Welcome to our Congregation and our Worship!
We welcome to the sanctuary all who wish to be in worship.
If you're not comfortable being in the sanctuary, we invite you to tune in to the live-stream Worship Service at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings.
The link is published here on the website and in a worship email sent out on Saturdays.
If you're not comfortable being in the sanctuary, we invite you to tune in to the live-stream Worship Service at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings.
The link is published here on the website and in a worship email sent out on Saturdays.
Contact us at:
State College Presbyterian Church 132 W. Beaver Ave ~ State College, PA 16801 Phone: 814-238-2422 Fax: 814-238-3524 email: [email protected] Click Here to Send us a Message Submit a Prayer Request Only members and friends of the church may access the directory - It is not to be used for any other purpose. If you need assistance accessing the online directory, please contact Martha Trout. ![]() Normal Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Fridays: 9:00 am - noon ON FRIDAY MORNINGS PLEASE USE THE PARKING LOT ENTRANCE AS THE FRASER ST. AND BRIDGE DOORS WILL BE LOCKED |
Online Giving Option - Make Your Contribution to State College Presbyterian Church!
![]() Click to View our "Month in Review" Photo Gallery for December (with January coming soon)! ![]() SCPC is a Nut-Free Building!
Just a reminder that SCPC is a nut-free building. We have students in Stay and Play Preschool who have severe allergies and we want to keep them safe. Please be sure that any food items that are brought into the building are nut-free. Thank you! |
Upcoming Calendar at State College Presbyterian Church
Sunday, February 16
Monday, February 17 - President's Day
Tuesday, February 18
Wednesday, February 19
Thursday, February 20
Sunday, February 23
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Sunday Worship is at 9:30 am!
Click above or search for "State College Presbyterian Church" on YouTube
Click Here to view or download the Worship Bulletin for February 16
Click Here to view or download the Hymn and Scripture insert for February 16 |
![]() 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 ~
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. Give us a call to request a pledge card or click here to make your 2025 Estimate of Giving. 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! Online payments are available for some tuition and fee related programs as well. 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. |
![]() Our Regular Program Year Sunday Schedule ~ Worship at 9:30 am
Join us in the Sanctuary for worship on Sundays! If you are unable to attend in-person, you can live-stream the worship service at 9:30 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 email. Visit our Worship Service Videos page to view the library of past recorded and live-streamed services. Annual Reports for 2024 ~ Printed Annual Reports are available in the church office or click here to view online.
![]() Membership Opportunity on Sunday, February 23rd
Have you been thinking about becoming a member of our church family? We want to get to know you and would love to have you join us at our Winter Membership Opportunity on Sunday, February 23rd following the worship service. Pastor Scott and a couple of elders from our Session will be on hand to talk about what it means to be Presbyterian and what it means to be a member of the SCPC congregation. Please RSVP to Martha Trout, our Membership & Program Associate, to let us know you are joining us, then come to the Martin Room, which is just down the hall from the church office on the main level of the church, following the worship service. You are encouraged to complete the "Getting to Know You" form beforehand -print the pdf and complete it and bring it with you- or complete the interactive form here. More information about membership can be found here. If you have questions, please contact Martha Trout, (814-238-2422)
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![]() Henszey Lecture Series ~ April 5 –6, 2025
Brian McLaren Brian McLaren will be visiting SCPC and be giving a series of talks Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, 2025 titled “Life After Doom; A Guide to a Better Church, a Better World.” In preparation, the church has purchased some of McLaren’s recent books and made them available for loan. They are located on the small table outside the church office. Feel free to borrow them and return them when you are done. Click here for more details and registration For more about Brian McLaren check out his website, https://brianmclaren.net/ or his Podcast “Learning How to See.” |
View a short video of Brian McLaren, our 2025 Henszey Lecture Series Guest Speaker
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Children and Youth Mid-Week Programs
If you would like information about our LOGOS (children and youth in grades 1-8) or FISH (Fellowship In Senior High) programs, click on the following links below to get to those page. LOGOS ~ Tuesday afternoons/evenings Click here for Geckos information and registration (grades 1-5) Click here for Chrysalis information and registration (grades 6-8) Questions about LOGOS can be directed to our LOGOS Director, Janet Schaufler (814-883-5692) FISH (Fellowship In Senior High) ~ Wednesday evenings Click here to go to our FISH page Questions about FISH can be directed to our Director of Youth Ministry, Reed Dressler, (814-238-2422). Click here to go to our children and youth group forms page |
Stay & Play Preschool Enrollment for 2025/2026!
Please reach out to Laura Seeley, Stay and Play Director, for more information! |
Stay & Play 2025-2026 Enrollment Registration Dates
Current S&P Families may register beginning January 27th
SCPC Members (Non-Current S&P Families) may register beginning February 2nd
Open Enrollment to the Public begins February 5th
Please contact Laura Seeley, Director Stay & Play
Preschool via email ([email protected]) with questions or for more information.
Current S&P Families may register beginning January 27th
SCPC Members (Non-Current S&P Families) may register beginning February 2nd
Open Enrollment to the Public begins February 5th
Please contact Laura Seeley, Director Stay & Play
Preschool via email ([email protected]) with questions or for more information.
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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. |
Be a Coffee Hour Volunteer!
Get Social with it!! The coffee hour team would love you to join in on serving Sunday mornings. We’re a fun, social group serving in this important church ministry. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROVIDED! It’s fun and easy. Just sign-up for a volunteer slot. If you have any questions, please email Jamey Perry or Jerry Sawyer. |
Sanctuary Flowers Sign-Up for 2024
There are many available dates for sanctuary flowers - anyone wanting to supply flowers on a Sunday in 2024 - the flower chart 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 [email protected]) to reserve your date. |

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.
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.
State College Presbyterian Church
132 West Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801 Phone: 814-238-2422 Fax: 814-238-3524 email: [email protected] Program Year Sunday Worship In the Sanctuary at 9:30 am, followed by our Exploration Hour - face masks are optional Summer Sunday Worship (Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend) TBD In the Sanctuary followed by Coffee Hour (outdoors as weather permits) - 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 9:30 am on Sundays. If you would like to join our mailing list, please click here Stay and Play Preschool 814-237-1154 [email protected] Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - noon |