Peace Vigil
2026-06-02 19:00 - 19:45 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Focus Group Meeting
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-14 10:45 - 11:45 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Strategy Team Focus Groups
Session Options:
• Wed, June 3 — 7:00 pm
• Wed, June 10 — 7:00 pm
• Sun, June 14 — 10:45 am
• Sun, June 28 — 10:45 am
Location: Library
Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D49AEAA2AAAFC1-63992344-focus (or use the clipboards in the Parlor on Sundays in May and June)
Contact with Questions: Christine Fanning (christine.fanning1@gmail.com)
As a follow-up to last year’s CAT survey, the Strategy Team is hosting a series of focus groups to listen and learn from you about your experience of worship at First UMC — what helps you engage, where the music and the sermon connect (or don’t), and what we might do better. Each session lasts 60 to 90 minutes, with up to 8 participants per group. Please sign up for the date that works best for you.

Father’s for Mission 2026
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-21
Collection / Drive: Fathers for Mission — Exodus World Service Special Offering
Collection Dates: Sunday, June 7–Tuesday, June 16
Father’s Day Bulletin Insert: The names of all honored fathers, grandfathers, and fathering figures will be printed in the Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day) bulletin
Location: Donation slips in the Sunday bulletin, or email Amy Lane (office@parkridgeumc.org) with the name of the father, grandfather, or fathering figure you’re honoring or remembering
Questions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com
How to Give: By Zelle to finance@parkridgeumc.org, or by check or giving envelope. Please write “Fathers for Mission 2026” on the memo line for any giving method.
In honor of Father’s Day, First UMC continues our tradition of collecting a special offering for a designated Outreach ministry. This year’s beneficiary is Exodus World Service, which welcomes and serves refugee families resettling in our region. Our goal is $800. Donations will fund one Grocery Care Pack and one Household Care Pack for a refugee family in Rogers Park, with any additional gifts going directly to Exodus World Service. We invite you to share a special gift in celebration of the father, grandfather, or fathering figure in your life. Please return your gift to the church by or before Tuesday, June 16. If you’d like to help purchase or deliver the food and supplies alongside our Outreach team, reach out to Katy Hansen. Thank you!

Al-Anon
2026-06-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-11 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Pride in Park Ridge
2026-06-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Hodges Park / Park Ridge, IL, 101 Courtland St., Park Ridge, IL, 60068, United States
First UMC is proud to co-sponsor and participate in this year’s event!
Join us at our third annual celebration at Hodges Park in Uptown Park Ridge, featuring food trucks, children’s activities, drag performances, local vendors and community organizations.

Concerts in the Park
2026-06-05 18:00 - 20:00

Center for concern
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-06-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-06-14 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Worship Service
2026-06-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-14 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

Children's Sunday School
2026-06-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-14 09:30 - 10:30

Staff Meeting
2026-06-08 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-15 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

German Club - 101
2026-06-08 11:00 - 13:00

German Club - 101
2026-06-08 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Outreach Committee Meeting
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81168241270?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Families Anonymous
2026-06-08 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Jazzercise
2026-06-09 17:30 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

UWF Board Meeting
2026-06-11 10:30 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Planned Giving Meeting
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:15 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Toastmasters
2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Ice Cream Social
2026-06-12 18:00 - 19:30 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
Friday, June 12 at 6:00 – 7:30 pm in Jorgeson Hall Sweet treats, fun games, a strolling magician, and more! All are welcome! Come as you are to visit and enjoy one another’s company at this evening affair. Ice cream with all the trimmings and sweet treats will be served. Enjoy music and a strolling magician! Games for the children. Bring a friend!Free will donations accepted.

Avenues to Independence Walkathon 2026
2026-06-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL, United States
Fundraiser and Social: Avenues to Independence Walkathon 2026
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: Registration 9:00 am–10:15 am; Walk begins at 10:30 am; Post-Walk Party 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Maine South High School
First UMC Team Fundraising Page: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2026AvenuesWalk/team/FirstUMCParkRidge
Contact with Questions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com
Join the First UMC team for the Avenues to Independence Walkathon—a fundraising walk for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Walk, donate, or both! Use the team link above to sign up as a walker or make a donation credited to our First UMC team. A shorter distance option is also available.
Signup Tips:
To donate to our team: open the fundraising page, click the donate/sign-up button, enter your donation amount and then don’t click the check box that says “I’d like to sign-up.” Continue to fill in info for your donation.
To sign up to walk and donate: open the fundraising page, click the donate/sign-up button, enter a donation amount if any, then click the check box that says “I’d like to sign-up.” If you choose to donate, also click the check box “Apply funds to myself” and this will attribute your donation to yourself and the FUMC team.

AC2026
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-16

Prayer Shawl
2026-06-15 13:00 - 15:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
