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How a Christmas in rehab brought one family closer

12.16.19 | Support | by Kevin Crain

Christmas is the season of expectations. But what happens when those expectations are shattered?

What your kids need you to do this Christmas

12.11.19 | HPUMC Family, Parenting | by Mary Tanner Wilson

Over and above saving money and reducing clutter, we want our girls to understand at their very core that Christmas is a time of celebrating the birth of our Savior. It’s not about them. Or us. It’s about Jesus. And we give gifts at Christmas to...

Five tips for celebrating Christmas with HPUMC

12.09.19 | Stories | by Shaley Espinosa

We are so excited to welcome you to HPUMC on this special day.

What if you could rethink how you Christmas?

12.09.19 | Inspirational | by Hannah Buchanan

Sometimes I get so wrapped up in what has to get done that I forget no present is as important as presence.

If you're feeling down this holiday season, that's okay

12.09.19 | Support | by Rev. Camille May

In our support groups, we spend a fair amount of time preparing for the holidays. Many counselors will tell you their schedules are booked solid this time of year as clients anticipate the holiday season in hopes of coming out on the other side...

Celebrating God’s gift of the grateful heart

12.04.19 | Inspirational | by Dana Gibson

Gratitude is related to life satisfaction, vitality, happiness, self-esteem, optimism, hope, empathy, and the willingness to provide emotional and tangible support for others.

The Jesse tree: A different kind of Christmas tree

12.02.19 | HPUMC Family | by Kevin Crain

It’s a different kind of Christmas tree with a grand ambition: to take you through the Bible, from the creation narrative to the birth of Christ.

Three ways to give back this Christmas season

11.26.19 | Serve

There’s so much happening inside and outside of our church’s walls during the Christmas season. Want to help impact the lives of others at this special time of year?

Ben Malcolmson: Faith, purpose, and perseverance

11.19.19 | Inspirational

A former HPUMC Youth member, Ben Malcolmson attended USC in college and unexpectedly made the football team as a walk-on. While on the team, Ben felt called to start Bible studies and lead prayer groups with his teammates. Time after time, he...