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

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!

Mother’s for Mission 2026
2026-04-23 00:00 - 2026-05-10 23:59

? Naomi-Lydia Circle
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 | At FUMC

Discipleship Ministries Meeting
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:15 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82264718273?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Toastmasters
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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