“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: Youth

Hog Roast Nets Over $21,000


Per Hog roast chairman, Janet Goodman, the event grossed $23,419 on April 20, 2024. Net Income was $21,505. Thanks goes to all the church volunteers, those that made or donated items for the auction, the families and friends who attended the event and especially Janet Goodman for leading the way! Money raised will fund Christian Education programs, Missions, and help pay for a new sign at the church.

Confirmation Class to meet April 21 at 4pm


On Sunday, April 21, the Confirmation Class will meet from 4-5pm. We will cover the other Faith, Traditions unit. Special guest will be Tarah Goodman

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt on March 31


Following the 8:30am worship service on Easter, we will host an Easter Brunch at 9:30am. The annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled at 10:00am. If you would like to donate food for the brunch or candy and prizes for the Egg Hunt, please contact the church or sign-up in the church binder.

Youth Group to pack lunches March 24


Our Youth Group, (K-12), are meeting from 3:00 pm to 4:30pm on Sunday March 24. We will be packing up to 50 lunch sacks for the Drop-In Center. There will be other fun activities, too. Bring the whole family.

Connect Area-Wide Youth Gathering


Contact Pastor Gladys at 614-607-0682 if you are interested in attending. The Newark Area Ministerial Association is coming together for a multi-church, as well as multi-denominational, youth group. CONNECT will meet once a month to learn about each others’ understanding of God, talk about faithful life as a teenager today, and take part in the connectional nature as we learn from one another and explore the interwoven grace of the church in every place. APRIL: Newark Central Christian Church, 587 Mt. Vernon Rd, Newark MAY: Hanover Presbyterian Church, 732 North Main Street NE, Newark

Beanbag Baseball, Hot Dogs and Fair Awards August 27


Come and enjoy some summertime fun following the 9:30am worship service. Youth exhibiting at the 2023 Hartford Fair are encouraged to bring their trophies and ribbons to display for the congregation.

RALLY DAY IS SEPTEMBER 10


Rally Day is September 10. We will begin our fall schedule starting with an 8:30am and 10:30am worship services. At 11:30am, we will celebrate with a Carnival including a Bounce House and an Ice Cream Social. Bring your family and friends for a day of celebration.

Life Camp VBS set for June 27-30


VBS will be offered mornings, 9 am-noon, June 27-30 at Highwater Congregational Church. The theme this year is, “Every living thing needs shelter, food, air, and water.”. June 27 – Shelter (Psalm 62:8), June 28 – Food (John 6:35), June 29 – Air (Job 33:4), June 30 – Water (John 4:14). Every day will include games, crafts, music, a FUN and engaging apprach to learing about GOD, and so much more! VBS Registration: https://bit.ly/LifeCampVBS

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