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 14 – August 9, 2026). All programs are open to both members and non-members. For more information contact the Director of Worship and Religious Life, the Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee: 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.

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.
  • During Assembly Worship, Junior Church is available up through grade 5. Children begin with their family in Worship.
  • Youth Group (ages: 11-14/15) will meet Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. in Hitchcock Hall.
  • All club leaders and young adults are invited to meet for “Leader Lunch” on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on the Rosacker’s cottage.

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 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 14 – August 9, 2026).
  • Ages 4-14
  • Led by 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 5th grade – have the opportunity to return to Hitchcock to continue age appropriate worship until Assembly is complete.
Adult Sunday School

Christian Fellowship Class – Voorhies Hall

  • Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (June 14 – August 9, 2026, NO CLASS JULY 5 “BIG SUNDAY”).
  • The Christian Fellowship Class is facilitated by Bill Hauschild. 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.

“Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi” – 1st Floor of Loud Hall

  • Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (June 21 – August 2, 2026, NO CLASS JULY 5 “BIG SUNDAY”).
  • Facilitated by the Rev. Linda McDermott and the Rev. Doug Bowden.
  • Amy-Jill Levine’s Short Stories by Jesus reexamines Jesus’s parables as provocative stories that challenged first-century Jewish audiences, intentionally designed to disturb and push people toward action, connecting to Jewish scripture, daily life, and Roman culture. By rooting her study in their historical context and Jesus’ own Jewish roots, participants will explore their original shock value to help us see how they still challenge complacency today.
  • Located on the first floor of Loud Hall.

Sunday Bible Study – Campus Club

  • Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (June 14 – August 2, 2026, NO CLASS JULY 5 “BIG SUNDAY”).
  • 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.
Weekday Offerings for 2026

Men’s Bible Study – Campus Club

  • Meets Friday at 8:00 a.m. (June 12 – August 14, 2026)
  • 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 26 – August 7, 2026).
  • 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 17 – August 5, 2026)
  • Ages 11 – 15
  • Come for pizza, games, fun fellowship and good discussion.

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

  • Meets Thursdays from 11:30-12:45 p.m. (June 25 – July 30, 2026) 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.