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...

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...

On Wednesday, March 22, a group of retired adults from HPUMC, led by Richard Stanford, spent a full day touring local sites in a Black History and Human Rights Tour of Dallas. Richard grew up in Dallas and remembers firsthand the changes Dallas has gone through to become what it is today. The phy...

Each summer, the camp portion of HPUMC’s Camp-to-Career program offers kids ages 9-17 a chance to be outdoors and dive into God’s word in a fun, safe space. However, camp is just the beginning. During spring break of their senior year, those who have “aged out” of camp (18 years and older) embar...

This year, May and June—graduation season—came around quickly for the Camp-to-Career program’s 15 high school seniors. As they prepared to graduate, they reflected on how the program supported them throughout the years and the scholarships they received from colleges nationwide. Their families an...

After going on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage through Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, seniors in Camp-to-Career are given the opportunity to attend a luncheon held in April in celebration of their upcoming high school graduation. This year’s luncheon was an Italian feast at Maggiano’s L...

It has been a busy past few weeks for many of the ministries of HPUMC. Camp-to-Career embarked on a powerful Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Little Rock and Memphis. The college ministry of HPUMC, Wesley House, went on its annual Spring Retreat, and HPUMC Youth returned to Blueprint Ministries in San ...

As believers, we are called to love God and love our neighbors. Our Justice Ministry’s Civil Rights Pilgrimages play a vital role in HPUMC’s goal to do exactly that. When we embark on these trips, we are friends of God journeying to understand and love others. During the first weekend in February...

HPUMC’s missional church, Church at the Square, has a new name, location, and partner. The Table, in partnership with Austin Street Center in South Dallas, aims to share the love of Christ and serve over 100 neighbors in our community each Sunday with meals and fellowship. This past Sunday, Novem...

On Wednesday, June 15, HPUMC received the Pioneer Unity Award from Project Unity at the “Together We Sing” Awards and Concert at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The one-time award honors hard work, dedication, and belief in Project Unity’s vision of making a difference, and was given to faith commu...