Advent &
Christmas

Christmas Eve Services: 10 am, 12, 2, 4, 6, and 8 pm.

Child care is available for the 10 am, 12, 2, and 4 pm services for ages 3 and younger. Make reservations below.

Christmas Eve at HP Pres

Christmas Eve

Christmas Service Opportunities

Christmas Toy Drive: Community Partners of Dallas

Donate Nov. 16– Dec. 7

Community Partners meets the specific needs of abused and neglected children who are currently within the care of Dallas County’s Child Protective Services.

Please join us November 16-December 7 in providing Christmas Gifts and a bit of comfort for these children in our community.

Fish & Loaves Gift Market

Purchase Nov. 23 through Dec. 21

Fish & Loaves is a great way to honor the people you love by giving gifts that make a difference in the lives of others. Last year, our members sent over 7,000 gift cards which raised over $64,000 to those in need.

Place your order online or on Sundays at the Fish & Loaves tables in the Hunt Center starting Nov. 23 through Dec. 21. Pick up Sundays from 8:30 am–12:30 pm in the Hunt Center.

Serve at For the Nations Refugee Christmas Store

Dec. 12 or 13

For The Nations: Refugee Outreach will be hosting a Christmas Store & Carnival for their clients. Refugee parents will have the opportunity to shop for and give gifts to their own children at very lοw costs (.25–$3). There will also be a Carnival with games and food for the families. Volunteer help is need on Friday (8:30 am–2 pm) to help set up and on Saturday (8 am–5 pm)

Special Christmas Food Packing Opportunity

Dec. 12 or 13

Working with our partners Dallas Leadership Foundation and Primera Iglesia, to pack up 1200 boxes this week to prepare them for Christmas! The boxes provide fresh and shelf stable food for families throughout the city of Dallas. Families with kids are very welcome! Those under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Please note: we’ll be building twice as many boxes than normal to meet holiday demand.

people packing food boxes

Food Box Packing & Distribution

Dec. 27

Working with our partner, Dallas Leadership Foundation, our food distribution program provides at least 550 food boxes twice a month to families in need all over the city. This is a great opportunity to engage the whole family to serve.

Christmas Gatherings

December 6

Highlander Concert: Classical Christmas

  • 5:00 pm
  • Advent, Featured, Music
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme & Nun komm der Heiden Heiland – Johann Sebastian Bach Celebrating the joy of the Christ-child, the Highland Park Chorale and Orchestra perform the…

December 9

Play & Learn – Exploring Advent

  • 10:30 am
  • Advent, Early Childhood
Join the early childhood team in Room B in the Hunt Building for a fun morning of parent-child play, stories, snacks, and crafts to help you and your little ones…

December 10

5th & 6th Christmas Party

  • 6:00 pm
  • 5th-6th Grade, Advent
Tis the season! Let’s prepare our hearts for Christmas and celebrate the season of Advent. Come hear “Story Time with Chuck—Christmas Edition,” play fun games, and spend time with friends. Bring…
Elementary Christmas Party

December 10

Elementary Christmas Party

  • 6:00 pm
  • Advent, Elementary
‘Tis the season! Let’s prepare our hearts for Christmas and celebrate the season of Advent. Come hear the Christmas story, play fun games, and spend time with friends. Dinner will…

December 12

Young Adults Christmas Party

  • 7:00 pm
  • Advent, Young Adults
The Young Adults Christmas Party is back! Join us for a night full of festivities and great food. We can’t wait to see you there. Dinner will be provided, and…
parent's morning out

December 13

Parent’s Morning Out

  • 9:00 am
  • Advent, Early Childhood, Elementary
Enjoy a morning out while we care for your children ages 2 months-4th Grade! For Free! We will provide lunch for children ages 3 & older as well as games, crafts, movies…
house with Christmas lights

December 13

Third Third Christmas Pre-Concert Reception

  • 4:00 pm
  • Advent, Third Third
Join us for a special Christmas night of festivities. At 4 pm we will have a pre-concert reception in Hunt Lobby including a meet & greet with the performers. After…

December 13

Highlander Concert: Family Christmas

  • 5:00 pm
  • Advent, Featured, Music
The joy of Christmas is celebrated in a big way with the Highland Park Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra performing beloved Christmas carol arrangements in our decorated Sanctuary. The…

December 14

Lessons & Carols

  • 11:00 am
  • Advent, Featured
Come to a special worship service where choir members from K-12th grade lead the 11 am Sanctuary service with Christmas carols alongside key scripture passages. From Isaiah’s prophecy of a…

December 14

Students Christmas Party

  • 6:00 pm
  • Advent, Students
All 7th – 12th grade students are invited to join us for our end-of-year Christmas Party! Take a break from studying for finals, grab your friends, and join us as…

December 18

Third Thursday Christmas Luncheon

  • 11:30 am
  • Advent, Third Third
Join us as we welcome Dave Tanner to perform his special Christmas program, “A Greatest Generation Christmas” showcasing Christmas songs first sung during World War II along with excerpts and…

December 20

Highlander Concert: Messiah

  • 5:00 pm
  • Advent, Featured, Music
Limited, complimentary child care will be available for ages 2 months through kindergarten with… Read More
Christmas Eve

December 24

Christmas Eve Service – 10 am

  • 10:00 am
  • Advent, Featured
Our 10 am service features carols led by our worship team, a children’s story, and candle lighting in our Sanctuary. All worship gatherings include a Christmas message from Thomas Daniel…
contemporary worship leaders Christmas Eve

December 24

Christmas Eve Service – 12 pm

  • 12:00 pm
  • Advent, Featured
Our 12 pm service features carols led by our worship team, a children’s story, and candle lighting in our Sanctuary. All worship gatherings include a Christmas message from Thomas Daniel…
mom and child with candles

December 24

Christmas Eve Service – 2 pm

  • 2:00 pm
  • Advent, Featured
Our 2 pm service features carols led by our worship team, a children’s story, and candle lighting in our Sanctuary. All worship gatherings include a Christmas message fromThomas Daniel and…
Christmas Eve

December 24

Christmas Eve Service – 4 pm

  • 4:00 pm
  • Advent, Featured
At 4 pm, there are two service options. Both services have carols, a children’s story, candle lighting, and a message from Thomas Daniel. The service in the Sanctuary will be…

December 24

Christmas Eve Service – 6 pm

  • 6:00 pm
  • Advent, Featured
Our 6 pm service features carols led by our choir & candle lighting. All worship gatherings include a Christmas message from Thomas Daniel and will also be available online at ……
Christmas Eve choir and orchestra

December 24

Christmas Eve Service – 8 pm

  • 8:00 pm
  • Advent, Featured
Our 8 pm service features carols led by our choir & candle lighting. All worship gatherings include a Christmas message from Thomas Daniel and will also be available online at ……

December 28

All Generations Worship Sunday

  • 10:00 am
  • 5th-6th Grade, Advent, Early Childhood, Elementary, Featured
Bring your whole family to worship at 10 am! On December 28, we will be holding one combined worship service, in our Sanctuary. All ages are welcome in all of…

Advent Reflections

Advent Week 1

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Advent Reflection Guide – Week 1

In an age of instant gratification, fast food, and one-day shipping, observing Advent is a counter-cultural activity because at the core of Advent is waiting. Yes, we wait in anticipation…

Christmas Poinsettias

Due Date: December 9

With a gift of $35.00, your poinsettia will be used to decorate the Sanctuary on Christmas Eve. Poinsettias can be picked up after the 8 pm worship service on Christmas Eve.