Highland Park Christian Church

110 Year Anniversary Celebrations

1893- 2003

Our monthly worship celebration dates are listed below.  The displays in the fellowship hall may be seen throughout the month.

January 26  Our first years, 1893-1927.  A readers theater depicts the events that formed our first church.  Display of photographs, memorabilia, and minutes of 1910 board meetings.

February 23 The past and future of our building
------------ Drawings of future building addition

March 16 & 23  1927-1960, Rev. Knights years,' missionaries w/Mary Ellen LaRue, old HP movies.  Recognition of 50+ year members and Millie Lamb's 90th birthday.  Display of photos and memorabilia.

April 13  Palm Sunday excerpt from 1940's Easter Pageant. Display of drama costumes from the 20s.

May 4  Weddings through the years  Wedding gown display, and an opportunity for everyone to share their wedding photos and renew their wedding vows.

June 8  1961-1974,Rev. Gill's years.  The church's move from Clinton to Aurora and interpretive dance. Display of photos and memorabillia.

July 13  1974-1996, Rev. Robertson's years. Community involvement, refugees, videos of 1980's activities.  Display of photos and memorabillia.

August 24  Our Timothies and former pastors visit and share our celebrations.

September 7  1998 to the present:  Dr. Holcombe's years.  Ground breaking for west wing, Old fashioned picnic in the park, concert, games.  Hymn sings, special choir performance.

October 12  Dorcas and Blanket Sunday's history. Display of quilts.

November 9  Current and historical outreach.  Display of outreach projects.

December 7  A birthday party  to celebrate our first meeting which occurred on Dec. 17, 1893.