Service of Morning Worship
10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Preaching – The Reverend Mikah Hudson
Liturgist – Reggie Holder
Choirmaster & Organist – Richard Phillips
Verger – Brian Bellenger
Start your holiday season off by singing your favorite Christmas carols and hearing the Christmas story told both in scripture and song. All are welcome and invited.
Highlands United Methodist Church is located at 1045 20th Street South (35205) immediately behind the landmark fountain in the heart of Five Points South, Birmingham. Free parking for Sunday services is available at metered space on the street, at Highlands Bar and Grill on 11th Avenue S, and in the Five Points South Deck on Magnolia Avenue. A parking lot for first-time visitors and those with limited mobility is located directly behind the church, off Richard Arrington Boulevard.
All Are Welcome at Highlands:
Highlands United Methodist Church affirms that nothing can separate anyone from the love of God. We invite all to worship, wonder, and discover God’s grace as we aspire to create a safe space for all to participate fully in the life of this community of faith. We are called to shine as a beacon of hope, grace, belonging and respect for all people. Regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, family, financial status, nationality, physical or mental ability, past or future, there is room for you at Highlands
Service of Morning Worship featuring The Choir and Chamber Orchestra.
Preaching – The Reverend Mikah Hudson
Liturgist – Reggie Holder
Choirmaster & Organist – Richard Phillips
Verger – Brian Bellenger
Scripture:
Hymns:
Once in Royal David’s City (IRBY)
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (MENDELSSOHN)4
O Come, All Ye Faithful (ADESTE FIDELES)
Voluntaries:
Sinfonia from MESSIAH - George Frederick Handel
Concerto in A Minor, Movement No. 3 – Vivace, Opus 3, No. 6 - Antonio Vivaldi
Lighting of the Advent Candle:
Fantasy on PERSONET HODIE - Phil Lehenbauber
Anthems:
For Unto Us a Child Is Born from MESSIAH - George Frederick Handel
And the Glory of the Lord from MESSIAH - George Frederick Handel
Service of Morning Worship featuring The Children’s Christmas Pageant
Experience the story of the coming of the Christ child lovingly presented by the children of Highlands. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem as the ancient story is told and beautiful carols of the season are sung. A Highland's tradition not to be missed!
Service of Christmas Eve Communion and Candlelighting
Celebrate the coming of the Christ Child in scripture, sacred song, and beatiful candle light. All are welcome to join with us for Holy Communion.
Streaming Video and Additional Information coming soon.
The Music of Christmas
Streaming Video and Additional Information coming soon.
Service of Christmas Eve Communion for Children and Families
This service of Holy Communion for Christmas Eve will be tailored for children and their families - brief, beautiful, and filled with the joy of the coming of the Christ Child.
Streaming Video and Additional Information coming soon.
Youth Group Christmas Party - December 18
Save the date for the youth group Christmas Party on Monday, December 23 from 5 to 7 pm. Hosted by TBA. More information and directions will be sent to youth group families in the coming week.
Contact: Danny Jones – danny@highlandsumc.net | 933-8751 ext. 211
Service of Morning Worship featuring The Children’s Christmas Pageant
Experience the story of the coming of the Christ child lovingly presented by the children of Highlands. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem as the ancient story is told and beautiful carols of the season are sung. A Highland's tradition not to be missed!
All children participating in this year’s pageant are required to attend dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. If you have questions, please contact Mary Elizabeth Neal at maryelizabeth@highlandsumc.net.
Join us for familiar songs of the season, delicious hot cocoa and snacks, and warm fellowship with the Highlands family.
6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Children’s Christmas Service Project - December 19
Save the date for a children’s ministries service project on Tuesday, December 19 from 4 to 6 pm. Children will rotate through stations creating needed items for various ministries of the church and local service organizations. All are welcome and invited. RSVPs requested.
Contact: Lauri Soong – laurisoong@hotmail.com
Service of Morning Worship featuring The Choir and Chamber Orchestra.
Preaching – The Reverend Mikah Hudson
Liturgist – Reggie Holder
Choirmaster & Organist – Richard Phillips
Verger – Brian Bellenger
Scripture:
Hymns:
Once in Royal David’s City (IRBY)
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (MENDELSSOHN)4
O Come, All Ye Faithful (ADESTE FIDELES)
Voluntaries:
Sinfonia from MESSIAH - George Frederick Handel
Concerto in A Minor, Movement No. 3 – Vivace, Opus 3, No. 6 - Antonio Vivaldi
Lighting of the Advent Candle:
Fantasy on PERSONET HODIE - Phil Lehenbauber
Anthems:
For Unto Us a Child Is Born from MESSIAH - George Frederick Handel
And the Glory of the Lord from MESSIAH - George Frederick Handel
Festival of the Three Kings - December 14
This year’s Festival of Three Kings will take place on Saturday, December 14, from 2 to 5 pm. We are continuing our wonderful partnership with Jefferson County DHR with an aim of sponsoring 60 children for Christmas! Gifts should be returned to the church office by Wednesday, December 11.
Volunteers are needed to assist with gift distribution on Saturday, December 14. To sign up, contact Danny Jones at the church office 205-933-8751 or danny@highlandsumc.net.
Start your holiday season off by singing your favorite Christmas carols and hearing the Christmas story told both in scripture and song. All are welcome and invited.
Highlands United Methodist Church is located at 1045 20th Street South (35205) immediately behind the landmark fountain in the heart of Five Points South, Birmingham. Free parking for Sunday services is available at metered space on the street, at Highlands Bar and Grill on 11th Avenue S, and in the Five Points South Deck on Magnolia Avenue. A parking lot for first-time visitors and those with limited mobility is located directly behind the church, off Richard Arrington Boulevard.
All Are Welcome at Highlands:
Highlands United Methodist Church affirms that nothing can separate anyone from the love of God. We invite all to worship, wonder, and discover God’s grace as we aspire to create a safe space for all to participate fully in the life of this community of faith. We are called to shine as a beacon of hope, grace, belonging and respect for all people. Regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, family, financial status, nationality, physical or mental ability, past or future, there is room for you at Highlands
Service of Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Preaching – The Reverend Mikah Hudson
Liturgist – Reggie Holder
Choirmaster & Organist – Richard Phillips
Verger – Brian Bellenger
Service of Christmas Eve Communion and Candlelighting
Celebrate the coming of the Christ Child in scripture, sacred song, and beatiful candle light. All are welcome to join with us for Holy Communion.
Streaming Video and Additional Information coming soon.
The Music of Christmas
Streaming Video and Additional Information coming soon.
Service of Christmas Eve Communion for Children and Families
This service of Holy Communion for Christmas Eve will be tailored for children and their families - brief, beautiful, and filled with the joy of the coming of the Christ Child.
Streaming Video and Additional Information coming soon.
Children’s Day of Service - December 19
Save the date for a children’s ministries service project on Tuesday, December 19 from 3 to 5 pm. Children will rotate through stations creating needed items for various ministries of the church and local service organizations. All are welcome and invited. RSVPs requested.
Contact: Lauri Soong – laurisoong@hotmail.com
Youth Group Christmas Party - December 18
Save the date for the youth group Christmas Party on Monday, December 18 from 5 to 7 pm. Hosted by TBA. More information and directions will be sent to youth group families in the coming week.
Contact: Danny Jones – danny@highlandsumc.net | 933-8751 ext. 211
Leslie Williams – leslie@highlandsumc.net | 933-8751 ext. 200
Service of Morning Worship featuring The Children’s Christmas Pageant
Experience the story of the coming of the Christ child lovingly presented by the children of Highlands. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem as the ancient story is told and beautiful carols of the season are sung. A Highland's tradition not to be missed!
Festival of the Three Kings - December 16
This year’s Festival of Three Kings will take place on Saturday, December 16, from 2 to 5 pm. We are continuing our wonderful partnership with Jefferson County DHR with an aim of sponsoring 60 children for Christmas! Gifts should be returned to the church office by Wednesday, December 8.
Volunteers are needed to assist with gift distribution on Saturday, December 16. To sign up, contact Danny Jones at the church office 205-933-8751 or danny@highlandsumc.net.
All children participating in this year’s pageant are required to attend dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. If you have questions, please contact Mary Elizabeth Neal at maryelizabeth@highlandsumc.net.
Service of Morning Worship featuring The Choir and Chamber Orchestra.
Preaching – The Reverend Mikah Hudson
Liturgist – Reggie Holder
Choirmaster & Organist – Richard Phillips
Verger – Brian Bellenger
Scripture:
Mark 1:1-8
Hymns:
Once in Royal David’s City (IRBY)
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (MENDELSSOHN)4
O Come, All Ye Faithful (ADESTE FIDELES)
Voluntaries:
Sinfonia from MESSIAH - George Frederick Handel
Concerto in A Minor, Movement No. 3 – Vivace, Opus 3, No. 6 - Antonio Vivaldi
Lighting of the Advent Candle:
Fantasy on PERSONET HODIE - Phil Lehenbauber
Anthems:
For Unto Us a Child Is Born from MESSIAH - George Frederick Handel
And the Glory of the Lord from MESSIAH - George Frederick Handel
Start your holiday season off by singing your favorite Christmas carols and hearing the Christmas story told both in scripture and song. All are welcome and invited.
Highlands United Methodist Church is located at 1045 20th Street South (35205) immediately behind the landmark fountain in the heart of Five Points South, Birmingham. Free parking for Sunday services is available at metered space on the street, at Highlands Bar and Grill on 11th Avenue S, and in the Five Points South Deck on Magnolia Avenue. A parking lot for first-time visitors and those with limited mobility is located directly behind the church, off Richard Arrington Boulevard.
All Are Welcome at Highlands:
Highlands United Methodist Church affirms that nothing can separate anyone from the love of God. We invite all to worship, wonder, and discover God’s grace as we aspire to create a safe space for all to participate fully in the life of this community of faith. We are called to shine as a beacon of hope, grace, belonging and respect for all people. Regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, family, financial status, nationality, physical or mental ability, past or future, there is room for you at Highlands
Service of Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Preaching – The Reverend Mikah Hudson
Liturgist – Reggie Holder
Choirmaster & Organist – Richard Phillips
Verger – Brian Bellenger
The church office will be closed December 26-27, 2022 for Christmas.
Service of Christmas Eve Communion and Candlelighting
Celebrate the coming of the Christ Child in scripture, sacred song, and beatiful candle light. All are welcome to join with us for Holy Communion.
Streaming Video and Additional Information coming soon.
The Music of Christmas
Streaming Video and Additional Information coming soon.
Service of Christmas Eve Communion for Children and Families
This service of Holy Communion for Christmas Eve will be tailored for children and their families - brief, beautiful, and filled with the joy of the coming of the Christ Child.
Streaming Video and Additional Information coming soon.
Children’s Day of Service - December 21
Save the date for a children’s ministries service project on Wednesday, December 21 from 3 to 5 pm. Children will rotate through stations creating needed items for various ministries of the church and local service organizations. All are welcome and invited. RSVPs requested.
Contact: Lauri Soong – laurisoong@hotmail.com
Join us for a simple service of Holy Communion each Tuesday in Advent. Lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall for $10.
December 20 - Rev. Mary Henley
United Methodist Clergy
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Highlands United Methodist Church is located at 1045 20th Street South (35205) immediately behind the landmark fountain in the heart of Five Points South, Birmingham. Free parking for Sunday services is available at metered space on the street, at Highlands Bar and Grill on 11th Avenue S, and in the Five Points South Deck on Magnolia Avenue. A parking lot for first-time visitors and those with limited mobility is located directly behind the church, off Richard Arrington Boulevard.
All Are Welcome at Highlands:
Highlands United Methodist Church affirms that nothing can separate anyone from the love of God. We invite all to worship, wonder, and discover God’s grace as we aspire to create a safe space for all to participate fully in the life of this community of faith. We are called to shine as a beacon of hope, grace, belonging and respect for all people. Regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, family, financial status, nationality, physical or mental ability, past or future, there is room for you at Highlands
