Faith, Food & Fun

Wednesday, February 1 • 5:30-7pm

We are very excited for our next Faith, Food and Fun night. The theme is Winter Wonderland! Get ready for some Phoebe Stew, homemade hot chocolate, and cookies. Our faith and fun components have a snow theme and you even get to take home your own snowman.

Welcome, Rev. David Aslesen

During last Sunday’s worship service, Baker Memorial’s Staff-Parish Relations Committee shared the news that Reverend David Aslesen has been appointed to our church as our new pastor, effective July of this year. Pastor Mary will, of course, continue to actively minister at Baker Memorial until she retires at the end of June, 2023. She will work with Reverend Aslesen during the coming months to ensure that there is a strong and smooth transition as this change in our pastoral leadership takes place.

We think Pastor David will be a wonderful fit for our congregation and we look forward to extending him a warm welcome from our church family here at Baker! Please take time to find out a little more about Pastor David here.

Meet the Bishop

Thursday, February 9 from 7 to 8:30pm

Join Bishop Dan Schwerin for a time of introduction, reflection, and conversation on our district. Prairie Central District’s day for laity is February 9 at Journey of Hope UMC (37W040 Highland Ave., Elgin). Find out more about this event here. No registration needed.

Mad Hatter Tea Party

Saturday, February 25 • 12pm

Join us for our Mad Hatter Tea Party! Enjoy a luncheon, silent auction, and a wonderful Betty Crocker portrayal by actress Leslie Goddard. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here or in-person at fellowship. Event by United Women in Faith. Contact Judy Schlarb with any questions.

Music Ministry Message

Meg Cutting will soon be joining our staff as Associate Organist, a new position at Baker Memorial. Meg holds a Master of Music degree in Organ Performance from Yale University’s School of Music, as well as a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance from Eastman School of Music. She has a varied background of organ performances, and most recently she was the Organ Scholar at St. James Episcopal Cathedral in Chicago.

Our wonderful organist, Mark Edwards, will continue his duties at Baker Memorial under a new title, Principal Organist. Mark and Meg will each work half time and split the organist obligations each month, including choir rehearsals, worship services, and special performances.   

It is a blessing to know that such talented musicians will be contributing to the rich tradition of outstanding musical offerings at Baker Memorial. Please welcome Meg to our church family, and also express your appreciation to Mark for his continued service. All of our music is a tangible way that we glorify God, and we are thankful that both Meg and Mark will be an important part of our worship experiences. 

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