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Important Information
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
Ad Council Meeting
There is an Ad Council meeting is scheduled for THIS Saturday,
October 24th at 9:00 am Please save the date
and plan to attend. Everyone is Welcome!
Commitment
Sunday Continues
We love reminding you just how grateful we are for your
consistent, faithful financial gifts to Woodridge UMC! Your
ongoing generosity makes it possible for us to be a safe
place of welcome for all kinds of groups throughout the week
and for you and all our neighbors on Sunday mornings.
What if you weren’t able to turn in your 2027 Estimate of
Giving Form yet?
No worries! You have three options:
1) Just bring it this Sunday/Fill out one at church!
2) Attach it to an email and send it directly to Geoff
Morman, our Financial Secretary, at finsec@woodridgeumc.org.
3) Print the form and mail it to the church at 2700 75th St.,
Woodridge, IL 60517, marked “Financial Secretary.”
Still need a 2027 Estimate of Giving Form? Just see the
e-News or the narthex.
Thank you for prayerfully considering your intentions for
giving to Woodridge UMC in 2027 and for being part of the
ministry of Woodridge United Methodist Church!
Church
Conference
Our church conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October
28th at 7:00 pm with the Staff Parish Meeting
scheduled for 6:30 pm. Please save the date and plan to
attend.
Rides
to Church
We are looking for generous volunteers to give Michael and
Eti rides to church from Downers Grove, just north Odgen
Avenue a little east of Finley. If you are willing, please
let Pastor Dave or the church office know.
All
Saints Day/Laity Sunday
This year All Saint’s Day and Laity Sunday coincide together
on Sunday,
November 1st. It is a service when we
recognize and celebrate the loved members of this
congregation who have died this past year and how their lives
have impacted ours and this year we are led by our Lay
Leader, Troy Smith.
2026
Church Directory
The new 2026 church directories are ready and in the narthex
for you to take one. Thank you for submitting your
information!
CROP
Hunger Walk Results
Thank you to so many for your support of the South DuPage
CROP Hunger Walk. Thanks to Susan, Elsie, Anna, Cristy,
Pastor Dave, Bang Wool, Jiho, Jisung, Jiwon, Jovie, Chit, and
Carlene & David for walking on a beautiful walk.
Thank you to those who donated money, donated items for the
DuPage Senior Citizens Council (Rita from DSCC was
overwhelmed and thankful for all the gifts), and the many of
you who ate at the 4 restaurants.
Results:
Buono -
$238.93
Portillo's - $225.00
Home Run Inn -
$618.00
Culver's - $615
Woodridge
UMC total - $3,191.80
And the total for South DuPage (not complete yet) - $45,500
We also sent 72 personal hygiene kits to Church World
Service.
Thanks to those who helped with the assembly.
Carlene Smith
November
- December Upper Rooms
November - December Upper Room daily devotionals are
available in the Narthex.
Fellowship
Time with Bagels
Join us this Sunday after service in Bonfal Hall this week
for bagels and cream cheese, jelly, honey, etc.! You
can even toast your bagel! More importantly spend some
time in fellowship!
Woodridge
UMC Craft & Vendor Fair @ Bake Sale
Woodridge UMC is having a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, November
15th from 9 am to 2 pm. Last year’s
sale was a success. Let’s see if we can make it a
bigger success this year! We are currently looking for
crafters/vendors, donations for the bake sale table from our
members and volunteers to man the bake sale or raffle table
and help price the items. Share the news, so we can get
more people shopping this year! Contact the church
office if you can help in any way or if you have any
questions. Find the Vendor form online or
here if
you prefer a printed version.
Lunch at the Craft Fair
On Saturday,
November 14th, Fat Johnnie’s Daughter will be
with us once again with their Famous Red Hots and Polish
Sausages. We
have another vendor selling Boba Tea!! The
church will be selling popcorn, chips, and drinks, plus
dessert at the bake sale. Come get lunch and visit the
craft fair, too!!
First
Friday Lunch
Please join us on Friday,
October 2nd at noon for lunch. No
planning, no reservations, no responsibilities! Bring your
sack lunch and a good sense of humor because there are sure
to be laughs. Everyone is invited!
Second
Saturday Diners
SSD:
LIFE IS SWEETER WHEN WE GET TOGETHER!
Who's ready for a little sweetness and good company? Just as
we enjoy gathering after our services for bagels, coffee, and
conversation, our Second Saturday Diners give us another
opportunity to connect, share some laughs, and enjoy time
together. In November (Saturday November 14th),
we're heading to Colonial Ice Cream (8 W Gartner Rd
Naperville at
5:00 pm after our Craft Fair and Bake Sale)
for a fun, relaxed evening filled with friendly faces, good
conversation, and plenty of menu choices—from breakfast
favorites to hearty meals and, of course, something sweet!
Whether you've joined us before or this would be your first
time, there's always room for one more at the table. Come for
the food, stay for the fellowship! Bring a friend, bring your
appetite, and come share a little sweetness with your church
family.
Please RSVP to: Elisa Caligiuri applei8122000@yahoo.com or630-222-0497
We look forward to sharing a wonderful evening of food,
friendship, and fellowship with you! Your Second Saturday
Diners Hosts,
Gwenn & Elisa
Everyday
Hero Program
Saturday,
November 21st 1:30 – 3:30 pm The
DuPage Health Coalition is returning to our church with their
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. Please join us!!
Bible Study
Our Bible study groups are studying Acts. The
study is offered on Tuesday
mornings via Zoom (10:30 a.m. to Noon)
and Wednesday
evenings in person (6:00 p.m. to 7:30
p.m.). We read one chapter
together each week and go deeper with questions and
discussions. Please plan to join us! No Bible Study
THIS Wednesday.
Sunday
School
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. The first Sunday of every month, our children
will remain in worship service
Activity Bags are available in the Narthex every Sunday.
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.
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
UMC
Bishops Condemn Proposed Plan for Livestreamed Execution
In a pastoral letter to United Methodists
around the world, Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr., writing on behalf
of the Council of Bishops, opposes plans to livestream the
execution of the man responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood
shootings. The letter calls on Christians to reject vengeance
and the public spectacle of death, uphold the dignity of
every human life, and stand against the scapegoating of
religious minorities and migrants. It urges U.S. leaders to
end plans for the livestreamed execution and invites congregations
worldwide to pray for victims, survivors, and all those
affected by violence. Click here
to read more.
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:
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:
Outreach Opportunities
October Outreach Offering - Midwest Mission
Since 2000, Midwest Mission has shown God’s
love in practical ways through the distribution of education,
health, micro business and disaster relief supplies meeting
basic human needs around the world and around the corner.
Midwest Mission distributes its kits (hygiene, cleaning),
resources and supplies after receiving a request. Supplies
are given free of charge regardless of gender, race or
religion. Midwest Mission connects with local aid
organizations by providing additional items that are received
that do not meet kit requirements. They also have specialized
workshops that refurbish sewing machines and bicycles and
create practical goods like school desks from refurbished
materials. One of 10 cooperating depots in the United
Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Supply Network, Midwest
Mission distributes UMCOR supplies in response to disasters
within the U.S. Midwest. Mission also partners with
Christians in Mission, Food for the Poor, Franciscan Mission
Warehouse, and U.S. Southern Command. 217-483-7911 office@midwestmission.org
midwestmission.org.
Ways
to donate to the October 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.
24th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit
Breakfast
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026,
7:00 am – 9:00 am at Abbington Banquets, Glen
Ellyn Reserve your tickets today and visit dupagepads.org.
Join DuPage Pads for networking, a warm breakfast,
inspirational messages, and DuPagePads updates from CEO April
Redzic during the 24th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast.
Guests will hear from a client whose life has been
transformed by services made possible through donors'
generous support:
Networking and coffee at 7:00 am
Program and breakfast at 7:30 am.
Ongoing Opportunities
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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