Hyde Park in the News
The Work of Art
Check out this article about how Hyde Park UMC and Art have created a place of peace and joy!
The Joy of Working With a Mission Partner
Check out how we are partnering with Love INC here.
ABC Action News Reports on Robert Johnson Soil Collection Ceremony
ABC Action News covered the Robert Johnson Soil Collection Ceremony at The Portico. Sometimes our faith calls us to confront painful parts of our past and work to make right the wrongs of previous generations. One way we are engaging with this work is through our...
10TampaBay Reports on Hyde Park’s Easter Plans
Hyde Park's senior pastor, the Rev. Magrey deVega was interviewed by Madison Alworth, a reporter for 10News Tampa, about our plans for Easter services this year.
Volunteer at The Portico Received Presidential Pardon
One of The Portico's volunteers, Thad Bereday, was recently surprised with presidential pardon, wiping out his conviction for a federal crime from several years ago. Thad has been volunteering at The Portico for some time, serving with The Portico Work Force Housing...
Paddle with Purpose Showcased by 10TampaBay
@10tampabay covered our faith-based group who have decided to not only build community through kayaking together, but to also clean up the water while we paddle! We all value connection and community, but also want to help our neighborhood stay clean. You’re invited...
WMNF Reports on Homeless Memorial With Special Focus
Local community radio station, WMNF, reported on this year's Homeless Memorial held at The Portico on Jan. 25. After setting the scene, reporter Daniel Figeroa IV described the reading of the names of 112 men and women who died on the streets of Tampa in 2020. He...
WEDU: Can We Talk? Race in America
WEDU will air an a honest conversation about race in our region. From the Black Lives Matter movement to public health, white ally ship to social reform, community members will open up, debate, and share perspective on the topics that often divide us. Hosted by Dalia...
Fox 13 News: Easter Celebrations Different This Year, Hope Remains
Fox 13 News reported on the combined efforts of Metropolitan Ministries and Hyde Park United Methodist to make sure our Open Arms guests weren't forgotten on Easter Sunday. Food was prepared in Met Min's kitchen's then bagged up to make "grab it and go" meals instead...
Channel 8 Interviews Hyde Park Staff
Watch the Broadcast Hyde Park's efforts to provide Easter worship in an online setting were recognized in a news item on News Channel 8 this morning. The Rev. Magrey deVega, senior pastor, and Mat Hotho, Director of Worship Technologies, explained that Easter hasn't...
News Radio/WFLA Interviews Our Senior Pastor
Listen to His Interview The Rev. Magrey deVega, Senior Pastor, appeared on News Radio/WFLA to discuss Hyde Park's approach to online worship using live streaming during the coronavirus.