Celebrating Vital Signs A church is a living, breathing organism with “vital signs.” Each congregation has unique “DNA” and is equipped by God to bringing healing, hope, and grace to…
On a beautiful Tuesday evening in May, a small circle of six people gathered and prayer- walked around the church building and the streets in this church neighborhood. Fresh air,…
In Alaska there is a true story about a sled dog named Anna. Anna was a dog whose owner was uncertain that she was big enough or strong enough to…
Luke tells us in the second chapter of Acts about the day God anointed the disciples and all those gathered in Jerusalem on Pentecost: the people were “Amazed and Perplexed”. …
The time has passed by swiftly, since first being approached about coming to Cincinnati to serve you on an interim basis. I must admit I had to warm up to…
What DOES the church offer seniors? Probably not enough. Having said THAT, let’s focus on what we do offer: On a social/fellowship level, our THURSDAY EDITION program meets on the…
She was a young teenager, awkward, and very obviously out of her comfort zone. She had signed up to participate in the Summer Impact program because she wanted to make…
Do you ever go down to the Lower Level of HPCUMC on a Sunday morning? If not, I recommend that you spend some time there between 9:15 AM and 10:30 AM. I understand…
I was blessed to see many of the young adults at Hyde Park lead us in worship last Sunday. Our seniors shared about some of their fears, stress, and even…
In the Sunday School class Marcie and I attend we have many lively discussions about topics that help us grow to a deeper understanding of what it means to live…