First UMC Park Ridge

First UMC Park Ridge Sunday Morning Worship at 9:30 am. Sunday school. Nursery services available. All are welcome! Children's Sunday School at 9:45am during sanctuary worship.

At First UMC Park Ridge, “welcoming all” means that we see all persons as created in the image of God and bearing sacred worth and dignity. We invite all persons to participate fully in the life of our church regardless of age, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental condition, marital status, family situation, economic standing, or citizenship status. We a

re a Reconciling congregation, and a member church of the Reconciling Ministries Network of Methodist churches. We offer Christian education programs for children, youth and adults. Our Sunday schedule includes Worship at 9:30 am for all ages in the Sanctuary. Nursery/childcare is available for infants and families in need.

Join us this Sunday for a special service led by our All Means All team, affirming and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community,...
06/24/2026

Join us this Sunday for a special service led by our All Means All team, affirming and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, and stay for Snack & Chat! All are welcome!

This Father's Day at First UMC of Park Ridge, Pastor Bob Campbell is our guest preacher with "Lessons from the Father," ...
06/21/2026

This Father's Day at First UMC of Park Ridge, Pastor Bob Campbell is our guest preacher with "Lessons from the Father," continuing our Animal Lessons series (Proverbs 1:7-9; Luke 15:11-32).

Worship begins at 9:30 AM. Join us in person at 418 W. Touhy Ave., or watch live on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/cd4IPe5Rsm8?feature=share

Today we honor Juneteenth — a day of freedom, reflection and hope.
06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth — a day of freedom, reflection and hope.

There is no room for hate in a world where love leads. All means all! ❤️💛💚💙💜
06/19/2026

There is no room for hate in a world where love leads. All means all! ❤️💛💚💙💜

Happy 50th Anniversary, Ed and Katy Hansen!This past Sunday we celebrated Ed and Katy Hansen's 50th wedding anniversary ...
06/16/2026

Happy 50th Anniversary, Ed and Katy Hansen!

This past Sunday we celebrated Ed and Katy Hansen's 50th wedding anniversary during worship, and marked the occasion with a very nice cake at Snack n' Chat afterward. Congratulations, Ed and Katy!

Worship moves outdoors on Sunday, July 12! Join us at 9:30 am in the Memorial Garden at 410 Grant Place for outdoor wors...
06/14/2026

Worship moves outdoors on Sunday, July 12! Join us at 9:30 am in the Memorial Garden at 410 Grant Place for outdoor worship and our annual Pet Blessing. Bring your furry, feathered, and scaled family members on leashes or in carriers, plus a lawn chair or blanket for yourself. There will also be a dedicated moment to remember pets who have passed; consider bringing a picture or memento of your dear pet. All are welcome — and so are your pets! parkridgeumc.org

First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge is a welcoming and inclusive congregation offering sanctuary worship at 9:30am Sundays.

Our Animal Lessons series continues this morning at First UMC of Park Ridge with "What Swans Know About Love." Swans are...
06/14/2026

Our Animal Lessons series continues this morning at First UMC of Park Ridge with "What Swans Know About Love." Swans are famous for pairing for life — but their real secret is practice: they re-court each other season after season, never letting the bond grow cold (Song of Solomon 8:6-7; 1 Corinthians 13).

Worship begins at 9:30 AM. Join us in person at 418 W. Touhy Ave., or watch live on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/WgmpS-cGpZ4?feature=share

06/13/2026

A great turnout this morning as First UMC joined the community as a sponsoring team at the Walking For Avenues fundraiser! Here’s a look as all gathered to step off.
We reaffirmed our continuing support for Avenues to Independence, a key local nonprofit partner serving people with intellectual disabilities. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

We’re so glad we had such a strong turnout! We had a great time walking in support of Avenues to Independence, one of ou...
06/13/2026

We’re so glad we had such a strong turnout! We had a great time walking in support of Avenues to Independence, one of our long-term key nonprofit partners serving people with intellectual disabilities in Park Ridge and the surrounding communities.

06/13/2026

Understanding begins with listening and learning.
The “What Is LGBTQIA+?” resource helps explore identity, language, and the importance of inclusion and belonging.

Explore here: https://www.r2hub.org/library/what-is-lgbtqia

Address

418 W Touhy Avenue
Park Ridge, IL
60068

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+18478253144

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when First UMC Park Ridge posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Place Of Worship

Send a message to First UMC Park Ridge:

Shortcuts

Share

Category