Welcoming All.
First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge
418 West Touhy Avenue
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
847.825.3144
Rev. Scott Himel, Pastor
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 11, 2026 • Baptism of Jesus Sunday
“Gettin’ Muddy”
Scripture: Matthew 3:13–17
This Sunday, we gather around the muddy waters of the Jordan to remember that Jesus doesn’t stay safely on the shore—he steps in with us, choosing baptism as an act of deep solidarity with a hurting, complicated, beloved humanity. In “Gettin’ Muddy,” we explore how our own baptisms don’t pull us away from the world’s mess, but send us straight into it as people called to stand alongside neighbors in their struggle, grief and hope. Come ready to remember your baptism, to feel the splash of grace again and to imagine how we, together, might follow Jesus into the mud for the sake of love.