What’s Happening
For a list of additional COMMUNITY EVENTS hosted at Baker Memorial, click here to go to our Community Connection page.
AdultEd
Sundays • 10:45 am
Get connected with AdultEd small groups. It’s a perfect way to renew your mind and set your week on the right path with God and others. Click here to view programming on Sundays and scheduled weekdays.
Volunteer & Serve Others
Many opportunities!
Serving Christ here, near, and far away is our motto. Here at Baker Memorial UMC, serving others is a fundamental aspect of life. We have many opportunities! Go here to connect to our Volunteer page.
St. Charles Farmers Market
FridayS • 9 am-12 pm
Shop local at the Indoor Farmers Market. A varitey of vendors sell handmade goods, fresh meat, eggs, cheese and more. Located in Baker Hall (enter at Cedar Avenue) and runs through May.
First Sunday Service
Sundays • 9:30 am
Join us for worship! Our Epiphany series, Identities of Jesus, runs January 4 thru February 15. Who IS Jesus? We explore the gospels to learn about the many ancient identities of Jesus that inform the living of Christian faith today.
Sunday Funday
Sunday, January 18 • 10:30 am
The theme this month is Pajamas & Prayers. Join us in your pajamas on Sunday, January 18th, for Sunday Funday. The children will enjoy a morning of fellowship and creativity as they learn different ways to pray and create their own prayer books to take home.
NIL Food Bank Gang
Monday, January 19 • 9 am
Join the Illinois Food Bank gang! A team of volunteers heads to the NIL Food Bank every month. Our shift runs from 9 a.m. until Noon. Want more information? Contact Betty Erickson at n9yfc@aol.com.
Free Movie Night
Friday, January 23 • 7 pm
Everyone is invited to attend this FREE Movie Night! This is a collaboration between PFLAG Geneva/Tri-Cities and Baker Memorial Church to present a screening of the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture. Please sign up here.
One O’Clock Book Group
Monday, February 2 • 1 pm
The group meets monthly on first Mondays in the parlor. All are welcome to join in this reading fellowship. The book for February is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. For more info, contact Shelley Campbell at sscbooks@sbcglobal.net.
Faith, Food & Fun
Wednesday, February 4 • 5:30 pm
An intergenerational event with dinner, faith, and an activity for all ages. Sign up to attend on the church app or here. We begin the evening with dinner at 5:30 and end by 7 p.m. Free will offering. The theme is Lenten Season 2026 Preview and Phoebe stew and salads are on the menu.
Blood Drive
Thursday, February 5 • 2:30pm
This drive is dedicated to the memory of longtime organizer Pete Holmes. Come out and support Pints for Pete! Versiti Blood Center will be on site taking your donations from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. make an appointment here. Walk-ins are welcome.
Rummage Sale
Thursday-Saturday, March 26-28
Start saving items for the sale! Help us by doing some early spring cleaning for missions. We’re happy to accept clothing, household items, jewelry, décor, books and toys. Sign up to volunteer setting up and working at the sale here.