The Highland United Methodist Presbyterian Church
The Highland United Methodist Presbyterian Church
Our Church:
The United Methodist Presbyterian Church combines the traditions of Christianity
found in both the United Methodist and the Presbyterian Church USA. The church
is located at the corner of Main Street and South Avenue across from Highland
Community College.
Our Pastor:
Rev. Jerry Petering, Pastor
RR #1,
Box 234
Leona, Kansas 66532
Church Phone: 785/442-3642
Home Phone: 785/359-6603
Church History:
The church has a long witness in Highland. Our Presbyterian founders came
originally to minister to the Iowa, Sac and Fox Native American peoples in 1837,
and stayed on to found the town and the college. Our Methodist heritage began in
1837, the same year the town of Highland was born.
Hours of Worship:
The United Methodist Presbyterian Church meets for worship services every Sunday
at 9:30 a.m. Bible Study is Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited
to attend both of these services. Celebration Sunday is held at 8:00 a.m every
other month to honor all birthdays and anniversaries.
Community Outreach:
The church participates in a community wide Vacation Bible School, College back
to school picnic, and Help Your Neighbor West, Doniphan County Food Pantry. The
men join with the United Methodist Doniphan County Men's Brotherhood for monthly
dinner meetings. Pastor Jerry Petering is a member of the Highland Ministerial
Alliance. Crayon Campus, Pre-School meets three mornings a week in Fellowship
Hall. Many of the Highland Community activities are held in Fellowship Hall.
Women's Council:
Members of the Women's Council meets the 4th Thursday of each month in
Fellowship Hall for study and worship.
Board Members
Charles Batchelder - Chairman Donna
Parish - Clerk
Maryellen Neibling - Treasurer
Charles (Bill) Gibson,
Laurene Drake, Paul Tyler, Scott Huss, Pam Weidmer, Bill Batchelder, Don Utz,
Bob Jeffers, Walter Neibling.
The board meets the 1st Monday of each month at 8:00 p.m.
The United Methodist Presbyterian Church wants to welcome and invite anyone wishing to join us in worshiping our Lord to attend our morning worship service at 9:30 a.m.