“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

Category Archives: Past Events

Easter Celebration

Making plans for Easter and the week leading up to it? Here is the calendar of events for Holy Week 2026: Thursday, April 2 6:00 pm – dinner, served by WISH 6:30 pm – Tenebrae Service – communion, passion readings Friday, April 3 12:00 noon – Ecumenical service at Trinity Episcopal Church in Newark, Pastor Gladys giving the reflection. 7:00 pm – Ecumenical service at Utica United Methodist Church, Pastor Gladys giving the reflection Easter Sunday April 5 8:30 am – Worship Service 9:30 am – Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 am – Worship Service

Shoot. Play. Connect.

Highwater will host an open gym for Basketball or other activities on March 15, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. A light pizza lunch will be provided. All ages are welcome!

Services for Larry Baughman

Calling hours for friends and family of Larry Baughman will be Monday February 16, 4-7pm and Tuesday February 17, 11am-noon. A service celebrating Larry’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 17 at noon in the sanctuary.

Hog Roast – April 11, 2026

We have set the date for the 2026 Hog Roast. It will be on April 11. Dinner will be served from 4-8pm. Pulled pork with all the sides you love. Live auction begins at 6pm featuring handcrafted items from local artisans, including many members of the church. Proceeds from the auction benefit missions, youth and church facility improvement.

Scam Prevention – March 17 at noon

At noon on **date change** Tuesday March 17, CES Credit Union will offer a presentation on scam prevention. Come learn how to protect yourself against scammers, especially those targeting seniors. Join us early at 11:30 and enjoy a free Souper Tuesday soup-n-sandwich.

SOUPER Bowl Cook-Off Feb 8

Sunday, February 8, 2026 – follows the 10:30 service. Bring your best soup or chili to compete for the “Best of Highwater”.

Rev. Jeff Gill to preach January 4, 2026

Rev. Jeff Gill will be in the pulpit on Sunday, January 4th while Pastor Gladys takes a much needed rest. Jeff will preach at both the 8:30am and 10:30am services.

Warming Center Volunteers Needed

Join the Licking County Emergency Center Taskforce at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church to help run the Emergency Warming Center, which provides hot meals and a safe, warm place to stay when it is 10 degree Fahrenheit or below. Volunteer shifts are: Volunteers are critical to whether the Warming Center can open. T O V O L U N T E E R : Register at www.unitedwaylc.org/get-involved/ or contact Emma at echapman@unitedwaylc.org

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