Worship

Worship service commemorating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week. Come early to participate in our joyous entry into the sanctuary, symbolizing the crowd that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem.

Thursday, April 2, 7:00 pm,, Parlor & Sanctuary We remember the Last Supper Jesus and his disciples shared by partaking of similar foods used still to this day during the Passover Meal. This is a symbolic meal; please eat before coming! Liturgy and small group discussion are interwoven throughout the meal. Our time together concludes...

Join us in the sanctuary at 7 pm for a Good Friday evening service centered on the seven last words of Jesus spoken from the cross. Meditations, poems, art, and songs are interspersed between the readings to create a contemplative experience. This is an intergenerational service featuring participation from our older children and youth. Please...

Worship and Learning: Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil Date: Saturday evening, April 4 to Sunday morning, April 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 pm – 9:00 am Location: Prayer Room at church or from home Contact: Pastor Scott Himel (shimel@parkridgeumc.org) Sign up for an hour slot to pray: LINK As Jesus says to his disciples the evening before...

Whatever this season has held for you, Easter is an invitation to something bigger — the ancient, life-changing announcement that hope wins. Join us for a Celebration of the Resurrection at First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge. We'll gather with uplifting music, a message of hope, and the shared table of Holy Communion. Kids...

Worship and Learning: First Tuesday Peace Vigil Location: Parlor Contact with Questions: Pastor Bob Campbell (willowwellness@gmail.com) FUMC hosts a Peace Vigil open to all. The gathering includes prayer, silence, readings, songs, chants and an opportunity to share with others.