Welcome to Evangelical United Church of Christ's (EvUCC's) Web Site!  We hope you find our web site helpful, informative and interesting.  EvUCC is the oldest and largest Protestant church in Highland, IL - yet we worship God and serve the community in a spacious and modern facility. 

We invite you to take the next opportunity to be our guest in worship. We offer two worship services each Sunday morning: a traditional service at 8:00 a.m. and a family worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for grades Pre-K thru 6th also meets at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care for infants and toddlers is available throughout the morning. We also offer special services on Christmas Eve, Easter, and many other times as well.

 We have many activities and opportunities available at Highland EvUCC! Please check our Event Schedule for more upcoming events and information!

Monthly Calendar

Catch the Faith

Catch the Faith Sunday School will be starting with new sessions in September.  We are excited to share our classroom rotation program for our Kindergarten through Sixth grade students.  This is an innovative way of teaching  through the use of music, art, drama, cooking, computers and science.  Our Sunday School students will learn the Bible stories in several ways as they rotate and experience a different way of telling the story each week during a session.  Our first session will be Calling the Disciples.

We are also asking for some volunteers who can assist our lead teachers on a rotating basis.  These extra hands would help with crafts, games and music activities with the only qualification being that you like to have fun!  If you would like to volunteer, please indicate that on your child's registration form.  

Our fall Sunday School program will begin with Rally Day on September 7 at 9:30am.  The worship service will be held in our Fellowship Hall.  Dress will be casual and you are invited to bring lawn chairs if you would like.  The morning's schedule is as follows:

We look forward to seeing you on September 7 and during a great year at Sunday School!

Ev-Youth Update

The Youth Council met and is planning the following events - be sure to mark your calendars!

Youth Kickoff and Cookout

September 14

4:00pm - 7:00pm

We will cookout here at the church and head to the VFW for a little Wiffle Ball game (rain plan = fun and games in the basement).  What to bring?  Please bring a friend, we'll provide the rest!

Columbus Day of Discovery

October 13

Celebrate Columbus Day with a tour of churches in the St. Louis area!  We will leave in the morning, visit a mosque, synagogue, and Catholic Church, with lunch at Union Station mixed in.  Make it a day of discovery and fun.  More details to follow - chaperones and drivers needed!

Hope to see you - and your friends!  All youth ages 7th grade and up are invited to come whenever you can!

Call or email Pastor Cherie if you have any questions.

Confirmation

Our new Confirmation ministry begins with a Service of Commissioning on Rally Day, September 7, during the 9:30am service.  We will also give NRSV Student Bibles to all the 7th grade youth beginning their confirmation journey.  All participating youth, their parents, and mentors are expected to join us for this special service.

Associate Pastor Search Committee

A Search Committee has been appointed for the Associate Pastor:

Denise Clayton (Chairperson)

Katie Henricks

Ryan Smith

Tara Wells

Shane Zobrist

Emilee Hargis

Jeremy Fenton

Connie Hug

A questionnaire will be available soon to gather your input.  

Please keep them in your prayers! 

Updated 09/04/2008