Hyde Park United Methodist

On The Edge: Part 1 // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // April 12, 2026

One week after Easter, the lilies fade and real life returns—bringing questions, doubts, and uncertainty with it. In this opening message of the On the Edge series, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans explores the story of Thomas and reminds us that doubt is not the opposite of faith, but a vital part of it. Through personal story and the Gospel of John, we are invited to bring our questions into community, to stay present even when faith feels fragile, and to trust that Christ meets us right in the middle of our fear and uncertainty, offering peace, presence, and new life. Reflection Questions: 1. Can you identify with Thomas, needing to see and touch something before you can believe or accept it? 2. Have you ever had a crisis of faith? If so, who or what helped you get through it? 3. How might Jesus be calling you out of your "locked room” right now - to embody peace and to tend wounds? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

When Faith Falls Apart… What Comes Next? | Beyond the Sermon

In this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans shares her personal journey through doubt, calling, and rediscovering faith. Reflecting on her sermon about Doubting Thomas, she opens up about a season in seminary where everything she believed was questioned—and how that struggle ultimately shaped her ministry. This conversation is a reminder that doubt isn’t something to fear, but something that can lead to deeper, more authentic faith—especially when we don’t go through it alone. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

Visio Divina: Easter Sunday // Pastor Magrey deVega // April 5, 2026

The resurrection of Jesus is the pivotal moment in human history, declaring God’s redemptive power and the end of sin and evil as the controlling force over our lives. The practice of visio divina invites us to not just hear the story, but to gaze upon it, just as famous artists have invited us throughout the centuries, to discover how we can experience the power of resurrection in our lives and in the world.    Reflection Questions: 1. Where has life shaken you recently, leaving you uncertain or afraid? 2. What faithful action can you take before certainty or belief fully arrives? 3. How might living as free change your perspective on present struggles? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

Visio Divina: Part 6 // Pastor Magrey deVega // March 29, 2026

The stories of Holy Week are conducive to vivid artistic representation. Beginning with the pageantry of Palm Sunday, through the beauty of Maundy Thursday, and into the stirring scenes of the crucifixion, these stories have been the subject of some of the greatest works of art in history. The massive altar piece of the cathedral in Siena, Italy, depicts these scenes with stunning detail, telling the stories of the week that changed the world.   Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

Visio Divina: Part 5 // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // March 22, 2026

In week five of Visio Divina, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans reflects on the story of Jesus calming the storm through Rembrandt’s Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee. The painting pulls us into the boat — into the chaos, fear, and uncertainty the disciples felt. And yet, in the middle of it all, Jesus remains steady, anchored to something deeper than the storm. This story reminds us that faith doesn’t remove the storm, but it roots us in a presence that can withstand it. As we move through Lent, we’re invited to become people of calm, courage, and trust — even when the waves rise. Reflection Questions: 1. Can you name a person who impresses you as one who can remain CALM in the midst of chaos?  What qualities do they have? 2. How have you found yourself being a calm presence in the midst of your own storms or someone else’s? 3. When was the last time you heard Jesus speak “Peace" over your chaotic and anxious thoughts? What was that like? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps