“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

Congratulations Grads!


James Andrew Kalas graduates from Northridge High School and wll be attending John Carroll Univeristy to study Engineering and continue his football career. He is also going to be part of ROTC, on an Air Force Scholarship. Eliot Layman graduates from Johnstown High School and will be attendng The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, Ohio. Lauren Layman graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion, Nutrition and Exercise Science from The Ohio State University. Tralie Storts graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Social Work Degeree. She plans on

Highwater Hog Roast a Success


Led by Janet and Bill Goodman, our church had a successful fund raiser for the carpet replacement in the Legg Center. Over 250 meals were served. After all bills were paid, we netted $16,070.31. Thanks to all the church members and friends who, donated items for the auction, and made desserts for the meal.

MISSING IN ACTION set for May 10 at 7pm


Licking County’s Forgotten Men In 2019, the Licking County Library, through their “In the Company of Heroes” Veteran’s Project, identified 36 men that are still considered Missing in Action by the Department of Defense from World War I to the present time. Doug Stout, Veterans Project Coordinator, Licking County Library, will share the stories of nine of these men. The event will be held at Highwater United Church of Christ, 1213 Dutch Lane Road, Newark, Ohio. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Highwater Church Hog Roast is Back- April 22


Click here for list of donated items for the 2023 Church Auction. Click here for list of items in the 2023 Basket Bananza. Highwater Church will host its Hog Roast and Auction on Saturday, April 22. By now, you have heard we are going full “BOAR” with the famous HIghwater Church Hog Roast and Auction. Now is the time to start thinking of donations for the auction! We are looking for items that have been donated from businesses you deal with as well as homemade items such as woodworking, hand-crafted items and delicious baked goods! We will be compiling a

Book Club set for May 9


Book Club will meet on May 9 at 6:30pm in the Church Narthex. We are reading, “Anxious People” by Fredrik Bachman. Usually, Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month, but it was delayed a week due to Election day.

WISH hosted Shari Gallop in March


Women in Service at Highwater (WISH) met Monday, March 13, at Highwater Congregational Church. Their guest speaker was Shari Gallup from the Licking County OSU Extension. The evening’s topic about “Blue Zones”. Eleven women were in attendance. Next meeting is scheduled for April 10 at 6:30pm.

Lunch Bunch to meet May 10


Lunch Bunch will meet, Wednesday, May 9, at noon. Soup will be served. Please sign-up in the binder or contact Pastor Gladys Davis. This group is simply a time of fellowship and will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome, but space is limited. Please sign up.

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