Tips for Celebrating Easter with HPUMC

April 04, 2022

Register for Easter 2022

Rejoice in the Resurrection with us on Sunday, April 17. Choose from a variety of worship services or watch online at hpumconline.org. Register to let us know which service(s) you will be attending. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Can you imagine the deep sorrow the two Marys must have felt standing in the cold shadows of the tomb on the morning of the third day following Christ’s crucifixion? Now, picture their overwhelming sadness transforming into inexplicable awe and joy as the seal is rolled away to reveal an empty tomb. This is what we get to experience all over again each year on Easter Sunday—the wonder and relief of remembering there is hope for all that is lost and broken in the world, for Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!

We invite you to rejoice in the Resurrection with us on Sunday, April 17 at Highland Park United Methodist Church. In order to make your day as memorable as possible, here are three tips for celebrating Easter Sunday at HPUMC.

1. Choose your service(s).

We have several services to choose from this year. Attend the Easter Sunrise Service in Arden Forest, Sanctuary Worship, or the Easter Service at SMU’s Moody Coliseum—or all three! Each service will also be streamed online at hpumconline.org so you can be present from a distance. Learn more about each service and find out what you need to know to plan your day accordingly.

Easter Sunrise Service in Arden Forest

Wake up early to greet the day with us at our annual, contemporary Sunrise Service in Arden Forest at 6:45 am. Chairs and blankets will be provided. We recommend dressing for the ever-changing Texas weather and familiarizing yourself with the parking map so you will know just where to go when you arrive.

Sanctuary Worship

This year, we are offering a 8:30 am traditional service in the Sanctuary. Gather with us in the pews to sing hymns and rejoice in the Resurrection of our Savior. We expect this to be a large service. Please note, registration numbers have exceeded capacity and we expect that overflow seating will be utilized. Refer to the parking map to make your arrival as smooth as possible.

Easter Service at SMU’s Moody Coliseum

We are thrilled to be able to return to a well-loved HPUMC tradition. Let’s come together for a powerful Easter celebration at SMU’s Moody Coliseum at 10:30 am. Doors open at 9:45 am, and all will be welcomed through the main entrance at Moody Coliseum.

Be prepared for a security screening and bag check (this is required for each guest). Please review the parking map, list of prohibited items, and SMU’s bag check policy before you arrive.

If you are needing transportation, HPUMC Shuttles will be running from 8:30 am to Noon and dropping guests directly at the entrance to Moody Coliseum. Pickup will be at HPUMC’s covered driveway. Guests wanting to use the shuttle can park in the Hillcrest or Meadows garages. More information is available on our main Easter webpage, hpumc.org/easter.

Watch online

If you aren’t able to celebrate with us in person, don’t worry. All of our Easter Sunday services will be streamed live via the web, app, and TV apps like Roku and Apple TV. Find out more at www.hpumconline.org.

2. Register early.

So we are able to welcome as many guests as possible to each of our Easter services, we are asking that you register for the service(s) you wish to attend as soon as possible. This will allow us to plan ahead and ensure we are able to best serve you and your families. Please help us by registering online.

3. Partner with us to make a difference.

As Christians, it is both a gift and a calling to be able to share the hope of Jesus Christ and be his hands and feet on earth. One real way we can make an impact is by using what we’ve been given to bless others in need. Will you partner with us to make a difference and fight poverty, promote justice, and serve others in Dallas and around the world this Easter? You can bring your gift to the church during Holy Week and on Easter Sunday, mail it in, or give online today at hpumc.org/offering. Together, let’s show the world how big our hearts can be!

We look forward to sharing in the awe and joy the two Marys experienced as we rejoice in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Get ready for Easter Sunday at HPUC by choosing and registering for the service(s) you will be attending, and consider how you can help us make a difference in our community and abroad. Thank you for helping us make an unforgettable Easter. We can’t wait to share this special day with you.