THE PORTICO
The Portico is a community gathering space committed to impacting homelessness in our community and enhancing the social, artistic and spiritual fabric of Tampa through conversation, connection and community change. The Portico Cafe is our social enterprise. We are a downtown community of Hyde Park United Methodist.
ABOUT US
We are transforming ourselves, the city and the world through conversation, connection and community change.
SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY
Our church is different. Not better, different. We are people seeking spiritual connection and who are making a difference in the city and community.
GROUPS
We strive to build relationships through groups. Our groups engage people in important conversation, spiritual practices, and service to the city and the world that address equality, housing insecurity, and economic challenge.
ART
Through our many art initiatives, we work to enhance the social, spiritual, and artistic fabric of Downtown Tampa
The Portico’s Community Hall
“For the Love of the City” Mural
Homeless Memorial 2020
Gatherings
Our church community is for people seeking
spiritual connection in a non-traditional church
setting, for those not interested in or
dissatisfied with traditional church expressions,
and for those who want to make a difference in
the community and put God’s real love in
action.
The Portico Café
The Portico Café is a social enterprise that offers people transitioning from homelessness, addiction, and incarceration job training, employment ladders, and connections to safe, affordable housing.
The “Homeless Jesus” sculpture under the breezeway of The Portico is a visual reminder of the “least of these” in our society. It reflects our commitment to enhancing the social, artistic and spiritual fabric of Tampa.
The three-story-tall art mural “For Love of THIS City” at The Portico displays in vivid imagery and color the natural beauty, rich history and diverse communities of Tampa. The mural is a collaborative creation by Illsol – artists Michelle Sawyer and Tony Krol. View it on the south wall of the Branscomb Building, just north of the Henderson Chapel.
Innovative, creative worship experiences attract those looking for a less traditional approach to their faith. Community projects, a missional coffee shop, artist gatherings, porch parties and discussion are just a few of the offerings you will find in this community of open-minded and warm-heartened followers of Christ.
