First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

Peace Vigil
2026-11-03 19:00 - 19:45 (America/Chicago) | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Worship and Learning: First Tuesday Peace VigilLocation: ParlorContact with Questions: Pastor Bob Campbell (willowwellness@gmail.com)FUMC hosts a Peace Vigil open to all. The gathering includes prayer, silence, readings, songs, chants and an opportunity to share with others.

Jazzercise
2026-11-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-10-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

VYS Lunch
2026-11-03 11:15 - 13:15 | Countryside Saloon, 2501 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Families Anonymous
2026-11-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-26 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Welcoming Meeting
2026-11-02 18:45 - 20:15

Prayer Shawl
2026-11-02 13:00 - 15:00

Staff Meeting
2026-11-02 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-10-26 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

Sunday Night Suppers
2026-11-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Children's Sunday School
2026-11-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-25 09:30 - 10:30

Worship Service
2026-11-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-25 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-11-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-10-25 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Winter Coat Collection 2026
2026-11-01 00:00 - 2026-11-30 23:59

Thanksgiving Food Drive for New Hope Food Pantry 2026
2026-11-01 00:00 - 2026-11-15 23:59

Al-Anon
2026-10-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-22 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Popcorn Theology Video Discussion
2026-10-28 19:00 - 20:15 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Learning: Fourth Wednesday Popcorn Theology Video DiscussionDate: Wednesday, April 22Time: 7:00–8:15 pmLocation: LibraryContact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)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!

Center of Concern Board Meeting
2026-10-28 18:45 - 20:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Susanna Circle
2026-10-27 19:00 - 21:00

German Club
2026-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Toastmasters
2026-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Third Wednesday Dinners
2026-10-21 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.
