Community Outreach
We enact our denominational slogan “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” by welcoming a rich variety of community activities to use our space.
Our music ministry team provides private piano instruction for students. Contact Jeannie28@comcast.net. We also host concerts, recitals, theatrical performances, quilt shows, etc.
Job Seekers
Mondays, 1:00 p.m., Parlor
This support group meets weekly during these difficult economic times, for those affected by unemployment. Ask to contact Larry Johnson or Michael Whitney for more information.
PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter)
Monday nights, October–May, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., Youth Center, lower level.
PADS provides meals and shelter for up to 30 homeless people. Volunteers provide food, work at the shelter (3 shifts) and morning clean-up. www.padstohope.org
LeLeche League
Meets third Thursday of each month, 10 a.m., Church Parlor (next to office)
Welcome to all new and expectant moms.
DBSA (Depression Bi-Polar Support Alliance)
Mondays, 7:30–9 p.m.
Open to those who live with depression and bipolar disorder, their family and their friends. www.geocities.com/dbsaarlingtonheights or mrsn@comcast.net
Gamblers Anonymous
Korean language group meets each Thursday, 8–10 p.m.
fellowship of men and women who desire to stop gambling and help other compulsive gamblers do the same. www.gamblersanonymous.org
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Wednesdays, 8–11 a.m., Youth Center, lower level
Not-for-profit weight loss support. www.tops.org
TOTS (Home Childcare Worker Support Group)
Tuesday, monthly, 7 – 9 p.m., Youth Center, lower level
Do you provide home-based childcare in Chicago’s northwest suburbs? Meet for continuing education and supportive community.
Ups for Downs (United Parent Support for Down Syndrome)
Tuesday, monthly, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
a local support group for parents of children born with Down Syndrome; offering support, acceptance and encouragement, advocating, educating, promoting inclusive environments for all people. www.upsfordowns.com
Toastmasters
Meets first and third Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m., Room 24, lower level
“Conquer your fears, express your ideas, succeed,” Learn the connection between communicating and leadership. www.toastmasters.com
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Troop 132, Wednesday, weekly, 7:15–9:30 p.m., lower level
Cub Scout Troop 132, Thursday, twice monthly, 6:30–9:30 p.m., lower level. Pack 132 is our chartered scouting unit. Scouting for boys and girls of all ages meets in our facilities. Other troops are welcomed as traditional school space has diminished.
First United Methodist Preschool and We-e Care
See Pre-school
Setting the Stage
Various days, weekly, evenings and Saturday mornings.
The community’s highly regarded Children’s Theatre Group headed by
Alex DeTogne meets throughout the school year and summer.
Performances staged here and elsewhere. (847-255-3010)
Sungmin Pilgrim Presbyterian Church (Korean)
Hold Friday prayer groups, 8 p.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday worship 1–4 p.m.