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Events
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026
Church Office Closed
Closed for the holidays – we’ll see you in the new year!
Jan 3, 2026
Jan 3, 2026
Saturday Showers
Part of our church’s outreach to “the least of these” in our community, in particular our unhoused neighbors. Folks who need a place to bathe and some caring people to converse with come to the circle drive on Saturday mornings. This ministry addresses a need that has not previously been met in the Southside area. Volunteers are needed to continue this neighborhood service. Please click the button below to sign up for your first Saturday. You’ll be blessed to be…
Jan 4, 2026
Sunday Worship
All are welcome to worship our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Join us at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel or 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Learn more by clicking here.
Jan 4, 2026
Sunday School
Find a class that’s just right for you by clicking here.
Jan 5, 2026
Men’s Breakfast
Come and enjoy a time of fellowship with other men from South Highland. This group meets weekly at Arby’s in Homewood. Come and share prayers of praise, thanksgiving and requests for God’s guidance and intervention – oh, and a delicious breakfast!
Jan 6, 2026
SHOP
The South Highland Outreach Project brings together people experiencing mental illness, for fellowship, peer support, guest speakers, lunch and more. For information, visit the web page, call the church office at 205.933.0790.
Jan 6, 2026
Women’s Prayer Group
An informal gathering of women spending time together in prayer for our church, for each other and for God’s world. Led by Rev. Abby Gatliff.
Jan 7, 2026
Feed My Sheep
SHPC’s weekly ministry to those who need a little help with groceries. Folks drop by the circle drive entrance and receive a warm greeting and a bag of nutritious food to prepare. Participants can receive food every two weeks. To learn more and volunteer, contact Kelly Troiano.
Jan 7, 2026
AlAnon Family Group
Family members of those with a drinking problem support and learn from each other.
Jan 7, 2026
SHPC Midweek
Each Wednesday, until Holy Week, we will gather for dinner and fellowship together, followed by children, youth, and adult discipleship opportunities.
Jan 12, 2026
PW Morning Circle 1
Morning Circle 1 meets at 10:30 a.m. on second Mondays in the Overlook Café Meeting Room at Kirkwood-by-the-River, 3605 Ratliff Road (get directions here). Contact the leaders: Pam Buck or Marty Keller.
Jan 12, 2026
PW Morning Circle 2
Morning Circle 2 meet on second Mondays in person at the church and on Zoom. Coffee and light refreshments available at 10:00 a.m. in Room G-17, with the lesson starting promptly at 10:30. Questions? Email Carolyn Ashworth.
Jan 12, 2026
PW Esther Circle
Esther Circle meets on the second Monday evenings at 5:30pm in individual homes. Dinner is served, but optional. Please contact Lu Mahon, leader, or lesson leader Kathy Tracey for individual monthly meeting places.
Jan 16 – 18, 2026
Youth Retreat
All youth grades 6-12 are invited to our annual Youth Highland Retreat on MLK Day weekend, January 16-18, on the shores of beautiful Smith Lake! Join us as we grow closer to God together through small groups, worship, and Bible study, and as we grow closer to each other through games, hanging out, and sharing meals together. We will meet at South Highland on Friday at 5:45 p.m. and return in time for 11:00 a.m. worship on Sunday.
Jan 20, 2026
PW 35226-ers
35226-ers Circle meets every 3rd Tuesday evening from September-May beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Beth Meadows, 474 Park Avenue, Bluff Park in Hoover (get directions here). Contact Beth by email for more info.
Jan 21, 2026
Handbell Rehearsal
Weekly rehearsal of The Highland Ringers.
Jan 25, 2026
Congregational Meeting
The congregation gathers to hear reports from ministry teams about 2025 activities, to elect an officer nominating committee, and conduct other business. Also in the room this time: a local missions fair.
Jan 25, 2026
Social Justice Book Club
Though there are forty million more poor white people than Black people, most Americans, both Republicans and Democrats, continue to think of poverty―along with issues like welfare, unemployment, and food stamps―as solely a Black problem. The next selection for the Social Justice Book Club is White Poverty: How Exposing Myths about Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber. Get the book online or from your local library, then join us for the discussion Sunday,…