Adult

We strive to create varied opportunities for adult fellowship and study.

 SPECIAL EVENTS

LEARN PYSANKY – TUESDAY, MARCH 16TH, 7:00 P.M. IN CONFERENCE ROOM

Interested in learning a new craft – an art you can pass on to your family?  Why not try Pysanky? Pysanky is the Ukrainian art of egg decorating using wax and egg coloring. Louise Lozer will be conducting this encore to the class held at the Women’s Retreat this past January. Please contact her either via email at l.lozer@verizon.net or by phone at 412-364-3948 by Sunday, March 14^th. There is no charge for the class. 

SPIRITUAL WALK – APRIL 1ST AND 2ND. The Spiritual Walk will be available during Holy week again this year. This multi-sensory “walk” will allow you to experience the sight, sound, smell & taste of being in close communion with God. It is a peaceful setting that will prepare your heart, mind and spirit for the message of Holy Week. It will be set up in the Library before and after Maundy Thursday Worship from 5-7 p.m. and 8:30-9:30 p.m. and on Good Friday from 12-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. The walk takes about 20 minutes. It is a wonderful experience for individuals and families. (Parents will need to help younger children experience this quiet, reflective activity.)

REGULAR EVENTS

Christ, Coffee, and Conversation (C3) is our adult education on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. (child care is available). Coming up in C3:

• February 21^st – Becky Little from Crestfield Camp and Conference  Center. 
• February 28^th – We will not meet due to the Congregational Meeting.
• March 7^th  – We’ll look at “Spirituality during the Civil War,” with Rev. Ann Morris, a guest preacher and adult education leader in local presbyteries. She will discuss “Army Chaplains:  Domesticating Camp Life, Saving Souls, and Reporting the Good Death.”
• March 14^th – We’ll look at “Spirituality during the Civil War,” with Rev. Ann Morris, a guest preacher and adult education leader in local presbyteries. Anti-Slavery and Religious Fervor – How moral arguments influenced social reform. 
•  March 21^st  – Dr. Ken Bailey returns to Hiland. Not only will he be giving the sermon during worship, but he will be speaking to us at C3 about In the House of Simon: The Lady is a Theologian based on Luke 7:36-50.
• March 28^th – Michael Glass of Northside Common Ministries will speak about this local Pittsburgh ministry.

Mothers Fellowship Bible Study – meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor on the Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the month. Mothers need to take a little time for themselves if they are going to take care of their families. Join us for fun, fellowship and Bible study. Child care is available. Contact Linda Davis (412-364-9000) if interested or for more information.

Men’s Gathering – Please note that the Men’s Gathering will not be meeting again until January. Regular meeting is the Second Saturday of the month – 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Panera’s Bread (7217 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237) We gather at Panera’s on McKnight Road to discuss current events and everyday Christian life. Breakfast is on you. Questions? Contact Jim Grapes (412-302-0080) or Jon Crownover (412-877-0164).

ANNUAL EVENTS

Women’s Retreat - In January, Hiland women and their lady friends and family gather for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and spiritual instruction and reflection at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center.

Men’s One-Day Retreat – In October, Hiland men and their gentlemen friends and family gather at Hiland on a Saturday morning for breakfast, fellowship, and spiritual instruction and reflections. After lunch, the men then reconvene on a local golf course for an afternoon of golf.

Come In Out of the Cold Breakfast - Hiland makes a special effort on the first Sunday in December to welcome our friends, neighbors and family to join us in worship followed by fellowship and a wonderful breakfast prepared by the Hiland Chefs. 

Spring and Fall Work Days – One Saturday morning in May and again in November, the Hiland family dig out their work gloves for outdoor fun and fellowship planting flowers, spreading mulch, raking leaves, and making a few minor repairs around campus. The work day ends with lunch on us.

Fall Kick-Off Church Picnic – To kick off the new program year, Hiland holds a church-wide picnic in September with food, fun, music, and games for the kids. It’s a great time to reconnect with old friends and form new friendships in the Hiland family.