Welcoming All.
First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge
418 West Touhy Avenue
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
847.825.3144
Rev. Scott Himel, Pastor
Say hello to summer!
Friday, June 13, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
in the Garden & Jorgeson Hall
Everyone’s invited….it’s a delicious way to greet the summer season! Ice cream and all the fixin’s, sorbets, popcorn, face painting, bags, sidewalk chalk, and music. Bring a chair, bring a blanket, and bring a friend! In case of rain, we will still meet in Jorgeson Hall.
Vacation Bible School 2025
Faith, flavor, and fun for kids from 1st to 6th grade!
August 13–15, 2025
9:30 pm – 12:30 pm
First UMC Jorgeson Hall
Cost: $20 per child
Register by July 1: CLICK HERE
Contact with Questions:
rplonka@parkridgeumc.org
This summer, children are invited to discover the goodness of God in exciting, hands-on ways at our “Oh,Taste and See” Vacation Bible School! Each day, kids will explore meaningful Bible stories, whip up tasty recipes, sing joyful songs, play games, and dive into fun crafts that spark creativity. Through it all, they’ll grow in faith, build friendships, and experience God’s love in ways they can truly “taste and see.” (Psalm 34:8)
Worship. Learn. Serve.
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.
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.
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.
September 7, 2025
Sunday Night Suppers Park Ridge comes to First UMC…we will be hosting a free hot meal for the community every Sunday night!
June 8, 2025 • Pentecost Sunday
“Cultivating a Spirit of Inclusion”
Scriptures: Acts 2:1-13; Acts 16:14-15
We gather to celebrate Pentecost—that remarkable moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the early disciples and enabled them to speak across linguistic and cultural barriers. We’ll explore the powerful imagery from Acts 2, where people from every nation under heaven heard the mighty works of God proclaimed in their own languages. As we reflect on this foundational story, we’ll consider how Luke’s vision of radical inclusion challenges us to avoid the extremes of rigid exclusion and uncritical acceptance, instead calling us to remain centered on Jesus while continuously pushing the boundaries of welcome and understanding. Happy Pentecost! – – Pastor Scott