God as a Mother Hen

I remember one of those “light bulb”  moments from seminary.  My father, Don, was a faithful, gentle, loving man who deeply cared for his family.  As a child it was…

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Ministry Is A Team Sport

Paul in First Corinthians talks about the body of Christ, “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many,…

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The Surprise Inside

My childhood friends and I would hunt for geodes and buckeyes. We would ride our bikes in the neighborhood back to the woods. There were would find all kinds of…

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Together We Make A Difference!

Together We Make a Difference! As the flowers bloom and the trees bud, all of creation is singing resurrection praises! Thank you for your support and generosity of the ministries…

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Healing in His Hands

As we look at the ministry of Jesus, we learn that Jesus is many things:  Prophet, Teacher, Messiah, and Son of God.  He is also a healer. When He encounters…

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Generations of Faithfulness

At present the Capital Stewardship Campaign: Generations of Faithfulness is on hold until HPCUMC determines a long-term plan for our future as United Methodists. The leadership of the campaign met…

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A Letter From Our Senior Pastors

Friends in Christ, Grace and Peace to you through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior!  Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church is standing up to speak, responding to the vote…

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