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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
Fellowship Time with Cake
Join us after service in the Narthex for cake in honor of
Jane and Magnus moving to Sweden!! Have a wonderful
time visiting with other church members and wishing Jane and
Magnus well!
WUMC
Music Ensembles: 2026
Our Music Ministry offers you three ways to get involved: the
Handbell Choir, the Worship Band, and the Adult Choir. This
could be the year you take that “leap of faith” and join a
group! All ensembles are LOW commitment. We ask that you
please attend the rehearsals leading up to the service date.
It is that simple!
Adult
Choir (Please
RSVP to Pastor Dave)
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Rehearsal
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Nov. 8
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11:15 AM-12:45 PM
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Music Room
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Rehearsal
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Nov. 15
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11:15 AM-12:45 PM
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Music Room
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Service
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Nov. 22
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10 AM
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Rehearse in the sanctuary at 8:45 AM
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Handbell Choir (Please RSVP to Karen Miller)
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Rehearsal
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Nov. 22
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11:15 AM-12:45 PM
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Music Room
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Service
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Nov. 29
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10 AM
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Rehearse in the sanctuary at 8:45 AM
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Adult Choir - -Christmas Program
Performance
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Rehearsal
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Nov. 29
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11:15 AM-12:45 PM
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Music Room
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Rehearsal
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Dec. 6
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11:30 AM-12:45 PM
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Music Room?
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Service
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Dec. 13
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10 AM
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Rehearse in the sanctuary at 8:45 AM
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Handbell Choir - -Christmas
Program Performance (Two Groups)
Please RSVP to Karen Miller
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Rehearsals
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TBD
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11:15 AM-12:45 PM
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Music Room
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Service
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Dec. 13
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10 AM
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Rehearse in the sanctuary at 8:45 AM
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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!
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 here or
the narthex. They
are due by November 8th.
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!
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.
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!
Woodridge
UMC Craft & Vendor Fair @ Bake Sale
Woodridge UMC is having a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, November
14th from 9 am to 2 pm. Last year’s
salewas a success. Let’s see if we can make it a bigger
success this year! We
are currently looking for donations for the bake sale table
from our members and volunteers to man the bake sale, raffle
table or supervise the church. 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!!
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.
Back
by popular demand!! It's the Woodridge UMC Gift Card Sale!!
This fall, we will once again have the opportunity to
purchase gift cards and support our church's General Fund.
The first chance is on Sunday,
November 22nd and runs through Sunday, December 3rd.
Gift cards will be available for pickup on Sunday, December
13th and Sunday, December 22nd.
2026
Advent Worship Opportunities
Sunday,
November 29th – FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Sunday,
December 6th -- HANGING OF THE GREENS &
Chili Lunch to follow
Sunday,
December 13th -- “CHRISTMAS PROGRAM & Cookie
Reception to follow
Sunday,
December 20th – FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Thursday,
December 24th, 2026 – CHRISTMAS EVE
5:00 pm – Family
friendly and candlelighting
10:00 pm – Communion
and candlelighting
Sunday,
December 27th – FIRST SUNDAY IN CHRISTMAS
& Soup Luncheon to follow
Advent
Book Discussion
Please join us for our Advent Book Discussion.
“With
Open Hands” by Henire J.M. Nouwen:
Tuesdays
(ZOOM only), 10:30 am until noon
Wednesdays
(ZOOM and
in-person), 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm
You can purchase the book in advance on your own if you
like. If you are interested in attending, a signup
sheet will be in the narthex starting November 8th.
Hanging
of the Greens & Chili Luncheon
Come join us for the Hanging of the Greens during worship
service with a few more items to go up after service and a
chili lunch. Help decorate the church inside for Christmas on
Sunday,
December 6th. We will prepare for Advent
together. If you have any questions, contact the church
office or Karen Miller.
Prairie
Central District Advent Concert
The Prairie Central District is having an Advent concert on Sunday, Dec 6th at
3:00 pm at Glen Ellyn: First United Methodist
Church. All are invited to attend this joyful concert,
bringing together musicians from across the Prairie Central
district. Refreshments will be served after the
concert. They are currently looking for more singers.
Join us as we enjoy the sounds and songs of Christmas.
RSVP by visiting www.geumc.org/events OR https://www.umcnic.org/calendar/prairie-central-2026-advent-concert
The event is free, but registration is encouraged to plan
accordingly.
Christmas
Program
On December
13th, we will have a Christmas Program during
worship service. Everyone is welcome to participate
with Christmas themed music (singing or playing), dance,
poetry, visual and fabric arts, etc. The visual and
fabric arts (paintings, sculpture, crafts, quilts, needle
work, etc.) will be displayed to their best advantage either
in the narthex or at the altar. Please contact
Pastor Dave by December 1st if you would like
to take part. There will be a cookie reception after
service. Everyone is asked to bring a plate of cookies
to share (especially Christmas cookies).
Concert
for Family and Friends
The
Senior Suburban Orchestra and Dan Pasquale
D'Andrea, Conductor invite us to their Family and Friends
Concert on Saturday,
December 19th at 2:00 pm in the sanctuary.
Donations Greatly Appreciated and light refreshments will be
served after the concert. For more information about
the orchestra that meets here at Woodridge UMC go to
seniorsuburbanorchestra.org.
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
November Outreach Offering - Ray Graham
Association
Our November Outreach will be to support Ray
Graham Association. Established in 1950, they are
dedicated to “empowering people with disabilities to reach,
grow and achieve,” and currently provide services for
approximately 2,000. They provide residential services,
life skills education, recreational opportunities and
employment services. We are so happy to share our
building with Ray Graham and encourage everyone to learn
about their services and support their work. Please
visit https://www.raygraham.org.
Ways
to donate to the November 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
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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