Crouse Chapel Baptism Application - Bay View Association

About Crouse Chapel. Located within Bay View, a National Historic Landmark community, Crouse Chapel is a beloved summer gathering place. With beautiful stained-glass windows and an intimate setting, it offers a special backdrop for life's meaningful moments.

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Service Information

Baptisms are held in Crouse Chapel as their own service, not during Sunday morning worship. Please choose a day other than Sunday, or a Sunday afternoon.

Date of Baptism Please select a date

Time of Service Please select a time

Person to be baptized Please enter the person's name

Type of Service Please select a type

Date of Birth

Place of Birth

Names of Parents (for infant baptism)

Witnesses or Godparents

Clergy Information

Name of Clergyperson who will officiate this service Please enter clergy name

Denomination

Address

Phone

Note: All clergy must be approved by the Director of Worship before the service. New clergy will be submitted for approval as part of the reservation process.

Bay View Member Sponsor

All chapel services require sponsorship by a Bay View Association member in good standing.

Is the person being baptized, or one of their parents, a Bay View member?

Yes No

Please answer yes or no

Bay View Member Please enter member name

Relationship to the person being baptized Please enter relationship

Member contact information Please enter the member's phone or email

Contact Information

Person to be contacted regarding this service:

Name Please enter contact name

Address Please enter address

Phone Please enter phone number

Email Please enter email address

Musicians

There will be music

The piano will be needed

The organ will be needed

They will perform from the sanctuary

They will perform from the balcony

Additional chairs will be needed for musicians

Names of Musicians

Would you like

A stand microphone

A wireless microphone

The CD player for your provided music

Communion served - grape juice and bread will be provided by the Altar Guild

A stand for a Guest Book

Seating to be roped off

Special Requests

Special Requests or Notes

Chapel Fees & Payment

Chapel fees vary based on Bay View Association membership. Your applicable fee will be confirmed as part of the reservation process.

Payment may be made by check mailed to:
Bay View Association
P.O. Box 583
Petoskey, MI 49770
Attn: Chapel

Full payment is required to secure your reservation date.

Important Note About Clergy and Musicians: The chapel fee covers facilities use only. No honorarium is expected for the minister who officiates a baptism. If you would like music, musicians are arranged and paid directly by the family; please discuss fees with the musician when booking. Bay View is happy to provide contact information for local musicians upon request.

Policy Agreement

By submitting this reservation, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

Sponsorship: All chapel services must be sponsored by a Bay View Association member in good standing.
Clergy: All clergy must be approved by the Director of Worship prior to the service.
Payment: Full payment is required to secure your reservation date.
Access: Setup may begin one hour before the scheduled service time. The chapel must be vacated within one hour following the service.
Capacity: The chapel has a maximum capacity of 108 guests, with comfortable seating for approximately 80.
Alcohol & Decorations: Alcohol is not permitted on Bay View grounds. Rice, birdseed, and confetti are not permitted on the grounds. Florals are welcome on the table behind the altar and should be no more than 12 inches deep and 3 feet tall. Other floral arrangements are subject to approval by the Director of Worship.
Season & Climate: The chapel is available May through October. Please note that the chapel does not have climate control, and portable climate-control units are not permitted.
Cancellations: Cancellations made at least 30 days in advance are eligible for a full refund.
Restrooms: Two restrooms are available in the Crouse Chapel, and additional restrooms are available in the building east of the chapel entrance.

I have read and agree to the Crouse Chapel policies

You must agree to the policies to submit

By submitting this form, you agree to be contacted by Bay View Association staff regarding your application.

Crouse Memorial Chapel