“Highwater Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, will be an active family of faith in North Central Licking County, dedicated to building awareness of God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit through meaningful worship, diverse service, and genuine fellowship.”
​ - Mission Statement

Author Archives: JANINE SHIPLEY


Missions Ministry Update


In February, the Missions Ministry will be collecting for the United Way emergency warming shelters. They need men’s and women’s new underwear, long johns, and insulated heavy duty gloves and mittens in sizes small to XXL. Please leave your donations in the Wood Box located in the entry way as you walk into the Narthex. The Missions MInistry collected toiletry items for Newton Schools in January. Abby Shipley, chairperson, reports that she dropped off several hundred items to the school which our church donated.

Book Club will meet February 7


Book Club will meet on Tuesday. February 7, at 630pm in the Church Narthex. We are reading, “The Paris Seamstress”, by Natasha Lester. All are welcome.

Denison University offers class on world religions


Denison University will offer a class on Sunday, January 8th from 3-5pm on world religions. The university has invited the youth of our church to attend. The class will be taught by Denison’s chaplain, Rev. Debbie McLemore, alone with leaders of the Buddhist and Jewish traditions. The afternoon will end with pizza and fellowship. Please sign up in the binder at church or contact Bekah Kalas.

Missions Ministry to help out Newton Elementary School


Our Missions Ministry will be helping Newton Elementary with a toiletry drive. During January, we are collecting new items for this cause. Please leave your donations in the box in the Narthex at HIghwater Church. Items suggested include: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, socks, underwear for K-5 boys and girls, shampoo/soap, hair bursh, feminine products (mostly pads), Band-Aids, toilet paper, tissues, and chapstick.

Christmas Day and New Years Day


There will be only one service on December 25 and January 1. Please join us in worship at 10:30am. Please note: Services will be cancelled if the is a Snow Emergency Level 2 or 3.

Christmas Eve Services are cancelled


Unfortunately, it looks like it will be too dangerous tonight to be out on the roads. As a result, our leaders have decided it is best to cancel in-person worship for both the 5:30 and 10:30 pm services. However, we will offer short lessons and a carols service streaming on Facebook at 5:30pm live from Pastor Gladys’ home. You can find us on Facebook at Highwater Church – a UCC Congregation. Set a reminder and tune in at 5:30 pm tonight to celebrate the birth of our Savior. If Licking County has returned to a Level 1 by 8am tomorrow

Dude Charities Coat Drive


The Missions ministry is organizing the Highwater Coat Drive to benefit Dude Charities Coat Drive. We will be collecting gently used or new coats, hats, socks, gloves, and hand warmers. Dude Charities will be handing these out in LIcking Cunty to the needy. Please drop all items in the box marked “COAT DRIVE” located in the Narthex at HIghwater Congregational Church. The Coat Drive will continue through December 31. For more information email Abby Shipley at abep32@hotmail.com.

WISH MEMBERS/SPOUSES TO DINE OUT


Women in Service at Highwater (WISH) will be going out for Christmas dinner on Monday, December 12. We will meet at the Red Oak Pub (250 Goose Pond Rd, Newark) at 6:30pm. Members are encouraged to bring spouses and/or friends. Please RSVP to Mary Jo Layman by Monday, December 7.


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