Welcoming All.
First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge
418 West Touhy Avenue
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
847.825.3144
Rev. Scott Himel, Pastor
You’re invited: Sundays at 9:30AM
We invite you to sanctuary worship every Sunday at 9:30 am, which is also live streamed on YouTube and shared on social media early Sunday afternoon. Each worship service experience 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 curiculum 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 – Rooms 103 and 104. If you prefer to join virtually, we will provide the information you need to join the class, along with the materials the in-person group is using. In person, at home, or hybrid, we are here for you.
Youth Our Youth are continuing to learn creative discipleship through Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living. They are focusing on connecting bible stories to contemporary issues they face in everyday life.
Online Learning for Adults Sunday morning and weekly online classes, and monthly online seminars on a variety of topics for adults continue to refresh us in faith. Contact the church office or our pastor for more information.
Compassion in Action
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.
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.
December 8, 2024
Second Sunday in Advent
“Peace on Earth and Mercy Mild”
Series: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Scripture: Luke 1:57-80 (Zechariah’s Song)
Visions abound in our culture today—just not all of them religious in nature. It is quite commonplace for both politicians and newscasters alike to let us know (with much fervor) what exactly their rendition of the future is going to look like. Many times, these “visions” differ vastly between particular news outlets and political parties. In such a circumstance, let us turn to the Scriptures to listen for a lasting and relevant vision (or “prophecy”) that is “a dawn from on high” which “guide(s) our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:78-79). How might such a biblically-based vision allow us to perceive our culture’s seemingly prescient proclamations from a renewed vantage-point?
~ Pastor Scott
Advent Events
Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 15 • 1:30-4:00pm
Meet at the church: Caroling at nearby retirement homes; afterward, the group will stop by a restaurant for fellowship.
Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 22 • 9:30-10:30am
In the Sanctuary: Come hear the Christmas story told by our church’s children and youth! Stay for a festive Snack n’ Chat.
Christmas Eve Worship
Tuesday, December 24 • 4:30-5:45pm
In the Sanctuary: lessons and carols, special anthems by the choir, a message of hope, communion, and fellowship!