Hyde Park Speaks
The Stories We Share
The Treasure of True Friendships
Dear Hyde Park Family, Like many of you, I watched the 80s NBC sitcom “The Golden Girls,” about a group of four elderly women who forged a deep and enduring friendship. You might also remember the opening lines of their theme song: Thank you for being a friend. Travel...
VBS
June 24 – 28, 2024! Dive Below the Surface to Build a Strong Faith Deadline to register is MAY 31! 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...
The Year In Review
Dear Hyde Park Faithful: As we begin a new year of ministry at the church, we want to say, “Thank you!” Because of your generosity and faithfulness, this church made a profound impact in our community and around the world in 2023. On Christmas Eve, 2,500 worshippers...
Bike Ministries
Calling all bike enthusiasts and compassionate hearts! Our Bike Ministry is gearing up, and we need your pedal power and passion Sundays 9-11 a.m. on the corner of Azeele and Magnolia. Whether you're experienced in bike repair or want to donate parts, come be a part...
The Time Draws Near
Dear Hyde Park Family, “The Birth of Christ”by Alfred, Lord Tennyson The time draws near the birth of Christ;The moon is hid--the night is still;The Christmas bells from hill to hillAnswer each other in the mist. Four voices of four hamlets round,From far and near, on...
The Annunciation (in Rhymed Narration)
Dear Hyde Park Family, We are ten days away from that grand, holy nightWhen we’ll gather for carols and warm candlelight To celebrate Christmas, and Jesus Christ’s birthAnd God’s gift of love given to the whole earth But first there’s this Sunday: Advent Week...
Let’s Get This Straight
Dear Advent Pilgrims, This Sunday our attention turns to John the Baptist, a persistent presence every Advent journey. He meets us, whether we are ready for him or not, to echo the challenge by the prophet Isaiah, the original “voice crying from the wilderness:”...
An Exciting Year Ahead
Dear Hyde Park Family, With Advent starting this Sunday, it is the official start of the new Christian liturgical year. We look forward to a fresh arrival of Jesus Christ in our lives, and anticipate all that God will be doing in and through this church throughout the...
A Thanksgiving Blessing
Dear Hyde Park Family: Rejoice always. Pray continually.Give thanks in every situationbecause this is God’s willfor you in Christ Jesus.(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) As we enter these days of giving thanks with loved ones and friends, consider these words from John...
An Enneagram Thanksgiving
November 16, 2023 Dear Hyde Park Family, Over the past three Wednesday nights, I have had the fun of teaching a class on the Enneagram, a personality type indicator that guides self-discovery, offers awareness of one’s strengths and shadows, and enhances relationships...