About Highland Valley UMC

Our Mission

Our Mission is to know Christ and to share Christ.

Our Beliefs

We believe in God-expressed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

The heart of our Christian faith is Christ's ministry of outreaching love. We are all called to minister wherever Christ would have us work to heal and free others.

United Methodists believe in God's grace, which means the unearned and loving action of God in our daily lives. In spite of suffering, violence, and evil in the world, we assert that God's grace exists everywhere.

Despite any circumstance, we remain creatures brought to life by a just and loving God.

The reign of God is both a present and a future reality.

Our Vision

Our Vision is to grow the Kingdom of God with every member in ministry as a teaching church with worship of Christ at the center and with mission and outreach to the world.

Our History

Highland Valley United Methodist Church was founded on a strong faith in God. We consider ourselves a caring church in a complex world. We strive to minister to the individual, families, our church members — as well as our community and world through missions and outreach programs.

On April 5, 1979, the United Methodist congregations of Highland Church and Pride Valley merged to create Highland Valley United Methodist Church at our current location in west Little Rock. Although we take pride in looking back, we take even more pride in looking forward and our plans to meet the needs of the future.

Our Church

We welcome people of faith into our church, and especially people who are searching for answers to life's tough questions.
Our members study Scripture, encourage thoughtful debate, and confront the tough issues of the day.
We reach beyond our own church and community to share God's love with people of many faiths through outreach programs and ministries locally and worldwide.
We are by no means perfect, but we take seriously Christ's call to invite all to participate in a rich experience of faith while working together to grow as disciples of Christ.
We still lead with our hearts, keep our minds open, and welcome everyone through our doors.
We live the promise we made the day we joined the United Methodist Church. the promise of our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service.

Our Location

HIGHLAND VALLEY UMC
15524 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock , AR 72211

Our address is 15524 Chenal Parkway. We are located in west Little Rock at the intersection of Chenal Parkway & Kanis Road, approximately 2 miles west of the intersection of Markham Street & Chenal Parkway.

Driving Directions

When coming to HVUMC from I-430 or I-630, take the Shackleford Road Exit.

From the intersection of I-630 and Shackleford Road, go west on Financial Center Parkway .

After two blocks, Financial Center Pkwy. turns into Chenal Parkway. Stay on Chenal Parkway traveling west for approximately 3 miles.

Highland Valley UMC is located on the right side (north side) of Chenal Parkway, next to the Acura car dealership and across the street from Kroger.

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Sunday Mornings at Highland Valley

For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.
Matthew 18:20

All preaching and teaching is grounded in Scripture, informed by Christian tradition, enlivened by personal experience, and tested by reason. We believe in God-expressed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

8:30am	Traditional Worship Service The 8:30am service is a traditional-blended worship service in the Sanctuary. A nursery for infants and childcare for preschool children are provided during the 8:30am service in the Education Building (East of the Sanctuary).	Sanctuary
9:00am	Fellowship Time Everyone is invited to Fellowship Time in the Family Life Center (Gym) between 9:00am & 9:40am each Sunday. In addition to enjoying a selection of gourmet coffees, juice and some delicious breakfast treats, this is a good time to meet others and ask about Sunday School Classes or directions if needed.	Family Life Center
9:00am	Fellowship (Telephone) Class The Fellowship Class is composed of shut-ins connected by speakerphones via a conference call originating from Highland Valley UMC. Any shut-in is eligible to join if they have a touch-tone phone. The class uses the "Adult Bible Studies" literature.	By Conference Call
9:30am	Sunday School Classes for All Ages Sunday School Classes covering a wide variety of topics and teaching styles (lecture, discussion, etc.) are held throughout the church facility for all ages. A detailed listing of classes by age group is available on this website.	All Buildings
9:40am	Informal Worship Service (Casual Service) Come as you are! This casual worship service is held in the Sanctuary, but has a more relaxed atmosphere than the traditional service. A Nursery is provided in the Education Building (East building) during the casual worship service and Sunday School Classes are offered for children while their parents are in worship.	Sanctuary
10:45am	Traditional-Blended Worship Service The 10:45am service is a traditional blended worship service held in the Sanctuary. A Nursery is available in the Education Building and Children's Church is offered for all children 3 through 1st grade. Elementary-age children are invited to stay in church with their parents. Kid's Kits are available in the narthex or from any usher.	Sanctuary

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR ALL AGES

A Welcome Center is located just inside the doors of the Family Life Center (Building west of the Sanctuary) containing a variety of information about our church programs.

Infants - 5th Graders

Are in the Education Building located on the east side of the Highland Valley Campus.

6th Graders-12th Graders

Meet in the Youth Wing located on the second floor of the Wesley Wing to the west side of the Highland Valley Campus.

Classes for Adults

Are held throughout the buildings; so check out a floor plan or feel free to ask someone for directions!

For more details on the types of different services and classes, see the section "Planning a Visit" or the webpage on our site for the specific age group (Adults, Youth, Children) in which you are interested.