Welcome to Highland Park United Methodist Church
We hope you will consider visiting Highland Park United Methodist Church! Please continue to read the information below to help you as you consider worshiping with us on Sunday mornings. Additionally, we would love the opportunity to meet you and assist you on your first Sunday here. Please fill out the Visitor information form (on the right) and let us know if you are coming and we will be happy to greet you personally. As our guest, we pray you will enjoy the different opportunities for worship and that you will be encouraged in your walk of faith. Please join us!
Directions to the Church
We are located at 3300 Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, Texas (view a map - pdf). Parking is available in the parking lot north of the church, in the garage of the Meadows Museum (northeast of the church), Biggers Building and Recreation Center (northwest of the Church and across the street on Hillcrest), and at Moody Coliseum (Airline Road), which offers shuttle service to and from the church. We recommend you arrive 15 minutes early before the service to allow for finding parking, and finding your service of worship.
History
Highland Park United Methodist Church, located just south of Southern Methodist University, has a great history and rich tradition. The first religious services at SMU led to the founding in February 1916 of the University Church, the forerunner of this congregation. The name changed within months, when Methodist families in Highland Park agreed to transfer their memberships to the university congregation. In June 1916, SMU deeded the land for a church, and in May 1917, the congregation moved into its first building, a frame structure affectionately remembered as the Little Brown Church. Construction of the present building began in 1926 and today's expansion continues as HPUMC continues to attract people of all ages throughout the week and on Sunday mornings.
Worship Services
HPUMC offers five types of worship on Sunday mornings. If you are considering visiting us, please check out our worship opportunities. When you attend our worship services, please complete our Attendance Registration forms located in our pews, and provide us with your information. We will be happy to contact you to personally welcome you and try to answer any questions you might have about this church family. AFTER WORSHIP, please visit our Fellowship Hall or Cornerstone Cafe for a cup of coffee, and Visit our Welcome Centers to receive information about Highland Park United Methodist Church.
If you need KidCare (childcare) and/or Children's Sunday School
Our KidCare and Children's Sunday School programs are staffed by a great team of professionals who will ensure a positive and caring time for your children. If you have children and are in need of this support for Sunday morning, please view the classroom assignments for room number information and assistance. On your first visit to our Children's area, you will need to complete an Enrollment form. Please print and complete this Children's Enrollment Form (pdf), and bring it with you on your first visit.
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
The Adult Sunday School program provides you with opportunities to connect with other church congregants in fellowship, learning together, and serving as a community. If you would like to visit a Sunday School class, check out our Adult Sunday School opportunities . For additional information, please contact Susan Robb at 214.523.2210 and she will assist you in finding the right class for you.
Interested in membership at Highland Park United Methodist Church?
If you are currently not involved in a church, or are considering a change in church home, we invite you to become a part of Highland Park United Methodist Church! Our church family will nurture you as you continue to grow in faith, assist you as you find a small group for fellowship, and provide you with opportunities to serve others. Want to know more? View HPUMC's Expectations of Membership.
Are you ready to join Highland Park United Methodist Church?
Contact Kay Porter at 214.523.2227 or porterk@hpumc.org.
If you have additional questions or would like more information about the church, please feel free to contact Kay Porter at 214.523.2227 or porterk@hpumc.org or fill out this Visitor Information Form.
When visiting Highland Park United Methodist Church, please stop by our Visitor/Information Centers located near the Sanctuary or in the Wallace Building on Sunday mornings to find out more about HPUMC! Our greeters will personally welcome you and guide you to your destination.
