We have been in the midst of a sermon series for the last month titled “Sing to the Lord.” Each week our focus has been on one of the Psalms…

We are continuing the sermon series on parables found in the bible.  Luke Chapter 15 is a powerful section of scripture that focuses on God's boundless mercy and the joy…

As people of faith and as witnesses of God’s love in the world, we are to be people who show mercy, compassion and generosity towards others. Here at HPCUMC we…

A few weeks ago I began reading the best-selling book by Brene’ Brown titled: “Imperfect: The Gifts of Imperfection.”  Besides being a fine author, she is a social science research…

This Sunday we will be continuing our sermon series titled “The Stations of the Resurrection.” Each week we have used a selected topic and art piece by Scott Erickson.  His…

Are you glad all the waiting and anticipation for Christmas is over?  Waiting a whole month for something as big as Christmas Day is difficult.  We wait and wonder if…

Where do you find hope? Why do we need hope? What is hope?  One of my dictionaries defines it this way: “to wish for something with expectation of its fulfillment.”…

As you know, I retired June 30th after twenty-two years as an associate pastor at HPCUMC. It has been a privilege to serve such a great community of faith for…

In one of his most famous sermons, “Catholic Spirit,” John Wesley wrote, “Though we can’t think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though…