Faith and Family

Every Sunday morning, we offer faith education classes for children, youth, and adults from 9:30 am – 10:30 am during the Assembly Season (June 15 – August 10, 2025). All programs are open to both members and non-members. For more information contact the Director of Worship and Religious Life, the Rev. Dr. Hilary Barrett: (215) 605-1988 or worship@bayviewassociation.org.

Marcia-Anne Beard Dunbar; Christian Education Coordinator

Marcia-Anne, a Bay View member, is delighted to use her religion/psychology and administration
degrees, teacher training, and years of experience in and out of Bay View to coordinate the Bay View Christian education program for children and youth. She is assisted by her husband, the Rev. Earl Dunbar, an Evangelical Covenant pastor, who is currently serving a Presbyterian church in Ohio. Both of their sons have loved participating in Recreation as campers, LITs, Leaders and Boathouse staff.

In this 150^th Jubilee anniversary year, wonderfully gifted teachers and leaders will guide your children and youth as the early founders of Bay View did, in learning more about the Triune God, who made and loves each of us, and his amazing created world.

Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. in Hitchcock Hall will be a multi-age event for ages 4-14, dividing into groups for lessons.
Club Leader age (15+) will meet for their own discussion and fellowship at the Library Garden.
Junior Church is available up through grade 5 during Assembly Worship. Children begin with their family in Worship.
Youth Group (ages: 11-14/15) will meet Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. in Hitchcock Hall.

See details below and watch for other information on the new “Leader Lunch” get-together on Thursdays!

Look for informational signs at the Post Office, Boys and Girls Club, and Hitchcock Hall, as well as in the Sunday bulletin. You are all welcome to join us each week that you are in Bay View!

Sunday School

Children and Youth Sunday School – Hitchcock Hall

Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (June 15 – August 10, 2025).
Ages 4-14
Led by Beth Kirkpatrick and other well-qualified teachers, this Bible-based one-room gathering meets every Sunday during the Assembly Season from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. All will meet together and then divide into several age groups for lessons.
Children are dismissed to their parents at 10:30 a.m. and can attend the 10:45 a.m. Assembly Worship in Hall Auditorium as a family.
Please note: After the Children’s Time in Assembly Worship, the children – through 5^th grade – have the opportunity to return to Hitchcock to continue age appropriate worship until Assembly is complete.

Young Adult Sunday School – Library Garden

Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (June 15 – August 10, 2025).
Ages 15+ years
Led by Charlene Heydinger and other well-qualified teachers, this Bible-based “Donuts and Discussion” meets each Sunday during the Assembly Season from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Meets in the Bay View Library in the case of bad weather

Adult Sunday School

Christian Fellowship Class – Voorhies Hall

Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (June 15 – August 10, 2025).
The Christian Fellowship Class is facilitated by Bill Hauschild and Stephany Clothier. Participants view videos of some of the top speakers and leaders in the ministry field. Each week there is a stand-alone class to accommodate first-time attendees as well as class regulars. All are welcome to attend at any point during the summer. The talks, which last 30-40 minutes, are followed by facilitated discussion and application. Come ready to learn and grow in your spiritual walk! The coffee and fellowship are free! We hope to see you there!
Located in Voorhies Hall – across from the Bay View Library.

Gospel of John Bible Study – 1st Floor of Loud Hall

Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (June 15 – August 10, 2025).
Facilitated by the Rev. Linda McDermott and the Rev. Doug Bowden.
The Gospel of John will be our companion on Sunday mornings in Bay View. Reading and pondering all that is unique in the beloved Fourth Gospel, we will grow as Disciples of Jesus and find new life in his name. Professor Leander Keck’s Disciple Study, “Jesus in the Gospels” will be our primary resource. Dr. Keck was Professor and Dean at Yale University. John’s inviting words: “Through believing you may have life in (Jesus’) name” (John 20:31b).
Located on the first floor of Loud Hall.

Class Schedule

June 15 – “In the Beginning Was The Word” (John, Chap. 1)
June 22 – “We Have Seen His Glory” (John, Chaps. 2-4)
June 29 – “In Him Was Life” (John, Chaps, 5-7)
July 6 – BIG SUNDAY – No Class
July 13 – “Yet the World Did Not Know Him” (John, Chaps. 8-10)
July 20 – “That They May Believe” (John, Chaps. 11-12)
July 27 – “Jesus’ Legacy” (John, Chaps. 13-17)
August 3 – “Mission Completed” (John, Chaps. 18-20)
August 10 – “Looking Back at Jesus’ Future” (John, Chap. 21)

Sunday Bible Study – Campus Club

Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (June 15 – August 10, 2025).
This Bible Study will be facilitated by Bob Fruchter, a layman who loves the Lord and has a powerful faith story. Bob and Gretchen Fruchter have been married for 20 years. They have 4 boys, aged 25 to 31. Their cottage is on lower Preston.
Each week there is a stand-alone class to accommodate first-time attendees as well as class regulars. All are welcome to attend at any point during the summer. In line with Bay View’s focus on building community, the Sunday Bible Study will be interactive. Sharing and open dialogue throughout each study is welcome and encouraged.
Located in the Campus Club – behind the Post Office.

Class Schedule

June 15 – MANAH YOUR SHANNAH: plans, appointments, & miracles
June 22 – TAKING UP THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD: becoming a trained swashbuckler
June 29 – THEM DRY BONES: the double resurrection paradox
July 6 – BIG SUNDAY – No Class
July 13 – CUTTING THE RUG WITH A WILD MOUNTAIN GOAT: it takes guts!
July 20 – SURROUNDED: “this is how we fight our battles”
July 27 – THE MEN IN THE MUD: from rags to riches
August 3 – BAY VIEW – A PLACE TO BE FED: just ask Jacob & his family. Facilitated by George Dauler
August 10 – “Some Attributes of God”, facilitated by Roger Plummer

Weekday Offerings for 2025

Men’s Bible Study – Campus Club

Meets Friday at 8:00 a.m. (June 13 – August 15, 2025)
The Men’s Bible Study is facilitated by Roger Plummer
All are welcome to attend at any point during the summer. The study, which last around 30-40 minutes, is followed by group discussion. Come ready to learn and grow!
Located at the Campus Club building – behind the Post Office and Gathering Post

Women’s Bible Study – Campus Club

Meets Friday at 9:45 a.m. (June 13 – August 15, 2025).
The Women’s Bible Study is facilitated by Christy Woods
All are welcome to attend at any point during the season. The study does not require homework or prior knowledge. The group reads and participates in onsite discussion. Come ready to learn and grow!
Located at the Campus Club building – behind the Post Office and Gathering Post.

Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Youth Group – Hitchcock Hall

Meets every Wednesday from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. (June 18 – August 6, 2025)
Ages 11 – 15
Come for pizza, games, fun fellowship and good discussion

“Leader Lunch”: Young Adult-True North – Rosacker’s Cottage (back porch)

Meets every Thursday from 11:30-12:45 p.m. (June 19 – August 7, 2025) at Rosacker’s Cottage (back porch) down the street from Club. Address posted at B&G Club & Post Office.
For all youth and young adults: ages 15+
Come for a fun work-break time of fellowship and food!
Everyone is Welcome!… whether you work in Recreation, somewhere else in Bay View, in town or are just hanging out for the summer or for a while.
Additional events/updates for youth/young adults will be posted at the Post Office, Boys’ and Girls’ Club and Hitchcock Hall.

Additional Offerings…

Enneagram and Motions of the Soul Retreat at Bay View

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Uncover new pathways to faith, hope and love in this one-day retreat. Pastor, spiritual director, and Enneagram author, Rev. Clare Loughrige, will guide participants to new awareness through the Enneagram principles.

Your $40 registration fee includes coffee and pastries, boxed lunch, and a wine and cheese closing reception from 4:00-5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION AVAILABLE SOON

Have you heard of the Enneagram? This ancient map, represented by a circle inscribed with nine points, reveals the personality patterns hardwired within us. And do you know Ignatius Loyola? This great saint taught the importance of living an integrated life by attending to the motions of the soul.

Rev. Clare Loughrige, (crossroadssoulresources.com) is a skilled facilitator, spiritual director, pastor, Enneagram author, and internationally accredited teacher, who blends these two transformative tools—the Enneagram and Ignatian spirituality—to help you move beyond your hardwiring and uncover new pathways for a journey of faith, hope, and love.

Practical Application
Moving beyond information to transformation, this retreat offers time to practice what you’re learning with moments of reflection and engaging three-centered intelligence practices: IQ (Head), EQ (Heart), and GQ (Gut). Whether you’re seeking personal renewal, aiming to harmonize and regulate your team, or guiding others as a helping professional, this retreat equips you with practices and tools to enrich your life and relationships.

Retreat Schedule

9:30 AM – Gathering (with coffee and Danish)
10:00 AM – Retreat Begins
12:30 PM – Lunch Break
1:00–4:00 PM – Retreat Sessions
4:00–5:00 PM – Wine & Cheese Gathering (hosted on a beautiful porch overlooking Bay View, offering fellowship or a meaningful conclusion to the retreat)

Important Note: If you’re new to the Enneagram or unsure of your number/style, we strongly recommend taking the Enneagram Inventory before joining us to maximize your experience. Click here to take the $15 inventory-

Bonus: Clare’s books will be available for purchase at the retreat.

Join us in the serene beauty of Bay View for an enriching day of soul work, fellowship, and transformation.