A Wee Bit of Presbyterian History

    The birth of the Presbyterians in Scotland came about on August 17, 1560 when John Knox and his colleagues presented the first reformed Confession of Faith written in the English language to Scotland's parliament uniting its politics and the church.  From that day on, the nation was united under a Protestant flag emblazoned with the Cross of St. Andrew.

    As with most all conflicts between the church and the state, after the defeat of the Scots by the English in 1746, the Scots were subjected to bans on their cultures and traditions in the hopes of subduing their rebellious spirits.  However, the Highlanders' spirits kept their fervent loyalty and carried their respect for the culture, faith and traditions and maintained their heritage in going, more or less, underground to keep their clans and tartans intact.

    This determination and perseverance has resulted in the celebrations of the Kirkin' 'O Th' Tartan idea that is now celebrated throughout North America.

Highland's History

• March 3, 1963  - First Service led by Dr. and Mrs. Lester S. Evans.

• May 19, 1964    - Organizational work by Rev. C. Melvin Elliott.

• Nov. 20, 1966   - Dedication of original sanctuary and education unit.

• June 1969          - Second Christian Education Unit dedicated.

• Oct. 1971           - Current sanctuary, offices and choir room dedicated.

• June 1972          - Property fronting Rosary Road purchased.

• July 1977           - North property purchased -Serves RCS administration

• June 1998         -  Rodgers Organ installed.

• Nov. 1999          - Restroom facilities made wheel-chair accessible.

• Oct. 2000         - Grand piano dedicated.

Pastoral Leadership

•     Dr. Lester S. Evans

•     Rev. C. Melvin Elliott

•     Rev. J. Franklin McHendry

•     Dr. P. William Reynolds

•     Rev. William G. Phipps

•     Rev. D. Lindsay Frame

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