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SUMMARY:Super Bowl Crunch for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Collection / Fundraiser: Super Bowl Crunch for a CauseRun Dates of Fundraiser: Sunday\, January 25–Sunday\, February 1 (1:00 pm deadline)Cost: Quart-size bag—$5 eachHow to Order: Orders forms will be available in the Parlor on Sunday\, January 25 and February 1. Alternatively\, you may email Rochita to place your order. All orders should be placed by February 1 at 1:00pm.Payment: An envelope will be available in the Parlor for cash and check donations; alternatively\, you can send a Zelle payment to finance@parkridgeumc.org and write “Super Bowl Crunch” in the memo line.Order Pickup: Collect your order from the Parlor after church on Sunday\, February 8Contact with Questions: Rochita Plonka (rplonka@parkridgeumc.org)Get game-day ready and support our Youth Mission Trip at the same time! Our youth will be selling a delicious snack mix—perfect for Super Bowl Sunday snacking. Every bag purchased helps send our youth on their summer mission trip to Duluth\, Minnesota where they’ll serve others\, grow in faith\, and make a real impact.
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/super-bowl-crunch-for-a-cause/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
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SUMMARY:Collection / Fundraiser: February “Show Your Love” Food Drive 💕
DESCRIPTION:Collection / Fundraiser: February “Show Your Love” Food Drive 💕Collection Run Dates: Thursday\, January 29 – Sunday\, February 22Drop-off Location: Grant Place entranceContact with Questions: Katy Hansen (katyhansen@comcast.net)Overview: Help us spread love in a practical way this February by supporting New Hope Food Pantry. Please fill a bag with any or all of the items listed below and drop it off at the church by Sunday\, February 22. \nMost Needed Items: \n\nHearty Soup\nCereal\nCanned Tuna\nCanned Chicken\nDiaper Wipes\nSpaghetti Sauce\nCanned Asparagus\nCanned Chickpeas or Black Beans\n\nPlease note: We kindly ask that you do not donate corn or green beans at this time.Thank you for showing your love and generosity to our community! \n~ FUMC Outreach Team
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/collection-fundraiser-february-show-your-love-food-drive-%f0%9f%92%95/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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SUMMARY:Superbowl Snack Mix Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Youth and parents will make the Super Bowl snack mix during church service and have orders ready for pick up in the parlor at 10:30 am
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/superbowl-snack-mix-fundraiser/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T214754Z
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SUMMARY:Super Bowl Snack Mix: Crunch for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Youth will make the Super Bowl snack mix to be picked up in the parlor at 10:30 am
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/super-bowl-snack-mix-crunch-for-a-cause/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
CREATED:20260114T210256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T173251Z
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SUMMARY:UWFaith Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:Collection / Drive: UWFaith Silent Auction\nAuction Run Dates: Sunday\, February 15–Saturday\, March 7\nView Moon Ja’s Paintings: Either in the Parlor beginning Feb 15\, or see pictures of Moon Ja Park’s paintings below\nBidding: All bidding is handled via a paper form found in the Parlor\nContact with Questions: Andrea Thomas (andrea8141@comcast.net)\nUWFaith is hosting a silent auction featuring six original paintings generously donated by our own Moon Ja Park! View the artwork and place your bids in the Parlor—bidding starts on Feb 15 during Love Sunday and closes at the Leslie Goddard fundraiser event on March 7\, with winners announced at the end of her presentation. Proceeds support the mission of UWFaith.\n\n\n\n\nMoon Ja Park’s Paintings
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/uwfaith-silent-auction/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives,UWFaith (Women's Ministry)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T170314Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Campaign 2026
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/stewardship-campaign-2026/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
CREATED:20260129T204757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T234751Z
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SUMMARY:Envelope Fundraiser Begins
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/envelope-fundraiser-begins/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
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SUMMARY:Mothers for Mission 2026
DESCRIPTION:Collection / Drive: Mothers for Mission — NIJFON Special Offering \nCollection Dates: Sunday\, April 26–Tuesday\, May 5Honor List Read: Sunday\, May 10 (Mother’s Day)Location: Donation slips in the Sunday bulletin\, or email Amy Lane (office@parkridgeumc.org) with the name of the mother\, grandmother\, or mothering figure you’re honoring or rememberingQuestions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com \nIn honor of Mother’s Day\, First UMC continues our tradition of collecting a special offering for a designated Outreach ministry. This year’s beneficiary is Northern Illinois Justice For Our Neighbors (NIJFON)\, which provides free high-quality legal services to low-income immigrants\, engages in education and advocacy efforts\, and builds cross-cultural relationships. We invite you to share a special gift in celebration of your mother\, grandmother\, or mothering figure in your life. Please return your gift to the church by or before Tuesday\, May 5. \nBulletin Inserts: April 26 and May 3Amy Lane receives honoree names for the list read on May 10. \nEvent ID: EVT-0015
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/mothers-for-mission-2026/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Fundraiser: Chocolate Strawberries & Pretzels
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser: Mother’s Day Chocolate-Covered Strawberries and Pretzels \nOrder Forms Available: During Snack and Chat on April 26 and May 3\, or email Rochita. \nOrder Deadline: Sunday\, May 3 \nCost:  \nOrder Pickup: After worship on Sunday\, May 10 (Mother’s Day) at FUMC\, Park Ridge \nContact with Questions: Rochita Plonka (rplonka@parkridgeumc.org) \nThis Mother’s Day\, honor the women who reflect a mother’s love through care\, encouragement\, and compassion. Celebrate them with delicious chocolate-covered strawberries and pretzels. All proceeds support this year’s Youth Mission Trip to Duluth\, Minnesota.
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/mothers-day-fundraiser-chocolate-strawberries-pretzels/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T224800Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop’s Appeal 2026
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/bishops-appeal-2026/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
CREATED:20260129T204758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T224801Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Trip Envelope Fundraiser Ends
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/mission-trip-envelope-fundraiser-ends/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
CREATED:20251231T170343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T224801Z
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SUMMARY:Avenues Walkathon 2026
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/avenues-walkathon-2026/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
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SUMMARY:Father’s for Mission 2026
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/fathers-for-mission-2026/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Car Wash Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser: Father’s Day Car WashDate: Sunday\, June 21Time: 8:30 am–11:00 amLocation: First UMC Church Parking LotCost: Free Will Offering (all proceeds support this year’s Youth Mission Trip)Rain Date: Sunday\, June 28Contact with Questions: Rochita Plonka — rplonka@parkridgeumc.orgIs your ride ready for summer? Let our youth scrub and sparkle your car while you give the fathers and father figures in your life a special way to feel celebrated this Father’s Day! Stop by for our annual Father’s Day Car Wash Fundraiser.
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/fathers-day-car-wash-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Church Parking Lot
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
CREATED:20260323T180253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T224801Z
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Car Wash Fundraiser - BACKUP RAIN DATE
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser: Father’s Day Car WashDate: Sunday\, June 21Time: 8:30 am–11:00 amLocation: First UMC Church Parking LotCost: Free Will Offering (all proceeds support this year’s Youth Mission Trip)Rain Date: Sunday\, June 28Contact with Questions: Rochita Plonka — rplonka@parkridgeumc.orgIs your ride ready for summer? Let our youth scrub and sparkle your car while you give the fathers and father figures in your life a special way to feel celebrated this Father’s Day! Stop by for our annual Father’s Day Car Wash Fundraiser.
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/fathers-day-car-wash-fundraiser-backup-rain-date/
LOCATION:Church Parking Lot
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
CREATED:20251231T170343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T224801Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Above All Backpacks
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/kids-above-all-backpacks/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
CREATED:20251231T170343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T224801Z
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SUMMARY:Crop Walk 2026
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/crop-walk-2026/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
CREATED:20251231T170343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T224801Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Food Drive for New Hope Food Pantry 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/thanksgiving-food-drive-for-new-hope-food-pantry-2026/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
CREATED:20251231T170343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T224801Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Coat Collection 2026
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/winter-coat-collection-2026/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTSTAMP:20260521T130635
CREATED:20251231T170344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T224801Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Above All Christmas Gifts
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/kids-above-all-christmas-gifts/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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