First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge
418 West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Rev. Scott S. Himel, Pastor
office@parkridgeumc.org
847.825.3144
Now at First UMC: a free meal, no questions asked.
In partnership with Saint Lukes Lutheran Church and Saint Andrews Lutheran Church, First UMC is now hosting a free hot meal for the community, every Sunday night from 4pm to 5pm! Join us in Jorgeson Hall; park in our church lot on Grant Place, accessible from Prospect Avenue.
Learn more about it at https://www.sundaysupperspr.org
Worship.
You're invited.
Sunday Sanctuary worship at 9:30 am, which is also live streamed on YouTube and shared on social media Sunday afternoon.
Each service includes time of reflection and prayer, Scripture readings, a powerful message, and singing. Our music is a blend of traditional Wesleyan hymns and contemporary praise songs.
Open table Communion meal is offered on the first Sunday of each month. All are invited to help lead our services through singing and reading as liturgists.
Learn.
Faith formation for all ages.
Children 3 years old to 5th grade Our current children’s curriculum is Cokesbury Kids “Big Faith”. Children may join us in-person or virtually from home. If you are attending in person, the children will leave the 9:30 am worship service after the children’s message, and head to our classrooms. If you prefer to join virtually, we will provide the information and materials you need to connect and join the class. In person, at home, or hybrid, we are here for you!
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Youth Our Youth are learning creative discipleship through Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living, as they focus on connecting bible stories to contemporary issues they face in everyday life.
Adult Study Sunday morning and weekday evening online classes on a variety of topics continue to refresh us in faith. Contact the church office or our pastor for a current schedule.
Serve.
Compassion in action.
Service opportunities open to all members and friends include meals to healthcare workers, support of local food pantries, creation of face coverings for anyone in need, prayer squares for first responders, care for the clients of Avenues to Independence, and outreach to the most vulnerable neighbors: the homeless, refugees, and the unemployed.
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We continue to partner in service to Methodist agencies and community organizations including UMCOR, Justice For Our Neighbors, Exodus World Service, Feed My Starving Children, The Night Ministry, New Hope Community Food Pantry, International Health Partners, Church World Service, Reconciling Ministries Network, and Kids Above All.
January 25, 2026 • Third Sunday after Epiphany
“What Are You Fishing For?“
Scripture: Luke 5:1–11
This Sunday, we explore Jesus’ call to the first disciples and the surprising question it poses to us today: What are we really fishing for? We discover how the cultural waters we swim in—achievement, status, security—may be keeping us from the life Christ offers. Join us as we consider what it means to cast our nets for people, not fish.
~ Pastor Scott