This group welcomes women looking for warm relationships with other women, relevant information about God and the Bible, and encouragement when facing the challenges of daily life. Women’s Bible Study meets each Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11am in room 104.

All ages are invited to join the Ridge Bible Study. Each Wednesday from 5pm to 6:30pm, we meet in Room 106 to read through the scriptures and journey through life with one another. 

All ages are invited to join the Pastor’s Bible Study. Each Wednesday evening from 7pm to 8pm, we meet in Rooms 104-106 to read through the scripture.  Prior to the Pastor’s Bible Study at 6:15pm, a light meal is provided to have fellowship and form connects with other participants on these ‘Wonderful Wednesday Evenings.’

Men of all ages are invited to join the Ridge Men’s Bible Study. Each Thursday morning from 8am to 9am, we meet in Room 106 to read through the scriptures and journey through life with one another.  This is a hybrid meeting meaning we also live broadcast this on Zoom.  Contact us by email for the link at:  tech@ridgeumc.org 

RAFT members are adults in the “Prime” of life who meet once a month, usually on the last Thursday of the month (but sometimes on Wednesday and sometimes at the beginning of the month, after all, we’re retired.)  Some of our past outings include taking the South Shore into Chicago to visit the Art Institute, lunch at “The Berghoff,” and a tour of the “Chapel in the Sky”, located within the First United Methodist Church. Events are planned a few months ahead and are listed in our online calendar. If you have any questions you can call the church office.

Once a month, the Ridge Church Book Group holds a book discussion, usually on the first Wednesday at 1pm, but occasionally offsite in homes or restaurants. Anyone who loves to read is welcome! Books vary in topic, and usually enlighten readers about their place in the world.

Ridge Golf League meets at Wicker Memorial Park on Mondays starting in May with a 4pm Tee time. Play is nine holes, alternating between the front and back nine, week-to-week. This is a co-ed league, so all—men and women—are welcome to play!  Contact Larry Bazarko for more information.

On Break:  Ridge Dartball League meets Mondays evenings at 7:15pm starting in October through April. This is co-ed league is open to people of all ages and will travel to other churches in the area for competition.

Ridge UMC has PICKLEBALL in the Fellowship Hall. ALL our WELCOME to join and learn to play.  Pickleball groups meet on Monday at 9am and/or Tuesdays at 7pm.  Beginners classes are on Tuesday at 8pm. Contact Kathy Giannini for more information.