First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

Jazzercise
2026-07-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-08 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)

Children's Sunday School
2026-07-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-12 09:30 - 10:30

Worship Service
2026-07-19 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-07-19 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-07-12 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Youth Mission Trip 2026
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-24 | Duluth MN
Leave FUMC Park Ridge at 8:00 am

Youth Mission Trip Send-Off Sunday
2026-07-19

Mix n' Mingle Summer Gathering
2026-07-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Lisa Shewfelt’s Home
Social: Mix n' Mingle Summer Kickoff Get-Together
Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm — please note the NEW later start time!
Location: Lisa Shewfelt's home in Park Ridge (address provided when you RSVP)
Please Bring: Yourself, having eaten a light meal beforehand — there's no need to bring your own dinner anymore! Feel free to BYOB if you like. A camp chair is optional; if you have one in the car, great, but don't worry about it.
RSVP and Questions: Contact Lisa Shewfelt as soon as you can, or call 312-518-8090
Mix n' Mingle is back! Come and reconnect, catch up, and find out about your next group for the Fall. This adult fellowship group meets in 2 rotating cycles, Spring and Fall. Each cycle, the groups will consist of ideally 6 people, meeting 3 times each cycle. Each group plans their own activity. Singles and couples of all ages are welcome. Lisa will provide snacks (chips and dips, a veggie tray, and a fruit tray), desserts, iced tea, lemonade, and paper goods, and new groups will be shared that evening. Anyone new to Mix n' Mingle is especially welcome to join us!

Al-Anon
2026-07-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-09 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Third Wednesday Dinners
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Social: Third Wednesday DinnersStart Time: 6:00 pmLocation: ParlorWhat to Bring: Please bring your own one-person mealContact with Questions: Rocky Daehler (rdaehler@yahoo.com) or Bill Baty (billbaty@gmail.com)Starting in September, a Third Wednesday Dinner will be hosted in the Parlor. The format is BYOOM—bring your own one-person meal. The intent is to have friendly fellowship once a month by sharing conversations, eating together, and even making new acquaintances. Plates, glasses, silverware, napkins, and tables are provided. All you need to bring is your own food and yourself. These meals will be held in the Parlor at 6:00pm on the third Wednesday of every month.

Ministry of Planned Giving Meeting
2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:15 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Jazzercise
2026-07-14 17:30 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Staff Meeting
2026-07-14 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

Families Anonymous
2026-07-13 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Rummage Sale Advertising Meeting
2026-07-13 16:00 - 17:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

German Club - 101
2026-07-13 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

German Club - 101
2026-07-13 11:00 - 13:00

PEO
2026-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

PEO
2026-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Sunday Worship and Pet Blessing
2026-07-12 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
Worship Service: Outdoor Worship and Pet Blessing
Date: Sunday, July 12
Time: 9:30–10:30 am
Location: Memorial Garden
Rain Plan: If it rains, we’ll move into Jorgeson Hall (bring a chair either way); any move will be announced by email late Saturday afternoon and in the usual Sunday 7:00 am email
What to Bring: Your pets (on leashes or in carriers), lawn chairs or a blanket, and water for you and your pets
Remembering a Pet: There will be a dedicated moment to remember pets who have passed; consider bringing a picture or memento of your dear pet
Contact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)
Bring your furry, feathered, and scaled family members for a special outdoor worship experience. We’ll bless the animals who share our lives and homes; all creatures great and small are welcome. Whether you’re a pet parent or simply want to be part of this joyful celebration, we hope you’ll join us — and consider inviting a friend!

Toastmasters
2026-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Movie Night: Togo
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:30
Social: Movie Night—”Togo”
Date: Thursday, July 9
Time: 6:00–8:30 pm
Location: Parlor
Dinner: Pizza, salad, treats, and drinks (free-will offering)
Contact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)
Bring the whole family for dinner and a movie! We’ll watch “Togo,” the true story of the sled dog who led the most dangerous leg of the 1925 serum run to Nome. It’s the perfect lead-in to Pastor Scott’s sermon on Sunday, July 12, “The Dog Who Got No Statue.” All are welcome.

Peace Vigil
2026-07-07 19:00 - 19:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
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.
