I’m New Here

Here are some of the things you might want to know when visiting First UMC, Park Ridge.  We look forward to your visit and getting to know you!  Please do not hesitate to call if you have questions!

What to Expect at First UMC, Park Ridge

We hope you will join us for Worship at 8:00 or 9:30 AM on Sundays.  Although our address is on Touhy Avenue, you will want to park in our parking lot on Grant Place.   When you get here, you will notice that we are a diverse congregation with persons of all ages and walks of life.  We welcome all persons with open minds, open hearts, and open doors.

Know Our Beliefs

First UMC, Park Ridge is connected with United Methodist Churches all around the globe.  The United Methodist Church is in the family of Protestant Christian churches.  We follow the teachings of Jesus and John Wesley, which include primarily loving God and loving neighbor.  All are invited to engage their faith through study, questioning, debating, and praying.  Together, with the Holy Spirit, we together are seeking to understand God, ourselves, and our world.  To learn more about the United Methodist beliefs, click HERE.

Discover our Story

Every family has a story, and First UMC, Park Ridge is a church with a lot of family! Click HERE to learn about our story up until now, but the story isn’t finished. We invite you to take part in the story!

Explore Membership

If you are interested in uniting with this church by becoming a member, we would love to have you! Periodically, we offer New Member classes, which help teach information about this church, our beliefs, and the various ministry opportunities in which you can be involved.

Connect with a Small Group

One of the ways in which we invite you to deepen your relationship with this congregation and with God is through Small Groups.  Small groups have between 6-10 people, who meet regularly for study and community.  To find out more about Small Group opportunities, please contact Pastor Carol.

Meet our Team

First UMC, Park Ridge is led by two dynamic pastors and a team of staff members to equip and empower our lay people for ministry! Get to know our staff by clicking here.

Get Directions

Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we are close to I-294 and I-90/94.  Our address is 418 W. Touhy Avenue, which is located in uptown Park Ridge.  Parking is located on Grant Place.  Click here for a map and directions.