The first services of the University Church, forerunner of HPUMC,
were held in February 1916 on the SMU campus.
In 1917 construction of a temporary church building,
affectionately dubbed “The Little Brown Church,” was begun
near our current location to house the small but rapidly growing church.
Foundation – Faith – Future: Learn about the church's history and the legacy of those who came before.
The birth of Highland Park United Methodist Church is tied directly to the founding of Southern Methodist University.
O save your people, and bless your heritage; be their shepherd, and carry them forever. ~ Psalm 28:9
The first services of the University Church, forerunner of HPUMC, were held in February 1916 on the SMU campus. In 1917 construction of a temporary church building,affectionately dubbed “The Little Brown Church,” was begun near our current location to house the small but rapidly growing church.
View recent stories from our last 100 years and looking forward the next 100.
Bates had first felt God’s call to ministry when she was a teenager, after hearing Dr. E. Stanley speak at a youth conference. She wanted to devote her life to helping others by becoming a missionary nurse.
This April, the HPUMC chapter of the United Methodist Women will present the first ever Georgia Bates Award in honor of a woman who exemplifies a life of service.
Foundation – Faith – Future. These three words of the Centennial tagline are the organization motif for the Living History Center.
