We will not have our usual Wednesday night dinner, classes and rehearsals on February 22.

At 5:30 we will have pizza for dinner. the cost is $6 per person. Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it so she knows how many pizzas to order.

Children are encouraged to attend the Burning of the Palms at 6:00 and join in the activities that follow. Following the Burning of the Palms, the Sprouts children's group will prepare for their participation in the Ash Wednesday worship service.

Safe Sanctuary—Required Training for Volunteers! 

All those who work with children, youth or vulnerable adults  must attend an annual Safe Sanctuary certification training. The Safe Sanctuary process must be complete by March 1st. This includes all those who teach, lead or volunteer in any way with children, youth or vulnerable adults. Parent volunteers, classroom helpers, nursery staff, bus ministry team, Better Together leaders, music leaders, etc. Anyone who has not completed the Safe Sanctuary certification process by March 1st, will not be eligible to serve with children, youth or vulnerable adults.

Training Dates

Saturday, February 18, 9:00 a.m. Batavia campus Fellowship Hall

Sunday, February 19, Noon Batavia campus Fellowship Hall 

Lenten Food For Thought

Mondays, February 27 – March 19 

6:30 Dinner    7:00 Class

Everyone is encouraged to attend one or more classes during Lent. Cost is $10 for dinner and materials.

February 27: Lenten Disciplines

March 5: Who is Jesus, really?  What does this mean for us?

March 12: Grace.  Learn what is unique about the United Methodistunderstanding of Grace. 

March 19: Living a Resurrection Life.

Contact Deb Mengler (630-879-7060, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) toreserve your spot!  

New Disciple (Member) Class

For all Newcomers to our Faith Community

Thursday, February 23 - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall

If you are new to our church and wish to find out more about the ministries of our congregation and the process of membership please join us on Thursday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m. for a time of conversation and fellowship. An opportunity will be offered to all newcomers to join our Community of Faith on February 26, during the service of your choice.  Please sign up for this event on the Sunday morning clipboard, by calling the Church Office (630-879-7060, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or by contacting Pastor Stoner or Pastor Pierce.  

 43^rd Annual Batavia Brotherhood Banquet 

Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran, Batavia

All men are invited to this event featuring great food, music and guest speaker Brian Smith. A Houdini-like magician, Brian Smith once disappeared from a chained box in the Batavia Quarry and reappeared on shore with the crowd. Now a pastor at Valleybrook Community Church, he will discuss his journey of faith and community. Young men (8th grade and older) are also encouraged to attend. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling Mark Harrington (630-879-2761) or in Fellowship hall on most Sundays.  

Men’s Retreat 2012  

All men are invited to join us for the annual Men’s Retreat at LaSalle Manor in Plano. The retreat begins at 7:00 pm February 24 and goes through noon February 26. Contact Tim Gora for scholarship  information and to register (630-697-1181, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Betwixt and Between

Sunday, February 19, 2:00 p.m.

We will attend a program at the library entitled “Violet Jessop, Titanic Survivor” The true story of a stewardess who survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic and the sinking of the HMHS Britannic, the only person to survive both disasters. Hear Jessop’s vivid account of life aboard glamorous luxury liners and the disasters that ensued, as portrayed by actress Leslie Goddard. Following the program we will gather for pizza in Fellowship Hall.  All adults are invited to join us! RSVP to Corliss Weaver (630-879-5017) by February 12.  

Thursday Fellowship Luncheons

February 23 (RSVP by February 20)

March 22 (RSVP by March 19) 

You are invited to share lunch and fellowship with friends from Batavia UMC. You do not need to bring anything. Please call the church office (630-879-7060, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for more information and to reserve your place. Reservations are greatly appreciated. We meet in Fellowship Hall.