First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

Staff Meeting
2026-08-24 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-17 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-10 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Chicago) | Amy’s Office

Children's Sunday School
2026-08-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-16 09:30 - 10:30

Worship Service
2026-08-23 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-08-23 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-08-16 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Rummage sale drop-off
2026-08-23 00:00 - 2026-08-28 00:00

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

Third Wednesday Dinners
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Social: Third Wednesday DinnersStart Time: 6:00 pmLocation: ParlorWhat to Bring: Please bring your own one-person mealContact with Questions: Rocky Daehler (rdaehler@yahoo.com) or Bill Baty (billbaty@gmail.com)Starting in September, a Third Wednesday Dinner will be hosted in the Parlor. 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 in the Parlor at 6:00pm on the third Wednesday of every month.

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

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

Trustees Meeting
2026-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

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

Avenues to Independence Church Picnic
2026-08-16 10:45 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Avenues to Independence Worship Service
2026-08-16 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

VBS 2026
2026-08-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-13 09:00 - 12:00, 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.

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

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

German Club - 101
2026-08-10 11:00 - 13:00

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

PEO
2026-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

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

Sunday Worship and Backpack Blessing
2026-08-09 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
Worship Service: Backpack Blessing
Date: Sunday, August 9Time: 9:30–10:30 amLocation: SanctuaryBackpack Packing: 10:45–11:30 am in Jorgeson Hall, immediately after worshipAs 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.
