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Sunday Small Group Bible Study and Discussion
On Sunday Mornings at 10:15am, adults are invited to join the Sunday Small Group Bible Study and Discussion. At 10:15am, we meet in Room 104 to read through the scriptures and journey through life with one another.
Women's Bible Study
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.
Wednesday Bible Study
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.
Pastor's Wednesday Night Bible Study
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's Bible Study
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
Ridge Adult Fellowship Time (RAFT)
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.
Book Club
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.
Golf League
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.
Dartball League
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.
Pickleball
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.
Choir
Eager to learn more or become a member of our Chancel Choir? Please see our Traditional Music Director for further details or simply show up at one of the practice times and we’ll make great music together!
Chancel Choir meets and rehearses on Thursdays from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.
Rock Solid - Praise Band
Our contemporary praise band practices Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm and is open to one and all. Please see or email our Contemporary Music Director for further details.
Soup Kitchen
Everyone is invited to join the Soup Kitchen team. Each Monday at 1:00pm, we meet in the kitchen to prepare food for the homeless.
Tech Team
Ridge UMC has a robust offering of technology services which we ask laity to participate in worship services. Our TECH TEAM performs the following functions supporting worship: Slide preparation, Worship Slide presentation, microphone setup, soundboard, camera operation, live streaming, PC and MAC programming, server, wifi, website programming, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIN and more… For more information, contact Dan Zilai for opportunities at Ridge.