Ives Chapel United Methodist

When my dad, Ernest Stewart, was a student at Baker University (1919-1923) he felt called to the Methodist Ministry, and did a student pastorate at Ives Chapel. He also met my mom, his future wife, Mildred, during their undergrad years at Balker. He recalled that time fondly during his ministry, and when my parents died in the early 1990's, we respected their wishes for their funerals to be at Ives Chapel, and burial in Baldwin City's cemetery. Ives Chapel, Baker University, and Baldwin City hold a special place in my family's memories.

Ives Chapel’s building once housed the Presbyterian Church of Media. In 1903 Captain Ives bought the building. It was renamed as Ives Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church. Baker University Student Rev. D.K. Burnham was the first minister. The church’s charter was filed Jan. 7, 1904. Over time, there have been enhancements to the building, such as the addition of a dining room and kitchen. The exterior has been redone several times. The basement originally dug for coal and kindling was later turned into classroom space, and remodeling is still being done to parts of the church.

There kindness has no boundaries. Very special people!