The Justice Ministry of Highland Park United Methodist Church is committed to the pursuit of understanding and unity. We channel that dedication through educational classes, cultural journeys, and civil rights pilgrimages. Driven by a profound love for all of God’s creation, our mission is to gui...

Bible Reading Plan: Ephesians Starts Monday, January 8 After being imprisoned by the Romans, Paul pens a letter to the Ephesians, painting them a picture of unity. He explains that while we may all have different backgrounds, occupations, and spiritual gifts, we should act as one body under Chris...

10. There Will Be Trouble: I Feel Your Pain | Hannah Buchanan 9. Hard to Remember | Rev. Paul Rasmussen 8. Hidden Track: We May Be Wrong... | Rev. Matt Tuggle 7. All About Consistency | Rev. Paul Rasmussen6. Real Change | Rev. Paul Rasmussen5. Slow It On Down | Rev. Paul Rasmussen 4. It's Just No...

10. MEANINGFUL MEMORIES: NIGHT OWLS FAMILY CAMP PROVIDES OUTDOOR RETREAT HPUMC Belong Disability Ministry’s Night OWLS (Out With Loving Sitters) program is a monthly faith-based program for children with disabilities and their siblings that provides respite for parents. From Friday, October 20 to...

“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.” —Matthew 2:10-11 There are incredible stories surrounding the birth of Jesus, all combining to create what we believe to be ...

“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” —Luke 2:7 After being turned away from the inn in Bethlehem, Mary gave birth to Jesus and laid him in a manger, wrapped in swaddling cloths for c...

“And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.” —Luke 2:6 The events that led Mary and Joseph to the town of Bethlehem at first appeared to be nothing special. Caesar Augustus, the first Roman emperor, had decreed that everyone should be registered. Each person went to his place...

Mary said, “I am the servant of the Lord. Let this happen to me as you say!” Then the angel went away. — Luke 1:38 Something impossible is about to happen to you. It is completely unprecedented and may very well ruin your reputation in your community, as many will not believe you. Do you accept t...

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection. We give thanks for what we have, build warm and sometimes funny memories with friends and family, and, of course, eat a delicious meal together. We’re celebrating the holiday with a different kind of potluck today: gratitude. Our staff has brou...