Mark your calendars! The annual all church family picnic is coming up! This year's picnic will be held on Saturday, September 27, 10am-3pm. This is a great time for our church members and attendees to get together outside of Sunday services. There will be food and fun activities included for the entire family!

Please register for planning purposes.
Please email connect@highlands.us if you have any questions.

We are excited to bring Parent Talk - a Parenting Workshop Series at Highlands!
These workshops are led by licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs/ AMFTs) from the San Mateo Christian Counseling Center who bring years of experience in child development and family support. Each session is designed to be practical, encouraging, and helpful for your stage of parenting. Please note: Light Refreshments and Childcare drop off at 5:45pm, workshop starts at 6pm 

Please register for the workshop you would like to attend below.

Workshop 1: Helping little ones handle big emotions

https://forms.gle/GvTZhMsiF3cAaVp19 

Workshop 2: Understanding your child's personality 

https://forms.gle/srwNcS3qTsZ7LMMD8 

Workshop 3: Growing into the Teenage Years - The Impact of Technology and Social Media

https://forms.gle/KCxy8HmXWqXHvGwb9

If you have any questions, please email bruna@highlands.us

HIGHLANDS HARVEST FESTIVAL 2025
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY,
NO WALK-INS ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT!

We are excited to share Highlands Family Harvest Festival is on Saturday, October 25, 11am-3pm in the upper parking lot! This event is open to everyone but pre-registration is required due to limited capacity and there will be no walk-ins on the day of the event.

The admission fee is $5/person (children under 2 are free) which will include a meal voucher for a hot dog, chips, concession snacks & a drink. The event will be filled with carnival games, a petting zoo, face painting, a photo booth and other fun activities for the whole family! Family-friendly costumes are welcomed but not required. Please park in the lower parking lot (corner of Sneath Lane & Skyline Boulevard) and take the shuttle service up to the festival.

At the festival, we will also partner with Mister Softee & Chick-fil-A as fundraisers who will be selling their delicious treats and food items, with a portion of the sales going back to Highlands Christian Schools to support school projects overseen by the student council. We look forward to having a fun and fellowship-filled harvest festival with you all!

Please contact children@highlands.us if you have any questions. Happy Harvest!

Attention Men! A Conference You Won't Want to Miss!
Too many men are struggling with stress, guilt, fear, isolation, anger, temptation, and fatigue. Sometimes, we just need a little encouragement from guys who have experienced the challenges a busy life brings. Last February, Dr. Jim Grassi and his very gifted worship leader sons, Thomas and Daniel, provided an excellent Men's Retreat for over 60 of our Highlands brothers. We are inviting them back to our church, along with guest speaker Pastor Eddie Bateman, for a one day dynamic and immersive Men’s Conference on Saturday, November 8, 9am-3:30pm (registration begins at 8:15am). Cost is $55/person (includes refreshments, lunch and materials).

About Dr. Jim Grassi
Dr. Grassi is an international men's ministry leader with 45 years' experience, best-selling author, and a police and fire chaplain. His background in business has led him to assist with many high-profile businessmen in their faith. Serving part-time in the capacity as a chaplain with the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, Jim understands men from many perspectives.

About Pastor Eddie Bateman
In 2005, Eddie responded to God’s call to full-time ministry. He began serving at Real Life Ministries in various roles, including Youth Ministry, Community Groups Pastor, Young Adults Pastor, Church Training and Development team, and Sports and Outdoors Pastor. In addition to full time ministry, Eddie has been a business owner and has worked in the business banking sector. Eddie is deeply passionate about equipping, empowering, and inspiring Christian men and churches to live out the Great Commission by making disciples of Jesus. Eddie is married to Lindsay and has 3 children, Isaiah, Sawyer and Charlotte.

You won't want to miss this men's conference filled with empowering messages, engaging break-out sessions, inspiring worship music, delicious lunch and snacks, awesome fellowship and a special Q&A time with Pastor Leighton, Dr. Jim Grassi and Pastor Eddie Bateman.