Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People

Join us this Lent for a journey through Nadia Bolz-Weber’s Accidental Saints, where we’ll explore the beauty of grace and the messiness of faith together. We’ll delve into Bolz-Weber’s poignant storytelling and candid reflections, discovering how imperfection and flaws can illuminate our path to spiritual growth.

Whether you’re seeking deeper understanding, community connection, or simply a space for honest conversation - there’s a place for you! Join in to connect, reflect, and grow as we uncover the unexpected saints in our lives.

Class meets on Sunday afternoons from 4 to 5 p.m., March 9 through April 6.

Registration is free and open to all! You do not need to be a member of Highlands UMC to attend.

Adult Lenten Classes begin March 9.

Exploring the Iona Community and Celtic Spirituality: A Journey of Renewal and Connection
Led by Warren Laird in Room 209

Join us for an enriching exploration of the Iona Community, a significant destination for Rev. Hudson during his renewal leave. This class offers a captivating survey of Iona’s rich history, its foundational principles, and its vibrant practices. Engage with guest speakers who have personally experienced the profound impact of Iona, sharing their insightful stories and reflections. In alignment with the spiritual essence of Iona, participants will embark on a personal journey by creating a prayer journal, which we will thoughtfully maintain throughout Lent. This class promises not only to deepen your understanding of the Iona Community but also to enhance your spiritual practice in a meaningful way. Come and be part of this inspiring experience!

Connected in Faith with Our Visiting Supply Pastors
Led by Dr. Bill Morgan and Dr. Rick Owen in Room 204

Join us this Lenten season for a special Sunday School class designed to deepen our understanding of this sacred time of Renewal and foster community connections! Each week, we will meet with that week’s supply pastor who will lead us in rich conversation about the themes of Lent and the upcoming sermon. This will be an opportunity to explore the significance of Lent through scripture, reflection, and shared insights. Our visiting pastors will bring fresh perspectives and personal experiences to enrich our conversations. You will have opportunity ask questions, share your thoughts on the Lenten journey, and build relationships with fellow church members.

Lenten Mindfulness
Led by Wilson Nash and George Gaskin in The Chapel

Lent is a season of contemplation, and one of the greatest human tools to live a more contemplative life is mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation is shorthand for a series of practices used to observe consciousness and its contents more carefully. Using sessions from the Waking Up app and sections of Richard Rohr’s The Naked Now, this series will introduce the practices of mindfulness meditation and connect those practices to the insights of the Christian mystics and other similar spiritual traditions. Such practices are not just about reducing stress, having greater emotional stability, or enjoying better relationships. Practice can deliver those things at times, but its insights about your mind can be deeper, the sky of your awareness and capacity for presence can become wider, and you may find that you are not quite what you think you are.

Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People

Join us this Lent for a journey through Nadia Bolz-Weber’s Accidental Saints, where we’ll explore the beauty of grace and the messiness of faith together. We’ll delve into Bolz-Weber’s poignant storytelling and candid reflections, discovering how imperfection and flaws can illuminate our path to spiritual growth.

Whether you’re seeking deeper understanding, community connection, or simply a space for honest conversation - there’s a place for you! Join in to connect, reflect, and grow as we uncover the unexpected saints in our lives.

Class meets on Sunday afternoons from 4 to 5 p.m., March 9 through April 6.

Registration is free and open to all! You do not need to be a member of Highlands UMC to attend.

Adult Lenten Classes begin March 9.

Exploring the Iona Community and Celtic Spirituality: A Journey of Renewal and Connection
Led by Warren Laird in Room 209

Join us for an enriching exploration of the Iona Community, a significant destination for Rev. Hudson during his renewal leave. This class offers a captivating survey of Iona’s rich history, its foundational principles, and its vibrant practices. Engage with guest speakers who have personally experienced the profound impact of Iona, sharing their insightful stories and reflections. In alignment with the spiritual essence of Iona, participants will embark on a personal journey by creating a prayer journal, which we will thoughtfully maintain throughout Lent. This class promises not only to deepen your understanding of the Iona Community but also to enhance your spiritual practice in a meaningful way. Come and be part of this inspiring experience!

Connected in Faith with Our Visiting Supply Pastors
Led by Dr. Bill Morgan and Dr. Rick Owen in Room 204

Join us this Lenten season for a special Sunday School class designed to deepen our understanding of this sacred time of Renewal and foster community connections! Each week, we will meet with that week’s supply pastor who will lead us in rich conversation about the themes of Lent and the upcoming sermon. This will be an opportunity to explore the significance of Lent through scripture, reflection, and shared insights. Our visiting pastors will bring fresh perspectives and personal experiences to enrich our conversations. You will have opportunity ask questions, share your thoughts on the Lenten journey, and build relationships with fellow church members.

Lenten Mindfulness
Led by Wilson Nash and George Gaskin in The Chapel

Lent is a season of contemplation, and one of the greatest human tools to live a more contemplative life is mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation is shorthand for a series of practices used to observe consciousness and its contents more carefully. Using sessions from the Waking Up app and sections of Richard Rohr’s The Naked Now, this series will introduce the practices of mindfulness meditation and connect those practices to the insights of the Christian mystics and other similar spiritual traditions. Such practices are not just about reducing stress, having greater emotional stability, or enjoying better relationships. Practice can deliver those things at times, but its insights about your mind can be deeper, the sky of your awareness and capacity for presence can become wider, and you may find that you are not quite what you think you are.

Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People

Join us this Lent for a journey through Nadia Bolz-Weber’s Accidental Saints, where we’ll explore the beauty of grace and the messiness of faith together. We’ll delve into Bolz-Weber’s poignant storytelling and candid reflections, discovering how imperfection and flaws can illuminate our path to spiritual growth.

Whether you’re seeking deeper understanding, community connection, or simply a space for honest conversation - there’s a place for you! Join in to connect, reflect, and grow as we uncover the unexpected saints in our lives.

Class meets on Sunday afternoons from 4 to 5 p.m., March 9 through April 6.

Registration is free and open to all! You do not need to be a member of Highlands UMC to attend.

Adult Lenten Classes begin March 9.

Exploring the Iona Community and Celtic Spirituality: A Journey of Renewal and Connection
Led by Warren Laird in Room 209

Join us for an enriching exploration of the Iona Community, a significant destination for Rev. Hudson during his renewal leave. This class offers a captivating survey of Iona’s rich history, its foundational principles, and its vibrant practices. Engage with guest speakers who have personally experienced the profound impact of Iona, sharing their insightful stories and reflections. In alignment with the spiritual essence of Iona, participants will embark on a personal journey by creating a prayer journal, which we will thoughtfully maintain throughout Lent. This class promises not only to deepen your understanding of the Iona Community but also to enhance your spiritual practice in a meaningful way. Come and be part of this inspiring experience!

Connected in Faith with Our Visiting Supply Pastors
Led by Dr. Bill Morgan and Dr. Rick Owen in Room 204

Join us this Lenten season for a special Sunday School class designed to deepen our understanding of this sacred time of Renewal and foster community connections! Each week, we will meet with that week’s supply pastor who will lead us in rich conversation about the themes of Lent and the upcoming sermon. This will be an opportunity to explore the significance of Lent through scripture, reflection, and shared insights. Our visiting pastors will bring fresh perspectives and personal experiences to enrich our conversations. You will have opportunity ask questions, share your thoughts on the Lenten journey, and build relationships with fellow church members.

Lenten Mindfulness
Led by Wilson Nash and George Gaskin in The Chapel

Lent is a season of contemplation, and one of the greatest human tools to live a more contemplative life is mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation is shorthand for a series of practices used to observe consciousness and its contents more carefully. Using sessions from the Waking Up app and sections of Richard Rohr’s The Naked Now, this series will introduce the practices of mindfulness meditation and connect those practices to the insights of the Christian mystics and other similar spiritual traditions. Such practices are not just about reducing stress, having greater emotional stability, or enjoying better relationships. Practice can deliver those things at times, but its insights about your mind can be deeper, the sky of your awareness and capacity for presence can become wider, and you may find that you are not quite what you think you are.

Pastor’s Lenten Study - The Last Week

Led by Rev. Mikah Hudson
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 210 and Tuesdays at 1:00 in Room 204

Using the book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem and the Gospel of Mark, Highlands’ Senior Pastor Mikah Hudson will help us explore a little-known and understood side of Jesus and his final week of life in Jerusalem.

Understanding the United Methodist Church

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 209 | Led by Esther Glenn

Life-long United Methodist Esther Glenn will present an informative look at our beloved denomination with plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. This class is ideal for those new to our denomination or those who would like a refresher.

Parenting Support Circle

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 210

No agenda or assignments. Just space and opportunity for parents and those who care for children to be in conversation with one another. This is a opportunity to gather and reflect in a quiet environment and take a moment of Sabbath during Lent.

Wendell Berry and the Sabbath Poetry of Lent

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 204 | Led by Malcolm Carmichael

Using a simple Lenten devotional, Biblical texts, and accessible practices, this Lenten Sunday School Class will explore Wendell Berry’s poetic vision of “sabbath” as we move toward Easter morning, keeping sabbath as we go.

Pastor’s Lenten Study - The Last Week

Led by Rev. Mikah Hudson
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 210 and Tuesdays at 1:00 in Room 204

Using the book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem and the Gospel of Mark, Highlands’ Senior Pastor Mikah Hudson will help us explore a little-known and understood side of Jesus and his final week of life in Jerusalem.

Pastor’s Lenten Study - The Last Week

Led by Rev. Mikah Hudson
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 210 and Tuesdays at 1:00 in Room 204

Using the book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem and the Gospel of Mark, Highlands’ Senior Pastor Mikah Hudson will help us explore a little-known and understood side of Jesus and his final week of life in Jerusalem.

Parenting Support Circle

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 210

No agenda or assignments. Just space and opportunity for parents and those who care for children to be in conversation with one another. This is a opportunity to gather and reflect in a quiet environment and take a moment of Sabbath during Lent.

Wendell Berry and the Sabbath Poetry of Lent

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 204 | Led by Malcolm Carmichael

Using a simple Lenten devotional, Biblical texts, and accessible practices, this Lenten Sunday School Class will explore Wendell Berry’s poetic vision of “sabbath” as we move toward Easter morning, keeping sabbath as we go.

Understanding the United Methodist Church

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 209 | Led by Esther Glenn

Life-long United Methodist Esther Glenn will present an informative look at our beloved denomination with plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. This class is ideal for those new to our denomination or those who would like a refresher.

Pastor’s Lenten Study - The Last Week

Led by Rev. Mikah Hudson
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 210 and Tuesdays at 1:00 in Room 204

Using the book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem and the Gospel of Mark, Highlands’ Senior Pastor Mikah Hudson will help us explore a little-known and understood side of Jesus and his final week of life in Jerusalem.

Pastor’s Lenten Study - The Last Week

Led by Rev. Mikah Hudson
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 210 and Tuesdays at 1:00 in Room 204

Using the book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem and the Gospel of Mark, Highlands’ Senior Pastor Mikah Hudson will help us explore a little-known and understood side of Jesus and his final week of life in Jerusalem.

Parenting Support Circle

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 210

No agenda or assignments. Just space and opportunity for parents and those who care for children to be in conversation with one another. This is a opportunity to gather and reflect in a quiet environment and take a moment of Sabbath during Lent.

Understanding the United Methodist Church

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 209 | Led by Esther Glenn

Life-long United Methodist Esther Glenn will present an informative look at our beloved denomination with plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. This class is ideal for those new to our denomination or those who would like a refresher.

Wendell Berry and the Sabbath Poetry of Lent

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 204 | Led by Malcolm Carmichael

Using a simple Lenten devotional, Biblical texts, and accessible practices, this Lenten Sunday School Class will explore Wendell Berry’s poetic vision of “sabbath” as we move toward Easter morning, keeping sabbath as we go.

Pastor’s Lenten Study - The Last Week

Led by Rev. Mikah Hudson
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 210 and Tuesdays at 1:00 in Room 204

Using the book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem and the Gospel of Mark, Highlands’ Senior Pastor Mikah Hudson will help us explore a little-known and understood side of Jesus and his final week of life in Jerusalem.

Pastor’s Lenten Study - The Last Week

Led by Rev. Mikah Hudson
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 210 and Tuesdays at 1:00 in Room 204

Using the book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem and the Gospel of Mark, Highlands’ Senior Pastor Mikah Hudson will help us explore a little-known and understood side of Jesus and his final week of life in Jerusalem.

Parenting Support Circle

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 210

No agenda or assignments. Just space and opportunity for parents and those who care for children to be in conversation with one another. This is a opportunity to gather and reflect in a quiet environment and take a moment of Sabbath during Lent.

Understanding the United Methodist Church

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 209 | Led by Esther Glenn

Life-long United Methodist Esther Glenn will present an informative look at our beloved denomination with plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. This class is ideal for those new to our denomination or those who would like a refresher.

Wendell Berry and the Sabbath Poetry of Lent

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 204 | Led by Malcolm Carmichael

Using a simple Lenten devotional, Biblical texts, and accessible practices, this Lenten Sunday School Class will explore Wendell Berry’s poetic vision of “sabbath” as we move toward Easter morning, keeping sabbath as we go.

Pastor’s Lenten Study - The Last Week

Led by Rev. Mikah Hudson
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 210 and Tuesdays at 1:00 in Room 204

Using the book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem and the Gospel of Mark, Highlands’ Senior Pastor Mikah Hudson will help us explore a little-known and understood side of Jesus and his final week of life in Jerusalem.

Pastor’s Lenten Study - The Last Week

Led by Rev. Mikah Hudson
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 210 and Tuesdays at 1:00 in Room 204

Using the book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem and the Gospel of Mark, Highlands’ Senior Pastor Mikah Hudson will help us explore a little-known and understood side of Jesus and his final week of life in Jerusalem.

Wendell Berry and the Sabbath Poetry of Lent

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 204 | Led by Malcolm Carmichael

Using a simple Lenten devotional, Biblical texts, and accessible practices, this Lenten Sunday School Class will explore Wendell Berry’s poetic vision of “sabbath” as we move toward Easter morning, keeping sabbath as we go.

Understanding the United Methodist Church

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 209 | Led by Esther Glenn

Life-long United Methodist Esther Glenn will present an informative look at our beloved denomination with plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. This class is ideal for those new to our denomination or those who would like a refresher.

Parenting Support Circle

Sundays at 9:30 in Room 210

No agenda or assignments. Just space and opportunity for parents and those who care for children to be in conversation with one another. This is a opportunity to gather and reflect in a quiet environment and take a moment of Sabbath during Lent.