First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

Susanna Circle
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)

Jazzercise
2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Families Anonymous
2026-04-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-20 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Strategy Team Meeting
2026-04-27 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Canasta Club
2026-04-27 12:00 - 15:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

German Club
2026-04-27 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Staff Meeting
2026-04-27 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-04-20 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

Sunday Night Suppers
2026-04-26 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-19 15:00 - 18:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Visiting Bahai Temple
2026-04-26 10:50 - 13:00 | Bahá’í House of Worship, 100 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States
Social, Learning, and Worship: Visit to the Bahá’í House of WorshipDate: Sunday, April 26Time: Depart First UMC by 10:50 amLocation: Bahá’í House of Worship, 100 Linden Ave, Wilmette, ILCost: FreeRSVP & Questions: Email Rochita Plonka by Saturday, April 25 — rplonka@parkridgeumc.orgJoin us for a group visit to the Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette — one of only seven Bahá’í temples in the world and the only one in North America. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and named one of the “Seven Wonders of Illinois,” the temple’s dome rises 135 feet and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and fountains. We’ll tour the grounds and Welcome Center starting at 11:45 am, then at 12:30 pm attend the Sunday Devotional Program, a half-hour service featuring a cappella singing and readings on a spiritual theme. An optional group lunch will follow.

Children's Sunday School
2026-04-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-19 09:30 - 10:30

Worship Service
2026-04-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-19 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-04-26 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Rotary Cooking for SNS
2026-04-25 09:30 - 12:00

One Earth Film Festival (Park Ridge Go Green)
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Park Ridge Community Church, 100 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge, IL, United States
Outside Organization: One Earth Film Festival (Park Ridge Go Green)Date: Friday, April 24, 2026Time: 6:00 pm (Doors Open)–8:00 pmLocation: Park Ridge Community Church, 100 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge (entrance and free parking on Butler Place)Tickets: Free — order at GoGreenParkRidge.org; suggested $10 donationJoin us for an inspiring evening of short environmental films as part of the One Earth Film Festival! The program features Chasing Time, Planetwalker, and The Reserve — the winning entry from the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest. This event is free and open to our congregation and the wider community.

Al-Anon
2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Toastmasters
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Discipleship Ministries Meeting
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:15 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82264718273?pwd=[REDACTED]
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? Naomi-Lydia Circle
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 | At FUMC

Popcorn Theology Video Discussion
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:15 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Learning: Fourth Wednesday Popcorn Theology Video DiscussionDate: Wednesday, April 22Time: 7:00–8:15 pmLocation: LibraryContact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)Pastor Scott hosts a monthly discussion about a wide variety of theological topics that relate to our everyday lives. The group watches a video of theologians and other speakers presenting on a given topic, then everyone discusses afterward. There’s also lots of popcorn!

Center of Concern Board Meeting
2026-04-22 18:45 - 20:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Luncheon - Scott Roberts
2026-04-21 13:45 - 16:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Trustees Meeting
2026-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Prayer Shawl
2026-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Youth Summer Mission Trip Brunch Fundraiser
2026-04-19 10:30 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser: Brunch & Serve Date: April 19, 2026 Time: 10:30am – 11:30am Location: FUMC Parlor Cost: Free Will Offering (all proceeds support the Youth Mission Trip) Contact with Questions: Rochita Plonka, rplonka@parkridgeumc.orgReservations required by April 12. Sign up in the Parlor beginning April 5 or email Rochita. During brunch, photographer Alexis Greve will also be available for individual and group portraits for an additional free will offering to the Youth Mission Trip.
