Lent is the liturgical season of repentance and confession, prayer and fasting, and preparation for the resurrection of Christ. It begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days, culminating in Holy Week and Easter. We hope you will join us in worship, study, and giving this Lenten Season.
Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Join us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary for worship. Highlands combines sights, sounds, liturgy, and ritual into a meaningful experience for a diverse community who then serve their neighbors in their daily lives. All are welcome!
Can't make it in person? Join us online!
Facebook, Youtube, or our church website.
Lenten Midweek Communion
Join us for a weekly service of Holy Communion for the Lenten season. Each service will feature a guest homilist and the sacrament, followed by lunch in the Fellowship Hall for $12.
February 24
Brian Erickson
Trinity United Methodist Church, Homewood
March 3
Wilson Nash
Highlands United Methodist Church
March 10
Sheryl Jordan Thornton
Retired United Methodist Clergy
March 17
Leslie Norris Williams
East Lake United Methodist Church
March 24
John Kennedy
St.-Mary’s-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church
March 31
Elizabeth Goodrich
Thank You Books
Church-Wide Lenten Book Study
Join us this Lent for a transformative journey as we explore Ashley Boggan's enlightening resource, Wesleyan Vile-tality: Reclaiming the Heart of Methodist Identity. This study is designed to deepen our understanding of what it means to be a follower of Christ in the Wesleyan tradition. Each session will focus on key themes that Boggan presents, fostering a lively discourse on how we can embody Wesleyan values in our daily lives. Expect to engage in prayer, reflection, and community-building as we journey together through this sacred season. Join us in person on Sunday mornings or online via Zoom on Thursday evenings:
• Sundays at 9:30 am in The Chapel, starting February 22
• Thursdays at 7:00 pm on Zoom, starting February 26
We invite everyone to participate, whether you are new to our church or have been a lifelong member. This is an opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship. Let's walk together towards a more vibrant faith this Lenten season!
Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net
To help us better prepare for each session, please register online! Those planning to attend on Thursdays will receive a Zoom link after registration.
Lenten Labyrinths
Sundays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Each Sunday during the Lenten season, Jettye Davis will gently facilitate a time and space for prayer, quiet listening, and reflection. This contemplative walk offers a meaningful way to slow down, release what weighs on the heart, and open yourself to God’s grace and renewal.
Come and go as your schedule allows!
Special Lenten Offering: Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (HICA)
During this Lenten season, we are invited to turn our hearts toward God’s call to justice, mercy, and love of our neighbor by supporting the Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama. HICA stands alongside Latino and immigrant families, advocating for dignity, fairness, and opportunity while providing vital services such as legal and citizenship assistance, workforce development, financial education, and family support. In a time when many immigrants face uncertainty and hardship, HICA offers hope, accompaniment, and practical help. Through this special Lenten offering, we can support their life-giving work and bear faithful witness to God’s vision of welcome, equity, and belonging for all. Click below to give today!
