This weekend, we welcome Rev. Rareș Călugăr as the guest preacher from Cluj, Romania. Rev. Rareș Călugăr is the District Superintendent of UMC Romania and pastor of the Way of…
This Sunday marks the joyful beginning of a new four-week worship series at HPCUMC entitled “Sing to the Lord.” Together, we’ll lift our voices and hearts through the words of…
Abounding in Hope — A Benediction for the Discipline of Community Romans 15:1–13 Romans 15 opens with a challenge: “We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of…
Reflections on Philippians 4:1–8 In Philippians 4:1–8, Paul writes to a beloved community experiencing tension and division. Two faithful leaders, Euodia and Syntyche, have found themselves at odds, and their…
Deuteronomy 8:10–18 When Moses addressed the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8, he was preparing them for a new chapter of life—a land overflowing with abundance and promise. Yet, even as he…
Beginning this Sunday, I invite you to embark with me on a new worship journey—our fall stewardship series entitled “Anchored in Faith.” In a world that often feels unpredictable and…
In 1 Corinthians 12:4–26, the Apostle Paul offers a profound vision of the Christian community as the Body of Christ. Each member, though unique in gifts and responsibilities, is essential…
As followers of Christ, we are called to live with purpose, love, and urgency. In 1 Peter 4:7-10, the apostle Peter offers timely guidance for Christian living in a world…
Psalm 100 is one of the most joyful and enduring invitations to worship in all of Scripture. Written for Hebrew worship, it reminds us that worship is not only a…
When September arrives, it makes me think not only of the new school year for students, but also of a new church year (albeit not liturgically!). Our Block Party last…