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 • 10:45am
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 thru October • 9am-12pm
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).
Advent Season
December 2025
We have many wonderful events, volunteer opportunities, worship services and music happening this Christmas season. View our full schedule of advent happenings here on our special web page.
Santa Breakfast
Saturday December 6 • 9am
NOTE: Ticket sales are closed. Come for festive family fun and breakfast. Children will have the opportunity to write their wish lists and mail them off to the North Pole, hear about Jesus’ birth, and meet Santa!
Ceremony of Carols
Saturday December 14 • 9:30am
Our December 14th Advent service is music filled. Join us for Ceremony of Carols by Benamin Britten and performed by harpist Erin Freund and Chancel Choir. Find more Advent info here.
NIL Food Bank Gang
Monday, December 15 • 9am
Join the Illinois Food Bank gang! A team of volunteers heads to the NIL Food Bank every month. Our shift runs from 9am until Noon. Want more information? Contact Betty Erickson at n9yfc@aol.com.
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24 • 4 & 8pm
We invite you to worship with us on Christmas Eve! We have two services with Holy Communion and candlelighting. Services offered are: 4pm family friendly and 8pm choral worship.
First Sunday Service
Sunday, December 28 • 9:30am
Fox Valley UMC churches gather together for First Sunday After Christmas worship. Baker Memorial Church is hosting the service.
One O’Clock Book Group
Monday, January 5 • 1pm
The group meets monthly on first Mondays in the parlor. All are welcome to join in this reading fellowship. The book for January is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. For more info, contact Shelley Campbell at sscbooks@sbcglobal.net.
Faith, Food & Fun
Wednesday, January 7 • 5:30pm
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 7pm. Free will offering.