Mix n' Mingle Kick-Off Dinner 2026
2026-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Gail Kellberg and Randy Wear’s home (617 N. Washington Avenue, Park Ridge)
Social: Mix n’ Mingle Kick-Off Dinner 2026Date: Saturday, January 17Time: 5:30–9:00 pmLocation: Gail Kellberg and Randy Wear’s home (617 N. Washington Avenue, Park Ridge)Registration and Questions: Contact Lisa Shewfelt (lisashewfelt@hotmail.com or 312-518-8090)Mark your calendars! The entire MIX AND MINGLE dinner group kicks off 2026 with a special dinner at Gail Kellberg and Randy Wear’s home. Those attending are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert. Your new groups will be shared then. More details to follow after the new year.* If you would like information about MIX AND MINGLE, please contact Lisa Shewfelt. We would love to have you join us!

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-01-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-01-25 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Worship Service
2026-01-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-25 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

Children's Sunday School
2026-01-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-25 09:30 - 10:30

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

Prayer Shawl
2026-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Families Anonymous
2026-01-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-26 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Staff Meeting
2026-01-20 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-01-26 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

Jazzercise
2026-01-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-27 17:30 - 19:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Trustees Meeting
2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Third Wednesday Dinners
2026-01-21 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.

DCOM
2026-01-22 08:30 - 14:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Ad Council meeting
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
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Toastmasters
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Al-Anon
2026-01-22 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Temple Beth El Synagogue Visit
2026-01-23 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.

Super Bowl Crunch for a Cause
2026-01-25 00:00 - 2026-02-01 23:59
Collection / Fundraiser: Super Bowl Crunch for a CauseRun Dates of Fundraiser: Sunday, January 25–Sunday, February 1 (1:00 pm deadline)Cost: Quart-size bag—$5 eachHow to Order: Orders forms will be available in the Parlor on Sunday, January 25 and February 1. Alternatively, you may email Rochita to place your order. All orders should be placed by February 1 at 1:00pm.Payment: An envelope will be available in the Parlor for cash and check donations; alternatively, you can send a Zelle payment to finance@parkridgeumc.org and write “Super Bowl Crunch” in the memo line.Order Pickup: Collect your order from the Parlor after church on Sunday, February 8Contact with Questions: Rochita Plonka (rplonka@parkridgeumc.org)Get game-day ready and support our Youth Mission Trip at the same time! Our youth will be selling a delicious snack mix—perfect for Super Bowl Sunday snacking. Every bag purchased helps send our youth on their summer mission trip to Duluth, Minnesota where they’ll serve others, grow in faith, and make a real impact.

Church Town Hall
2026-01-25 10:45 - 12:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
Congregational Meeting: Church Town Hall Date: Sunday, January 25Time: 10:45 am–12:00 pm Location: Jorgeson HallContact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)Join us as we review together the congregation’s feedback from our last Town Hall in late September on the topics of worship, future event and ministry offerings, how we can better engage with our surrounding community, and what makes our church unique? We’ll also discuss the Implementation Team’s planned key objectives for the next quarter. There will be time for Q&A and feedback from attendees during the meeting. These church town hall meetings will continue on a recurring basis.

German Club
2026-01-26 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Canasta Club
2026-01-26 12:00 - 15:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Center of Concern Board Meeting
2026-01-28 18:45 - 20:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

4th Wednesday Popcorn Theology Video Discussion
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:15 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
