First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, located at 418 West Touhy Avenue in Park Ridge, Illinois, was founded in 1856 and serves as a multi-generational Christian community dedicated to spreading God’s love while welcoming all persons regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Known as the “Lighthouse on the Ridge,” the church offers Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. and maintains a strong commitment to community service through mission work, compassionate outreach programs, and long-standing partnerships with local nonprofits like Avenues To Independence, which began at the church in 1953.