A COVID Christmas: Suburban churches keep traditions alive Pastor Mary Zajac hangs prayer ornaments on a Christmas tree outside Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in downtown St. Charles during a Christmas Story Caravan event this month. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, church officials have modified Christmas activities to protect members of their congregations. Ryan Rayburn/for the Daily Herald Chris Stumpf, left, gives a giving card to Betsy and Toby Petrie of Geneva, during the Christmas Story Caravan event at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in downtown St. Charles earlier this month. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants were allowed to drive through the parking lots of three area churches to experience the story of Christmas.