Learning Opportunities

Sunday School Classes

Sunday School is the cornerstone of Christian Education and begins each Sunday morning at 9:30am for both Jr. High and High School Youth. Both groups meet in the Youth Wing on the 2nd floor of the Wesley Wing.

Wednesday Night Higher Ground

Higher Ground is our mid-week Bible Study for youth that takes a deeper look at life issues, such as communication, tolerance of others, sex, "gray" areas of society's values, compassion, and service through open forum discussion and biblical examination. Higher Ground meets on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm in the Youth Wing on the second floor of the Wesley Wing. Friends are welcome for this discussion class.

United Methodist Youth Fellowship

All Youth, 6th-12th grade, gather each Sunday evening at 5:00pm during the school year for United Methodist Youth Fellowship. UMYF begins with a game, activity or skit that leads to small group studies, projects, or applications. Each month we focus on a different theme, such as "Others First," "God as our Authority," and "Moral Boundaries." We also hear from community and church experts on topics such as Internet Safety, Underage Drinking, and Abuse Awareness. A meal follows study time and we conclude UMYF at 6:30pm. Friends are always welcome.

Summer Suppers

Following Independence Day, all youth meet for five Sunday evenings for "Summer Suppers" - a time of dinner and devotion with an outdoor spin. This summer's locations include Pinnacle Mountain and Maumelle Park , among others. Youth typically bring a sack dinner, unless otherwise specified. Watch our calendar for more information!

Scouting Programs

The Scouting program at Highland Valley provides opportunities and guidance for children and youth to develop physically, mentally, socially, morally and spiritually, while building character and fostering good citizenship while having a safe and fun time. The church currently serves as host to several troops of Girl Scouts, Brownies and Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts.