Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places

Join us for Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places, a new winter Sunday School series. Experience the transformative power of pilgrimage as guest presenters share stories and insights from their recent journeys to sacred sites including the Iona Community; Chartres Cathedral; Selma, Alabama; and the El Camino de Santiago. Whether you’re curious about these sacred places or seeking inspiration for your own spiritual journey, this series promises to deepen your connection to faith, history, and the sacredness of the human experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to walk with others in spirit and reflection! Join us on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

January 26 - El Camino de Santiago with April Sides

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places

Join us for Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places, a new winter Sunday School series. Experience the transformative power of pilgrimage as guest presenters share stories and insights from their recent journeys to sacred sites including the Iona Community; Chartres Cathedral; Selma, Alabama; and the El Camino de Santiago. Whether you’re curious about these sacred places or seeking inspiration for your own spiritual journey, this series promises to deepen your connection to faith, history, and the sacredness of the human experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to walk with others in spirit and reflection! Join us on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

January 19 - Iona Community with Kay Mutert

5 PM - Selma, AL with Rev. Doug Tanner

January 26 - El Camino de Santiago with April Sides

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places

Join us for Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places, a new winter Sunday School series. Experience the transformative power of pilgrimage as guest presenters share stories and insights from their recent journeys to sacred sites including the Iona Community; Chartres Cathedral; Selma, Alabama; and the El Camino de Santiago. Whether you’re curious about these sacred places or seeking inspiration for your own spiritual journey, this series promises to deepen your connection to faith, history, and the sacredness of the human experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to walk with others in spirit and reflection! Join us on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

January 12 - Chartres Cathedral with Jettye Davis

January 19 - Iona Community with Kay Mutert

5 PM - Selma, AL with Rev. Doug Tanner

January 26 - El Camino de Santiago with April Sides

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

August 18: Compassion Ministries & Volunteer Fair - Danny Jones

Make plans to join us for future Uniquely Highlands sessions:
August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

August 4: SSSME Photo Scavenger Hunt - Highlands Youth Group

Make plans to join us for future Uniquely Highlands sessions:
August 18: Compassion Ministries & Volunteer Fair - Danny Jones
August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

July 28: Highlands' Tower Bells - Rick Phillips

Make plans to join us for future Uniquely Highlands sessions:
August 4: SSSME Photo Scavenger Hunt - Highlands Youth Group
August 18: Compassion Ministries & Volunteer Fair - Danny Jones
August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

July 21: Highlands' Organ - Rick Phillips

Make plans to join us for future Uniquely Highlands sessions:
July 28: Highlands' Tower Bells - Rick Phillips
August 4: SSSME Photo Scavenger Hunt - Highlands Youth Group
August 18: Compassion Ministries & Volunteer Fair - Danny Jones
August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

June 30: The United Methodist Hymnal - Kelley Clegg Neal

Make plans to join us for future Uniquely Highlands sessions:
July 21 & 28: Highlands' Organ & Tower Bells - Rick Phillips
August 4: SSSME Photo Scavenger Hunt - Highlands Youth Group
August 18: Compassion Ministries & Volunteer Fair - Danny Jones
August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

June 23: Why We Worship the Way We Do - Rev. Mikah Hudson

Make plans to join us for future Uniquely Highlands sessions:
June 30: The United Methodist Hymnal - Kelley Clegg Neal
July 21 & 28: Highlands' Organ & Tower Bells - Rick Phillips
August 4: SSSME Photo Scavenger Hunt - Highlands Youth Group
August 18: Compassion Ministries & Volunteer Fair - Danny Jones
August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

June 16: Why We Worship the Way We Do (Part 1) - Rev. Mikah Hudson

Make plans to join us for future Uniquely Highlands sessions:
June 23: Why We Worship the Way We Do - Rev. Mikah Hudson
June 30: The United Methodist Hymnal - Kelley Clegg Neal
July 21 & 28: Highlands' Organ & Tower Bells - Rick Phillips
August 4: SSSME Photo Scavenger Hunt - Highlands Youth Group
August 18: Compassion Ministries & Volunteer Fair - Danny Jones
August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

June 9: History of Five Points South - Marjorie White

Make plans to join us for future Uniquely Highlands sessions:
June 16 & 23: Why We Worship the Way We Do - Rev. Mikah Hudson
June 30: The United Methodist Hymnal - Kelley Clegg Neal
July 21 & 28: Highlands' Organ & Tower Bells - Rick Phillips
August 4: SSSME Photo Scavenger Hunt - Highlands Youth Group
August 18: Compassion Ministries & Volunteer Fair - Danny Jones
August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Join us for our summer Sunday school series, Our Neighbor's Faith, featuring compelling guest speakers from a variety of faith traditions. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and invited!

Upcoming Guest Speakers:
August 20 - Dr. Ream Shoreibah, Islam

More information online at www.highlandsumc.net/sundayschool.

Contact: Reggie Holder - reggie@highlandsumc.net

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Guest Speaker: Dr. Ream Shoreibah

Dr. Ream Shoreibah joined the Birmingham-Southern College faculty after earning her M.B.A. from Indiana University and Ph.D. from The University of South Florida. She taught marketing at The University of South Florida and management at Fort Hays State University. Her research interests focus on the intersection of marketing with social issues in two contexts: integrated marketing communication and personal selling teams.

Her research has been published or presented at national and international avenues, including Industrial Marketing Management, the American Marketing Association Winter Educators' Conference, the Academy of Marketing Science Annual Conference, and the Social Marketing in Public Health Conference.

She is a member of the Academy of Marketing Science and the Society for Marketing Advances. Dr. Shoreibah also has corporate, franchising, and non-profit field experience that she draws on to complement her academic work.

Join us for our summer Sunday school series, Our Neighbor's Faith, featuring compelling guest speakers from a variety of faith traditions. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and invited!

Upcoming Guest Speakers:
August 13 - Christy N'tchougan-Sonou, Baha'i Faith
August 20 - Dr. Ream Shoreibah, Islam

More information online at www.highlandsumc.net/sundayschool.

Contact: Reggie Holder - reggie@highlandsumc.net

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Guest Speaker: Christina Hinshaw N'tchougan-Sonou

Christina was born in Ohio and spent her adolescent years in that area, interspersed with living for a couple of years in Stockholm, Sweden. She attended Independent Presbyterian Church and graduated from Mountain Brook High School before spending her college years at Miami University in Ohio. She has lived and worked in Accra, Ghana for a year after college, and it was there that she discovered the Baha'i Faith, which has since been the major guiding force of my life. During the 1990s, she ran a school in Benin, West Africa, got married to a Togolese man, and did my doctorate at Oxford University. She has since worked for 20 years in the field of International Development, with an emphasis in Education and Youth, which has enabled her family to live in Senegal, Benin, Morocco and Washington, DC. With my two children away at college and the end of my marriage, I moved to Hoover two years ago to live with my mom, who's a member of Asbury Methodist Church. Christina is an active member of the Baha'i community of Hoover.

Join us for our summer Sunday school series, Our Neighbor's Faith, featuring compelling guest speakers from a variety of faith traditions. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and invited!

Upcoming Guest Speakers:
July 16 - Dalia Abrams, Judaism
August 13 - Christy N'tchougan-Sonou, Baha'i Faith
August 20 - Dr. Ream Shoreibah, Islam

More information online at www.highlandsumc.net/sundayschool.

Contact: Reggie Holder - reggie@highlandsumc.net

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Guest Speaker: Dalia Abrams

Dalia is a DONA certified birth doula, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, and DONA Approved birth doula trainer. She has a master's degree in Public Health from UAB's School of Public Health with a focus on Maternal and Child Health. She is also a wife and the mother of four amazing grown children. Dalia devotes her time to improving birth because she believes that an empowering birth experience powerfully and positively impacts the goals birth-givers and parents set for themselves, ultimately making the world a better place for us all.

Join us for our summer Sunday school series, Our Neighbor's Faith, featuring compelling guest speakers from a variety of faith traditions. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and invited!

Upcoming Guest Speakers:
July 9 - Suzanne Corso, Roman Catholic Church
July 16 - Dalia Abrams, Judaism
August 13 - Christy N'tchougan-Sonou, Baha'i Faith
August 20 - Dr. Ream Shoreibah, Islam

More information online at www.highlandsumc.net/sundayschool.

Contact: Reggie Holder - reggie@highlandsumc.net

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Guest Speaker: Suzanne Corso
Director of Religious Education, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church

Join us for our summer Sunday school series, Our Neighbor's Faith, featuring compelling guest speakers from a variety of faith traditions. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and invited!

Upcoming Guest Speakers:
June 25 - Kiki Mitchell, Greek Orthodox Church
July 9 - Dr. Ann Dominick, Roman Catholic Church
July 16 - Dalia Abrams, Judaism
August 13 - Christy N'tchougan-Sonou, Baha'i Faith
August 20 - Dr. Ream Shoreibah, Islam

More information online at www.highlandsumc.net/sundayschool.

Contact: Reggie Holder - reggie@highlandsumc.net

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Guest Speaker: Kiki Mitchell

Join us for our summer Sunday school series, Our Neighbor's Faith, featuring compelling guest speakers from a variety of faith traditions. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and invited!

Guest Speakers:
June 4 - Rev. Jake Morrill, Unitarian Universalist Church

June 11 - Britton Buckner, Catholic Relief Service

June 25 - Chris Davis, Buddhism

July 9 - Dr. Ann Dominick, Roman Catholic Church

July 16 - Dalia Abrams, Judaism

August 13 - Christy N'tchougan-Sonou, Baha'i Faith

August 20 - Dr. Ream Shoreibah, Islam

More information online at www.highlandsumc.net/sundayschool.

Contact: Reggie Holder - reggie@highlandsumc.net

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Guest Speaker: Britton Buckner

Britton Buckner s a graduate of the University of the South, where she earned bachelor's degrees in history and religion. She then earned a master of divinity degree from Harvard University. She serves as Head of programming for Catholic Relief Services coordinating international relief efforts in many of the worlds war torn, natural and political disaster locations such as Urkraine, Poland, Iraq and Turkey providing displaced refugees with shelter, food, living supplies, along with education and trauma support for children. Britton attended Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church growing up and is the daughter of Highlands’ members Ellen and Rick Buckner.

Join us for our summer Sunday school series, Our Neighbor's Faith, featuring compelling guest speakers from a variety of faith traditions. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and invited!

Guest Speakers:
June 4 - Rev. Jake Morrill, Unitarian Universalist Church
June 11 - Britton Buckner, Catholic Relief Service
June 25 - Chris Davis, Buddhism
July 9 - Dr. Ann Dominick, Roman Catholic Church
July 16 - Dalia Abrams, Judaism
August 13 - Christy N'tchougan-Sonou, Baha'i Faith
August 20 - Dr. Ream Shoreibah, Islam

More information online at www.highlandsumc.net/sundayschool.

Contact: Reggie Holder - reggie@highlandsumc.net

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Guest Speaker: Jake Morrill

For 19 years, Rev. Jake Morrill served as Lead Minister of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. A former Chaplain in the US Army Reserve, Jake is the Executive Director of the UU Christian Fellowship, and is a licensed marital and family therapist. Since leaving the ministry in 2022, he has worked as a leadership coach and consultant with family businesses, helping them achieve cultures of emotional maturity through better relationship management skills. Jake has published five books, the last of which, in 2022, was on boundaries at work and at home. He and his wife, Molly, are the proud parents of two teenagers.

Children ages 3 through 6th grade are invited to the Atrium, our children's spiritual formation program, each Sunday morning.  Atrium opens for the Fall semester on Sunday, September 10.  Parents may drop children off at 9:30 a.m. and pick them up by 10:20 a.m.

Parents of rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders are asked to attend an important information meeting regarding our upcoming year for the third level of Atrium.  The meeting will follow the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 20 in the Atrium Level III classroom.  Contact Reggie Holder or Lauri Soong for more information. 

Children's Summer Sunday School Begins June 4.

All children will meet together at 9:30 a.m. in the Children's Choir Room (208) for some singing before breaking into small groups for lessons.  Children will be studying the life of Moses.  Parents may pick up children at 10:15 a.m. from classrooms:

• Preschool/Kindergarten children will meet in room E106 (CDC Sunflowers classroom).
• Elementary children will meet in room E217 (Atrium III).

No Sunday School on May 28, July 2, or September 3.