Building a Brighter Future.

Welcome to Project Mockingbird

Project Mockingbird is our shared vision for ministry, leadership, and community impact—building a brighter future for generations on our campus and throughout Dallas.

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Construction Updates
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Where We Are Now

Phase 1 of Project Mockingbird construction wraps up in August, and includes updates to Wesley Hall, Chance’s Cafe (Currently Room 120), and the Kids Ministry spaces on the second floor.

We can’t wait to welcome you into these beautiful, updated spaces designed to help us connect, gather, and grow together as a church family.

Perched on the campus of Southern Methodist University on Dallas’ iconic Mockingbird Lane, Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) has served as a dynamic force of generosity, healing, and empowerment for our city since 1916. As we approach our 110th anniversary as a church, we are more committed than ever to ensuring that Dallas not only grows but truly thrives today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. 

HPUMC’s capital campaign, Project Mockingbird, raised over $46 million to make this vision a reality—investing in the people and places that will shape the future of our church, our leaders, and our community partners.

These improvements are an important step for the church and are about more than the building. As we invest in these spaces, we are building a brighter future for how HPUMC is called to be a light in Dallas: forming community, nurturing faith in the next generation, deepening our community partnerships, and expanding opportunities to serve.

Leaders

Support, resources, and training opportunities for future leaders through multiple initiatives. 

Focus: 

  • Young professionals

  • Seminary students

  • Business leaders

  • Purchase of strategic property for housing

Our Church

HPUMC campus upgrades and overall ministry expansion with a focus on serving families and children.

Focus: 

  • Renovations for HPUMC Kids space, Sanctuary, Cox Chapel, Wesley Hall, and more

  • Campus-wide security enhancements

Community Partners 

Expanded role in local church planting efforts and investing in underserved communities alongside trusted partners.

Focus: 

  • Veterans 

  • People experiencing homelessness

  • St. Luke Community UMC

  • St. Philip’s Community Center

PROJECT MOCKINGBIRD GOALS

Project Mockingbird will serve as a catalyst for getting every HPUMC member involved in outreach and to embark on their own journey of personal and spiritual growth. As a result of the project, we hope to increase in these areas:

  • 10 pastors in training

  • 100 future leaders

  • 1,000 community circles around Dallas

  • 10,000 weekly worshippers

  • 100,000 volunteer hours per year

Over the next 3 years,