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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T235959
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T235959
DTSTAMP: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:20260510T220253Z
CREATED:20251231T170342Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T103000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260524T230254Z
CREATED:20251231T170343Z
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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:20260530T230256Z
CREATED:20260129T204758Z
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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:20260614T171840Z
CREATED:20251231T170343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T171840Z
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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:20260621T181755Z
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SUMMARY:Father’s for Mission 2026
DESCRIPTION:Collection / Drive: Fathers for Mission — Exodus World Service Special Offering\nCollection Dates: Sunday\, June 7–Tuesday\, June 16\nFather’s Day Bulletin Insert: The names of all honored fathers\, grandfathers\, and fathering figures will be printed in the Sunday\, June 21 (Father’s Day) bulletin\nLocation: Donation slips in the Sunday bulletin\, or email Amy Lane (office@parkridgeumc.org) with the name of the father\, grandfather\, or fathering figure you’re honoring or remembering\nQuestions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com\nHow to Give: By Zelle to finance@parkridgeumc.org\, or by check or giving envelope. Please write “Fathers for Mission 2026” on the memo line for any giving method.\nIn honor of Father’s Day\, First UMC continues our tradition of collecting a special offering for a designated Outreach ministry. This year’s beneficiary is Exodus World Service\, which welcomes and serves refugee families resettling in our region. Our goal is $800. Donations will fund one Grocery Care Pack and one Household Care Pack for a refugee family in Rogers Park\, with any additional gifts going directly to Exodus World Service. We invite you to share a special gift in celebration of the father\, grandfather\, or fathering figure in your life. Please return your gift to the church by or before Tuesday\, June 16. If you’d like to help purchase or deliver the food and supplies alongside our Outreach team\, reach out to Katy Hansen. Thank you!
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/fathers-for-mission-2026/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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SUMMARY:Kids Above All Backpacks
DESCRIPTION:Kids Above All Backpack Drive 2026 \nThis year we will focus on collecting supplies and filling backpacks for students in 2nd and 3rd grades and purchasing calculators for high school students. Our goal is to fill at least 24 backpacks. \nDonation Options: Purchase supplies from the SignUp Genius list and drop them off at the Grant Place entrance by Sunday\, August 2. If you order from the Amazon wish list\, be sure to have items sent to your home or to church so they can be part of the First UMC donation to Kids Above All. \nHow to Give: By Zelle to finance@parkridgeumc.org\, or by check or giving envelope. Please write "Backpack Drive" on the memo line for any giving method. Monetary gifts through Sunday\, August 9 will purchase additional supplies needed to complete backpacks at our packing event. \nContact with Questions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/kids-above-all-backpacks/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T000000
DTSTAMP:20260819T211751Z
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SUMMARY:Rummage sale drop-off
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/rummage-sale-drop-off/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T211751Z
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SUMMARY:Rummage Sale
DESCRIPTION:United Women in Faith Rummage Sale \nSale Dates: Friday\, August 28 and Saturday\, August 29\nHours: 9:00 am–2:00 pm (both days)\nLocation: First United Methodist Church — park in our lot at 410 Grant Place\, Park Ridge\, and enter via the walkway alongside the memorial garden\nContact with Questions: Lorie Bartel—Loriebartel@gmail.com or Laura Daehler—laurrock1@yahoo.com \nJoin us for our annual United Women in Faith Rummage Sale featuring books\, clothing\, household items\, toys and treasures galore! Please note that furniture will not be available\, but you'll find amazing deals on everything else to benefit United Women in Faith's programs that support women\, children and youth locally and around the world.
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/rummage-sale/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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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:20260819T211754Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Food Drive for New Hope Food Pantry 2026
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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:20260819T211752Z
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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:20260819T211751Z
CREATED:20251231T170344Z
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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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