First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

German Club - 101
2026-05-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)

Staff Meeting
2026-05-11 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-05-04 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

PEO
2026-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

PEO
2026-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Sunday Night Suppers
2026-05-10 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-03 15:00 - 18:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Children's Sunday School
2026-05-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-03 09:30 - 10:30

Worship Service
2026-05-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-03 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

Mother’s Day Fundraiser: Chocolate Strawberries & Pretzels
2026-05-10 08:30 - 10:30
Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser: Mother’s Day Chocolate-Covered Strawberries and Pretzels
Order Forms Available: During Snack and Chat on April 26 and May 3, or email Rochita.
Order Deadline: Sunday, May 3
Cost:
Order Pickup: After worship on Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day) at FUMC, Park Ridge
Contact with Questions: Rochita Plonka (rplonka@parkridgeumc.org)
This Mother’s Day, honor the women who reflect a mother’s love through care, encouragement, and compassion. Celebrate them with delicious chocolate-covered strawberries and pretzels. All proceeds support this year’s Youth Mission Trip to Duluth, Minnesota.

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-05-10 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-03 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Congregational Care and Visitation Training (Day 2)
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Kingswood at the Buffalo Grove campus

Congregational Care and Visitation Training (Day 1)
2026-05-08 13:00 - 19:00 | Kingswood at the Buffalo Grove campus
Dear Participants,
Thank you for registering for the Caring Congregations Workshop on Friday, May 8, from 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The training will be held at Kingswood UMC in Buffalo Grove at 401 W. Dundee Road. Enter through Entrance #1 (Main Entrance). There is plenty of parking on the east and south sides of the church building. We’re looking forward to learning and growing together.
To help you prepare, we invite you to purchase the recommended resource in advance: The Caring Congregation Ministry Implementation Guide by Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford. It can be purchased on Amazon (in paperback or Kindle), Cokesbury, or your favorite bookstore. A few books will be available for purchase at the event and may be paid for by check or cash.
Please also use this link to download a PDF with Care Cards for Communion, Anointing, Grief, Anxiety, and more. These resources can also be purchased or downloaded from the resource page here. Additional materials and resources will be provided during the workshop.
If you are traveling from out of town, you can find a list of nearby hotel options here.
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. James Preston or Rev. Brittany Isaac. We’re glad you’ll be joining us for this important time of equipping and connection.

Al-Anon
2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

SPRC Meeting
2026-05-07 09:00 - 11:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Peace Vigil
2026-05-05 19:00 - 19:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Worship and Learning: First Tuesday Peace Vigil
Location: Parlor
Contact 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
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-02 09:00 - 10:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

VYS Lunch
2026-05-05 11:15 - 13:15 | Countryside Saloon, 2501 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Families Anonymous
2026-05-04 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Trustees Meeting
2026-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Good Reads
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Learning: Book Discussion: Good Reads – The Frozen River
Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Location: Church library
Contact with Questions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com
Join the Good Reads book discussion group as we gather in person to discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon — a richly engaging story set in post-Revolutionary War New England, weaving together murder mystery, community secrets, and the lives of women navigating a patriarchal society and an emerging justice system. All are welcome!

Prayer Shawl
2026-05-04 13:00 - 15:00

Confirmation Monthly Gathering
2026-05-03 16:45 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Parents Social Hour
2026-05-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Sunday School Rooms

Susanna Circle
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00
