Hyde Park United Methodist

Refresh: Part 5 // Pastor Magrey deVega // November 23, 2025

The draw near theme encompasses 1) an affirmation that God has drawn near to us by taking on flesh and experiencing what it is to be human, 2) a plea for God to draw closer to us and to the spaces in the world that are broken, and 3) a charge for us to draw near to God by leaning into wonder, justice, truth, and one another.  Reflection Questions: 1. What does it mean for you to call Jesus Lord and King? 2. How will you savor each present moment in the coming days?  3. How will you prepare yourself spiritually for the coming Advent season?  Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

Where Our Faith Goes Next | Beyond the Sermon

As we wrap up Christ the King Sunday—and the Christian year—Magrey and Matt reflect on where we've been, what’s grounding us right now, and where our faith might carry us next. They share a simple three-part gratitude practice perfect for your Thanksgiving table, and explore what it really means to say “Jesus is Lord” in a world shaped by Christian nationalism and diverse faith traditions. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

Refresh: Part 4 // Pastor Magrey deVega // November 16, 2025

This iconic text from Paul on giving reminds us that our truest and most faithful generosity does not happen through rote obligation, but through a spirit of joy and gratitude. Reflection Questions: 1. When have you been misunderstood, the way the Corinthians misunderstood Paul?  2. How can you shift your thinking to see every person in the church as equally important?  3. How might you see your estimate of giving as planting a seed for impact in 2026 and beyond?  Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

How Does Money Work in God’s Economy? | Beyond the Sermon

This week on Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey and Mat dive into Paul’s letters to the Corinthians—letters written to a city full of wealth, ambition, and ego. They unpack how Paul uses the language of farmers to teach a lesson about generosity, faith, and interdependence. Together they explore what it means to plant seeds of faith in a world obsessed with control—and how true growth depends on forces far beyond ourselves. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

Why Do We Give—Really? | Beyond the Sermon

Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho explore the heart behind generosity—what drives us to give, and how to keep it from becoming self-serving. They unpack the danger of “propositional faith,” the belief that generosity guarantees reward, and contrast it with the deeper call to give simply because Jesus did. Along the way, they share stories of teachers, mentors, and church members whose quiet selflessness still ripples outward today. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps