______________________________________ |
