First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

Summer Mission Trip Meeting
2026-03-15 10:45 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Sunday School Room

Children's Sunday School
2026-03-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-08 09:30 - 10:30

Worship Service
2026-03-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-08 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-03-15 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-08 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

UMCOR Sunday
2026-03-15 00:00 - 23:59

Al-Anon
2026-03-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Toastmasters
2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Jazzercise
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-10 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-05 17:30 - 19:30 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

UWF Board Meeting
2026-03-12 10:30 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

DCOM
2026-03-12 08:30 - 14:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

"Luke" Book Discussion
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:15 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83137174039?pwd=[REDACTED]
Session led by Leah Augustyniak.
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Prayer Labyrinth Discussion, Walk, and Lunch
2026-03-11 10:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Worship and Learning: Prayer Labyrinth: Talk, Walk and LunchDate: Wednesday, March 11Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pmLocation: Meet in the Church Parlor; then travel together to Wildwood Nature Center Labyrinth (409 N. Dee Road, Park Ridge)Labyrinth Webpage: LINKContact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)Join us for a contemplative Lenten experience exploring the ancient practice of prayer labyrinths. We’ll learn about their history in the Parlor, walk the labyrinth at Wildwood Nature Center and gather for optional lunch and fellowship afterward.

Families Anonymous
2026-03-09 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

German Club - 101
2026-03-09 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

German Club - 101
2026-03-09 11:00 - 13:00

Staff Meeting
2026-03-09 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

PEO
2026-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

PEO
2026-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Confirmation Monthly Gathering
2026-03-08 17:00 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Sunday Night Suppers
2026-03-08 15:00 - 18:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Lenten Book Study (session 2 of 4)
2026-03-08 10:50 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Lenten Book Study—Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and OutlawsStarts: March 1 (4 weeks)—coinciding with our sermon seriesTime: 10:50 am–12:00 pm (after worship)Location: Church LibraryLed by: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)Cost: $13 (books available at Grant Place entrance)Journey through the Gospel of Luke with bestselling author Adam Hamilton and discover how Jesus brings good news to outsiders, outcasts, and outlaws—people pushed to the margins. We’ll explore Jesus’ radical welcome and compassion for those considered unimportant, from birth narratives to the cross. These ancient stories speak a hopeful word to us today about grace, belonging, and crossing barriers to love our neighbors.

UWFaith: Leslie Goddard Fundraiser
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
Audrey Hepburn Comes to Life at “Tiffany Breakfast”
Saturday, March 7, 10 am–Noon
Join us for a light brunch as United Women in Faith presents a “Tiffany Breakfast” featuring award-winning scholar and actress Leslie Goddard as Audrey Hepburn. In this dramatic portrayal set in 1989, Hepburn welcomes guests to her home and shares stories of her childhood, Hollywood career, UNICEF humanitarian work, and her personal journey to find love and overcome her fears.
Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., has been portraying great women in history for more than twenty years. She holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. from Northwestern University as well as a master’s degree and an undergraduate degree in theater. A former museum director, she currently works full-time as an actress, public speaker, and author.
Timing: Doors open at 9:30 am. A light brunch will be served at 10:00 am, followed by the program. Refreshments will be available.
Tickets: Purchase tickets at the door or to reserve a seat, contact First UMC at office@parkridgeumc.org or 847-825-3144.
Parking and Entrance Information
Please use our parking lot entrance at 410 Grant Place (just north of the church). From the lot, follow the long pathway beside the garden on your right to enter the building. Use this address for GPS—not our Touhy Avenue mailing address.

"The Chosen" + Discussion
2026-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Learning: The Chosen Lent Dinner and Movie NightDate: Friday, March 6Time: 6:00–8:00 pmLocation: ParlorWatching: The Chosen, Season 1, Episode 8 – “I Am He”Dinner: Pizza and salad (free-will donation)Contact: Pastor Scott—shimel@parkridgeumc.orgJoin us for dinner and an episode that tells the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well—a powerful picture of honesty, repentance, and new beginnings. After watching, we’ll explore how this story connects with Lent and how Jesus meets us in our real lives to offer deeper grace. All are welcome, whether you’ve seen The Chosen before or this is your first time.
