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 16 – August 11, 2024). 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.

Children’s Sunday School – Hitchcock Hall

• For Children age 3 (potty trained) through 10.
  Led by Rachel Solgat and Beth Kirkpatrick, this Bible-based one-room gathering meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 am
  during the Assembly Season (June 16 – August 11, 2024).
• Located in Hitchcock Hall – next door to Hall Auditorium.

Youth Sunday School – Hitchcock Hall

• For youth 11-12 years old.
  This class meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 am
  during the Assembly Season (June 16 – August 11, 2024)
• Located in Evelyn Hall – next door to Hall Auditorium.

Teen Sunday School – Evelyn Hall

• For youth 13+ years.
  This class meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 am
  during the Assembly Season (June 16 – August 11, 2024)
• Located in the Library Garden sitting area (or inside when raining)

Adult Sunday School

• Christian Fellowship Class – Voorhies Hall
  • Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 am (June 16 – August 11, 2024).
  • 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 group 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.

• Windows on the Biblical World – Campus Club
  • Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 am (June 16 – August 11, 2024).
  • The Windows on the Biblical World Class offers stand-alone sessions to accommodate first-time attendants as well as class regulars. In 2024, those preaching at the Communion Service in Crouse Chapel will lead these class sessions.
  • Located in the Campus Club – behind the Post Office.

• Living the Questions Class: Exploring the Wisdom of Progressive Christianity – Wade Board Room
  
  • Meets every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 am (June 16 – August 11, 2024).
  • The Living the Questions Class is facilitated by the Rev. Linda McDermott.
  • Participants will explore the wisdom of progressive Christianity through video interviews with thirty acclaimed scholars, theologians and other experts. Through reflection and conversation, this class is designed to be a resource for people who are in the midst of a lifelong conversation about the mysteries of life and faith.
  • Located in the Child Board Room in the Wade Administration Building.

• Men’s Bible Study – Campus Club
  • Meets Friday at 8:00 a.m. (June 14 – August 16, 2024).
  • The Men’s Bible Study is facilitated by Roger Plummer. The 2024 theme will concentrate on the “I Am” statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John. 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’s at 9:45 am (June 14 – August 16, 2024).
  • The Women’s Bible Study is facilitated by Kathy Olmsted.
  • 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 (ages 11 – 15)
  • This group will meet on six Sundays (June 30 – August 4, 2024) at 6 p.m. in the Recreation Building
  • The Youth Group will be coordinated by Ellen Blanchard.
  • Ellen Blanchard – Youth Group Coordinator Ellen grew up at First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey as an active member of their youth group. She believes this is where she gained her leadership skills. She continued her faith journey through college (Kenyon College) and grad school (University of Michigan) while studying education, and learning how to empower young people. Ellen brings 13 years of experience working with youth in settings as varied as Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor, MI; Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC; and in educational settings in Michigan and Minnesota. In 2023, Ellen joined the staff of her home church – First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey as their Youth Director. Her goals include focusing on youth empowerment and finding out what youth truly need in their lives and how she can guide and support them.
• True North Group (ages 15 – college)
  This group meets on Sundays at 6 p.m. in the Recreation Building – down at the Waterfront.
• Crossroads Bible Study (young adults)
  This group meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Other Weekday Offerings for 2024…

Mind-Body-Spirit Connection

This class is part of a new initiative to introduce weekday courses to the Worship & Education offerings in an effort to expand the Worship program’s impact.

• Body Prayer – Nancy-Laurel Pettersen, PhD
  
  • Nancy-Laurel Pettersen, PhD, has been a practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education since 2003. Her focus is meditative applications of the method.
  • The contemplative practice of body prayer is based on four words of Julian of Norwich: Await, Allow, Accept, Attend. In this class we will explore movements of prayer organized around those four words. Attention to breath, balance, centering, and grounding will give shape to this practice.
  • One (1) session; Wednesday, July 10, 2024