Justin LaRosa
Mindi’s Holiday Open House & Dedication
Please Register for Secret LocationWe Did It! We built Mindi's house! Mindi, The Portico Cafe Manager, and her daughter are so excited to open the doors of their first home for this special day of celebration and gratitude. The Portico invites you to join us for a very special holiday open house and Hyde Park UMC dedication. The Big…
Holy Thursday Mid-day Meditation
The Portico 1001 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL, United StatesCome Holy Thursday at 12:15 p.m. (aka as Maundy Thursday) for a mid-day service at The Portico. In a serene environment, we will remember The Last Supper, the new mandate, and practice silence together.
Portico Community Art Show
The Portico 1001 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL, United StatesThis art exhibit will honor the graduates of the BA in Art Therapy program at University of Tampa. Artwork was created by those in recovery, artists experiencing homelessness, and other marginalized communities at practicum sites across the Tampa Bay Region.
Justice Team Lunch and Launch
The Portico Leadership Team is excited to invite you to the Justice Team Lunch and Launch on Sunday, September 10 at 11:30 a.m. at The Portico on the 2nd floor. If you are interested in learning more about justice initiatives at The Portico or participating in them, consider joining us! Please RSVP so we can…
Portico Pastor’s Coffee
The Portico Cafe 1001 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL, United StatesIf you are interested in getting to know The Portico, meet us after the 1001 Gathering on October 22nd for Portico Pastor's Coffee! Justin and Lizzy will be present and want to get to know you and tell you what The Portico is all about.
Christmas in The Park
Water Works Park 1710 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL, United StatesBring a chair, your four-legged friends, and maybe some two-legged ones too to an outdoor service at WaterWorks Park with live music, a message, and candle lighting. We’ll provide the…
Homeless Memorial
Homeless Jesus 410 E Tyler St, Tampa, FL, United StatesJoin us as we remember those who lost their lives on the streets in our community during 2023 through prayer, music, and the reading of names.
Ash Wednesday and Soil Ceremony
The Portico 1001 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL, United StatesAsh Wednesday is a time of reflection and repentance for our individual and collective sins. Join us for a traditional Ash Wednesday service with an element of remembrance of Samuel Arline, a Black man who was lynched in Hillsborough County in 1912.
Portico Pastor’s Coffee
The Portico Cafe 1001 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL, United StatesIf you are interested in getting to know The Portico, meet us after the 1001 Gathering on October 22nd for Portico Pastor's Coffee! Justin and Lizzy will be present and want to get to know you and tell you what The Portico is all about.
You Are Loved: An Interfaith Pride Service
The Portico 1001 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL, United StatesWe are partnering with Tampa Pride to host an interfaith service open to people of all religions, faiths, and beliefs during Pride week. The theme is "You Are Loved".
Nehemiah Action @ Bible Based Fellowship
Bible Based Fellowship 4811 Ehrlich Rd., Tampa, FL, United StatesJoin with 1300 members of Tampa area churches in calling for commitments from government officials to enact change for Justice and HOPE in the community. Bible-Based Fellowship Church 4811 Ehrlich Rd Tampa, FL 33624 view map
Hyde Park at The Portico New Member Class
Interested in officially becoming a member at Hyde Park UMC? Join us for this 6-week new member class! We will walk together through a study of what it means to be committed to HPUMC/The Portico and what discipleship to Jesus practically looks like. Contact Justin to learn more.