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Woodridge United Methodist
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Join us on Sunday for worship services
at 10:00 am.
Instructions can be found at the end below.
All are Welcome!
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Genesis 18:1-15 / Romans 5:1-8Join us this Father’s
Day as we continue our series on the life of Abraham and discover
how true faith anchors us through human imperfection. We will
take an honest look at what happens when impatience leads us to
take matters into our own hands, creating household conflict and
heartache instead of waiting on God's timing. Yet, through the
story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, we find the beautiful
reassurance that while we make mistakes, God's promises never
do—God’s grace remains steadfast and large enough to hold us all.
Finally, in honor of Father’s Day, we will explore how Abraham’s
deep love and attentive listening to his family show us that
being a blessing to the world must always begin right at home.
Come worship with us as we encourage one another to stick to
God's unwavering promises!
Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:00 am in
person or on our Woodridge UMC YouTube Channel!
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Calendar
Friday, June 19th
- Church Office CLOSED
- 2:00
pm RGA - Emerge
- 7:30
pm Square Dancing
Saturday, June 20th
- 9:00
am Square Dancing
- 9:00
am Men's Group
- 7:00
pm Square Dancing
Sunday, June 21st
- 9:00
am Square Dancing
- 10:00 am Sunday
Service
- Noon Communion (online)
- 4:00
pm Filipino Baptist
Monday, June 22nd
- Church Office CLOSED
- 7:00
pm Outreach Meeting
Tuesday, June 23rd
Wednesday, June 24th
Thursday, June 25th
- 7:00
pm Scouting America
- 7:30
pm Toastmasters
Friday, June 26th
- 2:00
pm RGA - Emerge
- 7:30
pm Square Dancing
Saturday, June 27th
Sunday, June 28th
- 10:00 am Sunday
Service
- 4:00
pm Filipino Baptist
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Church Summer Office
Hours
Monday &
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday -Friday: 9:00
am to 3:00 pm
Summer Hours run from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The
office will be open Wednesday through Friday most weeks.
We ask that you call before visiting.
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Important Information
Pastor Dave is on
vacation from Monday, June 22nd through Sunday,
July 5th and will return on Monday, July 6th. If there
is an emergency, please contact Martine Nelson.
Music Director Job Opening
The Staff Parish Committee has updated the job
description for Music Director and will be posting the
opening in various locations. Please share that we are
looking for people who are interested in the position. The
committee prays for guidance as we work to fill this very
important role in our church.
Ministry Opportunities
July - August Upper
Rooms
July-August Upper Room daily devotionals are now available in
the Narthex with a few available in the mailbox.
Men's Group Meeting - Everyone Welcome
The next meeting of the Men’s Group will be on June 20th at 9:00 am. We will have a
brief time of fellowship and prayer before working on some
projects. Everyone is welcome to join us for the
projects!
School Supply Drive
Did you know there are almost 1,100 students in Woodridge
School District 68 whose families will struggle to purchase
their needed school supplies? YOU CAN HELP! The
Churches in Woodridge and the Woodridge Rotary are partnering
to provide BACKPACKS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES to Woodridge
residents in need. Will you please contribute?
Watch for sales - check the discount stores - visit Amazon -
whatever works for you. (Mondo Llama brand of crayons,
markers and colored pencils at Target are MOST welcome and
less expensive.) Please return donations to church by Sunday August 2nd. WE ARE IN NEED
OF BACKPACKS and other supplies on the list found in the
narthex or here.
Directory Update
It’s been a few years since we updated our printed directory
so it’s time for a refresh! But in order to perfectly produce
a printed Directory, we presently need perfect information.
So please proceed to the Narthex, put pen to paper, and
perform an update to your information. Check one of the
samples in the narthex for your entry and its accuracy and
either initial the entry as it being fine OR fill out a
yellow Directory Information form in the narthex (or here).
DO NOT make corrections in the samples. Thank You!!
Share Your Talents!
Do you play an instrument? Love to sing? Are you looking for
a concrete way to help? Want to become more involved at WUMC?
Join in our church's practice of radical hospitality? Let us
know! Fill out a Volunteer Opportunity form in the narthex (or here)
to let us know what you are interested in.
Summer Book Study
Wanting to learn more about prayer - that communication tool
God has given us to speak to and hear from the Holy
Trinity? If so, join us this summer for a 4-week study
on Monday nights, July 13 - August 3, 6:30 - 8:00. We
will be using the book Praying with Mandalas by Sharon
Seyfarth Garner and will study and practice 4
different ways of prayer, all while coloring
mandalas. You will even learn what a mandala is. Signups begin June 14th. For
further information, please contact Charlotte Ashworth at bacatx@gmail.com.
Summer Outreach Opportunities
The Outreach Committee is happy to be able to offer multiple
opportunities for us to share out time, talents and treasure
this summer. Please check out the opportunities below!
Sign up sheets will be available in the Narthex starting this
week.
Serving at the West Suburban Community Pantry
(involves tasks such as stocking shelves, sorting produce)
Wednesday July 22nd – Noon-2:00
pm 10 slots available
Saturday August 22nd – 10:00 am-
Noon 6 slots available
Backpack Drive to Support Woodridge School Students
During the month of July we will be collecting school
supplies and free will cash donations. More information
will follow soon
August 7th (tentative) – set up for backpack filling
at St. Scholastica
August 8th – 9:00 am-Noon filling
backpacks at St. Scholastica
Summer Learning Series
Woodridge UMC is interested in sponsoring a summer learning
series BUT some of the programs require a minimum number of
attendees to take place. Please sign up in the narthex for Ai
Chi THIS SUNDAY. If the class is running, you are
welcome to join at a later date
Missionaries
Wednesday, July 8th at
6:30 pm - Dan, Kim, and their two
children will be in the U.S. for seven weeks this summer,
traveling across the country. We are fortunate that they will
be here in Illinois for two weeks in July.
For the past 16 years, the family has lived overseas,
primarily within Muslim countries. Their ministry involves
Scripture translation, clinical counseling, and team
ministries. Throughout their journey, they have walked in
faith, trusting in God’s guidance.
Their calling is to serve the Muslim community with love and
respect; however, they often share that they receive far more
than they give through these relationships. Though they have
faced significant challenges—including war, loss, and
trauma—they testify that God has remained faithful and kind.
If you would like to hear more about their experiences and
ministry, I encourage you to join us for a meeting with Dan,
Kim, and their family.
Everyday Hero Program (20 minimum We Need More People for this to run
Thursday, July 16th
2:00 – 4:00 pm - the DuPage Health Coalition
is introducing an initiative designed to empower community
members with the knowledge and confidence to respond
effectively in cardiac emergency situations, at no cost. It’s
been found that bystander response to cardiac emergencies is
notably low throughout DuPage County. The training covers:
Hands-only CPR; How to use an AED; Responding to choking;
Overdose education and Naloxone administration. The
instructors are American Heart Association–certified, but to
reach the most people, this is not a certification
course.
End of Life Advance Planning
Sunday, August 16th
after worship service - Many people are
overwhelmed or underprepared when it comes to their final
wishes, so Modell Funeral Home has put together a seminar to
share about funeral preplanning. It may not be something we
talk about all the time, but it is so important! The presentation
is designed to be a helpful, educational experience focused
on planning for end-of-life services, answering questions,
and allowing individuals to explore their options in a
comfortable, no-pressure setting on.
Be Red Cross Ready (10 minimum)
his will be on a weekday
afternoon in August.Be Red Cross Ready is a
preparedness education curriculum for adults designed to help
people understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to
disasters. It’s important to prepare for possible disasters
and other emergencies. Natural and human-caused disasters can
strike suddenly, at anytime and anywhere. There are three
actions everyone can take that can help make a difference...Get
a kit. Make a plan. Be informed. T
Learning Ai Chi for Mind and Body Relaxation
July 12th – August 3rd
- 2 Options of Sundays after
worship or Monday afternoons at 2:00 pm (4 sessions) - Ai
Chi is simple exercise, usually done in water, and adaptable
to land. It is also a relaxation program using a
combination of deep breathing and slow, broad movements of
the arms, legs, and torso in flowing continual
patterns. It moves with nature. Exercises include
a mental component, focus on muscle and movement sense,
breath as a centering activity, physical form, and perceiving
the movement and flow of one’s intrinsic energy aka
chi. The movements will be adapted to the capabilities
one has. Appropriate instrumental music will used to
enhance the flow of movements and overall experience.
Sharing Our Gifts with Ray Graham
Our Ray Graham day program is looking for volunteers to spend
an hour or two sharing their gifts with their clients. Can
you bake (above the cupcake level), teach simple carpentry
(fastening two boards together), talk about your culture,
etc.? You are welcome to share your hobbies and knowledge!
Please let the church office know, and we will share the list
of volunteers with Ray Graham, so they can work out a
schedule.
Altar Flower Donations
If you would like to donate an arrangement of flowers for the
altar, you are welcome to bring one in. Please let the
church office know by noon the Wednesday before, especially
if the flowers are in memory/honor of someone, so that they
may be acknowledged in the bulletin and announcements.
Sunday School is on Break
Sunday School will return after
Labor Day. Most Sundays, Children begin the
worship service in the sanctuary with their family. Following
the “Praying” segment, the children will be invited up to the
chancel steps for conversation with the pastors. Then, the
Sunday School teacher will meet the children in the Narthex
(the big room outside the sanctuary) & walk them to their
classroom. They will be in the Trinity Room in the main
hallway.
Activity Bags are available in the Narthex every Sunday.
Prayer Ministry
Our Prayer Chain is a group of caring people who believe in
the power of prayer. We are dedicated to praying for your
concerns and joys. Prayer requests will be shared with the
church’s prayer chain, honoring your confidentiality. If you are interested in being a part of the church’s
prayer chain ministry, please contact the church office.
If you would like to submit
prayers to the Prayer Chain of Joys and Concerns, please
contact the church office, text Pastor Dave with your
prayer requests or give him a note before worship service.
Toastmasters
Would you like to speak with more confidence in any setting?
Toastmasters can help! The Woodridge Toastmasters club meets
on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
at Woodridge United Methodist Church. Come
visit us and see for yourself! For more information contact John.
Northern Illinois Conference
Becoming the Beloved Community
How to Talk About Race in America
Saturday, July 18th, 8:30
am to 1:30 pm at Barrington UMC.
Becoming the Beloved Community is a four-hour workshop that
conveys not only facts and essential knowledge about race and
racism but also seeks to help us experience some of the harm
and hurt racial prejudice has caused. The emphasis on sharing
will also introduce ways all churches can become more closely
knit as its members share their own lives more deeply with
each other. This will help churches become more active,
intentional communities, honoring Christ's life and teachings
not only about fighting inequality but other forces that
prevent us from seeing all people and the earth as God's beloved
creations. The cost is $10 and includes a light lunch
and refreshments. The event is limited to 25 people.
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis. More information is available here .
Online registration is available here.
NIC/GCORR CRCC Cohort
Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Cohort Sponsored by the Northern
Illinois Conference and the General Commission on Religion
and Race
The cohort exists to strengthen adaptive leadership of
Cross-Racial/Cross-cultural (CRCC) clergy in the Northern
Illinois Conference by affirming belonging, creating space
for theological reflection and navigating cultural awareness
and healing. Through a trauma-informed and formational
learning environment, the cohort supports CRCC clergy in
integrating their lived experience, cultural identity, and
theological vocation, fostering both personal healing and
sustained leadership in CRCC ministry settings.
A few of the 2026-2027 events church leaders. Please
let Pastor Dave or the church office know if you are
interested in any of them:
Opening Retreat: Identity,
Self-Care and the Art of Theological Reflection
Sat. 8/8/2026, 9
a.m. to 3:30 pm at Our Saviour’s UMC in Schaumburg:
Strengthen awareness of personal and cultural identity as
CRCC clergy and practice theological reflection as a tool for
belonging and resilience in CRCC ministry.
World Celebrations of Christmas
Sat. 12/5/2026,
10 a.m. to 1 pm at Journey of Hope UMC in Elgin: Explore
global expressions of Christmas and how they enrich the
church’s incarnational ministry
Closing Retreat - Lessons for the
journey ahead
Sat. 5/22/2027, 9
a.m. to 3:30 pm at Our Saviour’s UMC in Schaumburg:
June Outreach
Offering - The Inclusive Collective
In celebration of Pride Month, the outreach
committee has decided to help the Northern Illinois
Conference (NIC) campus ministries (The Inclusive
Collective), supporting both the University of Illinois
Chicago (UIC) and Northern Illinois University (NIU). They
welcome and support LGBTQ+ and straight, liberal and
conservative, seeker and skeptic, freshmen and grad students,
and young adults—all are welcome and loved there. They are
striving to create a relevant, honest, and truly inclusive
Christian community on each campus.
Ways to donate to the June
Outreach Offering:
- Check or cash in an
Outreach Offering envelope placed in the offering plate
in the Narthex (the room outside the sanctuary) or in
the gold-plated mail slot at the church’s east door.
- Online via our website.
Select “Current Month Outreach” in the drop-down menu.
- Text the amount you want
to give to 630-449-7121 and select “Current Month
Outreach” in the drop-down menu.
Ongoing
Opportunities
"Goin'
Green" Shoes & Clothes Recycling Box
Located in the northeast
corner of our parking lot, this receptacle is a
convenient place to recycle any shoes and your clothes that
are at or near the end of their usefulness.
West Suburban Food Pantry
There is a shopping cart that is waiting
for donations. It sits in the narthex, usually near the
sanctuary doors. The food pantry serves many
households and always welcomes donations!!!
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Worship Attendance
If you watch the online
service, please email the church office at office@woodridgeumc.org and let us know that you joined us for
worship, so that we might record your attendance.
Prayer Requests for Worship
We are starting fresh with our list of Joys and
Concerns. Please text Pastor
Dave (224.600.0446) or give him a note before service
with your prayer request. You are also welcome to let the
office know during the week. Names will only stay on the
list for one month unless other arrangements are made. Make
certain that you have permission to share other’s information,
too. Thank you for
your flexibility as we make updates to our worship services.
(There have been requests that we include full
names and/or more detailed information for people on our list of
Joys & Concerns. Please remember our services are
broadcast on YouTube and are available to anyone who has internet
access. Details are shared with our Prayer Ministry Team on
Monday mornings. You are invited to join them in prayer and
share in this information by contacting the church office).
Offering Options
There are different options for getting your
offering to the church.
- Go to the website & click on the Giving tab at the top of the page or
go straight there with this link.
- Text 630.449.7121 with the amount
- Drop off in the gold mail slot next to the east
door of the church.
- Mail your offering to the church.
June 19th, 2026, Volume 16, Edition 25
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