Highland's Organization

The Session is a board of ordained elters that has the broad responsibility for planning and carrying out the worship, mission, and Christian education of the congregation.  Session is also charged with the nurture and discipline of the membership and for oversight of employees. Ultimately, every

power or decision not specifically assigned to the pastor or to the congregation comes under the aegis of the Session.  This power, however, is always understood in the context of their duty to be the spiritual leaders of the church.

 The Board of Deacons are members and ordained to the ministry of mercy and compassion.  Their responsibilities typically fall into two categories.  

First is the care and concern provided to those in the congregation who are ill, aged, shut-in, or incapacitated in some other way.  The Deacons send cards, visit those in the hospital or nursing homes, or provide meals or other services for those who are ill or shut in.  

The second portion of their work consists of outreach to those in the community who are in need.  The Deacons collect food and supplies for Mason-Dixon Community Services throughout the year, deliver food baskets and gifts to the needy at Thanksgiving and Christmas, prepare and deliver “Sunshine Boxes” to children who have experienced trauma, and support Highland’s own Threads of Hope clothing ministry.

 Trustees are elected to oversee the day to day management of our property and financial affairs. They work with the treasurer to make sure that bills are paid and that our building is in good repair.  They work with the Session to plan for the annual budget and stewardship efforts.