First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

Prayer Shawl
2026-02-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)

UWF Board Meeting
2026-02-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-11 10:30 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

UWF General Meeting—Migration Stories
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00
UWFaith: February Dinner Meeting—Migration StoriesDate: Thursday, February 12Time: 6:00–8:00 pmLocation: ParlorCost: Donations acceptedContact with Questions: Andrea Thomas (andrea8141@comcast.net)Please join UWFaith for a simple soup meal to warm you while we gather to learn from Princess Harris about Migration Stories. Ms. Harris is from Faith in Place and will share a variety of migration stories, not only immigrants. Donations will be accepted.

UWFaith Silent Auction
2026-02-15 00:00 - 2026-03-07 23:59
Collection / Drive: UWFaith Silent Auction
Auction Run Dates: Sunday, February 15–Saturday, March 7
View Moon Ja’s Paintings: Either in the Parlor beginning Feb 15, or see pictures of Moon Ja Park’s paintings below
Bidding: All bidding is handled via a paper form found in the Parlor
Contact with Questions: Andrea Thomas (andrea8141@comcast.net)
UWFaith 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.

Moon Ja Park’s Paintings

UWFaith LOVE Sunday
2026-02-15 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
Worship:UWFaithLOVE Sunday 2026
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Time: 9:30–10:30 am
Location: Sanctuary
Contact with Questions: Lisa Shewfelt (lisashewfelt@hotmail.com)
Please join us and the women of UWFaith in welcoming Claudia Marchan, Executive Director of Immigration Law and Justice of Northern Illinois (ILJNI; formerly Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors), who is our featured speaker during LOVE Sunday worship.

ILJNI provides free high-quality legal services to low-income immigrants, engages in education and advocacy efforts and builds cross-cultural relationships. It is a key ministry supported by the Northern Illinois Conference (NIC). Learn more about the organization.

Claudia joined the ILJNI team in 2018 with a background in community organizing, community development, and financial management. She was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon in Mexico, and immigrated to the US at the age of 4. Claudia grew up in Chicago and brings her own experience as a DACAmented immigrant to her work. Claudia and her husband, Angel, are raising two children and hope to instill in them a love and passion for education and helping others.

Prayer Shawl
2026-02-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-15 13:00 - 15:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Naomi-Lydia Circle
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00

Susanna Circle
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-26 19:00 - 21:00

Chili Cook-Off and Family Game Night
2026-02-28 17:30 - 20:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
Social: Chili Cook-Off and Family Game NightDate: Saturday, Feb 28Time: 5:30 pm–8:00 pmLocation: Jorgeson HallCost: Donation of $5 per person or $10 per familyContact with Questions: Andrea Thomas (andrea8141@comcast.net)Save the date for an evening of delicious chili, friendly competition and family fun! Join us to find out: Whose secret recipe makes the tastiest chili at First UMC? Which family can solve puzzles the fastest? Who has the music knowledge to “Name That Tune?” Mark your calendar for this event brought to you by United Women in Faith!

UWFaith: Leslie Goddard Fundraiser
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
Audrey Hepburn Comes to Life at “Tiffany Breakfast”
Saturday, March 7, 10 am–Noon
Join us for a light brunch as United Women in Faith presents a “Tiffany Breakfast” featuring award-winning scholar and actress Leslie Goddard as Audrey Hepburn. In this dramatic portrayal set in 1989, Hepburn welcomes guests to her home and shares stories of her childhood, Hollywood career, UNICEF humanitarian work, and her personal journey to find love and overcome her fears.
Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., has been portraying great women in history for more than twenty years. She holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. from Northwestern University as well as a master’s degree and an undergraduate degree in theater. A former museum director, she currently works full-time as an actress, public speaker, and author.
Timing: Doors open at 9:30 am. A light brunch will be served at 10:00 am, followed by the program. Refreshments will be available.
Tickets: Purchase tickets at the door or to reserve a seat, contact First UMC at office@parkridgeumc.org or 847-825-3144.
Parking and Entrance Information
Please use our parking lot entrance at 410 Grant Place (just north of the church). From the lot, follow the long pathway beside the garden on your right to enter the building. Use this address for GPS—not our Touhy Avenue mailing address.

International Health Partners
2026-03-26 18:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
UWFaith: International Health Partners (IHP) Presentation and DinnerDate: Thursday, March 26Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pmLocation: Jorgeson HallCost: Free-will offeringContact with Questions: Dorothy Silver (dsilver234@aol.com)International Health Partners’ Paula Lofstrom will update us on the Chihoni Medical Center being built in Tanzania. Invite your friends to learn about this vital mission of healing and hope!

UWF General Meeting
2026-04-09 12:30 - 15:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
UWFaith: Chair Yoga and BreathingDate: Thursday, April 9Time: 12:30 pmLocation: Church ParlorQuestions: Andrea Thomas — andrea8141@comcast.netWear comfy clothes for movement as Yogi Joan McGee leads us through her routines. Lunch will be provided after the yoga session.

? Naomi-Lydia Circle
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 | At FUMC

UWF General Meeting: Where do Those Pill Bottles Go?
2026-05-14 12:30 - 15:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
UWFaith: Where do Those Pill Bottles Go?
Date: Thursday, May 14Time: 12:30 pmLocation: Parlor at First UMCContact with Questions: Andrea Thomas — andrea8141@comcast.net
UWFaith May Program will be an overview of Matthew 25 Ministries in Cincinnati, Ohio. Andrea Thomas will share about this ministry that accepts our pill bottles and sends them to medical facilities in need. Andrea will also lead the group in card making. Lunch will be served.
Event ID: EVT-0878

Naomi-Lydia Circle
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | At a restaurant
