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 • 8am-1pm
New location for 2025! You’ll find it at Riverside Ave and State, just west of the St Charles Fire Department in front of the old police department and North of the Municipal Center complex. There is plenty of parking.
October Worship Series
SUndays, October 5-26 • 9:30am
Our October worship series will utilize the parables of Jesus to illustrate the ways God’s blessings impact people’s lives, values and commitments. Stories from the gospel of Luke of excessive sowers, courageous Samaritans, lavish meals and joyful parties will shine a light on God’s extravagant giving.
Blood Drive
Thursday, October 2 • 2:30-6:30pm
Give the gift of life and donate blood at our blood drive. Sign up on the Versiti donor site here. Located in Wiley Hall. Use lower Main St. entrance. Walk-ins welcome. Contact person: Pete Holmes.
Purchase with a Purpose
Saturday, October 4 • 10am-3pm
This is a special one-day fair trade market is open to the community. Shop unique goods from all over the world from nine vendors. Sponsored by United Women of Faith.
One O’Clock Book Group
Monday, October 6 • 1pm
The group meets monthly on first Mondays in the parlor. All are welcome to join in this reading fellowship. The book for October is Lula Ddean’s Little Library of banned Books by Kirsten Miller. For more info, contact Shelley Campbell at sscbooks@sbcglobal.net.
Women’s Movie Night
Friday, October 17 • 6pm
Come out for dinner and a movie. We will start with pizza and salad dinner, watch Real Women Have Curves, and discuss it. It’s always a fun evening. Sign up to attend here. Located in Wiley Hall.
Sunday Funday for All
Sunday, October 19 • 10:30am
On select third Sundays, gather after worship in Baker Hall for refreshment, fellowship and great fun with faith formation activities for all ages. Each month is a different theme. October’s theme is Pumpkin Palooza. Get more info about the pumpkin carving contest here
NIL Food Bank Gang
Monday, October 20 • 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.
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 26 • 12:30-2pm
Join us for this fall family fun community event. Bring kids in costume and with a bag to collect treats. It is located at the Rt 64 and 3rd Ave parking lot. Want to host a trunk or donate? Click here.
Faith, Food & Fun
Wednesday, November 5 • 5:30pm
An intergenerational event with dinner, faith, and an activity for all ages. This month’s theme is How We Say Grace. 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.