Batavia United Methodist Church

BUMC

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Meet Our Staff

Learn about our ministry team that oversees the incredible work of Batavia UMC!

Pastor Melissa Meyers

Senior Pastor   

pastormelissa@bataviaumc.org

Rev. Melissa Meyers is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and has grown up in the Northern Illinois area and attended school in the Midwest.  She has served appointments around the Northern Illinois Conference.  Melissa is passionate about ministry in the 21st century, connecting generations together, creativity, spending time with her nieces and nephew, making sure all people are included, and pop culture. You can find her on most social media platforms @pastormelissa, listen to her as a Voice in the Wilderness on Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the youtube channel The Great Tasters where she and her nieces and nephew taste test new and unusual foods. Melissa loves hearing people’s stories and welcomes questions and conversation about any part of their faith journeys. 

Pastor Meyers earned her Associate of Arts degree from Rock Valley Community College, followed by a BA in Religious Studies & Communication from the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa, and a Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.


Rev. Luke Pepper

Deacon   

office@bataviaumc.org

Deacons are ordained clergy appointed in the United Methodist Church to bridge the church and the world. While Deacon Luke serves his primary appointment at Jay Stream Middle School, his secondary appointment will be to Batavia UMC where he’ll support our confirmation classes and other worship opportunities. In addition to his service at Batavia UMC, he has also served or assisted congregations in West Dundee, Libertyville, and Waukegan.

Deacon Luke has a degree in Political Science from American University (‘08), a Master of Divinity from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary (‘11), an Executive Certificate in Church Leadership from Kellogg School of Management (‘14), a Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education from National Louis University (‘17), and a Character Education Certificate from North Central College (‘22). Deacon Luke has recently served as a contributor to the upcoming (June 2025) publication by Judson Press, Raising Faithful Kids: This is the Stuff of Faith.


Eric D. Carlson

Director of Music Ministries   

edc4761453@gmail.com

Eric D. Carlson has been with Batavia United Methodist Church since 2019, having served churches throughout the region for many years. An accomplished collaborative pianist, vocalist, and voice coach, Eric leads the music program with energy and ingenuity.

 


Theoni Limouris

Office Manager

office@bataviaumc.org


Karen Holden

Parent’s Day Out Coordinator

bataviapdo@gmail.com

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Caren Sneed

Bookkeeper

bookkeeper@bataviaumc.org

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Calendar of Events

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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Sunday Worship – In the Sanctuary and Online

Sanctuary, Batavia UMC
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Sunday School for All Ages

Fellowship Hall, Batavia UMC
Events for April

29th

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday Evening Study-April-May 2025

Batavia UMC
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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Sunday Worship – In the Sanctuary and Online

Sanctuary, Batavia UMC
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Native American Ministries Sunday

Batavia UMC
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Sunday School for All Ages

Fellowship Hall, Batavia UMC
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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday Evening Study-April-May 2025

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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Batavia Brotherhood Banquet

Holy Cross Church
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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Sunday Worship – In the Sanctuary and Online

Sanctuary, Batavia UMC
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Sunday School for All Ages

Fellowship Hall, Batavia UMC
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13th

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday Evening Study-April-May 2025

Batavia UMC
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Family Night Dinner-May 2025

Fellowship Hall, Batavia UMC
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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Sunday Worship – In the Sanctuary and Online

Sanctuary, Batavia UMC
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Sunday School for All Ages

Fellowship Hall, Batavia UMC
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20th

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday Evening Study-April-May 2025

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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Sunday Worship – In the Sanctuary and Online

Sanctuary, Batavia UMC
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Sunday School for All Ages

Fellowship Hall, Batavia UMC
Events for May

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27th

5:45 pm - 6:00 pm

Lazarus House Opportunity

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday Evening Study-April-May 2025

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Worship Times

Every Sunday Morning at 9:00 a.m.
Live Worship - in the Sanctuary and Online via YouTube

Vision Statement

Batavia United Methodist Church is a vibrant congregation and community hub that welcomes and accepts all, where people can explore faith in God, serve, and change both their lives and the lives of others.

8 N. Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510 — Accessible entrance and Office access are at the East entrance on Water St.

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