First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

Peace Vigil
2026-09-01 19:00 - 19:45 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Jazzercise
2026-09-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-18 17:30 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

VYS Lunch
2026-09-01 11:15 - 13:15 | Countryside Saloon, 2501 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Families Anonymous
2026-08-31 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-17 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Trustees Meeting
2026-08-31 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Good Reads
2026-08-31 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Learning: Good Reads – Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Date: Monday, August 31
Time: 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Location: Library
Contact with Questions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com
Join the Good Reads book discussion group in the church library as we discuss Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb. Gottlieb is a psychotherapist whose own life comes apart after a sudden breakup, and she finds herself on the other side of the couch as somebody else's patient. Her sessions run alongside the stories of four of her own patients, and the result is funny and unexpectedly hopeful about how people change. Newcomers are always welcome, whether or not you have finished the book. Our next selection is The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett, so place your library hold now.

AC2026 Recap Talk
2026-08-30 10:50 - 11:30 | Parlor, First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Learning: Annual Conference 2026 Recap Talk
Date: Sunday, August 30
Time: 10:50-11:30 am
Location: Parlor
Contact with Questions: Pastor Scott
Alice Crawford, Jen Sterling, and Pastor Scott share their key takeaways from Annual Conference 2026. Alice and Jen served as our elected Lay Members to Annual Conference this year. If you're newer to the United Methodist Church, Annual Conference is the yearly meeting where the churches of our conference gather to worship, make statements on behalf of the conference, and pass legislation. Q&A will follow the opening comments.

? Parents Meeting
2026-08-30 10:30 - 11:30

Children's Sunday School
2026-08-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-23 09:30 - 10:30

Worship Service
2026-08-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-23 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-08-30 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-08-23 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Rummage Sale
2026-08-28 09:00 - 2026-08-29 12:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
United Women in Faith Rummage Sale
Sale Dates: Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29
Hours: 9:00 am–2:00 pm (both days)
Location: First United Methodist Church — park in our lot at 410 Grant Place, Park Ridge, and enter via the walkway alongside the memorial garden
Contact with Questions: Lorie Bartel—Loriebartel@gmail.com or Laura Daehler—laurrock1@yahoo.com
Join us for our annual United Women in Faith Rummage Sale featuring books, clothing, household items, toys and treasures galore! Please note that furniture will not be available, but you'll find amazing deals on everything else to benefit United Women in Faith's programs that support women, children and youth locally and around the world.

Al-Anon
2026-08-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-20 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Toastmasters
2026-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Popcorn Theology Video Discussion
2026-08-26 19:00 - 20:15 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Learning: Fourth Wednesday Popcorn Theology Video Discussion
Time: 7:00–8:15 pm
Location: Library
Contact 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
2026-08-26 18:45 - 20:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

German Club
2026-08-24 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Staff Meeting + Carol talks about staff liaisons
2026-08-24 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

Rummage sale drop-off
2026-08-23 00:00 - 2026-08-28 00:00

Discipleship Ministries Committee Meeting
2026-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85726514233?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Third Wednesday Dinners
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Social: Third Wednesday Dinners
Next date: Wednesday, Aug 19
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Parlor
What to Bring: Please bring your own one-person meal
Contact with Questions: Rocky Daehler (rdaehler@yahoo.com) or Bill Baty (billbaty@gmail.com)
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 on the third Wednesday of every month.

Planned Giving
2026-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
