True story from the L.A. Times: Judge tells Public Defender: ‘If you want to fight let’s go out back.’ Last June a brawl broke out in a Florida courtroom. The…

During the Vision Weekend last October several task initiatives were launched to help our congregation maximize our effectiveness in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.…

The celebration of Saturday Night Live’s 40th Anniversary brought back memories and smiles. Characters like Rosanne Rosannadanna, played by the late Gilda Radnor, and the Blues Brothers, played by Dan…

The Bible, from Genesis to Revelation is about relationships, God’s relationship with humanity, and humanity's relationship with God. Foundational to embracing, maintaining, and sustaining this relationship is love. The unconditional,…

Today our United Methodist Youth Fellowship and Boy Scouts will lead our services, and we will hear meditations from three students throughout the service. Below you can meet those that…

When Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church made the decision to move to a new structure, we also made the decision to evaluate our facilities through a Master Plan. We…

All of us remember with fondness Dorothy's walk through the forest on the yellow brick road. Accompanied by her two new friends, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow, and her…

Over the past six months (or more) we’ve heard a lot about dis-unity, and division, in the church and our culture; racial, and ethnic tensions are on the rise; theological…

If you have ever had a conversation of more than three minutes with a four-year old you have probably heard some interesting questions: Why do we have snow? Do cats…

Epiphany (Greek) means "manifestation" or "striking appearance." Theophany (Ancient Greek) means a "vision of God." Epiphany is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as…