On July 2, 2023, the Rev. David Aslesen was installed as the new pastor of Baker Memorial United Methodist Church. “Christ is calling the church to be inclusive, extensive and generous in welcoming all people into relationship with God, fully embracing the diversity of humankind, joyfully growing in Christian love, mercy and justice.” Pastor David has served congregations in the city and suburbs of Chicago & Rockford for almost thirty years. He has served within the Northern Illinois Conference/UMC as leader of district ordination committees, worship and the arts, immigration justice and reconciling:lgbtq inclusive ministries. A professed NPR news junkie, David enjoys theatre, movies, reading, black coffee, pie of all kinds and spending time with extended family in South Dakota and Iowa. Please give him a call or send an email to schedule a visit.

The church of Christ was born by the Holy Spirit moving among a diversity of people called as one to take the love of Jesus into all parts of the world. No one was excluded from receiving the blessings of God. We welcome all to live into this witness through our mission of welcome and dedication to inclusion. Persons of diverse race and ethnicity, age and family & marital status, sexual orientation & gender identity, economics and employment, ability and disability, new to Christian faith or long-time believer, who seek to live in love, hope and faith are welcome to fully participate in the life of Baker Memorial United Methodist Church. Welcome, friends, and let us worship, learn and serve together.
Rev. David Aslesen