First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

Congregational Care and Visitation Training (Day 1)
2026-05-08 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Kingswood at the Buffalo Grove campus

Al-Anon
2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

SPRC Meeting
2026-05-07 09:00 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Peace Vigil
2026-05-05 19:00 - 19:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
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.

Jazzercise
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

VYS Lunch
2026-05-05 11:15 - 13:15 | Countryside Saloon, 2501 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Families Anonymous
2026-05-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-27 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Good Reads
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Our next Good Reads meeting will be on Monday, May 4th at 7pm in the church library. We will discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
“A thoroughly engaging, rich story with a murder mystery; secrets, gossip, and hypocrisy; a corrupt judge; a tightly knit community of villagers; women at the mercy of a patriarchal society; and the early stages of a developing justice system following the Revolutionary War.” __Historical Novel Society

At the following meeting (date TBD) we will discuss Theo of Golden by Allen Levi.
“A story of giving and receiving, of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is an unforgettable novel about the power of generosity, the importance of connection, and the quiet miracles that happen when we choose kindness and wonder.”__ Parnassus Books.

Welcoming Meeting
2026-05-04 18:45 - 20:15 | IL

Prayer Shawl
2026-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | IL

Staff Meeting
2026-05-04 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-04-27 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

Confirmation Monthly Gathering
2026-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Sunday Night Suppers
2026-05-03 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-26 15:00 - 18:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Parents Social Hour
2026-05-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Sunday School Rooms

Children's Sunday School
2026-05-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-26 09:30 - 10:30 | IL

Worship Service
2026-05-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-26 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-05-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-26 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Susanna Circle
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | IL

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)

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.
