Fall Studies at Highlands
All adults are invited to join one of our spiritual formation classes offered this Fall. Being part of a fall class or small group focused on Adult Christian Formation offers a unique opportunity for spiritual growth and deepening one's faith. In a supportive and nurturing environment, individuals can engage in meaningful discussions, study scripture together, and explore theological concepts that can enrich their understanding of God and the Christian faith. Through study and reading together, we can cultivate a deeper relationship with God, gain new insights, and strengthen our spiritual lives. This intentional focus on Christian formation during the fall season allows us to prepare our hearts and minds for the upcoming year, equipping us with the knowledge and tools needed to live out our faith in a meaningful and impactful way. By actively participating in a class or small group, we can experience personal transformation, build community with fellow believers, and ultimately grow closer to God as we journey together on the path of discipleship.
Sunday School Offerings
September 13 - November 22
Continued Conversations
For those who want to keep wrestling with the questions that don't have easy answers, this class offers an ongoing space for honest dialogue on faith, culture, and the issues shaping our lives today. Expect thoughtful conversation, differing perspectives held in respect, and room to think out loud together. We will reflect on the lectionary, recent sermons, and timely topics.
Led by Rev. Mikah Hudson
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Room 209
Faith and Films Discussion Series
A Sunday school discussion around movies that aren’t traditionally categorized as faith-based films. Like a book club, each week we will discuss a different movie, covering themes like humility, restoring relationships, resisting societal norms, and mortality, with an overall focus on finding God’s influence in unexpected places. The films will be All That Heaven Allows (1955), The Straight Story (1999), Perfect Days (2023), and The Life of Chuck (2024).
Led by Kyle McKinnon
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Room 210
Civic Virtues – Through the Lens of Christ
Based on Senator Corey Booker’s book, STAND, this class explores ten core civic virtues: agency, vulnerability, patriotism, truth, humility, community, creativity, perseverance, grace, and vision. Each week we will randomly choose a card with a virtue and a few questions based on some of Christ teachings for discussion.
Led by Mark Chambers
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Room 204
Fall Study Opportunities
Disciple Bible Study
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 15
Join us on Tuesdays this fall as we dig into scripture together using Disciple Bible Study and Bible Project videos. We'll journey through the Old Testament this fall, continuing into the New Testament this winter and spring, finishing around Easter. Study manuals are $20/semester. New to the group? You're welcome here!
Led by Reggie Holder
Tuesdays at 11:45 in Room 204
Lunch available with weekly RSVP.
Being With
Coming later this fall!
The Being With course is an introduction to Christianity with a difference –at its heart is the idea that God’s greatest desire is to be with us in Jesus. Grounded in the conviction that we already have a wealth of understanding of truth, beauty, and goodness that signify God’s presence in our lives and everyday experiences, the course aims to enable participants to discover dimensions of this presence and to live abundantly with God, with one another, and with creation. Leaders for this course will soon complete training and we anticipate offering multiple courses later this fall.