The mission of HPUMC is to help people become deeply devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Around here, we believe following Jesus is a verb; it takes practice, and we can't do it alone. In the church, we call the long, slow process of becoming more like Jesus Spiritual Formation, or discipleship. Becoming a disciple, or student, of Jesus means learning the kinds of things Jesus knew and doing the kinds of things Jesus did, all with the goal of becoming more like Jesus!

Over time, we believe we are formed into more Christ-like people as we learn more about Jesus, live in community with other Jesus-followers, and practice the Way of Jesus together through new habits and routines (and with a lot of help from the Holy Spirit!). We hope HPUMC will be a place where you can belong as you endeavor to become all that God made you to be.

LEARNING: KNOW WHAT JESUS KNEW

Part of following Jesus means learning to see the world through a new lens. One of the primary ways we begin to know the kinds of things Jesus knew is through studying Scripture. We believe the Bible contains wisdom and practical advice about what it means to be human, how we can love God and others well, and how we find ultimate meaning in life. At HPUMC, we study Scripture together every Sunday as we gather for worship, through the Bible Reading Plan, weekday classes, annual trips where we walk in the footsteps of Jesus and his early followers, and more. Our goal is to help you discover the truth of God’s Word and how it applies to your life.

COMMUNITY: LIFE TOGETHER

Our world is more connected than ever, and yet, most of us still struggle with feelings of loneliness and belonging. We crave community, and at the same time, we seem to have lost the art of living alongside others. But God never intended for us to live life alone, which is why the most important commandment includes both our love for God and our love for others (Matthew 22:37-40). As we follow Jesus, we’re invited to join a new kind of family—one where we’ll find encouragement, grace, and connection and where we can be our authentic selves, warts and all.

At HPUMC, we believe there are five types of relationships you ought to have in your life: God, a pastor, a group of friends, a mentor, and a counselor. Together, these relationships make up the foundation of your Christian community alongside your family, church, Small Group, Bible study friends, and others.

Find Your Place

Looking for more ways to get plugged into community at HPUMC? Below is information about how you can stay connected and receive the latest news and events within the communities that mean the most to you!

PRACTICE: DO WHAT JESUS DID

If we want to become more like Jesus, then we need to adopt the habits of Jesus. Early followers of Jesus were often called students of The Way, because they knew discipleship was a way of life that touched every aspect of their day-to-day rhythms and routines. What were the habits of Jesus? Things like prayer, solitude, worship, community, Bible study, serving, Sabbath, fasting, generosity, and witness. We’re called to adopt these same practices, not because they help us earn God’s love or goodwill, but because they open us up to God’s transforming work in our lives.