Jazzercise
2026-08-05 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)

Al-Anon
2026-08-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-20 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Preparing to Pack Backpacks on Sunday
2026-08-07 09:30 - 12:00

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-08-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-08-16 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Children's Sunday School
2026-08-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-16 09:30 - 10:30

Sunday Worship and Backpack Blessing
2026-08-09 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
Worship Service: Backpack Blessing
Date: Sunday, August 9
Time: 9:30–10:30 am
Location: Sanctuary
Backpack Packing: 10:45–11:30 am in Jorgeson Hall, immediately after worship
As a new school year begins, students, teachers, and school staff are invited to bring their backpacks and bags forward during worship for a blessing for the year ahead. We'll also bless the supplies our congregation gathered for Kids Above All's Back to School Backpack Drive, then stay after worship to help pack them into backpacks for children in need across Chicagoland. Whether you're starting school, returning to the classroom, or simply want to send our students off with prayer and encouragement, all are welcome. Please invite a neighbor to join us.

Packing of the backpacks for Kids Above All
2026-08-09 10:45 - 11:30 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

PEO
2026-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Staff Meeting
2026-08-10 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-17 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

German Club - 101
2026-08-10 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Families Anonymous
2026-08-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-17 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Jazzercise
2026-08-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-18 17:30 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

VBS 2026
2026-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
Children's Ministry: VBS 2026 — Surprise Party!
Date: Wednesday–Friday, August 12–14
Time: 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Location: Jorgeson Hall
Ages: Open to children ages 5–10
Cost: Suggested donation $20 per child — pay by check or by Zelle to finance@parkridgeumc.org; include "VBS" in the memo line
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 1
Register & Questions: Email Rochita Plonka — rplonka@parkridgeumc.org
Join us for three days of music, skits, games, crafts, and Bible adventures as we discover God's surprising grace that includes everyone, welcomes all, and changes everything! Invite your friends and neighbors — all children ages 5–10 are welcome. To register your child or ask questions, email Rochita by Monday, June 1.

VBS 2026
2026-08-13 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-14 09:30 - 12:30 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
Children’s Ministry: VBS 2026 — Surprise Party!
Date: Wednesday–Friday, August 12–14
Time: 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Location: Jorgeson Hall
Ages: Open to children ages 5–10
Cost: Suggested donation $20 per child — pay by check or by Zelle to finance@parkridgeumc.org; include “VBS” in the memo line
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 1
Register & Questions: Email Rochita Plonka — rplonka@parkridgeumc.org
Join us for three days of music, skits, games, crafts, and Bible adventures as we discover God’s surprising grace that includes everyone, welcomes all, and changes everything! Invite your friends and neighbors — all children ages 5–10 are welcome. To register your child or ask questions, email Rochita by Monday, June 1.

Toastmasters
2026-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Avenues to Independence Worship Service
2026-08-16 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
Worship and Learning: Avenues to Independence Sunday
Date: Sunday, August 16
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Memorial Garden (outdoor worship)
What to Bring for Picnic: A side dish or dessert for the picnic (last names A-M, a side; last names N-Z, a dessert). The church provides hamburgers, hotdogs, and beverages.
Contact with Questions: Lorie Bartel (Loriebartel@gmail.com)
Join us on Sunday, August 16 at 9:30 am in the Memorial Garden for a special outdoor worship service with guests and staff from Avenues to Independence, a longtime nonprofit partner of our congregation. Following worship, we'll play bingo and other games together and enjoy a picnic and BBQ. Sunday School will still meet, even though we're worshiping outdoors. This will be a special Sunday you won't want to miss!

Avenues to Independence Church Picnic
2026-08-16 10:45 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
This picnic follows our Avenues to Independence Sunday worship service that morning. Join us on the church grounds afterward for food and fellowship.

Prayer Shawl
2026-08-17 13:00 - 15:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

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

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.

Discipleship Ministries Committee Meeting
2026-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85726514233?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Rummage sale drop-off
2026-08-23 00:00 - 2026-08-28 00:00
