First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

All Ages Bonfire
2025-11-07 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, 418 West Touhy Aveneue, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, United States
Social: All Ages Bonfire
Date: Friday, November 7
Time: 4:30–6:00 pm
Location: Bonfire Pit (behind parsonage by play set)
Cost: Free
Contact with Questions: Rochita Plonka (rplonka@parkridgeumc.org)
Come gather ‘round the fire at the bonfire pit! We’ll roast s’mores, sip hot cocoa and sing some campfire songs. Bring a chair, a blanket and a friend (or two!)

November Good Reads Book Discussion
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, 418 West Touhy Aveneue, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, United States
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 7:00–8:30 pm
Location: Parlor
Contact with Questions: Katy Hansen (katyhansen@comcast.net)
Good Reads book discussion will meet in person in the parlor to discuss The island of Sea Women by Lisa See. “Set on the Korean island of Jeju, The Island of Sea Women follows Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls from very different backgrounds, as they begin working in the sea with their village’s all-female diving collective. Over many decades—through the Japanese colonialism of the 1930s and 1940s, World War II, the Korean War, and the era of cellphones and wet suits for the women divers—Mi-ja and Young-sook develop the closest of bonds. … This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a unique and unforgettable culture, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children.” ~ Good Reads

Monthly Peace Vigil
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, 418 West Touhy Aveneue, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, United States
All are welcome. Led by Rev. Dr. Bob Campbell, together we gather to breathe in an hour of prayer, contemplating Scripture, sharing poetry, song, and our personal reflections.

All Ages House of Worship Visit—The Ismail Center of Glenview
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:30 | The Ismaili Center and Jamatkhana of Glenview, 100 Shermer Road, Glenview, Glenview, IL, IL, United States
Date: Saturday, November 1
Time: 10:00 am to around 11:30 am
Location: The Ismaili Center and Jamatkhana of Glenview, 100 Shermer Road, Glenview (Meet at the main entrance)
Registration: Registration Required! LINK
Cost: None
Contact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)
Join families from our congregation and Glenview UMC for an inspiring All Ages House of Worship Visit to the beautiful Ismaili Center of Glenview where we’ll explore this architectural gem featuring traditional Islamic gardens, a stunning prayer hall and learn about the welcoming Ismaili Muslim community. Registration is absolutely required using the link above as the Ismaili Center requires an accurate headcount for security purposes.

Sunday Night Suppers
2025-09-07 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, 418 West Touhy Aveneue, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, United States
Every Sunday at 4:00 pm: A free hot meal, no questions asked.
Beginning September 7, 2025 all meals will be served each week at First UMC under the leadership of the co-host churches: First UMC, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and St. Andrews Lutheran Church.
Learn more about how you can support Sunday Night Suppers at https://www.sundaysupperspr.org/.
Or contact us via email at sundaynightsupperspr@gmail.com.
