We invite you to join us as we reflect on the suffering Christ went through for our sake by sacrificing His life for our sins. Reflecting on how much Christ suffered to pay for our sins deepens the joy and gratitude we feel for the gift of new life with Christ that we celebrate on Easter Sunday.

Join us from 6-7pm on Friday, April 18th for this time of reflection and worship.

Childcare offered for Early Childhood (birth - age 5) and Elementary (K-4th grade). 

We will be showing "The Passion of Christ" at 7pm on Thursday, April 17 in the auditorium. "The Passion of the Christ" is a movie that focuses on the last 12 hours of Jesus' life on earth. This is not an easy film to watch, but there was nothing easy about what Jesus went through for us. While we encourage all adults to come see the film, please be advised before bringing any children. This film is rated R and is not a sanitized version of the crucifixion; it shows a realistic portrayal of the suffering Jesus endured for us.

There will be not be childcare for this event.

Made+Known is a part of our women's ministry. Its purpose is to make Christ known and glorified through our stories. The evening will consist of fellowship, a short devotional and hearing from a woman in our church family.

Join us on Sunday, April 13th at 7pm as we hear from Kori Ragan. A special devotional will be given by Amy Treptau.

No need to register - simply come and bring friends!

If you are ready to be baptized, or even considering it... we are so excited for you! That can only mean that God has been at work in your heart and life.

Join us for an informative class on Sunday, April 13th during our 11am service in the Green Room. This class is for you to learn more about baptism; attending the class doesn't require you to get baptized. 

Friday, April 11th
6:00-8:30pm

Childcare available for ages infant - 5th grade

Students attending Driven to Serve (our annual missions trip) will be watching children to raise money for their trip to New Orleans!
We hope you enjoy a night investing in your marriage as well as supporting our students.

WE'RE HAVING A PAJAMA PARTY!

We will be watching the movie and children are encouraged to wear their pajamas. We will also have crafts available as well as a snack (goldfish crackers).
*PLEASE PROVIDE A SNACK IF YOUR CHILD CANNOT HAVE GOLDFISH.

Note: Dinner will NOT be provided. Please feed your child(ren) before dropping them off.

You're invited to join us as we gather for prayer on Sunday, April 6th at 6 pm. The value of corporate prayer lies in its power to unify hearts. Where there is prayer, there is unity, which Jesus so fervently prayer for His followers to have (John 17:23). More than anything else, prayer can bring about change. When you pray with and for one another, you have the ability to witness God's miraculous power, healing and transformation.

Childcare provided.

We hope you see you there!

Do you want to learn more about communion? Join us for an informative class on Sunday, March 30th in the 56ers trailer. This class is for Kindergarten and older who would like to learn more about what it means to take communion. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. 
 
Pastor Luke will provide teaching about the Biblical purpose of Communion.  The class will also cover details of how our Highlands Church family partakes in Communion.  

Friday, March 28th
6:00-8:30pm

Childcare available for ages infant - 4th grade

Students attending Driven to Serve (our annual missions trip) will be watching children to raise money for their trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. 

We hope you enjoy a night investing in your marriage as well as supporting our students.

WE'RE HAVING A PAJAMA PARTY!

We will be watching the movie, "Planes" and children are encouraged to wear their pajamas. We will also have crafts available as well as a snack (goldfish crackers). PLEASE PROVIDE A SNACK IF YOUR CHILD CANNOT HAVE GOLDFISH.
Note: Dinner will NOT be provided. Please feed your child(ren) before dropping them off.

Join us on Sunday, February 23 at 6:00 PM for a Community Night of Worship. We look forward to gathering together with area churches for this special evening as we worship God together.

Worship Night will be held at the Watertown E-Free Church.

Address:
509 Jefferson Ave SW
Watertown, MN 55388

Thursday Mornings
9:30-11:00am
February 6 - April 24 
Location: Montrose & Delano

We have an awesome opportunity for moms with special needs children. Brenda Kalous & Tabitha LaBelle will be co-leading a House Group specifically for mothers with kids with special needs. It will be a time to grow with God and each other. 

Below is an invitation and details from Tabitha:

Join us for a Special Needs Mom Group on Thursdays at 9:30-11am starting February 6th. We will meet for 12 weeks and enjoy a low key morning of fellowship, a short devotional from "Prevail" by Susie Larson followed by discussion and prayer. Coffee and a light snack will be provided. 

If you are mothering a child who’s “extra” and has therapy (OT, PT, speech or counseling), deals with medical, behavioral or spectrum diagnosis…we are your gals! IEPs, 504s and all the county acronyms are welcome here. Brenda Kalous and I (Tabitha) have 20 years of experience walking through our faith and special needs parenting and would love to come alongside you. We will meet in Montrose on even days, and Delano on odd days. Come in your sweats or your lipstick. We can’t wait to meet you!

CLICK HERE to join this group, or if you know of someone who might be interested in joining, pass the invitation along!

Bring the whole family for our all church worship night where we come together to build community, worship, and lift up the name of Jesus! There will be worship songs, testimonies from Highlands attenders and prayer. It will be a powerful night!

Early Childhood (birth - age 5) will be provided.

Matthew 18:20, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I with them."

Monday Evenings January 27 - April 21

6:30-8:30pm

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. GriefShare is for everyone who is grieving the death of a loved one - whether the loss was many years ago or very recent. Whether you’ve experienced the loss of a spouse, parent, child (unborn, infant, young child, teen, adult), friend, sibling, co-worker, or other relative, you don't have to go through the grieving process alone. You will hear the stories of those who have journeyed down the road of grief and learn how they moved forward. You'll also hear from experienced grief counselors as they help you understand what's normal in grief, how to manage it, and what to watch for.

Register Here

ALL LADIES ARE INVITED

Made+Known is a part of our women's ministry. Its purpose is to make Christ known and glorified through our stories. The evening will consist of fellowship, a short devotional and hearing from a woman in our church family.

Join us on Sunday, January 26th at 7pm as we hear from Heidi Royle. No need to register - simply come and bring friends!

"Your hands made me & formed me: give me understanding to learn Your commands" - Psalm 119:73

EVERY THURSDAY

9:00-11:00am

JAN 23 - APR 17
*No Meeting March 6th for Spring break

Childcare is currently FULL. Register below to join the waitlist.

Moms in Step is a weekly gathering for women of all ages focusing on spiritual, emotional, and physical renewal. You will have the opportunity to connect with other moms and study in a small group. The group is a great way to connect with new and old friends while connecting with God through His Word. Childcare drop off begins at 8:50 am. From there, we have Refresh Time: participate in an instructor-led exercise session, chat with friends, quiet time, pray with a friend or mentor, or walk with your group! This is your time to refresh! From there, we move into our small groups where we will connect with each other by discussing our reading for the week. This is all done while your children are cared for by loving adults in our childrens rooms.

This spring study is Come and See: A study on the Gospel of John: Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:30-31

What does it look like to live an abundant life? We live in a world that tries to convince us that life can be found in temporary pleasures. However, in the pages of the Gospel of John, we are invited to “come and see” and to believe in the only source of true life: Jesus Christ

JOIN US!

PLEASE NOTE:

• If you join the childcare waitlist, you will not need to pay the registration fees unless spot(s) become available.

• Every mom who registers will be asked to serve one week in a childcare room. Sign ups will be sent after the first meeting. This will allow us to have more kids/moms participate in Moms In Step.

Please check in your child(ren) at 8:50am. If you have questions contact Kelsey Berg (kelsey.m.berg@gmail.com) or Erica Miller (emiller0904@gmail.com).

Have you been looking for a way to finally get on top of your money? This. Is. Your. Time. And you don't even have to leave your home to do it! Just visit https://www.fpu.com/2E8826 to join our virtual Financial Peace University class starting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 8pm. Make today the day you decide to own your money—not the other way around. You've got this!

Dane and Amanda have been through this journey since August 2019 and since then have paid off $250,000 in 3 years (student loans, credit cards). They have also led 2 FPU classes and helped 7 families change their lives. Feel free to email Amanda with any questions. 

Come Learn about Leading/Hosting a House Group!

House Groups are an amazing way we grow in faith and build meaningful relationships at The Highlands. We are looking for individuals or couples to step into the role of Host or Facilitator for these groups. If you’ve ever felt a nudge to help foster a welcoming and supportive environment for others, this is your chance! There are many ways to do them, and we have lots of resources to offer anyone who would be interested at all in hosting.

DINNER & CHILDCARE PROVIDED

SIGN UP HERE

The “Unanswered Prayer Course" will be a five-session online Zoom gathering starting in January. Its goal is to foster honest conversations about the most challenging and personal questions we all have about prayer, especially unanswered prayer.

Tuesdays • January 14 - February 11, 2025

7:00-8:15 pm

We will send out the zoom link as we get closer to the class time.

REGISTER HERE

You're invited to join us as we gather for prayer on Sunday, January 12 at 6 pm. The value of corporate prayer lies in its power to unify hearts. Where there is prayer, there is unity, which Jesus so fervently prayer for His followers to have (John 17:23). More than anything else, prayer can bring about change. When you pray with and for one another, you have the ability to witness God's miraculous power, healing and transformation.

Childcare provided.

We hope you see you there!

ALL MEN INVITED

Thursdays 5:30 am | 6:30 pm

Book Study: “Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller

In this book Timothy Keller exposes the idols that permeate human hearts and cultures. Keller’s analysis shows how to break the power of idolatry through worshiping and loving Jesus Christ. Keller provides tools for examining our hearts so we can discover where idols still have a foothold in our lives. This book biblical help and hope in the gospel.

Register here.

Join us for *free* breakfast and fellowship! Get connected with other men in our church and learn about our next upcoming book study: "Counterfeit Gods" by Tim Keller.

Please RSVP to help us plan for food.

The cutest Sunday of the year!

The Highlands Kids Christmas Program will be performed at all three services on December 22nd! Don’t miss hearing and seeing the “greatest story ever told” by our Highlands kids.

•••••••••• SOLD OUT •••••••••••••• If you'd like to join the waitlist, click on the button below.

Ladies, we want to invite YOU to our 3rd Annual Advent Christmas Brunch on Saturday, December 7 from 10am-12pm. Set aside sacred space on your busy holiday calendar to ponder the miracle you are about to celebrate. We will be transforming our auditorium into a beautiful space to enjoy brunch, worship through special Christmas music and hear an inspiring message from Pastor Laurel Bunker.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Pastor Laurel Bunker serves as the Vice President of Training & Development at Pulse Evangelism. For over 30 years, Laurel has been a leader in fields of nonprofit management, higher education, church and parachurch ministry, including key positions in national organizations like Young Life, the YMCA, the Jeremiah Program, the Pulse Evangelism Board of Directors, and the Council on Christian Colleges and Universities. She spent 14 years as a campus pastor and university administrator until 2021, when she left to pursue and launch her LLC, The Boncoeur Collaborative. Pastor Laurel is a gifted speaker and is on the teaching team for the Aspen Grove Network; we are blessed to have her teach at The Highlands a number of times per year. There will be LIMITED SEATING available so be sure to purchase your tickets today!

PLEASE NOTE: • No refunds will be given if you cannot attend the event. • WANT TO SIT WITH FRIENDS? Please have ONE PERSON register and pay for all of you. We are not able to take seating requests for individual registrations.