First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

VYS Lunch
2026-05-05 11:15 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Countryside Saloon, 2501 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Families Anonymous
2026-05-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-27 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Trustees Meeting
2026-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Good Reads
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Learning: Book Discussion: Good Reads – The Frozen River
Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Location: Church library
Contact with Questions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com
Join the Good Reads book discussion group as we gather in person to discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon — a richly engaging story set in post-Revolutionary War New England, weaving together murder mystery, community secrets, and the lives of women navigating a patriarchal society and an emerging justice system. All are welcome!

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

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

Confirmation Monthly Gathering
2026-05-03 16:45 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

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

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

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

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

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

Jazzercise
2026-05-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Toastmasters
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
