First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge

Families Anonymous
2026-03-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-23 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Good Reads
2026-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Learning and Social: Good Reads (March)Date: Monday, March 30Time: 7:00–9:00 pmLocation: LibraryContact with Questions: Katy Hansen (khansen240@gmail.com)Finding My Way: A Memoir by Malala Yousafzai. 320p. 2025. Rec by Susan Crawford“Part coming-of-age memoir, part reclamation, Finding My Way is a portrait of a woman who has learned that courage isn’t just about defying extremists, but also about allowing yourself to be ordinary.” __Marie ClaireWe also choseThe Frozen River for the following meeting with the date TBD!The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. 448 p. 2023. “A thoroughly engaging, rich story with a murder mystery; secrets, gossip, and hypocrisy; a corrupt judge; a tightly knit community of villagers; women at the mercy of a patriarchal society; and the early stages of a developing justice system following the Revolutionary War.” –Historical Novel Society

Staff Meeting
2026-03-30 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-03-23 11:00 - 11:45 | Amy’s Office

Sunday Night Suppers
2026-03-29 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-22 15:00 - 18:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Stewardship Campaign “Thank You!” Pie Celebration
2026-03-29 10:45 - 11:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Stewardship Celebration: Pie Sunday!
Date: Sunday, March 29
Time: 10:30–11:30 am
Location: Parlor
Contact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)
As a way of thanking the congregation for their generous support of this year’s Stewardship Campaign, pie will be served during Snack and Chat. Let them eat pie and be merry!

Children's Sunday School
2026-03-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-22 09:30 - 10:30

Palm-Passion Sunday Worship
2026-03-29 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
Worship service commemorating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week. Come early to participate in our joyous entry into the sanctuary, symbolizing the crowd that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem.

8AM Adult Sunday School
2026-03-29 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-22 08:00 - 09:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

Al-Anon
2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Toastmasters
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

International Health Partners
2026-03-26 18:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
UWFaith: International Health Partners (IHP) Presentation and DinnerDate: Thursday, March 26Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pmLocation: Jorgeson HallCost: Free-will offeringContact with Questions: Dorothy Silver (dsilver234@aol.com)International Health Partners’ Paula Lofstrom will update us on the Chihoni Medical Center being built in Tanzania. Invite your friends to learn about this vital mission of healing and hope!

Implementation Team Meeting
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | First UMC-1-Library (20)

"Luke" Book Discussion
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:15 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83137174039?pwd=[REDACTED]
Session led by Leah Augustyniak.
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Center of Concern Board Meeting
2026-03-25 18:45 - 20:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

Susanna Circle
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00

Jazzercise
2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)

Canasta Club
2026-03-23 12:00 - 15:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)

German Club
2026-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)

Lenten Book Study (session 4 of 4)
2026-03-22 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.

Worship Service
2026-03-22 09:30 - 10:30 | First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)

Concert: Jesus Christ Superstar Live Concert
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Bethany United Church of Christ, 4250 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL, United States
Concert: Jesus Christ Superstar Live ConcertDate: Thursday, March 20Time: 7:00pm (Doors) – ~9:30pm (estimated)Location: Bethany United Church of Christ, 4250 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60613Cost: Free (BYOB welcome; soft drinks provided)Contact with Questions: John Schuman | musicparkridge@gmail.com | (224) 374-9597

SPRC Meeting
2026-03-19 09:30 - 11:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
