Ministries

Christian Education

It is the vision of the CE Committee to establish programs to bring to life Christ’s teachings. We believe in an environment that welcomes and nurtures everyone from the youngest to the oldest.

Children & Worship
Meets during worship for pre-k-2nd grade.

Sunday School
Meets during worship for 3-6 grade.

Bible Conversations
Meets on 3rd Sundays for high schoolers.

Kids Club
Kids Club is our midweek program, with a meal, arts and crafts, music and a bible story. Ages 4 years-5th grade

Youth Group
Middle School and Senior High Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings 6-7:30 p.m.

Adult Education
Meets Sunday 9-10 a.m.

Short Stories
Meets Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Contact Mary Maleski, Director of Christian Education

Music

The music program of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Hightstown is a vibrant ministry that praises and honors God through varied and thoughtful musical offerings. Church attendees are privileged to hear a Schantz pipe organ and a Steinway grand piano that assist in the worship of the Almighty. In addition, the music ministry has many opportunities for those who wish to make musical contributions, including Sanctuary Choir, Bell Choir, Music from the Heart, and Kids Music.

Contact Debbie Tarby for further information and rehearsal times.

Mission

Across our 150-year history, we have supported missionaries in Africa, China, Korea, Venezuela, Iran, Tibet, Brazil, Chile and Thailand. Our mission activities have also extended to worthy causes here at home in the United States, including working with programs such as Habitat for Humanity, Campus Ministry, and Compassionate Friends.

Our commitment to service has extended down to a local level as well, continuing to support the Better Beginnings School and Day Care which we helped to found in 1974, through the Stop Gap Fund, and through ongoing support to numerous local programs.

Art Ministry

Graphic communication is emerging as an essential element of worship services. Our sanctuary installation work encompasses several projects throughout the church year. We have built a team of members who conceptualize, design, and execute works of visual, graphic and decorative art that enhance the quality of worship, communication and even healing within the church, by direct involvement in creating the worship environment. It serves a need for more inclusive, engaging, and contemporary worship activity, and appeals to a broader and younger demographic of members.
And by the way — you don't need to be an artist to take part!

We meet Mondays at 5:00pm in the sanctuary. Contact Anne Willis for information.