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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 exploring Paul Tripp’s “Parenting: Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family”.
Please contact Pam at ppilger@hpcumc if you’d like more information. Stop by any time!
Upcoming Events
Special Events
Youth Mission Trip Info
December 1
We will serve with our global partners at the Tijuana Christian Mission (a children’s home) and at the Women with Purpose shelter from June 21st-27th, 2025. The deadline to sign up is December 1. Email Kate Smith at ksmith@hpcumc.org to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Youth Group
Survey Active NOW
Emily Bolin-Meyers, our new Youth Director, invites all students in middle or high school, parents, and volunteers to share their opinions about what they want Youth Group to be like. Please take the quick survey by clicking HERE.
Super Serve Saturday
January 18
There are FIVE exciting projects to pick from this month. There’s something for everyone, even children as young as 4! For more information and to signup, click HERE.
Confirmation 2025
Sundays, starting January 19
We invite anyone in grade 7 or above to join our Confirmation journey! For more information and to signup, click HERE.
MLK March
January 20
All ages are invited to join the MLK Jr Coalition of Cincinnati in the 50th Anniversary March from the Underground Freedom Center to Washington Park at 10:30. There will also be a commemorative concert at noon and a free Chipotle lunch at the OTR campus! For more information and to signup, 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.
Saturplay for Littles
January 25
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
VBS Registration Opens
February 1
We’ll announce the theme for this year’s VBS and open registration on February 1. Mark your calendars!
Kids' Dinner Night
February 20
We are partnering with State Ave. UMC to provide a meal and fellowship for the kids at their Messy Church event in supporet of Pastor Annie who will lead the night. We need volunteers to help prepare the meal and/or serve dinner and engage in games and crafts with the kids from 6pm-7pm. Click HERE to learn more and sign up!
Future Dates
June 9-13, 2025: Vacation Bible School
July 28-August 2: Family Camp