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SUMMARY:Kids Above All Backpacks
DESCRIPTION:Kids Above All Backpack Drive 2026 \nThis year we will focus on collecting supplies and filling backpacks for students in 2nd and 3rd grades and purchasing calculators for high school students. Our goal is to fill at least 24 backpacks. \nDonation Options: Purchase supplies from the SignUp Genius list and drop them off at the Grant Place entrance by Sunday\, August 2. If you order from the Amazon wish list\, be sure to have items sent to your home or to church so they can be part of the First UMC donation to Kids Above All. \nHow to Give: By Zelle to finance@parkridgeumc.org\, or by check or giving envelope. Please write "Backpack Drive" on the memo line for any giving method. Monetary gifts through Sunday\, August 9 will purchase additional supplies needed to complete backpacks at our packing event. \nContact with Questions: Katy Hansen — khansen240@gmail.com
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/kids-above-all-backpacks/
CATEGORIES:Collections / Drives
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SUMMARY:8AM Adult Sunday School
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/8am-adult-sunday-school-32/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Library (20)
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T093000
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SUMMARY:Children's Sunday School
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/childrens-sunday-school-31/
CATEGORIES:All Ages Ministries
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship and Backpack Blessing
DESCRIPTION:Worship Service: Backpack Blessing \nDate: Sunday\, August 9\nTime: 9:30–10:30 am\nLocation: Sanctuary\nBackpack Packing: 10:45–11:30 am in Jorgeson Hall\, immediately after worship \nAs a new school year begins\, students\, teachers\, and school staff are invited to bring their backpacks and bags forward during worship for a blessing for the year ahead. We'll also bless the supplies our congregation gathered for Kids Above All's Back to School Backpack Drive\, then stay after worship to help pack them into backpacks for children in need across Chicagoland. Whether you're starting school\, returning to the classroom\, or simply want to send our students off with prayer and encouragement\, all are welcome. Please invite a neighbor to join us.
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/worship-service-32/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Sanctuary (160)
CATEGORIES:Worship
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SUMMARY:Packing of the backpacks for Kids Above All
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/packing-of-the-backpacks-for-kids-above-all/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260809T234759Z
CREATED:20260107T170413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T234759Z
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SUMMARY:PEO
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/peo-16/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Library (20)
CATEGORIES:Space Sharing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T114500
DTSTAMP:20260809T164751Z
CREATED:20251231T170502Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/staff-meeting-32/
LOCATION:Amy’s Office
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260809T234800Z
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SUMMARY:German Club - 101
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/german-club-101-19/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)
CATEGORIES:Space Sharing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260810T234754Z
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SUMMARY:Families Anonymous
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/families-anonymous-32/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
CATEGORIES:Space Sharing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T234756Z
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SUMMARY:Jazzercise
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/jazzercise-63/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
CATEGORIES:Space Sharing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260811T181752Z
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SUMMARY:VBS 2026
DESCRIPTION:Children's Ministry: VBS 2026 — Surprise Party! \nDate: Wednesday–Friday\, August 12–14\nTime: 9:30 am–12:30 pm\nLocation: Jorgeson Hall\nAges: Open to children ages 5–10\nCost: Suggested donation $20 per child — pay by check or by Zelle to finance@parkridgeumc.org; include "VBS" in the memo line\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, June 1\nRegister & Questions: Email Rochita Plonka — rplonka@parkridgeumc.org \nJoin us for three days of music\, skits\, games\, crafts\, and Bible adventures as we discover God's surprising grace that includes everyone\, welcomes all\, and changes everything! Invite your friends and neighbors — all children ages 5–10 are welcome. To register your child or ask questions\, email Rochita by Monday\, June 1.
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/vbs-2026-option-2-of-2/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
CATEGORIES:All Ages Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T093000
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SUMMARY:VBS 2026
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry: VBS 2026 — Surprise Party! \nDate: Wednesday–Friday\, August 12–14 \nTime: 9:30 am–12:30 pm \nLocation: Jorgeson Hall \nAges: Open to children ages 5–10 \nCost: Suggested donation $20 per child — pay by check or by Zelle to finance@parkridgeumc.org; include “VBS” in the memo line \nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, June 1 \nRegister & Questions: Email Rochita Plonka — rplonka@parkridgeumc.org \nJoin us for three days of music\, skits\, games\, crafts\, and Bible adventures as we discover God’s surprising grace that includes everyone\, welcomes all\, and changes everything! Invite your friends and neighbors — all children ages 5–10 are welcome. To register your child or ask questions\, email Rochita by Monday\, June 1.
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/vbs-2026-option-2-of-2-2/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
CATEGORIES:All Ages Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T170312Z
CREATED:20251231T171057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T170312Z
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SUMMARY:Toastmasters
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/toastmasters-15/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
CATEGORIES:Space Sharing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T170312Z
CREATED:20251231T171057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T170312Z
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SUMMARY:Al-Anon
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URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/al-anon-33/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Room 101 (20)
CATEGORIES:Space Sharing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260813T181753Z
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SUMMARY:VBS 2026
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry: VBS 2026 — Surprise Party! \nDate: Wednesday–Friday\, August 12–14 \nTime: 9:30 am–12:30 pm \nLocation: Jorgeson Hall \nAges: Open to children ages 5–10 \nCost: Suggested donation $20 per child — pay by check or by Zelle to finance@parkridgeumc.org; include “VBS” in the memo line \nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, June 1 \nRegister & Questions: Email Rochita Plonka — rplonka@parkridgeumc.org \nJoin us for three days of music\, skits\, games\, crafts\, and Bible adventures as we discover God’s surprising grace that includes everyone\, welcomes all\, and changes everything! Invite your friends and neighbors — all children ages 5–10 are welcome. To register your child or ask questions\, email Rochita by Monday\, June 1.
URL:https://parkridgeumc.org/event/vbs-2026-option-2-of-2-3/
LOCATION:First UMC-1-Jorgeson Hall (60)
CATEGORIES:All Ages Ministries
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