Jazzercise
2026-07-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-27 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)

Mix n' Mingle Summer Gathering
2026-07-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Lisa Shewfelt’s Home
Social: Mix n' Mingle Summer Kickoff Get-Together
Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm — please note the NEW later start time!
Location: Lisa Shewfelt's home in Park Ridge (address provided when you RSVP)
Please Bring: Yourself, having eaten a light meal beforehand — there's no need to bring your own dinner anymore! Feel free to BYOB if you like. A camp chair is optional; if you have one in the car, great, but don't worry about it.
RSVP and Questions: Contact Lisa Shewfelt as soon as you can, or call 312-518-8090
Mix n' Mingle is back! Come and reconnect, catch up, and find out about your next group for the Fall. This adult fellowship group meets in 2 rotating cycles, Spring and Fall. Each cycle, the groups will consist of ideally 6 people, meeting 3 times each cycle. Each group plans their own activity. Singles and couples of all ages are welcome. Lisa will provide snacks (chips and dips, a veggie tray, and a fruit tray), desserts, iced tea, lemonade, and paper goods, and new groups will be shared that evening. Anyone new to Mix n' Mingle is especially welcome to join us!

Youth Mission Trip Send-Off Sunday
2026-07-19

Youth Mission Trip 2026
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-24 | Duluth MN
Leave FUMC Park Ridge at 8:00 am

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-07-19 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-07-26 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Worship Service
2026-07-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-26 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

Children's Sunday School
2026-07-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-26 09:30 - 10:30

Prayer Shawl
2026-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Families Anonymous
2026-07-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-27 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

SPRC Meeting
2026-07-21 09:00 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Jazzercise
2026-07-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 17:30 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Center of Concern Board Meeting
2026-07-22 18:45 - 20:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Popcorn Theology Video Discussion
2026-07-22 19:00 - 20:15 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Learning: Fourth Wednesday Popcorn Theology Video Discussion
Date: Wednesday, July 22
Time: 7:00–8:15 pm
Location: Library
Contact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)
This Month’s Topic: Pope Leo’s recent article on artificial intelligence, and other prominent figures’ reactions
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. There’s also lots of popcorn!

Toastmasters
2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Al-Anon
2026-07-23 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Country Farm Fair
2026-07-25

Take a Summer Walk in the Woods, with a Master Naturalist
2026-07-26 11:15 - 12:45 | Bunker Hill Forest Preserve, 6800 N Caldwell Ave, Chicago, IL, 60646, United States
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 #1)
Cost: Free
Registration and Questions: Limited to 25 participants — contact Marcia Kittler to reserve your spot. Invite friends and neighbors!
See what’s growing in the summer woodlands and savannas at Bunker Hill, visit a 10,000 year old prairie ecosystem, find serenity along the shores of the North Branch of the Chicago River, and discover the history of these lands — guided by Marcia Kittler, Illinois Extension Master Naturalist. Afterward, stay for an optional picnic lunch; bring your lunch, a drink and a lawn chair! Always recommended: skin protection and sturdy, enclosed shoes.

LN District Clergy Summer Interviews
2026-07-27 09:30 - 15:00 | First UMC-1-Prayer Room (4)

German Club
2026-07-27 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Staff Meeting
2026-07-28 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

Good Reads
2026-07-28 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
