Highland Park Presbyterian Church

09/04/2026

We love our volunteers! Each Sunday, you make people feel welcome, teach classes, pray with people, and serve around campus in so many other ways!

If you’re not yet a part of a volunteer team, we would love for you to join us. Stop by the Spotlight Booth on Sunday, Sept. 6 to learn about all the places where you can serve on Sunday mornings. We can’t wait to serve with you!

Learn more at hppres.org/count-me-in.

09/03/2026

In our busy lives, finding time to slow down and recenter our hearts on what matters can make a huge difference.

Each week, beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 16, we invite you to join us for a time of prayer, worship, and seeking the Lord together. Come and go as you can, and enjoy a midweek moment to refocus your heart and mind.

Learn more at hppres.org/prayer.

09/02/2026

Through prayer, God changes our hearts to align with His good and perfect will. Watch the rest of Thomas’ sermon at hppres.org/sermons.

08/31/2026

Through relationships with one another, we live out God’s call in the world. We desire to dig deep, anchoring our minds, hearts, and souls to God while walking alongside one another. Anchor is our largest women’s Bible study, creating a space for women of all ages a place to seek and be anchored in God’s truth.

Anchor AM begins on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Anchor PM begins Wednesday, Sept. 15. This fall we will be studying Acts 1–12, God’s Power in Jerusalem and Judea. We hope to see you there!

Learn more at hppres.org/women.

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

Church doesn’t happen without YOU!

Fall rhythms are back and we are welcoming more children than ever to Highland Kids each Sunday. We are so excited about our growing church, but more kids means that we need more volunteers.

Last week, 76 kids had to be turned away from Highland Kids because there was a shortage of Elementary and Early Childhood classroom volunteers. You can be a part of making sure that all kids and families have a place to hear the love of Jesus in our church by signing up to serve on Sunday mornings.

Sign up to serve at hppres.org/count-me-in.

08/27/2026

It’s so good to be back!

Last night, we kicked off Wednesday nights for 1st-12th graders. As we return to regular rhythms after summer break, join us in praying that God will continue to move in people’s lives through our church.

We are so excited to see you again next week!

Learn more at hppres.org/kids-students.

08/27/2026

For the past ten years, Lorin (pictured far left) and her husband, Chris’, faith has been shaped through the deep fellowship they’ve found in their Community Group. The group connected years ago as young adults who were all in the same life stage and looking for a support system. Lorin shares, “We really needed community then and still do. It’s been so wonderful to have a group to do life with. To have that community support and fellowship with people who pray for each other and learn together has been a huge blessing.”

As time passed, the way their group supported, encouraged, and challenged one another adapted. Now, as they manage busy schedules, work, and parenting, weekly meetings aren’t always possible. But the relationships have stayed strong despite the busyness of life. Lorin shares, “We’ve walked this journey together and been friends for so long. We really have grown to take care of one another and love each other the way Jesus loves us.”

Step by step, Lorin and the others in their Community Group have built a trusted support system that can be relied upon through the good and hard moments of life. Lorin recalls how many times she’s felt loved by their group over the years, sharing, “It’s so valuable to have those friends in your life that can support you and love you no matter what. Having these friends who are also believers is so important because as you’re getting closer to them, you’re also getting closer to Jesus.”

A strong community can take time to build. Little moments like checking in when you haven’t seen a friend in church for a few weeks or sending that text to grab coffee all add up. It can be easy to define our faith in Christ by the mountain top moments, but in the words of Eugene Peterson, “Discipleship is a long obedience in the same direction.”

If you are longing to dive deeper into fellowship with other Christ-followers, Community Groups are a great place to start. Visit hppres.org/groups to learn more.

08/26/2026

Deep fellowship is incredibly rare but essential for our flourishing. Watch the rest of Thomas’ sermon at hppres.org/sermons.

08/25/2026

For 100 years, our church has not just been a neighbor to SMU, it's been a spiritual home away from home. 🏛️🎓

Since our earliest days, we have constantly opened our doors to rising generations. From building temporary Sunday School classrooms during early campus growth in the 1930s to hiring David Pittenger in 1950 as our first dedicated youth staff worker for college and young adult programs, investing in the students is woven into our DNA. Over the decades, that heart expanded globally through programs like International Friendship Partners, opening local homes to scholars from over 30 nations.

That century-long legacy of mentorship is best seen in the lives transformed here, including Executive Pastor Jay Lee. Arriving as an SMU freshman in 1992, he found a spiritual home where older members discipled him and served him Sunday evening meals. More than a decade later, that very church that discipled him called him to serve on staff.

Today, we remain committed to helping college students find and follow Jesus for the flourishing of our city and beyond. Meeting in spaces like the Hunt Center, students meet on Sunday mornings during the school year as well as Tuesday evenings in the summer for Bible Study, creating space to open the Word together, build meaningful relationships, and serve our community

Learn more at hppres.org/college.