First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

Collection / Fundraiser: February “Show Your Love” Food Drive 💕
2026-01-29 00:00 - 2026-02-22 23:59 (America/Chicago)
Collection / Fundraiser: February “Show Your Love” Food Drive 💕Collection Run Dates: Thursday, January 29 – Sunday, February 22Drop-off Location: Grant Place entranceContact with Questions: Katy Hansen (katyhansen@comcast.net)Overview: Help us spread love in a practical way this February by supporting New Hope Food Pantry. Please fill a bag with any or all of the items listed below and drop it off at the church by Sunday, February 22.
Most Needed Items:

Hearty Soup
Cereal
Canned Tuna
Canned Chicken
Diaper Wipes
Spaghetti Sauce
Canned Asparagus
Canned Chickpeas or Black Beans

Please note: We kindly ask that you do not donate corn or green beans at this time.Thank you for showing your love and generosity to our community!
~ FUMC Outreach Team

Jazzercise
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Discipleship Ministries Meeting
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86584289524?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Al-Anon
2026-01-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-05 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Temple Beth El Synagogue Visit
2026-01-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL, United States
Learning: Temple Beth-El Synagogue VisitDate: Friday, January 23Time: 5:30 pm–8:00 pm (please arrive a little before 5:30 pm)Location: 3610 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062Deadline to RSVP: Thursday, January 15 by EoDRegistration Link: RSVP Here (required)Cost: Free-will offering for cheese pizza dinner following Shabbat serviceContact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)In connection with First UMC’s confirmation program, all members of our congregation are invited to attend our next House of Worship visit at Temple Beth-El of Northbrook. Our time begins with hospitality and a blessing before Shabbat offered by Senior Rabbi Sidney Helbraun from 5:30 to 6:00 pm just outside their sanctuary (please don’t skip this time as they’re buying food for our group). We, then, move into a Shabbat service, followed by a post-Shabbat small-group discussion with Rabbi Helbraun. There will be cheese pizza and a free-will offering is available. It’s required to RSVP by the stated deadline to participate in this event.

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-02-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-02-08 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Worship Service
2026-02-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-08 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

Children's Sunday School
2026-02-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-08 09:30 - 10:30

Superbowl Snack Mix Fundraiser
2026-02-01 09:30 - 11:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Youth and parents will make the Super Bowl snack mix during church service and have orders ready for pick up in the parlor at 10:30 am

Winter Camp Youth & Families Meeting
2026-02-01 10:40 - 10:55
Youth and families attending the Youth Winter Camp should attend this quick meeting to go over final instructions/ information.

Singing at a Retirement Home and Social Lunch
2026-02-01 11:30 - 13:00
Service: Retirement Home Singing and LunchDate: Sunday, February 1Time: 11:30 am–12:30 pmLocation: Leave from church after Snack n’ Chat is over; still finalizing where we’ll singCost: Lunch will be at a local restaurant; everyone pays for their own billContact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)Join us for a meaningful afternoon of sharing music and joy with retirement community residents—including some of our own church family! It’s a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day while enjoying good company and a relaxed lunch together afterward.

Sunday Night Suppers
2026-02-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-08 15:00 - 18:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Prayer Shawl
2026-02-02 13:00 - 15:00

Families Anonymous
2026-02-02 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Staff Meeting
2026-02-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-02-09 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

Community Prayer Vigil
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Steps of Park Ridge Community Church

SPRC
2026-02-05 09:30 - 11:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Armstrong Bday Party
2026-02-06 18:00 - 2026-02-07 10:00

Super Bowl Snack Mix: Crunch for a Cause
2026-02-08 09:30 - 11:00
Youth will make the Super Bowl snack mix to be picked up in the parlor at 10:30 am

Confirmation Monthly Gathering
2026-02-08 10:50 - 12:50 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

PEO
2026-02-09 10:00 - 11:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

German Club - 101
2026-02-09 11:00 - 13:00
