Programs

CHILDREN

Unique and Distinctive Church School program - We utilize the Rotation Workshop at the Highlands Church. The curriculum offers students the opportunity to explore a specific part of the Bible for a four week period. Each week classes visit a different workshop relating to the story or theme.

The Rotation Workshop model is a program which takes into account that there are multiple kinds of intelligences and learning styles. It promotes the teaching of major Bible stories and concepts though child-friendly multi-media workshops.

Our current workshops are:

Our Daily Bread (cooking/food preparation)
Divine Dramatics (drama, storytelling, music)
Holyword Theater (audio visual media)
Thou Art (creative arts, crafts)

Our program is offered for children in preschool through middle school, September to June. On holiday weekends we offer an enrichment program in place of our workshop activities. Childcare is available for children under age 3 every Sunday.

Service to others - It is part of a child’s early religious training to be involved in service and missions. Our educational program is involved with Heifer Project International. Heifer Project raises farm animals and aims to end world hunger through training and the gift of livestock. Children are invited to learn about giving and are provided envelopes for an offering that is dedicated during class time on a weekly basis.

YOUTH

Dance Schedule
2007 - 2008

Subject to change.

Please check back often.

October 19
November 9
December 14
January 11
February 8
March 14
April 11
May 16
June 13 <- please note date change
Year End Celebration Dance for Eighth Grade

Middle School Youth Group - The Middle School Youth
Group, led by Jim Dunne, offers two to three varied functions every month. There is a youth dance one Friday of the month (see below). During any month – in addition to the dance – there are other meeting opportunities. All middle school aged youth in the Melrose community are welcome to join.

Dance for Middle School Aged Youth – For over 35 years the Highlands Church has hosted a community dance for youth. We understand it to be one of our vital outreach programs into the community. The dance sometimes draws as many as 400 youth in a safe social environment. Adult chaperones are always welcome – please contact the church office if you would like to volunteer.

Dances are generally on the third Friday and start at 7:00 p.m. and end promptly at 10:00 p.m. Admission $ 7.00

Senior Youth Group (SYG) - This is a Christian youth fellowship presently led by John Everett and Liz Faughnan and open to all congregational youth and non-member community youth in grades 9 - 12. The Senior Youth Group meets for fellowship, fun, and service projects, and they assist at the dances for middle school aged youth. All high school youth in the Melrose community are welcome to join.

Last year members of this group engaged a mission trip to New Orleans and plans to do so again this summer, 2007. Contact the church for more information on this opportunity.

ADULT

Study - Regular opportunities for discovery of the Bible are offered on Monday mornings @ 11:00 a.m. and first and third Thursday evenings @ 7:00 p.m. In addition, occasional studies are offered on a short term basis. For instance, for the season of Lent we engaged a study entitled “Chocolate for Lent.” It was based on the movie “Chocolat” and included chocolate, of course. We believe learning together should be fun as well as engaging!

COMMUNITY

Lunch Bunch – A group that samples the cuisine in numerous area restaurants. They meet every second Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. Call the church office for locations.

Women’s Guild – A service and social organization of women that includes friends from the community. The Guild sponsors numerous programs and designates monies to mission and service organizations.