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pastoral_care_staff_09012010.jpgThe Pastoral Care Ministry of Highland Park UMC is here to love and support the members of our congregation.  We believe as Christians we are to love God and to love our neighbor (Mark 12:29-31), and we are here to share in that ministry with you.  The Pastoral Care Ministry consists of staff members: Rev. Barbara Marcum (Pastoral Care director), Rev. Arville McLain, Rev. Bill Smith, Rev. Terry Jones and Mary Bishop.  Mary Moon coordinates Caring Connection, for We Care Ministry and Neighbor to Neighbor programs, and Cheryle Robbins is our administrative assistant.  Cheryl Vandiver, RN is the director for the Health Ministry, VIP and Night Owls Program. 

We provide short-term pastoral care for members of our congregation who request counseling, and if long term care is needed, we can make referrals to licensed counselors.  Please call 214.523.2248 for more information. 

Emergency or Crisis Calls
As persons within the congregation experience an immediate need for help, the Pastoral Care staff is available 24 hours a day. Ministers can be reached at the church during regular office hours. After 5:00 p.m., please call the church at 214.521.3111 and a recorded message will give you the telephone number of the emergency after hours phone.

Congregational Care

Support & Education Groups  These groups are always open to new participants. For more information, contact Pastoral Care Ministry at 214.523.2241 or pastoralcare@hpumc.org for information on the following groups:

  • Bereavement support (GriefShare) is offered for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Room 264.
  • Christian Survivors of Suicide group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 264.  This group provides support to family members and friends of persons who have ended their lives, dealing with common issues and theological questions.  For more information, call or email the facilitator, Rev. Dawn Anderson, at skycase@yahoo.com or at 214.418.2728.   Dawn holds a Master of Divinity degree with a pastoral care emphasis from Brite Divinity School.  Dawn is also a survivor, having lost her husband in 1993.
  • Navigating Divorce Workshop:  Contact Jeanie Tillman at 214.523.2206  ● $40, Leader:  Jeanie Tillman  details here
  • H.E.R (Healing Estranged Relationships):  A Group for Mothers Estranged from their adult children - Meets second Monday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in room 120. 
  • Waldenstrom’s Support:  For those affected by rare plasma cell neoplasm; meets quarterly.
  • Heart/Stroke Survivor’s Group: Meets on second Tuesday each month at 3:00 p.m. at the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, 3505 Gaston.  Contact Carol Wilson at 214.660.8650 if you have questions.  Topics are subject to change. All topics will be presented at BIR in the 2nd floor PT gym.
  • Cooperative Parenting & Divorce classes are held several times a year.  Contact Pastoral Care at 214.523.2241 for future dates.  Topics will include "Co-parenting: A Plan for Peace or Tug of War", "Letting Go or Holding On" and "Shielding Your Children from Conflict."  Nursery may be available at the church with advanced reservations ($5 per child per night).  Please call 214.523.2201 to register your child(ren).  There is no charge for the classes, but registration is required.  Please call Dr. Carbery at 214.766.9197 if you plan to attend.   
  • Stephen Ministries are the “After People.”  We are ready to come alongside you – or your friends, neighbors, coworkers or relatives – and provide comfort and support for as long “after” as we are needed.  For information on Stephen Ministry, contact Jan Seidel or call Rev. Barbara Marcum at 214.523.2248.


Contact Health Ministry at vandiverc@hpumc.org or 214.523.2209 for information on the following groups:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Room 252.
  • Al-Anon Step Study:  Meets Mondays at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Room 388. For information, contact Brenda at 214.240.7446 or thesilverwire@gmail.com.
  • AA/AlAnon for Women: Meets Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 252.
  • AA Big Book Study:  Open Meeting.  Meets Wednesdays Noon - 1:00 p.m. in Room 387.  Contact Lisa at 214.695.9456 or lkroencke@mac.com for more information
  • Overeaters Anonymous:  Meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Room 387.  Primary purpose:  carry the message of recovery to compulsive overeaters. Visit us online here: http://www.oadallas.org/
  • Families Anonymous:  Call 214.528.5513 for more infomation or visit http://www.familiesanonymous.org/
  • FOCUS on Mental Illness: This support group, which is for people who have a family member with mental illness has suspended meetings for the present time.  For Pastoral Counseling, you may contact  Gregg Medlyn, LPC or for additional information contact Cheryl Vandiver, RN.For Pastoral Counseling, contact Gregg Medlyn   More info...
  • Cancer Support: Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at various restaurants. Call 214.523.2209 for location. For those who are undergoing treatment as well as cancer survivors who want to encourage each other.
  • Domestic Violence Support Group:  a monthly lunch designed for women who have experienced domestic violence, whether currently or in the past.  Facilitated by Candace Winslow, VIP Ministry Coordinator with a Licensed Counselor from Genesis Women's Shelter.  Next lunches are scheduled for August 27, September 24, October 29, November 19, and December 17 at 12 noon in Storm Lounge (Room 241) on 2nd floor.  For more information contact Candace at winslowc@hpumc.org.