If you observe a two-year old with their favorite toy, you will notice that they are not eager to share. At some level they are fearful that someone will come…

The Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 5-7 of Matthew’s Gospel) is Jesus’ comprehensive teachings on life, much of it an alternative to the teachings of the religious elite of His…

The Lenten season is here. It is a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar of many Christian denominations. We began our 40-day Lenten journey this past Wednesday when we…

In Ephesians 6, Paul admonishes us to put on the full armor of God so we are prepared to take our stand for God’s kingdom. There are spiritual battles that…

Hyde Park Community UMC will be sending a mission team to Samara United Methodist Church, Samara, Russia, June 22 – June 30, 2016. The mission team will be led by…

Excitement is building...we hope you can join us in worship this Sunday! Because people connect with God in different ways, we are excited to announce our worship offerings this weekend:…

Close to 1,600 people were blessed through the five worship services offered Christmas Eve.  It was a wonderful evening of celebration, contemplation, and spiritual renewal.  At the 4:00 pm family…

Bishop Emerson Colaw, who served as senior pastor here from 1961-1980, writes about Worship @ 11, a new expression of worship, which begins on Sunday, January 24: I would like…

The Epiphany (Manifestation of the Lord) marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas (January 6). The Epiphany is an ancient celebration of the Church that predates the first…

I hope everyone had a peaceful and joyful Advent and Christmas season in celebrating the birth of our savior Jesus, the Christ! Have you ever had fun with a Where's…