Bad Friends
Teens are profoundly impacted by friendships. What do you do when your teenager's friends appear to be dragging them down? What do you do when it appears your teen is connected with certain red flag relationships that are spiraling in a negative direction? Click here to learn more.

Making God's Love Real
No matter what, everyone has doubts about themselves. Sometimes these doubts come from within and sometimes from others and their influence. No matter what you have doubts about, give it up to God and he will show you reason and put your doubts to rest.
Van Cates, Jr. 
Communication Connector 
High School 
News + Events
Scholarships
Hyde Park United Methodist supports higher education and seminary education for youth and adults through several scholarship funds, created by our members. To learn more and/or apply, click here.
Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll Retreat: April 8-10, 2016 (9th & 10th graders ONLY!)
Our Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll retreat is intended to be a resource for high school youth groups to explore their faith during this developmentally sensitive time.  We are providing professional teaching and  instruction along with relevant worship and a lot of fun. Hosted by Warren Willis Camp and the Florida United Methodist Youth Conference. Cost is $100. Sign up here.
SIFAT Mission Trip 2016
Mark your calendar for July 10-15, 2016 and join us at SIFAT. This is open to all in grades 7-12. Learn more. Sign up.

High School Mission Trip 2016
Mark your calendar for July 24-30, 2016 and join us as we serve in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Learn more. Sign up here.

Warren Willis Sumer Camp,
June 20-25, 2016
Hyde Park is going to camp during week #2. Church camp is for grades 4-12. Camp costs $420 this year. You can register and put a deposit down online at the Warren Willis website. If you would like to ride the church bus, contact Kathy. Seats are limited and are first come, first served. If you are in need of a scholarship, contact Emily.
Sundays
Sunday Morning
We believe that the best way to create "sticky faith" is by having youth involved in congregational worship and serving in church. We encourage both of these for our students. If not attending worship, students can serve in various ways during the hour they are on campus. If you would like to get your student plugged into serving around campus with Children's Ministries, Open Arms, the Tech Team, ushering or greeting, please contact Emily.
Merge, 5:30-8 p.m.
This Sunday we will visit the Tampa Bay Baha'i Community. Learn more. Dinner is provided for $5 a person from 5:30-5:45 p.m. Invite your friends! 
Wednesdays
Ash Wednesday Service, 6:30 p.m.

Our Wednesday Night Bible Study will not meet this week. Instead, we will attend the Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary. This service is a wonderful opportunity for us to begin the contemplative season of Lent by humbly turning ourselves towards God and looking for ways to grow in our relationship with him.

The Bible Study Leaders will be sitting together in worship, so students are welcome to sit with them or with family.
Serving Opportunities
  • Tech Team - contact Nick
  • Children's Ministries - contact Meagan
  • Hospitality - contact Gwen 
  • Open Arms - sign up here 
  • 2nd Saturday Team - contact Drema 
Important Dates

February:
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday Service, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
14: Money Matters, 10:45 a.m. - noon, Magnolia
16: HS Home Groups, 6-8 p.m., Location TBA
19-21: Confirmation Retreat
23: HS Home Groups, 6-8 p.m., Location TBA
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