Third Sunday of the Month at 10:00 a.m.

What is Messy Church?

Messy Church is a worship experience for all ages. We strive to explore God’s love and grace in a fun and accessible way. We invite every family to come together and share faith. Invite your friends and neighbors.

Batavia UMC’s “Parents’ Day Out” program is open for enrollment for the 2021-2022 Academic year!

Parents’ Day Out Registration –What is Parents’ Day Out? Parents’ Day Out is a ministry of BUMC that serves children of our church family and community between the ages of 2 to 5. It is a Christ-centered program, demonstrating the love of God through play, songs, Bible stories and simple crafts. Children also learn about themselves, their community, their family, and about God’s creation. Registration for 2021-2022 school year is open now. Please tell your friends and neighbors! CDC Covid guidelines such as masking will be followed. Contact Karen Holden at bataviapdo@gmail.com with any questions.

Registration Information:

Batavia United Methodist Church

Karen Holden, PDO Director

630-879-7060

bataviapdo@gmail.com

PDO Application

Medical forms

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To Our Church Community,

Given the significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Kane County, Batavia United Methodist Church has chosen to adopt the CDC and State recommendations to resume wearing masks in all indoor settings effective today, August 12th. This adopted policy will include masks required regardless of vaccination status – this is due to recent studies by the CDC that state even those who are fully vaccinated can carry a high viral load of COVID-19 and are still likely to spread the virus while experiencing no symptoms themselves. This decision was made partially due to the fact that children who are not yet eligible for the vaccine have been seen to be more vulnerable to this variant. 
We will continue with in-person worship; however during all worship services we will refrain from congregational singing to minimize the spread of infectious aerosols. 
Church office hours and worship service times remain the same.
We appreciate your patience and willingness to help us love our neighbors – especially those who are most vulnerable.
Blessings,
The COVID-19 Response Team Batavia UMC Church Council
Please see below for COVID-19 resources and data about COVID-19 from the CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/science-briefs/fully-vaccinated-people.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html

Join us for in person worship every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. or you can always watch us on line via You Tube.

We are back to worshipping in our sanctuary, with some guidelines:

COVID 19 Safety Guidelines
As we return to in-person gatherings, we continue to make the well-being of everyone, especially the most vulnerable, our highest priority. As the body of Christ, we are working together to create a safe and hospitable environment for the greatest number of people. To that end, we are practicing space and grace; offering one another space and giving one another grace. The BUMC COVID Response Team has outlined the following guidelines in keeping with CDC Guidelines:
For those who are fully vaccinated, masks are not required at in-door gatherings, though you may prefer to continue wearing one.
For those who are not vaccinated, masks are required indoors.
Please keep 6 feet of distance between you and others not of your household to respect the needs of those who are not vaccinated.
Greet one another with a friendly wave – please no hugging or handshaking; hand sanitizer and wipes are available at all entrances.
The sanctuary now has ultraviolet air purifiers that clean the recirculated air moving through the space.

A Special Word about Indoor Worship:
According to public health guidelines, indoor gatherings with different households are safest for those who are fully vaccinated. For those who are unvaccinated, these gatherings pose a risk.
The pastors are fully vaccinated and will be speaking unmasked.
Musicians will wear masks at all times. According to new CDC guidelines, choral singing with masks is reasonably low risk for those who are fully vaccinated. For those who have not yet been vaccinated in an indoor space, there is increased risk of transmission in the room.
We have arranged the order of the service to include most vocal music from the chancel toward the end of the service. If you are uncomfortable being in the room while singing is occurring, please feel free to exit the service early.