Worship Service
2026-06-21 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

Children's Sunday School
2026-06-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-28 09:30 - 10:30 | IL

Slurpy Machine Social Hour for Father's Day
2026-06-21 10:30 - 11:30 | IL

Jazzercise
2026-06-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-03 09:30 - 10:30 | IL

Staff Meeting
2026-06-22 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

German Club
2026-06-22 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Families Anonymous
2026-06-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-29 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Rotary
2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Jazzercise
2026-06-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-30 17:30 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Good Reads
2026-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Learning: Book Discussion: Good Reads – Theo of Golden
Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Location: Church Parlor
Contact with Questions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com
Join the Good Reads book discussion group as we gather in person to 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). All are welcome! Our pick for a future meeting is Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray, a captivating and dramatic novel about American heroine Frances Perkins.

Center of Concern Board Meeting
2026-06-24 18:45 - 20:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Toastmasters
2026-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Al-Anon
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Armstrong Graduation Party
2026-06-27 14:30 - 20:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-06-28 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Pride Sunday Worship
2026-06-28 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
Worship Service: Pride Sunday
Date: Sunday, June 28
Time: 9:30 am–10:30 am
Location: Sanctuary
Contact with Questions: Nikki Doctor (NikkiLDoctor@gmail.com)
Join us for our annual Pride Sunday worship! Led by the All Means All Team and Pastor Michal Lewon, this special service celebrates the boundless welcome and love of God for all people. All are welcome — bring a friend!

Final Meeting
2026-06-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Sunday School Room

Chicago Pride Parade
2026-06-28 10:30 - 14:00 | IL

Focus Group Meeting
2026-06-28 10:45 - 11:45 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Learning: Strategy Team Focus Groups
Remaining Session Options: 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 June
Contact with Questions: Christine Fanning and John Prueitt
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.

Memorial Service and Hospitality for the Connolly Family
2026-06-29 11:00 - 14:00 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160), First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Fireworks
2026-07-03 20:30 - 22:00 | IL

Kids Above All Backpacks
2026-07-05 - 2026-08-09 | IL
Kids Above All Backpack Drive 2026
This year we will focus on collecting supplies and filling backpacks for students in 2nd and 3rd grades and purchasing calculators for high school students. Our goal is to fill at least 24 backpacks.
Donation Options: Purchase supplies from the SignUp Genius list and drop them off at the Grant Place entrance by Sunday, August 2. If you order from the Amazon wish list, be sure to have items sent to your home or to church so they can be part of the First UMC donation to Kids Above All.
How to Give: By Zelle to finance@parkridgeumc.org, or by check or giving envelope. Please write "Backpack Drive" on the memo line for any giving method. Monetary gifts through Sunday, August 9 will purchase additional supplies needed to complete backpacks at our packing event.
Contact with Questions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com
