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Family Ministry
Our Family Ministry welcomes all families to join us in a variety of ways! We develop, energize, and maintain vibrant programming to support our children, youth and families in their faith journeys from infancy to adulthood. We partner with families to help you grow TOGETHER in your relationship with God by combining the influence of church and home to fuel the faith in the next generation.
Children's Ministry
Infants-5th Grade
HPCUMC Children’s Ministry provides a fun, safe, and loving place where children and families can grow in their faith, grow in relationships, and grow in their knowledge of living as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Youth Ministry
6th-12th Grade
The Youth Ministry at Hyde Park Community seeks to partner with parents to help youth develop in all aspects of life while preparing for college and careers. Youth are given opportunities to explore their gifts and talents through worship, discipleship, and leadership.
Intentional Parenting Class
Monday mornings, 10-11am
This weekly group is for parents who want to learn, grow & support one another on their parenting journey. Parents or caregivers with kids of ANY age are welcome to join any week, and childcare is provided.
We gather on the third floor at 9:45 to socialize and then start our book discussion at 10:00. We are currently working on a course entitled “Parenting with Mental Health in Mind” and exploring the book “Seen: Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teenagers and the Power of Connection”, by Chinwe Williams PhD and LPC and Youth Pastor Will Hutcherson.
Please contact Pam at ppilger@hpcumc if you’d like more information. Stop by any time!
Upcoming Events
Special Events
VBS Registration Open
February 1
Space is filling up fast, so register now for our VBS, “Camp Live it Out!” For more information and to register, click HERE.
Youth Serve & Bowl
February 15
We invite all middle school and high school students to serve with us at Meals on Wheels and then go bowling. It should be a smashing good time! Click HERE to register.
Youth Group
March 2
Emily Bolin-Meyers, our new Youth Director, invites all students in middle or high school to Youth Group on Sundays, from 5:00-7:30.
Saturplay for Littles
March 22
Baby and toddler playtime happens, rain or shine! For parents/caregivers and their kiddos, ages 0-3. We’ll meet every 4th Saturday of the month from 10-11 a.m. in the Nursery or outside on the playground. Contact Aimee Stockdale at astockdale@hpcumc.org
Egg Hunt
April 12
All are welcome! Bring your friends and family for a day of springtime fun. Come rain or shine, the hunt is on. No bunny gets left behind! For more information and to register, click HERE.
Confirmation 2025
Sundays, starting January 19
We celebrate the current confirmation class! They’re diving deep and learning about their faith. Confirmation Sunday is May 11th.
Palm Parade
April 13
Children of all ages remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem in our annual Palm Parade during the 9:30 & 11:00am worship services. Parents and Sunday School teachers are also invited to participate! Email Sara (spease@hpcumc.org) with any questions.
Pack Food Baskets
April 13
All ages can help pack food baskets for families in need! We will gather in the parking lot after the 9:30 service to pull together and pack food for 585 households. No registration is required! For more information, click HERE
Super Serve Saturday
April 19
Pick from six exciting projects this month, including preparing for VBS! There’s something for everyone, even children as young as 4. For more information and to register, click HERE
Youth Ensemble
Sundays
Any youth in grades 6-12 who would like to play an instrument or sing with the group should contact Aimee Stockdale at astockdale@hpcumc.org. Rehearsals have been changed to Sundays 12:15-1:00 in room 210.
Children's Choir
Sundays, starting in January
Our Children’s Choir has a new rehearsal time! Our new director, Grace Devoid, will collect children in K-5th grade from the Little Theater at 10:30. Pickup will be in the Refectory at 11.
Confirmation 2025
Sundays
We celebrate the current confirmation class! They’re diving deep and learning about their faith. Confirmation Sunday is May 11th.
Future Dates
June 9-13, 2025: Vacation Bible School
July 28-August 2: Family Camp