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...
Please note: this walk has been postponed from July 19 and will now take place Sunday, July 26. Take a Summer Walk in the Woods, with a Master Naturalist Date: Sunday, July 26 Time: Leave First UMC at 11:15 am Location: Bunker Hill Forest Preserve, 6800 N Caldwell Ave., Chicago (park near Bunker Hill Grove...
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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.
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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)...
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,...
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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....
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...
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...
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...
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.