Whatever this season has held for you, Easter is an invitation to something bigger — the ancient, life-changing announcement that hope wins. Join us for a Celebration of the Resurrection at First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge. We'll gather with uplifting music, a message of hope, and the shared table of Holy Communion. Kids...
Worship and Learning: Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil Date: Saturday evening, April 4 to Sunday morning, April 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 pm – 9:00 am Location: Prayer Room at church or from home Contact: Pastor Scott Himel (shimel@parkridgeumc.org) Sign up for an hour slot to pray: LINK As Jesus says to his disciples the evening before...
Join us in the sanctuary at 7 pm for a Good Friday evening service centered on the seven last words of Jesus spoken from the cross. Meditations, poems, art, and songs are interspersed between the readings to create a contemplative experience. This is an intergenerational service featuring participation from our older children and youth. Please...
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.
Worship: Ash Wednesday WorshipDate: Wednesday, February 18Time: 7:00–7:45 pmLocation: SanctuaryContact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)Begin the season of Lent in sacred community as we receive the imposition of ashes and reflect on our journey toward Easter. This quiet, contemplative service offers a meaningful pause to center ourselves in God's grace and renewing love.
Worship:UWFaithLOVE Sunday 2026 Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026 Time: 9:30–10:30 am Location: Sanctuary Contact with Questions: Lisa Shewfelt (lisashewfelt@hotmail.com) Please join us and the women of UWFaith in welcoming Claudia Marchan, Executive Director of Immigration Law and Justice of Northern Illinois (ILJNI; formerly Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors), who is our featured speaker during...