What’s Happening
For a list of additional community events hosted at Baker Memorial, click here to go to our Community Connection page.
ReCharge for All Ages
Sundays • 10:30 am
Get plugged in and ReCharge with small groups, fellowship, and fun for all ages. 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 adult schedule.
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 • 8 am-1 pm
The St. Charles Farmers Market is held on Fridays June through October from 8 am to 1 pm. It is located on 4th Avenue—between Cedar Ave and Main St. Find produce, specialty food items, baked goods, cheese, hand-made items, and more!
Labyrinth Walk
Saturday, September 14 • 10 am
All are invited to experience this Psalm 23 themed program. Meets in Baker Hall from 10 am to Noon. There is an optional off-site lunch after. Get more information and sign up here or on church app.
Sunday Funday
Sunday, September 15 • 10:30 am
It’s Sunday Funday for kids aged Pre-K thru 5th grade. The theme this month is Bible Sunday. Come for Bible activities, Veggie Tale fun, an introduction to Big Faith, and more. Runs from 10:30 to 11:15 am.
NIL Food Bank Gang
Monday, September 16 • 9 am
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.
Faith, Food & Fun
Wednesday, October 2 • 5:30 pm
Join us for an intergenerational evening with dinner, faith and an activity for all ages. The theme is Camp Night: Promises, Promises. Free will offering. Menu: Pulled pork, chips and s’mores. Sign up here!
Blood Drive
Thursday, October 3 • 2:30 pm
Give the gift of life, give blood. Versiti Blood Center will be in Baker Hall from 2:30-6:30 pm to collect your donations. Sign up for an appointment here. Walk-ins are welcome.
One O’Clock Book Group
Monday, October 7 • 1 pm
The group meets monthly on first Mondays in the parlor. The October selection is The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman. All are welcome to join in this reading fellowship. For more info, contact Shelley Campbell at sscbooks@sbcglobal.net.
Women’s Movie Night
Friday, October 18 • 6 pm
Come out for a Friday night dinner and a movie! We’ll have pizza and salad, watch The Holdovers, and discuss the movie. Sponsored by UWF. Sign up to be out soon.
Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 22 • 6 pm
Read the book and come to discuss! The book for this meeeting is Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. This weekday ReCharge group is led by Pastor David. Sign up here.
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 27 • 12:30-2 pm
Join us for fall family fun at our annual Trunk or Treat community event. Bring your kids in costume or host a trunk. It will be spooktacular! Look for sign-up to host a trunk or donate candy soon.