HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PC(USA)

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  • Staff
  • About Highland
  • Worship With Us
  • Highland Calendar
  • Children and Youth
  • Mission & Service
    • Ministry in Cuba
  • Happy Highlanders
  • About the PC(USA)
  • Contact US
  • Matthew 25 Information
  • Presbyterian Women


SERVING OTHERS

SERVICE is central to the life and faith of Highland Presbyterian Church. 

From the beginning, Highland has been deeply committed to community outreach and global mission. We believe that when God calls us to a life of faith, God calls us to a life of service, and God guides us in reaching out to neighbors in need.  In addition to hands-on services, Highland gives about 20% of its offerings and special gifts to local and global missions!  Join with us in supporting local and global ministries, doing justice and making peace everyday, everywhere.
Sustainability Committee
In 2022, the sustainability committee was formed and hit the ground running. 
Through the work of the committee, Highland is now in the process of becoming a designated Earth Care Congregation through the PCUSA.
Highland is now transitioning to using 100% recycled office paper and 100% recycled washroom paper and is also composting paper towels. 
In 2022 the committee forged a partnership with Interfaith Power and Light to join their Cool Congregations challenge. The congregation learned that making energy efficiency upgrades to our facilities has reaped an average savings of 25% in energy consumption per year between gas and electric, and our estimated carbon emissions reduction is on average 7.1 tonnes per year. The average financial savings has been $1300 per year.
The sustainability committee has big, bold ambitious plans to further decarbonize the building and seek climate justice.
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Highland is officially a Matthew 25 Congregation. Please via the Matthew 25 Section of this site to learn more. Together we eliminate racism, poverty and continue to improve the vitality of our Congregation.

GOOD NEIGHBORS

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Good Neighbors is a community ministry in Blount County, designed to help lift our neighbors out of crisis in a compassionate setting. Highland's support for people in a temporary financial crisis is through Good Neighbors.  Call  (865) 681-5420.  Members serve on the board, as volunteers, coaches, and with special events and fundraising.


OUR CUBA CONNECTION
All are one, united in Christ. Unidos a Christo todos somos uno solo.   Galatians 3:28

GATEWAY TO INDEPENDENCE

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The GATE's mission is to help young adults with disabilities achieve independence through vocational and social activities. Highland hosts parties and special activities with The Gate participants, staff, volunteers and caregivers.

Our  Members serve on the board, as volunteers, with fundraising events, and by hosting recreational activities and parties at the church. 


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 for peace is based on mission as a relationship of equal partners, mutually sharing how God is present in the lives of the two congregations. Over 20 members of Highland have visited in Taguasco, and several church leaders from Cuba have visited Highland.  The two congregations are learning what it means to be the body of Christ together, living and serving in different countries and cultures.

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FAMILY PROMISE

Family Promise is a nonprofit organization committed to helping low-income families achieve lasting  independence.  Highland Presbyterian volunteers participate in Family Promise's network of congregations and volunteers who help to meet homeless families' immediate needs for shelter, meals, and comprehensive support services.  To contact the local Family Promise program click on the link above or call them at (865) 233-4737.
SECOND HARVEST
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We volunteer and take a special offering to support Second Harvest

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL

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Highland Presbyterian Church has a long history of involvement with Heifer Project, which works to end hunger and poverty, while promoting good stewardship of the earth.  

In recent years, Highland has given a total of $15,000, filling three "Arks of Animals" to help families around the world develop a sustainable source of food and income.



​Community Food Connection

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We have special offerings during the year and do Service for the CFC. Food from our Bounty Garden is donated here













Our children and youth plant and harvest organic vegetables in the church front yard. Freshly harvested vegetables are donated to Community Food Connection for hunger and nutrition services. 

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Highland supports building homes as a community, supporting home ownership and sustainable living.
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OA meets at Highland
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Nicaragua Mission: Center for Development in Central America
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We now love and pray and work to support Bridge for 9 refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
We also support many other organizations including:

​Presbyterian Peacemaking Program

We support the PC(USA) peace and justice ministries and advocacy for women, children, refugees, and victims of violence.
Presbyterian Church (USA) Missions
For Highland, global mission means human rights, disaster services, education, food security, and self development of peoples. We have sent special support many times for disaster assistance and humanitarian services along the Mexican/USA border.
Bounty Garden 
Highland's own fresh produce and community garden, provided for local hunger ministries.  All ages have helped to grow vegetables, and we welcome participation by Boys and Girls Clubs, Maryville College students, and other community groups.
Blount Fine Arts for Youth 
Afterschool classes and programs for youth in the arts
PFLAG and support for LGBTQ
Welcoming support for individuals and LGBT community programs
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