Our Mission:
Hyde Park United Methodist Church is a community of people committed to Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, united in the love of God, and called to make that love real to others.
We accomplish this mission by becoming people who
Invite people to experience the love of God and become disciples of Jesus Christ,
Equip disciples to be agents of God's reconciling love in the world,
Care for one another in Christian community; and
Send disciples as servants of Christ to participate in God's transformation of the world.
Sherlyn Burnham
Full name: Sherlyn Jane Burnham
But Please Call Me: Sherlyn
Position: Director, Contemporary Music
Born where and when: Tampa, Florida — Aug. 7
Family facts: My parents, still married, one sister, two nephews and a niece
Education: Bachelors of English Literature, Minor in Music, Master’s Degree of Theology and Ministry; Palm Beach Atlantic University
How I became a Christian: I accepted Christ as a child and rededicated my life as an adult in my mid-20’s.
How I ended up at Hyde Park: I saw the sign while at Walgreens, went home and checked out the web site, visited the next day and have been here ever since.
The most important thing I do around here: Being a worship leader who models authentic prayer and praise.
FAVORITES
Music: Anything inspiring; I love many forms of musical expression.
Movie: “Stranger Than Fiction,” “Big Fish,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”
TV Show: “The Office,” “30 Rock,” “Scrubs”
Web sites: www.restoringeden.org, www.itunes.com, www.newdream.org
Place to vacation: Pacific Northwest
Place to eat: Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Cali Yogurt
How I spend my free time: Fellowship with friends and family, outdoor activities (except in the summer)
Best book I've read recently: “The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd
What I treasure: The love of friends and famly; my memories
Nobody knows that I... am a “crazy cat lady!”
Person I'd most like to meet: Maya Angelou
My vision for the future of Hyde Park Church is: becoming a church known for its welcoming of all God's people as we become living examples of Christ's life and love.
One way folks can pray for me is: that I will “Let Go and Let God.”