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Ready to take a step?

Discover Hyde Park

Sunday, April – After Worship Services, Knox Hall 153 Learn more about what makes Hyde Park United Methodist distinct. Ask questions. Find out how to take your next step. Whether you’re brand new to faith, been a United Methodist or are coming here from another denomination, you’re invited. Learn more here.

HOPE Nehemiah Action 2024

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. Across faith traditions, scripture emphasizes abundance, love, hope, promise, and community. We view advocating for justice as integral to our faith identity. Together, individuals from diverse faith backgrounds take direct action to hold decision-makers accountable on issues affecting their communities, supporting each other in this shared pursuit of justice. Learn more here.

Neighborhood Tables

Gather with food and conversation. Neighborhood Tables are a chance to connect with our Hyde Park United Methodist community in neighborhoods across Hillsborough County. Learn more and sign up here.

Family Night of Praise

5:30-7 p.m. Friday, April. 26. Whether you’re singing along to uplifting tunes, enjoying heartfelt prayers, or simply basking in the warmth of togetherness, our Family Night of Praise is an opportunity to connect, uplift, and rejoice in the blessings of family and faith. Gather your children and friends to be a part of a night where joy abounds, and love knows no bounds!

Vacation Bible School

June 24–28. Dive Below the Surface to Build a Strong Faith! Registration for church families begins March 4 and for general community begins March 11. Learn more here.

Merge at Dave & Buster’s

6-8 p.m. Friday, April 19th. Join us for an exciting evening at Dave & Buster’s! For just $30, you’ll enjoy delicious food and receive a power card for games. We’ll meet at D&B at 6 p.m., carpooling is encouraged. Please arrange for pick up promptly at 8 p.m. Chaperones needed – sign up and enjoy a complimentary dinner on us! Learn more and sign up.

New Member Class

10:45-11:55 a.m. starting Sunday, April 14. Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey, which God has been leading you on since before you knew it? Membership here is a gift from God, and it is our privilege to be part of your journey. This six-week class is offered in person and online. Learn more and sign up here.

Chair Volleyball

10-11 a.m. Thursday, April 11 – Harnish. Our Primetimers will be hosting a chair volleyball tournament which is all the rage in the 55+ community. So, pull up a chair and make some new friends as you let loose your competitive spirit! No equipment or experience needed. Learn more.

Habitat for Humanity Build Days

7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. April 20. Seeking around 10-12 volunteers. Age minimum is 16 years old. No experience required, just helping hands and positive attitudes! Sign up here.

Neighborhood Tables – Spring 2024

One-time gatherings to help you connect with people from Hyde Park United Methodist in your neighborhood! Gather with each other over food and conversation. Meet others who live nearby.

 

Looking for Hosts! Right now, if you are interested in hosting a Neighborhood Table gathering, please sign up.

 

When? Gatherings are happening in April and May.
Where? Homes of church members.
What’s the commitment? One evening. That’s it.
Do you need Bible knowledge? Nope! Everyone is welcome.

 

How will it work?

  • Host a gathering: Provide a space in your home for others to meet once, along with plates, cups, napkins and cutlery.
    Sign up to Host
  • Attend a gathering: Pick the Neighborhood Table gathering you want to attend from the list of available options. The host will be notified and contact you with details.

Celebrate Easter With Us

Celebrate Easter with us! Join our uplifting Easter service filled with joy, hope, and inspiring messages. Bring your family and friends to share in the resurrection joy. Easter at Hyde Park United Methodist is a time of reflection, renewal, and community. We look forward to welcoming you for a meaningful and memorable Easter celebration!

Thursday, Mar. 28.

12 p.m. Online (On Demand)

12:15 p.m. The Portico

7 p.m. Harnish Center with Communion.

7 p.m. Online live hosted with Communion.

Friday, Mar. 29.

12:15 p.m. The Portico

7 p.m. Hyde Park Sanctuary, Tenebrae Service

7 p.m. Online Service (Live Hosted)

Sunday, Mar. 31.

6:30 a.m. Water Works Park

9:30 a.m. Contemporary & Traditional

10:01 a.m. 1001 Gathering at The Portico 

11 a.m. Contemporary & Traditional

Discover Hyde Park

Sunday, April – After Worship Services, Knox Hall 153 Learn more about what makes Hyde Park United Methodist distinct. Ask questions. Find out how to take your next step. Whether you’re brand new to faith, been a United Methodist or are coming here from another denomination, you’re invited. Learn more here.

HOPE Nehemiah Action 2024

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. Across faith traditions, scripture emphasizes abundance, love, hope, promise, and community. We view advocating for justice as integral to our faith identity. Together, individuals from diverse faith backgrounds take direct action to hold decision-makers accountable on issues affecting their communities, supporting each other in this shared pursuit of justice. Learn more here.

Neighborhood Tables

Gather with food and conversation. Neighborhood Tables are a chance to connect with our Hyde Park United Methodist community in neighborhoods across Hillsborough County. Learn more and sign up here.

Family Night of Praise

5:30-7 p.m. Friday, April. 26. Whether you’re singing along to uplifting tunes, enjoying heartfelt prayers, or simply basking in the warmth of togetherness, our Family Night of Praise is an opportunity to connect, uplift, and rejoice in the blessings of family and faith. Gather your children and friends to be a part of a night where joy abounds, and love knows no bounds!

Vacation Bible School

June 24–28. Dive Below the Surface to Build a Strong Faith! Registration for church families begins March 4 and for general community begins March 11. Learn more here.

Merge at Dave & Buster’s

6-8 p.m. Friday, April 19th. Join us for an exciting evening at Dave & Buster’s! For just $30, you’ll enjoy delicious food and receive a power card for games. We’ll meet at D&B at 6 p.m., carpooling is encouraged. Please arrange for pick up promptly at 8 p.m. Chaperones needed – sign up and enjoy a complimentary dinner on us! Learn more and sign up.

Easter is one of our busiest days of the year, we are so excited to welcome many new faces to our church. In anticipation for the additional guests, we have partnered with a few of the local businesses to acquire more parking. As usual, we ask that you leave the spots closest to the building for people with mobility issues and guests. Click here to download a map detailing all the options for parking on Easter.

VBS

June 24 – 28, 2024!

Dive Below the Surface to Build a Strong Faith

Registration for church families begins February 25 and for general community begins March 10.

Cost: $50 for Preschool – Grade 4 and $75 for Tweens

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 12:00PM.

* Note: rising 5th and 6th graders have extended programming (until 3 p.m.) Tuesday and Thursday during VBS

 

Ready to Dive into the Scuba VBS volunteer team?

Adult and youth volunteer registration is now open! Early child registration is available for adult volunteers upon completion of the volunteer form.

Mini-VBS and Nursery care is available for children of volunteers. This is not a drop-off program but reserved for those volunteering. A link will be available once adult registration has been completed.

 

Volunteer Training: Thank you for serving at SCUBA VBS! Please mark your calendar for our mandatory VBS Volunteer Training on Wednesday, June 12 at 5:45 p.m.

 

Decorations and Construction: If you like crafting, being creative or even using a hammer, join the VBS Construction & Decoration Team on select Thursday mornings (9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.).

Amazon Wish List: Have a heart to serve but limited time? Check out this amazon wishlist for VBS supply needs!

Have questions? Ask us here or contact the church office at 813-253-5388.

Day 1 – June 24

God Is a Friend Who Is Real.

Day 2 – June 25

God is a friend who loves!

Day 3 – June 26

God Is a Friend We Can Trust.

Day 4 – June 27

God is a friend forever!

 

Day 5 – June 28

God Is a Friend For Everyone.
What crew is my child in?

A parent email will be sent the week before VBS to all parents of registered children with crew information. This email will also contain pick-up passes which must be shown to your child’s crew leader at dismissal/pick up each day.

How does drop off / pick up work?

Morning drop off: Campers should be seated in the Sanctuary with their crew by 9 a.m. for opening worship each day. Doors open at 8:50 a.m., please escort your child inside the Sanctuary to their crew’s pew and drop off to their crew leaders.

Afternoon pick up: Dismissal will start at 12:10 p.m. each day.* Children should be picked up from their crew pew in the Sanctuary.

*Note: rising 5th and 6th graders will have extended hours on Tuesday, with dismissal at 3 p.m. from the Magnolia building. Dismissal on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday will be from the Sanctuary balcony at 12:15 p.m.

Can I watch closing worship?

All parents are invited to watch closing worship in the Harnish Center. (11 :35 a.m.- 12:10). If you need to get your children before dismissal, please come to campus before 11:40 a.m. and we will locate your child for you. 

What does my kid wear to VBS?

Each day your child should wear their VBS T-shirt. T-shirts can be picked up each Sunday in June in the Courtyard from 9 a.m. – noon. T-shirts can also be picked up in the church’s Ministry Office 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Shirts must be picked up by Sunday, June 26. If we have shirts left over, additional shirts can be purchased beginning Wednesday of VBS week (at the VBS info tent in the Sanctuary Courtyard. $5 each).

Please use a black Sharpie marker to write your child’s first name and crew number on the FRONT of the shirt. This will act as their nametag (Using a flat cardboard piece inside the shirt helps when you do this). We also suggest comfortable shorts and closed-toed shoes for their safety.

What if I can't pick up my child - can another parent, friend or grandparent pick them up?

YES, BUT THEY WILL NEED TO HAVE A COMPLETED PICK-UP PASS FOR YOUR CHILD TO PRESENT TO YOUR CHILD’S CREW LEADER. We are accepting pictures of completed Pick-Up Passes on smart phones as well. If your child’s pick-up person does not have a pass, they will be asked to go to our info tent outside in the Courtyard. They will need to show their driver’s license and we will check registration forms to see who has been authorized to pick up your child. If you did not list them as an authorized person to pick up your child in your child’s registration, we will call you to confirm authorization.

Will there be a 'VBS Recap Video' this year?

Yes! Join us for worship Sunday, June 30.

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