The three “Lost Stories” in the Gospel of Luke are among the most beloved parables of Jesus. On July 27, Pastor Dave offered a wonderful sermon on the “Lost Sheep.”…

When we speak about the word forgive, we may not immediately recognize that it is a transitive verb—a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. Too often,…

Our opening prayer at the 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. services begins, “We are easily drawn away from serving you by the enticements of wealth, ease, and comfort,” and ends, “Help us place our…

In Mark 7, we see two remarkable encounters that highlight the power of faith and the compassion of Jesus. First, a Syrophoencian woman, a Gentile outsider, begs Jesus to heal…

“When someone says, ‘I see you,’ they are showing that they recognize what you are doing,” according to the website Linguaholic. This phrase, “I see you,” captures the convergence of…

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of Christian faith, marking victory over sin and death. In John 20, we find a profound moment—Mary Magdalene arriving at the tomb…

Dear Members of Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, In accordance with Paragraph 2544 of the Book of Discipline, a request has been made to District Superintendent, Rev. Jim Wilson,…

Monday, April 7 at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary Everyone is welcome to come. Dear Members of Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, In accordance with Paragraph 2544 of the Book…

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Rediscovering Jesus as Savior opens us up to reflect on our spiritual lives, as well as our hopes and expectations of God. God's grace is the foundation…

This week in Worship, we celebrate our United Women in Faith; they will serve as liturgists, worship hosts, ushers and communion servers.  Our thanks to the Rev. Kate Smith as…