State College Presbyterian Church ~ Welcome to our Congregation and our Worship!
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All are Welcome to Worship!
All are Welcome to 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.
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State College Presbyterian Church 132 W. Beaver Ave ~ State College, PA 16801 Phone: 814-238-2422 Fax: 814-238-3524 email: officescpc@gmail.com |
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Worship is at 9:00 am ~ We welcome to the sanctuary all who wish to be in worship.
We continue to observe precautions - see article below right. If you're not comfortable being in the sanctuary, we invite you to tune in to the live-stream at 9:00 am on Sundays. The link is published here on the website and in a worship email sent out on Saturdays. 
Childcare for Infants and Toddlers is Available in Room 101
The State College Presbyterian Church
Calendar of Events Saturday, October 1st CANCELED - FISH Retreat—Krislund
Sunday, October 2nd—World Communion Sunday CANCELED - FISH Retreat—Krislund
Monday, October 3rd
Tuesday, October 4th
Wednesday, October 5th
Thursday, October 6th
Friday, October 7th
Saturday, October 8th
Sunday, October 9th
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Schedule Your "Get to Know You" Meeting with the
Interim Pastor Our Interim Senior Pastor, Rev. John Porter, would like to get to know folks in our congregation! Please use the link below to schedule a short 30-minute "get to know you" meeting with Pastor John. He is setting aside time for these introductory meetings so he can connect with as many members as possible as he joins us in ministry. If you have trouble scheduling please contact the church office (814-238-2422) for assistance. Use this link to schedule your meeting Meet the Interim Pastor - Rev. John Porter - John Porter 
Current Mask Policy in Effect
Church Office Hours:
the Church Office is Generally Open During the Following Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Building Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday 8:30 - 3::00 pm (unless there is a Friday evening church program) Saturday - Closed Sunday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (unless there are Sunday afternoon/evening programs/meetings) On the pages of this site you will find much of our NORMAL schedule of programs - we have returned to much, but not all, of our normal program schedule.
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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. 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. 
Click here to go to our 'Sermons" page to listen to past sermons Click here to view Worship Bulletins |
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 ~
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Support Us ~
Stewardship ~ Make your Pledge Online! Click here to complete an online pledge. This is submitted directly to the Financial Administrator. 
Giving Options
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. Click here to go to our "Online Giving" Page to learn more. Along with paying by check or cash (plate offering), an online giving option is available 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. You may now select Deacons, LOGOS Donation, or Other Gift (please specify!) in addition to Operating when using our online giving system! NEW-online payment for LOGOS and FISH program fees! We also have an ACH/direct debit option: click this link for the form and either mail it in OR scan a copy and email to Michelle. |
Worship With Us on Sundays at 9:00 am!
We are worshiping with no restriction on numbers and no reservations necessary. You can live-stream the worship service at 9:00 am (and it will remain available to view after the service) on our YouTube channel (State College Presbyterian Church). There is a sermon, music, readings, and prayers - for those on on our email list, watch for an email on Saturday with the link. Contact Martha if you wish to be added to that list. Visit our Worship Service Videos page to view the library of past recorded and live-streamed services. Visit our Adult Education Page to link to the library of available video adult education offerings on our YouTube channel (Adult Education Archives). 
We Celebrate World Communion
This Sunday - October 2nd World Communion Sunday celebrates the unity of the body of Christ. We gather around the table which acts as a bridge across national, racial, denominational, economic, and so many other divisions. As we share in this feast prepared for us by Christ we acknowledge the sisters and brothers that also gather in different spaces, committing ourselves as a family that is mindful of one another’s needs. Paul remarks on the importance of this in his first letter to the Corinthians, saying, “For all who eat and drink without discerning the body eat and drink judgment against themselves.” And so as we share our communion meal this day we commit to each other and practice in sharing what we have with our siblings in State College and around the world. This year our action of “discerning the body” of Christ as we celebrate communion will be through the Peace and Global Witness offering that you can participate in online through our website donation link. We are also gearing our energy toward the State College Crop Walk. Both of these offerings have a global and local impact to help folks in our community and around the world have access to the food and water they need. 
Hurricane Disaster Assistance
Within the last few days, PDA has reached out to presbyteries in Ian's path in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina as well as to partners in Cuba, where Ian made landfall early Tuesday as a Category 3 hurricane. The hurricane plunged the island into darkness, partially due to power being turned off ahead of the storm to prevent electrocutions and fires. We join together to lift our prayers for those who have already been impacted by Ian and those about to be impacted. As people of faith, we stand ready to partner with presbyteries, congregations and communities to meet the immediate and long-term needs. WAYS TO GIVE The PC(USA) is responding to Hurricane Ian through @PDACares. To support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s response to current disasters and future storms this hurricane season, designate gifts to DR000194. Go to Presbyterian Mission Agency | Donate Now (pcusa.org) to give online. To give by phone, call 800-872-3283. To send a check, please designate where you want your gift to go on the memo line and mail to: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) P.O. Box 643700 Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700 WAYS TO ACT Like us on Facebook and share updates with your congregation. WAYS TO PRAY Our best response is prayer. Pray that through the response of the faith community, survivors and those offering assistance will be reminded of the hope that is found in Christ. Parking Lot Changes
Click here to see details about the parking lot changes. 
Sunday Morning Programs for Children and Youth
Join our Church Family!
Join us for our "Second Sunday Membership Opportunity" on the second Sunday of the month Sunday, October 9 Following the 9:00 am Worship Service If you are feeling led to be a part of our ministry and to join us as a member of Christ's body by becoming a member of the congregation of State College Presbyterian Church, we invite you to our "Second Sunday" membership opportunity. You can meet with the Pastor and a few elders from the Session following the worship services on the Second Sunday of each month. If you are ready to make a commitment, you will be received into membership at that time. You will then be recognized during worship the following Sunday (or the next Sunday you will be in attendance). We meet in the Martin Room (on the main level of the church). The Next Upcoming Second Sundays are: (following the worship service at approx. 10:15 am)
Please contact our Membership and Program Associate with any questions.
Wandering Women Final Hike for 2022 ~ October 8
All women in the church are invited to the final Wandering Women hike for 2022 on October 8. It will be based at Linda Morrow's Arch Spring Farm (ASF) in Sinking Valley, about 25 miles SW of State College. There is an easy walk around a high field with a great view and we will follow that with a short but steep hike to the top of the natural stone bridge that is called "The Arch," for a total of about 2 miles. Dress for the weather, and consider sunscreen and/or insect repellent. As always, we will hike in light rain but will cancel if the weather is stormy. Look for any cancellation information due to weather on the SCPC Facebook page and by email. If you have questions, contact Linda at lmorrow@psu.edu or 814-880-4819. We will gather at ASF at 9:15. To carpool, meet at the church at 8:30. To drive yourself via I-99, take I-99 and exit at Tyrone, turn left and drive about 3 miles east on PA 453 toward Water Street. Turn right onto Silver Barn Rd. to cross the Little Juniata River and continue about 2 miles to the intersection of Hileman Rd. Turn left and drive another mile to the point where Hileman becomes Kettle Rd. Turn right (if you continue straight you will see the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church. Turn around in the church parking lot.) Arch Spring Farm is 1/4 mile from the end of Hileman Rd. The address is 6548 Kettle Rd. if you want to enter that in your GPS. Via PA 45--Leave State College on West College Ave. and turn right onto Whitehall Rd. (at Harner Farm) and follow Whitehall until it ends on PA 45. Turn right on 45 toward Spruce Creek. After you cross the Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek, PA 45 takes a left to go under a railroad overpass; leave 45 at that point and continue straight along the river. (You will go under the stone RR overpass shortly after you leave PA 45.) The road by the river is about a mile and ends on Shovel Works Rd. Turn left and go 1/4 mile to PA 453, also called Birmingham Pike. Turn right and go about 1/4 mile to the intersection at the bottom of the hill. Turn left; the green sign has an arrow to the left and says "Arch Springs 2." You will pass Windy Hill Furniture and the road makes a number of turns. Just after you pass the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, turn left on Kettle Rd. ASF is 1/4 mile ahead at 6548 Kettle Rd. For a Wandering Women overnight on Friday, Oct. 7--Because ASF is used as a Guest House/B&B, Linda is offering an option to go out Friday evening and spend the night. There are 8 beds plus space for sleeping bags, 4.5 bathrooms and a dining table to seat 12. Let Linda know if you are interested (Lmorrow@psu.edu or 814-880-4819) so we can make plans.
Interested in Joining our Church Family?
Come to our "Second Sunday Membership Opportunity" on the second Sunday of the month
If you are feeling led to be a part of our ministry and to join us as a member of Christ's body by becoming a member of the congregation of State College Presbyterian Church, we invite you to our "Second Sunday" membership opportunity. You can meet with the Pastor and a few elders from the Session following the worship services on the Second Sunday of each month. If you are ready to make a commitment, you will be received into membership at that time. You will then be recognized during worship the following Sunday (or the next Sunday you will be in attendance). We meet in the Martin Room (on the main level of the church). Please contact our Membership and Program Associate with any questions. 
Food Bank Collections at SCPC
Do you remember the times when State College Presbyterian Church made food contributions to the State College Food Bank on a routine basis? Somehow, SCPC got out of the habit and donations trickled to a handful. It’s time to reinvigorate our regular contributions. It’s time to be more mindful of the needs of those who depend on the Food Bank to supplement the diets and household needs of families and others in our community. Currently, the items listed by the Food Bank include canned fruit and canned tomatoes, canned chicken and tuna, cooking oil, powdered lemonade mix, and non-food items such as laundry detergent, liquid dish soap, hand soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and more. You can find the list of the current needs at Greatest Needs — State College Food Bank (scfoodbank.org). There are two collection locations in the church building; one is located inside the benches at the Fraser Street entrance and the other is in the cabinets in the parking lot entrance. Deacons will transport the items to the Food Bank. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
If you're having any trouble accessing our online resources, please call the church office and leave a message (814-238-2422). Online Giving Reminder
Remember - if you have signed up for an automatic plan for your pledge and arranged for a once or twice a year deduction the charge will show up as "VP*STATE COLLEGE PRESTATE COLLEGE PA" so don't be alarmed when you see this charge. Also, if your credit card number or expiration date changes, you will need to login to your account to change that information. Thank you for your continued support! Please contact Financial Administrator Michelle Fortin if you have questions. |
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State College Presbyterian Church
132 West Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801 Phone: 814-238-2422 Fax: 814-238-3524 email: officescpc@gmail.com Sunday Worship ~ In the Sanctuary at 9:00 am - face masks are optional Live-Streamed Worship ~ An email is sent out on Saturdays (to those on our mailing list) with a link to our live-stream of the worship service on YouTube at 9:00 am on Sundays. If you would like to join our mailing list, please click here Stay and Play Preschool 814-237-1154 stayandplayscpc@gmail.com Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday: 9:00 - 3:00 pm Normal Building Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am- 3:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
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