Sunday, April 9th
Holy Week Events
At First UMC Oak Park
Children's Eggstravaganza - March 23
11am-1pm - refreshments, crafts, and the story of Easter with an Easter Egg Hunt on the playground.
Please register here: Space will be limited so that we can provide an intimate and low-stress experience for even our youngest seekers.
Good Friday - March 29- 7pm Worship
This remembrance will feature our historic Skinner organ as we reflect on Jesus' journey to the cross.
Easter Sunday March 31
Sunrise Service 7a in the Memorial Garden adjacent to the church building next to the playground. If inclement weather, we will meet in the chapel. Enter through Oak Park Ave door in the Memorial Tower. This worship experience will not be streamed online.
Potluck Breakfast Buffet is between these two worship services, 8am-9:30am. Stay after the Sunrise worship service or come early for the Celebration of Resurrection. Bring your favorite breakfast item already prepared to share. Plan your visit and let us know you're coming. Also, if and what you'll be bringing to add to the menu.
Celebration of Resurrection 10a in Sanctuary and online. Our Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, and Praise Team will all be participating in this grand celebration of Jesus' victory over death! Join us! We'll be saving a seat just for you.
WHAT IS EASTER LIKE AT FUMC OAK PARK?
Come celebrate Easter Sunday at First UMC Oak Park.
Bring the whole family and your kids can have a great time with worship followed by an egg hunt.
We've got great music and a powerful sermon ready - get all the details below and plan your visit!
FIRST TIME AT FUMC OAK PARK?
You will love Easter at First United Methodist Church!
We're in the heart of Oak Park at 324 N Oak Park Ave at the corner of N. Oak Park Ave. and Superior, across the street from the Hemingway Museum.
11am-1pm - refreshments, crafts, and the story of Easter with the Easter Egg Hunt will following on the playground.
Please register here: Space will be limited so that we can provide an intimate and low-stress experience for even our youngest seekers.
Saturday March 23 - Easter Egg Hunt and Family Event
11 am - refreshments, crafts, and the story of Easter with the Easter Egg Hunt will following on the playground.
Please register here: Space will be limited so that we can provide an intimate and low-stress experience for even our youngest seekers.
Sunday, March 24– Palm Sunday
10 am - Worship Service.
Friday, March 29 – Good Friday
7 pm - Worship Service featuring "A Service of Darkness: Seven Choral Meditations on the Last Words of Christ, Adapted From the Ancient Tenebrae for Mixed Voices" by Dale Wood. This will be a musical remembrance, accompanied by our historic Skinner organ, of the seven last words or phrases Jesus uttered from the cross. This event is open to the public and a free-will offering will be received.