State College Presbyterian Church ~ Welcome to our Congregation and our Worship! 
We believe that Jesus Christ came to reveal the fullness of God's love for us, and we continue to celebrate that love
through praise, sacraments, service, and community.
Join us for Sunday Worship!
  • Worship Services at 9:00 and 11:15 am
  • Sunday School for Children and Youth at 10:00 am
  • Coffee Hour from 10:00 - 11:00 am
  • Adult Education at 10:15 am
  • Second Sunday Membership Opportunity (second Sunday of each month) at 10:15 am
  • Centering Prayer (third Sunday of the month at 10:15 am)
132 W. Beaver Ave
State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-238-2422
email: officescpc@gmail.com
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About Us
State College Presbyterian Church is a warm, diverse, dynamic faith community with people of all ages and generations coming together to learn, serve and worship together​
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​In response to God’s unconditional love and Jesus’ example of hospitality, State College Presbyterian Church is called to be a welcoming community.  We affirm all people equally, regardless of, for example, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, capability, religious background, or circumstance of life.  We are committed to removing barriers that separate us.  As we gather in worship, fellowship and service, all are welcome.
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Listen to the Latest Sermon:

December 8, 2019
2nd Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 11: 1-10
Click here to go to our 'Sermons" page to listen to past sermons
Get Involved
SCPC offers a wide range of ministry opportunities. Whether you'd like to learn more, pray more, or serve more, we have a ministry for you.
Learn About Church Membership
If you don't have a church home, we invite you to consider becoming part of our Church family.  Contact our Membership and Program Associate if you have questions  or click the button below to learn more about how to become a member.

 Join our Community ~
Click the Envelope Above and let us Know How You Would Like to Hear from Us!

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Support Us ~
Making an offering of our financial resources is an integral part of what it means to be a Christian.
​We have a variety of ways to make it easy for you to support our church.

​Online Giving 
We now have the  option of online giving to make it more convenient for those who wish to contribute by credit card or directly from a checking or savings account.  Click the "Give Now" button to make a contribution or to learn more.
Stewardship 2020 ~ Make  your Pledge Online!   You can make your 2020 pledge by returning a pledge card or submitting an online pledge.  Click here to complete an online pledge.   This is submitted directly to the Financial Administrator.
 News & Events ​
Advent 2019 ~
He Comes to Make all Things New
We invite you to join us in waiting for the birth of the our Lord, Jesus Christ

Click here to go to our special Advent 2019 page to see all that is going on at SCPC during the season of Advent

December 1 ~ First Sunday of Advent ~ worship at 9:00 & 11:15 am
  • Dean Lindsey, preaching ~ “Someone Needs to Sort Things Out!”
  • Adult Ed at 10:15 am ~ “John the Baptist” with Dean Lindsey

December 8 ~  Second Sunday of Advent~ worship at 9:00 & 11:15 am
  • Mike Ozaki, preaching
  • Adult Ed at10:15 am ~ “Emperors and Kings” with Dean Lindsey

December 15 ~ Third Sunday of Advent~ worship at 9:00 & 11:15 am
  • Dean Lindsey, preaching  ~ “Strengthen the Weak Hands”
  • Adult Ed at10:15 am ~ “Mary and Joseph” with Heather Bruhn
  • Christmas Candlelight Services ~ 4:00 and 7:00 pm

December 22 ~ Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ worship at 9:00 & 11:15 am
  • Dean Lindsey, preaching ~ “Inauspicious Beginnings”
  • Adult Ed (10:15 am) ~ “Angels, Shepherds and Magi” with Allison Maus
  • Sunday School Birthday Party for Jesus at 10:00 am in the Fireside Room for all Sunday School classes, hosted by the Middle School Sunday School Class

December 29 ~ First Sunday of Christmas ~ single worship service at 10:00 am
Angel Tree 2019
It's not too late to pick an angel and do some last-minute shopping! Angels are still available on the tree. There are several gifts for individuals at Hearthside Nursing Home which should be filled. Let's make sure that every individual wish is fulfilled! 

Be sure your gift is wrapped and returned to the Church Office by Monday, December 9. Our angel helpers will be distributing the gifts early next week.

Blessings and thanks to all who have taken this opportunity to spread joy in our community!
2019 Advent Devotionals
 The theme for this year’s devotionals is:
“Behold! I make all things new.” Rev 21:5
 
Calling all inspired writers to reflect and share about where you may have experienced evidence of God’s handiwork in your life. The daily Advent devotionals are a wonderful source of inspiration and encouragement to others’ faith journeys, and a way for our extended community to journey prayerfully together through the Advent season. 

If you would like to try your hand at writing, or wish to be included in the email distribution list to receive a daily Advent reflection, please contact Mary Jane Kistler, or Allison Maus. (Writing prompts, format and scripture references will be provided).
On three Wednesdays in December, State College Presbyterian Church offers Advent Organ Recitals and Fellowship Lunch.  The recitals begin at 12:15 pm (to allow time for Stay and Play families to pick up their children) and last about 30 minutes.  Immediately after the recital we share a simple lunch in the Social Hall.  These recitals are intended to provide a time away from the busyness of the Holiday Season and provide some beautiful organ music and some good fellowship over lunch.

This year’s recitalists are:
Wednesday, December 4 ~ Ned Wetherald
Wednesday, December 11 ~  Keith Diehl
Wednesday, December 18 ~ Kevin Litzinger
Ten Thousand Villages Pop Up Shop at SCPC
 Saturday 12/14 10:00 am-5:00 pm & Sunday 12/15 10:00 am-12:30 pm
SCPC is hosting a Ten Thousand Villages Pop Up Holiday shop! A fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe, 10,000 Villages featuring products from more than 130 artisan groups in some 38 countries. The holiday pop up shop is a great way to purchase meaningful gifts that create ethical employment around the world.  
PSU Study Space ~ Saturday, December 14 - Thursday, December 19
College Students and Young Adults Returning Home for the Holidays!
We miss you so while you're away and are so excited you're back! This year just before the 11:00 pm service we are having a gathering of our returning friends. We'll have hot chocolate, treats, and space for you to reconnect with some old friends, make new friends, and share some of what you've been doing while you're away. Join us starting at 10:00 pm in the Martin Room (main level) until the service starts.

Peace be with you until we meet. 
Christmas Day Dinner
 The annual SCPC Christmas Day dinner is fast approaching. Make plans to join your church family for a delicious Christmas meal and invite your friends, neighbors and co-workers. All are welcome to this joyous event.
 
Christmas Day Dinner
Wednesday, December 25th
3:00 - 6:00 pm
SCPC Social Hall
 
Your help is needed to make this free community meal a success. Please signup online to donate food items or your time at the event. 
 
Food signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DA8A82CAB9-20192
Volunteer signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DA8A82CAB9-20194
 
Please contact Sharon Ambrose at 814-441-4002 with any questions. There will also be a table during coffee hours in December for anyone needing assistance with signups.
FISH Cookie-Bake Update
No More Ordering Before Hand!!
FISH is baking our classic cookies again this year but getting them to you in a new way. We will not be taking pre-orders or payments ahead of time. Instead, starting on Sunday December 15th out of room 10, and continuing through the week from the office, cookies can be purchased until sold out.  
 
We are making 525 dozen in Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Monster cookie bags. They can be purchased pre-baked or as frozen dough for all your baking needs through the year!  

The suggested donation is $8 per dozen and you can rest assured that they are the best due to the decades of tradition that have gone into each one. If you have questions, please contact Michael Ozaki, FISH Director (michaelSCPC@gmail.com).
 
You can also support FISH by signing up to donate ingredients on the sign up board in the social hall. All proceeds go towards the FISH mission trip to Baltimore.
Gift for Kiribati
In January, as guests of the Kiribati Uniting Church, Dean and Peggy Lindsey will spend several weeks on the island of Tarawa and surrounding islands in the South Pacific.  The Republic of Kiribati is a very poor country, isolated and hard to reach.  The Kiribati Uniting Church has a small seminary that is in need of theological resources.  Dean and Peggy hope to bring books and e-readers to help, along with Sunday school curriculum for the church’s children’s programs.  If you are interested in supporting this effort, please talk to Rev. Lindsey.
Out of the Cold at SCPC in December
 Our church is once again hosting Out of the Cold (OOTC) program over the Christmas holiday (December 16 - January 2).  Please click here to take a look at the schedule and sign up to volunteer. If you know folks who may be interested, please ask them to contact Katie Nurmi at katienurmi@gmail.com or encourage them to sign up and Katie will make sure they get the necessary training.

SCPC has consistently been regarded as one of the most welcoming churches in the program, and we are proud of it!! Please help us welcome, affirm, provide hope to, and love on this community of folks!! You will not regret it; we guarantee it!!

Questions? Feel free to contact Katie or 814-321-4269.
FISH Assateague Alumni Reunion
All FISH Alumni are invited to join FISH at the 2020 Assateague Retreat
June 14-20, 2020
Return to the circle for the 40th anniversary of FISH - to experience a week together at Assateague Island again.  Small groups, kitchen tents, beach games, singing, talent show and all the other traditions will be on full tilt as generations of FISH members return to this special community one more time.
 
Click here to go to the FISH News page for all the information and to download forms or complete the online form.
Small Group Connections ~ It's not too Late to Get Involved
  We have a variety of groups happening this Fall, and we would love for you to get connected. These groups are an opportunity to be honest about how we are discerning our lives and growing in faith with people invested in our journeys and community. Are you ready to join a group?
 
Click here to learn about the groups and sign up if you are interested
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State College Presbyterian Church
State College Presbyterian Church
132 W. Beaver Ave
State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-238-2422
email: officescpc@gmail.com

​Stay and Play Preschool
814-237-1154
​stayandplayscpc@gmail.com

Sunday Schedule (Program Year September-May)
9:00 am - Worship Service
10:00 am - Sunday School for Children
10:00 am - Coffee Hour in Social Hall
10:15 am - Adult Education
10:15 am - Membership Opportunity
    (2nd Sunday/month)
11:15 am - Worship Service
Single worship service at 10:00 am between Christmas and New Years)

Summer Sunday Schedule (Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend)
10:00 am - Worship Service
10:20 am - Summer Sunday School for
    Children Age 4 - 3rd grade following
    the children's message (dates TBA)
11:15 am - Coffee Hour in Social Hall
11:15 am - Adult Ed (select Sundays)
11:15 am - Membership Opportunity
​   (2nd Sunday/month)
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 4:30 pm
Building Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday:  8:00  am - 3:00 pm