​State College Presbyterian Church ~ Welcome to our Congregation and our Worship! 

Join our Ministry and Mission here at State College Presbyterian Church ~
​​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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​Contact us at:
State College Presbyterian Church
132 W. Beaver Ave   ~  State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-238-2422
Fax:  814-238-3524
​  email: officescpc@gmail.com
​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 Sunday. The link is published here on the website and in a worship email sent out on Saturdays.
Upcoming Calendar at State College Presbyterian Church

Sunday, January 29th ~ Annual Congregational Meeting
  • 8:30 am Childcare Available—Room 101
  • 9:00 am Worship Service
  • Creative Movement & Music and Children and Worship—After the Children’s Message
  • 10:00 am - Annual Congregational Meeting—Sanctuary
  • 10:00 am Exploration Hour for All Ages
  • 11:30 am Congregational Fellowship Pot Luck Brunch
  • 6:00 pm Watch Party—Fireside Room

Monday, January 30th
  • 6:30 pm Cub Scouts—Room 10
  • 7:00 pm Scouts—Westminster Hall
  • 7:00 pm Virtual Centering Prayer—Zoom

Tuesday, January 31st
  • 10:00 am Staff Meeting
  • 12:00 pm Congregational Prayer Meeting—Zoom
  • 4:00 pm LOGOS Geckos
  • 5:00 pm LOGOS Chrysalis
  • 7:30 pm Handbell Choir

Wednesday, February 1st
  • 12:00 pm Wednesday in the Word—Room 10
  • 6:00 pm FISH
  • 8:15 pm POLO Women’s Bible Study—Zoom

Thursday, February 2nd
  • 6:00 pm Presbyterian Student Fellowship—Fireside Room
  • 7:00 pm Chancel Choir

Sunday, February 5th--Communion Sunday
  • 8:30 am Childcare Available—Room 101
  • 9:00 am Worship Service 
  • Creative Movement & Music and Children and Worship—After the Children’s Message
  • 10:00 Coffee Fellowship
  • 10:00 am Exploration Hour for All Ages
  • 10:15 am Adult Opportunities 
  • 10:30 am YoPro Body Study—Tower Room
  • 11:00 am Deacons Meeting—Martin Room
Click Here to View or Download the Worship Bulletin for Sunday, January 29
Click Here to View or Download the Worship Insert  for Sunday, January 29
Click here to View Past Services
Click to go to our "Sermons" page​
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Current Mask Policy
  • Masks during worship services are OPTIONAL​
  • Continued social  distancing in the pews
  • Masking is encouraged in Sunday School classrooms
  • Masking optional for Nursery Caregivers and Stay and Play Preschool
  • If you are feeling ill for any reason - please stay home!​
  • We will continue to monitor the situation and make changes as necessary
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)
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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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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 ~
Click the Envelope Above and let us Know How You Would Like to Hear from Us!
Support Us ~
​Stewardship ~ Make  your Pledge Online!   Click here to complete an online pledge.   This is submitted directly to the Financial Administrator.  
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 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 the Financial Administrator.
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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).
2022 Annual Reports

Printed Annual Reports are available in the church office or you may click here to  view the report online (or download and print).
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Join our Church Family! 
Join us for our "Second Sunday Membership Opportunity" on the Second Sunday of the Month
Sunday February 12
​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).
 
Please contact our Membership and Program Associate with any questions.
Wandering Women Organizational Meeting Sunday, February 12
All women of the church are invited to participate in the planning of the Wandering Women walks for 2023. The group will meet in the Fireside Room on February 12 at 11:15 am. Walks are held monthly from April through October, led by one or two group members who choose the hike and lead a short devotion. Join us for fun, fellowship, and some exercise!
Hekima Place Trip Planning Meeting ~ February 19
It’s time to start serious planning of our trip to Hekima Place from July 18 – 28, 2023. We’ll meet on February 19 at 11:15 am in the Martin Room. We will begin the volunteer registration process required by Hekima, talk about transportation, purchase of plane tickets, required vaccinations, etc. Right now there are five people committed to the trip, so there is plenty of room for more. Contact Cheryl Price for more information or to commit to attending.
FISH Winter Retreat ~ 
Our 2023 Winter Retreat in ON!  We'll be at Krislund February 17-19. 
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Go to our Forms Page and scroll down for permission and information forms.

Spiritual Disciplines - Lenten Study Begins February 27
​There will be a 6-week study on Spiritual Disciplines on Mondays at 11:00 am during the season of Lent. The study will be offered in person and online through zoom. Each week will focus on a unique kind of spiritual discipline. Some of the disciplines that will be covered are simplicity and fasting, No preparation is required but a weekly resource will be provided for those who would like to spend time outside of the weekly gathering reflecting on and exploring each discipline.
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​Stay and Play Preschool Enrollment for 2023/2024
Stay & Play open enrollment for Fall 2023 is now open to the general public. If you are interested in enrolling a child in the program you can click here to go to our "Forms" page and fill out the online enrollment form or print the downloadable form and either drop off the registration fee or mail it in.
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Pastor Visioning Team Update
The Pastor Visioning Committee would like to thank everyone for making the time to submit a survey and/or attend one of our listening sessions.  We are compiling our final report and will present it at a Congregational Meeting on an upcoming Sunday TBA - stay tuned for the date!

At this Congregational Meeting,  the report will be presented and a Pastor Nominating Committee will be elected.

​Any questions can be directed to any member of the PVT.
​​Mitch Kirsch, chair
John Porter
Cam Richardson
Katherine Allen
​Rob Huffard
Brady Wassom
Jillian Rounsville
Laura Essinger-Hileman
Plastic Lids for Krislund Collection
SCPC’s Krislund volunteers are taking the winter months to turn our plastic lids and caps into picnic tables for the camp.  These Thursday volunteers usually do maintenance and projects around the camp, but winter is not a great time for that, so they are helping all of us by collecting clean plastic lids and sorting them to send to a company that will turn them into durable plastic picnic tables.  

Collect your plastic lids at home, and drop them into the collection boxes at all three main entrances. Most of the plastic caps and lids that regularly collect in your kitchen are among those that are accepted, but lids from takeout beverage cups are not accepted (keep carrying your water bottles and reusable mugs!). Do make sure you include only 100% plastic lids, with no metal or cardboard, please. 
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Full lid list with photos. Photos of the durable picnic tables can be viewed at www.greentreeplastics.com/photo-gallery/. 
Responding to Needs 
Interfaith Human Services - If you are downsizing, or clearing out your winter closet, check with the church office to see if any of your items are currently needed.  Right now, Interfaith Human Service's Free Furniture program is very much in need of furniture to gift to low-income households, including gently used mattresses.  They will pick up at your doorstep.  Text or call IHS's furniture coordinator, Todd, at 814-810-3520.
Hurricane Disaster Assistance Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) urges your support in response to recent hurricanes.

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
Click here for all the Details About Sunday Morning Programs for Children and Youth
​Childcare is Available in Room 101
Church Texting Program
If you are an online attender we hope you will "sign the pew pad" virtually on Sunday mornings by texting "check in" during the welcome and announcement time so we know you're watching! The unique phone number you will receive text messages from is: 833-234-1326. 
 
If you haven't yet indicated you would like to participate in this program, text "sign up" to 833-234-1326 or let us know and we'll add you to the list so you don't miss out!
Small Group Opportunities for All
Click here to go to our "small groups" page to find out about groups you may be interested in joining.
Stewardship - It's Never Too Late to Make a Pledge!
You can mail in your pledge card, or If you would prefer to make an online pledge for 2023, please click here.

Click here to go to our Stewardship page.
Be a Coffee Hour Volunteer!

If you’re interested in being a Coffee Hour volunteer, you may
click here to sign up on the Signup Genius. Please consider such an activity a few times each year, or more if so inclined.  It can’t happen without the efforts of many. And, know that the responsibilities are limited in the time involved and the benefits are both for the community and for the individual volunteer.
Signup for a slot today!
 
If you have any questions, please contact ​Jerry Sawyer.
Sanctuary Flowers Sign-Up for 2023
Anyone wanting to supply flowers on a Sunday in 2023 - the flower chart is now available. It is located in the hallway between the sanctuary and the church office. You can also call/e-mail the church office (814-238-2422 or officescpc@gmail.com) to reserve your date.
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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.
 News & Events ​
There is more news to check out on our "News" Page -- click here!
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State College Presbyterian Church
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