My husband, Michael, was diagnosed with dementia three years ago. Since September 2019, Michael has been a participant in Journey, a weekly respite program at HPUMC offering faith-based care to those with memory loss and their caregivers. “I like it more and more each time I go,” Michael says. “...

Lately, it seems that anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues are surrounding us as a society. Our teenagers, specifically, are processing these emotions and feelings. As a parent, you may be feeling overwhelmed or intimidated by how to figure out how to support your child. You’re not...

If I'm honest, joining a small group at HPUMC had been on my mind for quite some time, but I had come up with plenty of excuses as to why it wasn't the right time. I work full-time and go to graduate school full-time, so I was convinced that it would not fit into my schedule. I was involved at ch...

Ray and Lidia Zirkel have lived in Costa Rica as missionaries for 24 years. On a Sunday in 2005, Lidia was walking with her daughters to church in the city of San Jose when she noticed some homeless children — just a few of the 1,500 — who were living and sleeping on the streets. “My girls were a...

Dear HPUMC Family & Friends, Many of you may have seen the press coverage concerning the global United Methodist Church. Since July 2019 a group of United Methodist leaders, representing the wide range of theological positions within the denomination, have been negotiating to find a way throu...

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HPUMC Kids If you're looking for a fun place to be on Sunday morning, come serve with HPUMC Kids! Our biggest hope is that our kids leave on Sunday mornings feeling known, loved, and learn a little bit more about God's love for them, and we can't make that happen each week without our fabulous vo...

Here are the 10 most viewed stories of 2019. 1. Ben Malcolmson: Faith, purpose, and perseveranceA 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 group...

That’s why we’re taking a look back at the most-watched messages of 2019! Spoiler alert: marriage and love were on a lot of peoples’ minds this year. So, grab your journal, a cup of coffee, and watch (or re-watch) a message that speaks to you! 1. Five Habits of a Broken MarriageMarriage is more...

As we look forward to a new year beginning, we want to pause and reflect on a few of the amazing things that took place in the life of our church this past year. Here are six things you don’t want to miss from 2019!