Charter Day

Students walk BAC campus during the Charter Day procession

Charter Day Weekend:
October 9-12, 2025

Charter Day, Bryn Athyn College’s homecoming weekend, is held every October during a weekend filled with events. It is a celebration of the signing of the Charter in 1877, which founded Bryn Athyn College and it's sister organization, The Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools.

Every year, traditional festivities include Bryn Athyn College alumni and friends reception events, tours of various Bryn Athyn Historic District buildings, and a golf outing fundraiser for our Student Scholarship Fund.

The weekend begins with a visually-striking procession in which our students march from the Brickman Center to a worship service and address in Bryn Athyn Cathedral, led by the country flags of our International Student Organization.

Full List of events

BACNC Highlight Events

Friday, October 10, 2025 (no classes)
7:00am-5:00pm
College Center		 1877 Café
Operated by Allen Bread Co., drop in for fresh baked breakfast and lunch offerings along with fresh brewed coffee and tea available for purchase all day. A perfect place to meet friends
8:00am
Pendleton Hall Auditorium		 Academy Corporation Meeting
10:15am
From Brickman Colonnade to Bryn Athyn Cathedral		 Procession to Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Traditional procession of students, faculty, and Corporation.
10:30am
Bryn Athyn Cathedral		 Service and Address
Given by Rev. Thane Glenn
12:00pm
Heilman Hall		 Theta Alpha Luncheon
Tickets $15. Please RSVP by calling Janet Krettek, 215.938.1955 to leave a message and pay at the door.
5:30pm-9:00pm
Glencairn Museum & Cairnwood Estate

Sunset Sips & Bites
Join friends at Bryn Athyn’s cherished landmarks, Glencairn Museum and Cairnwood Estate. Start your evening at Glencairn with sunset views, tower rides, sparkling drinks, and self-guided first-floor tours from 5:30 to 7 pm. Celebrate the Glencairn Award reipients at 6pm. Continue at Cairnwood from 7 to 9pm with live music, lawn games, delicious bites, seasonal sips by the firepit, and self-guided access to the 2nd and 3rd floors.

• $45/person; Event is 21+; Tickets: https://bit.ly/SipsandBites25
• Wine (sparkling & still), beer, and signature cocktail included. Non-alcoholic beverages available
• Duration: 3.5 hours; Glencairn Museum 5:30pm-7pm; Cairnwood Estate 7pm-9pm
Saturday, October 11, 2025
10:00am
Spaulding (Soccer) Field		 Alumni Soccer Game: BACNC vs. ANCSS
All BACNC and ANCSS alumni are welcome. Contact dave.keith@ancss.org for more information.
7:00pm-9:00pm
Doering Center Atrium		 BACNC Evening Social and Awards
Give a toast! Come celebrate college milestones and the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Volunteer Awards.
Enjoy delicious desserts and beverages. Event is 21+. Register here.
Sunday, October 12, 2025
12:00pm
Brickman Center

BACNC State of the College Update & Brunch
Following church services, walk across the street to enjoy brunch and the President's update on the college. Register here.

 

Monday October 20, 2025 (takes place the following week)
10:30am-7:30pm
Huntingdon Valley Country Club		 Student Scholarship Golf Outing
Cost $325 per golfer includes green fees, cart, golf, pre-golf luncheon, and postgolf cocktail reception and dinner. Raffle prizes available. Shotgun start at noon.

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View the full list of scheduled events with our sister insitution the Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools.