Welcome to Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, a place to deepen faith, proclaim peace, embrace community, welcome others, and serve our neighbor, in the compassionate spirit of Jesus!
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.
— Matthew 5:9
Highland Avenue is part of the denomination of the Church of the Brethren, an historic peace church conscientiously opposed to all war and intentional about peacemaking and reconciliation. Please join us as we praise and worship God and strive to continue the work of Jesus. We welcome and affirm diversity and celebrate the unity that comes in Jesus Christ.
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!”
Psalm 118:24
Announcements
Sunday, 1/29, is our special joint worship service with 2nd Baptist Church of Elgin. Pastor Nat Edmond is preaching at the 9:30 am service here at HACoB with music provided by the 2nd Baptist Choir. In turn, Pastor Joel will preach at the 11 am service at 2nd Baptist, with our Adult Choir providing music. Please note there will be no Children’s Worship or Sunday school today.
Directions to 2nd Baptist Church: Kimball St (east) over the river to Dundee Ave – left on Dundee (north) to Summit St; right on Summit (east) to 1280 Summit St.
We are delighted to welcome Jeanne Davies back as our associate pastor. Jeanne began her work with us after serving as workcamp coordinator for the Church of the Brethren for the past 4 years. Her installation service will be held next Sunday, Feb. 5.
If you haven't checked your mailbox yet today, please do so. You will find copies of an all-church survey to determine your interests, and how they could be best be applied for the good of the church. There should be a copy for each adult (including senior highs) member of your household. Please take time to prayerfully consider your responses, and return them to the church office by Sunday, February 12. Thank you for your participation! Roger Anna, Board Chair
New Progressive Brethren eBoard! At the 2011 Progressive Brethren Gathering here at HACoB, a number of participants expressed the need for a safe online space where progressive Brethren could gather and connect with one another. As a result, a new Progressive Brethren eBoard has been created by a working group formed at the PBG and is now up and running! To learn more about the eBoard and to apply for membership, please visit http://www.progressivebrethren.org/Home/eboardmain.html.
Highland Avenue Coffeehouse Concerts are back !! Come check them out at: www.coffeehouseconcerts.yolasite.com
Sunday, January 29, 2012
9:30 am Joint Worship w/ 2nd Baptist Church
Pastor Nat Edmond preaching; music provided by the
2nd Baptist Adult Choir
11 am Worship continues at 2nd Baptist Church –
1280 Summit St, Elgin
Pastor Joel Kline preaching; music provided by the
Highland Ave Church of the Brethren Adult Choir