Mission Statement | Love and Diversity | Christian
Education | Sermons
A Place to Deepen Our Faith
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things
not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
Mission Statement
In September of 2003, the congregation of Highland Avenue approved a three
to five year statement of our mission and goals, centered
on the five key Christian values of faith, peace, community,
welcome and service.
Love and Diversity: Congregational Response on Sexual Orientation
After a careful discernment process, as of May 22, 2007, the congregation has approved two statements that express its thinking and convictions on sexual orientation. They are intended to guide our actions and to let those outside our congregation know who we are. We worked to find a way to affirm the deep differences in the congregation and to honor the strong majority position. Therefore, we approved two statements. The first affirms the range of difference and agreement and pledges us to stay in fellowship and dialogue with one another. The second commits us to welcome and include those with a different sexual orientation and invites further dialogue with the goal of breaking down barriers. You can read the full text of the statements here (PDF format).
Christian Education
Sunday school at Highland Avenue begins at 10:50 a.m. following worship,
until 11:45 a.m.
Children’s Classes
- Gather ’Round: Becoming a People of God. Parent/Caregiver books are
available for individual study and daily devotions.
- Infants: For babies up to age two. Nursery, main floor.
- Preschool/toddlers: Ages 2–3. Toddler Room, lower floor.
- Kindergarten: Ages 4–6. Kindergarten Room, lower floor.
- Primary: Grades 1–3. Primary Room, third floor.
- Middler: Grades 4–5. Middler Room, third floor.
Youth Classes
- Junior High: Grades 6–8. Junior High room, third floor.
- Youth: Grades 9–12. Senior High room, third floor.
Gather ’Round Talkabouts are available on the table in the Narthex, one to each family. Content is connected to the weekly lessons.
Classes for Adults
Ongoing
Sunday Morning, 10:50am (Note: there will be no Sunday School on Sunday Jan. 27, when we worship with Second Baptist Church.)
- Push It! (Begins Feb. 3) A Bible study designed by young adults with plenty of opportunity
for questions, debate, and interaction. Come ready to dialogue
and question. Facilitated by Christian
Velazquez and Andrew Miller. Lounge, main floor.
- Finders Class. An ongoing faith discussion for young adults. Led by Jim Lehman. Centennial Room, third floor.
- God, the People, and the Covenant. The spring Guide to Biblical Studies explores ways the ancient Israelites wavered between faithfullness and faithlessness
and the role of various prophets, kings and leaders in
restoring the covenant relationship with God. Led by Mabel
Rice and Marcus Valazquez. Fellowship Room, sanctuary
level.
- Parents Coffee Klatsch. Come gather ’round for conversation and connection with other parents. From March 9–April
13, Sue Reid, student from Adler School for Professional
Psychology, will guide the class in new parenting techniques,
exploring issues such as understanding children’s misbehavior,
the imporance of encouragement, birth order issues and
sibling rivalries, and family communication skills. Coordinators:
Kristi Kellerman and Amy Lancaster. Room 6, third floor.
- Sunday Morning Forum: Piecing Together the Brethren Way (March 2–June 1): A 13-week series in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Church of the Brethren.
Each session will be focused on an “essential question” and an “enduring understanding” of the Brethren way.
Wednesday Morning, 10am.
- Bible Study: Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians. All adults are welcome to join our spirited discussion. Be ready
for honest questions, bold statements, gracious discussion
and a lot of laughter. Led by Pastor Joel. Drop-ins
are welcome. Lounge, main floor.
Sermons
See our Sermons and Meditations blog for recent sermons.
Older sermons (before June 12, 2005) can be found in our Sermons Archive.
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