04/23/2024 Inspirational, Serving, Outreach

The Serving Spark: Volunteers Find Meaningful Opportunities

National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 21-27, recognizes the effort and time volunteers contribute to make an impact without requiring anything in return. Highland Park United Methodist Church is grateful for the volunteers who serve, not only on our campus but also at our many Outreach part...

04/02/2024

Easter at HPUMC Shares Message of Hope

When Jesus resurrected, so did hope. Across HPUMC’s Holy Week and Easter Sunday worship services, more than 17,000 people gathered in person and online to honor the miracle and hope of the empty tomb together. But the very first people to honor that empty tomb were the first people who saw it—the...

03/26/2024

All in a Day’s Work: Churchwide Serving Day Makes an Impact

On Saturday, March 23, over 525 people spread out across Dallas to serve Outreach partners who change lives through health, education, and housing. HPUMC’s Churchwide Serving Day offers an annual, low-barrier opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to serve their community on the Saturd...

03/05/2024 Disability Ministry

2024 Spotlight Musical is a Mission Accomplished

Wesley Hall was transformed into a lively theater on February 24 and 25, as Belong Disability Ministry’s Spotlight Musical Theater program celebrated the power of imagination with its newest show, “Mission: Mirror-Mirror.” Those in attendance (nearly a thousand people across the two nights) recog...

01/23/2024 Inspirational

Tower Arts Concert Series Continues 20-Year Legacy

David R. Davidson, a nationally recognized musician, was the Director of Music and Arts at Highland Park United Methodist Church from 2003 until his passing in 2009. David recognized that music played a large role in HPUMC’s mission to create devoted followers of Christ and created the Tower Arts...

01/16/2024 by Catherine Harper Justice

Living History: Justice Ministry Pilgrimage Opens Eyes

I was so excited when I found out that the HPUMC Justice Ministry was offering a guided tour and trip to Little Rock, Arkansas, in October to see the historical site where the first African American students were integrated into the all-white Central High School. On a personal level, I was especi...

01/09/2024 Justice

Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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...

01/02/2024

New Year 2024 at HPUMC

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...

12/26/2023

Top 10 Most-Watched Sermons of 2023

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...

12/26/2023

Top 10 Most-Clicked Stories of 2023

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...