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  • Ash Wednesday Worship

    First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
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    Worship: Ash Wednesday WorshipDate: Wednesday, February 18Time: 7:00–7:45 pmLocation: SanctuaryContact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)Begin the season of Lent in sacred community as we receive the imposition of ashes and reflect on our journey toward Easter. This quiet, contemplative service offers a meaningful pause to center ourselves in God's grace and renewing love.

  • Peace Vigil

    First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
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    Worship and Learning: First Tuesday Peace VigilLocation: ParlorContact 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.

  • Palm-Passion Sunday Worship

    First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
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    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.

  • Maundy Thursday Symbolic Dinner & Worship

    First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
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    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...

  • Good Friday Worship

    First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
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    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...

  • Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil

    First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
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    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...