Advent is the liturgical season that precedes and prepares for Christmas - a season of hope and longing, joyful expectation, and peaceful preparation. We hope you will make time this season to join us for worship as we ready our hearts and minds for the coming of the Christ child.

Christmas Eve Frequently Asked Questions:

• Parking is available in the church lot directly behind the building, just off Richard Arrington Blvd. Additional parking is available at metered street spaces and in the Five Points South Parking Deck on Magnolia Avenue.

• A nursery is available for all Christmas Eve services for children age 4 and younger. Please ask an usher or greeter to direct you to the nursery when you arrive. If this is your first time visiting Highlands, please be sure to provide contact information to nursery staff. Click here for Nursery RSVP.

• Children are welcome in worship at Highlands, especially on Christmas Eve. Books, coloring pages, and other activities are available at the Sanctuary entrances for use during worship. Families are encouraged to sit close to the front of the Sanctuary so that children may observe worship more closely. The Children and Family service typically lasts about 45 minutes, and features a short homily, child-friendly music, and an abbreviated liturgy.

• Holy Communion is offered at both Christmas Eve services and is open to ALL in attendance. You do not have to be a member of Highlands United Methodist Church or any other church to receive the sacrament.

• At the close of each service, we take candles onto the front lawn of the church and sing Silent Night together. All are invited to participate in this beautiful and meaningful Christmas tradition.