Join us for an unforgettable evening of music! On Saturday, October 11, Bay Presbyterian Church is proud to host the Purdue Varsity Glee Club, one of the premier vocal ensembles of Purdue University. This renowned group of 60–70 tenors and basses, accompanied by a live band, presents an exciting repertoire spanning novelty, patriotic, classical, inspirational, jazz, pop, and barbershop styles. Tickets are $10. Register here!

Parents of preschoolers—this opportunity is just for you! If you have a 3, 4, or 5-year-old, we invite you to join us on Sunday, October 12 for our Preschool Foundations Milestone. Spend the morning learning how you can walk alongside your child as their primary faith trainer. You’ll participate in a special parent workshop with Jay Higham in Room E120, where you’ll gain practical tools and encouragement for leading your child spiritually. Registration is open September 28 through October 8, so be sure to register—we look forward to seeing you there!

Join us in Room E200–202 (Upstairs East Wing) for Community Create Night! This event is geared toward school-aged children (Kindergarten–4th grade) and their grown-ups, with Melissa Moon, art instructor, and member of our church family—leading the experience.

While the main project is designed for elementary-aged kids, coloring pages will be available for younger siblings. Most importantly, all families are warmly welcome—including those with children of all abilities and special needs.

Our artwork will center on the October Bible Memory Verse Psalm 107:1, making this a fun and meaningful way to learn and grow in faith together. We hope this will be a wonderful opportunity for our church family to invite friends and neighbors to Bay Pres!

Please let us know you’re coming by registering here—but walk-ins are always welcome!

The men of Bay Pres will gather in Auburn Hall for a special Men’s Ministry Breakfast hosted by Scott Hazlett. The cost is $15 per person (scholarships are available). Lead Pastor Matt Jaderston will share his vision for Men’s Ministry, followed by a live Q&A with our new Minister of Discipleship, Wayne Brown. We’ll also hear from special guest Judd Stephenson—Director of Instruction at Avon Oaks Country Club, former PGA golf pro, and 2011 Northern Ohio PGA Professional of the Year—as he shares his personal faith story and the importance of mentoring in our lives.

This is a morning of food, fellowship, and encouragement you won’t want to miss. Registration is open now through October 15th! 

Looking for community? Join us for a Pop-Up Game Night and Karaoke! Drop in anytime between 6:00-8:00pm. There’s no fee and no registration needed. Bring your family, invite a friend, and be ready to have fun in a supportive and non-competitive environment. Learn something new or play the familiar; we’ll have dozens of board and card games plus your favorite karaoke tunes! This event is open to all, especially teens and young adults affected by disability. Games will be in the Connector Hall at Bay Pres with Karaoke also on the first floor and a sensory break space for anyone who needs a quieter environment. Your hosts are the disability ministry and I’m Possible Games. Questions? Contact Beth at bgolik@baypres.org.

Join us for the Harvest Ho-Down on Wednesday, October 29, 7–8:30 PM in Lakeview Hall. This women-only event is a great chance to get to know each other better—bring a friend and come in your best flannel, cowboy boots, and hat (or any western costume). We’ll learn some great line dances from a pro and enjoy fun, relaxed community time together. No registration required! Questions? Contact Robyn Tenerowicz!

You, your family, friends, or community group are invited to serve at Youth for Christ’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event! There are many ways to volunteer—decorate your car trunk and hand out candy, help with setup, food prep, games, and craft stations, or stay to assist with cleanup. The event will take place on Friday, October 31 at City Life, 3340 Trowbridge Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109. Register here.

If you’d like to help but can’t attend, you can still participate by donating bagged, individually wrapped candy. Donations will be collected at Bay Pres through Sunday, October 26 and can be dropped off on the shelves in the Connector Hallway between the Main Entrance and the Children’s Entrance. For questions, contact by email Erin Domer or phone at 216-465-3997.

As we prepare to launch our new Young Adult ministry, we’d love to connect with you and hear your voice. Join us for lunch on Sunday, November at 12:15 PM after the second service. This will be a time to gather with others in a similar stage of life, share your experiences at Bay Pres, and talk about your hopes and dreams for the future of our church. If you’ve graduated high school and are in your early 30s or younger, you’re invited to join us for this time of connection and conversation. Register here if you plan to attend! For questions, contact Graham Nieder by email or give him a call at 937-902-1894.

Join us for “A Night with Bay Young Life”, at Sibling Revelry, on Sunday, November 2nd, from 4:30-6:30 PM. Come enjoy a fun evening of food and connection, hear stories of what’s happening in Bay Young Life, and learn how you can be a part of it!

Event attendance is FREE. There will be complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. To attend, please Register here. If you would like to make a contribution to help cover event expenses, you may make a donation through the RSVP Link. 

If you have any questions about Bay Young Life please contact, Evan Withrow. 

Let’s gather for food, fellowship, and fun! CRAVE is a “friendsgiving” evening for guests (ages 15+) hosted by BPC’s Disability Ministry. Guests and their buddies will share dinner together, then enjoy games, activities, a service project, and a time of worship. Just like our Respite Events, there’s no cost to participate, but registration is required. Volunteer and guest registration is open October 13–November 2.

• Guest registration: Sign up here
• Volunteer registration: Sign up here

Questions? Email Beth Golik or give her a call at 440.871.3822 x181.

Experience a refreshing weekend at the Women’s Ministry Retreat, Saturday, November 8 at 8:45am through Sunday, November 9 at 12:00pm, at Bellwether Farm (4655 OH-60, Wakeman, OH 44889). Centered on the theme, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever” (Psalm 107:1), the retreat will explore gratitude and what it means to love with a generous heart. Cost is $188 for a shared room or $232 for a single room (limited single rooms available). Registration is open, for any other questions, contact Melissa Estridge.

Join us on Wednesday, December 24th at 2:00 PM for a service hosted by the disability ministry with your family in mind. We'll enjoy a 45-minute service with music and the Christmas story taught in an interactive way. To create a comfortable setting, we'll be keeping the lights up and the sound down. Participants are welcome to get up, dance, walk, vocalize or sing without judgment from others. The service will be held in Auburn Hall with wheelchair-friendly restrooms nearby!

Please note: Everyone is welcome whether or not Bay Presbyterian Church is your church home.