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

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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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State College Presbyterian Church
132 W. Beaver Ave   ~  State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-238-2422
​  email: officescpc@gmail.com

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We welcome to the sanctuary all who wish to be in worship.
We continue to observe precautions - see article below.
We invite you to  tune in to the live-stream at 10:15 am on Sundays. The link is published here on the website and in a worship email sent out on Saturdays.

Childcare is currently UNAVAILABLE on Sunday mornings.

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​​​The State College Presbyterian Church
​Calendar of Events
 
Wednesday, June 29
Out of the Cold

• 12:30 pm Wednesday in the Word— Fireside Room/Zoom
• 6:00 pm Summer FISH  — Central Parklet

Thursday, June 30
Out of the Cold
 
Sunday, July 3
Out of the Cold

• 10:15 am In-Person Worship Service
• 10:15 am Service Live Steam on YouTube & Available to view
• 11:15 am Coffee Hour
• 11:30 am YoPro Bible Study—Fireside Room

Monday, July 4th— Happy 4th of July!
Out of the Cold
Building Closed

• YoPro 4th of July Picnic—Gavin and Claire’s  House

 
Tuesday, July 5th
Out of the Cold

• 10:00 am Staff Meeting
• 12:00 pm Congregational Prayer Meeting— Zoom

 
Wednesday, July 6th
Out of the Cold

• 12:30 pm Wednesday in the Word— Fireside Room/Zoom 

Thursday, July 7th
Out of the Cold

• 7:00pm CAYAM Ice Cream—Front Lawn along Beaver Avenue

 

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Summer Church Office Hours 
Summer Church Office hours may vary according to vacation schedules, so it's best to call first to be sure someone is in before coming into the office.  We'll try to keep you updated in the Weekly Update email.  

The church secretary's (Laura Green) summer hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Click Below to view the Live-Stream of the Sunday, 10:15 am Worship Service

Worship Bulletin for Sunday, July 3

Scripture and Hymn Insert for Sunday, July 3

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Click here to View Past Services

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Mask Policy in Effect

• Masks during worship services are OPTIONAL​
• Continued social distancing in the pews
• Good ventilation will be present in the Sanctuary
• The Choir will be mask optional
• Masking encouraged in Sunday School classrooms
• Masking required 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 in case policies need to be adapted again

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 On the pages of this site you will find much of our NORMAL schedule of programs - we have returned to much of our normal program schedule.

Building Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday:  9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Summer  - closes at Noon)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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​The Church Office is Generally Open During the Following Hours:
Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - Noon

Church ​Office Hours for the Week of June 27 thru July 1 are:
Monday thru Thursday ~ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Friday ~ 9:00 am - Noon

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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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Learn More About Us

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Click here to go to our 'Sermons" page to listen to past sermons

Click here to view Worship Bulletins

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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 More About Ministries

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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.

Learn  More About Membership

 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.  

 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.

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Learn More About Stewardship

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Worship With Us on Sundays at 10:15 am!
We are worshiping with no restriction on numbers and no reservations necessary.  You can live-stream the worship service at 10:15 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).

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Praying Together ~ Wherever You Are!
We are living through a time of great change, in our congregation and in our world. Our list of prayer concerns is long and deep. For the month of June, The Spiritual Life Ministry Unit of the Session is inviting you to join us in prayer every Thursday at noon. Regardless of where you are, we are encouraging you to spend 5-10 minutes in prayer.

As a starting point, we suggest using the prayer list in the church’s weekly email blast. Knowing that others are praying at the same time, strengthens all of us. Please consider setting your own alarm for your personal call to prayer, every Thursday in June at noon.

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Call for Nominations for Church Officers
The Nominating Committee is charged with the task of preparing a list of candidates to serve as Elders, Deacons, Visitation Deacons, and members of the Nominating Committee. The list of candidates will be presented to the congregation at large for election in November.

The Nominating Committee welcomes your input in preparing the list of candidates. Please identify a member(s) of the congregation whom you think would be a valuable addition to one of the Boards or the Committee, Please click here to fill out an online form, send us an email or give us a call at 814-238-2422.

Elders working together as a Session form the ruling body of a Presbyterian church. They are chosen by the congregation to discern and measure its fidelity to the Word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life.

The ministry of Deacons is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lonely, or anyone in distress.

If you would like more information, contact any member of the Nominating Committee: Anne Layng, Jenny Van Hook, Sharon Manno, Katherine Allen, Sharon Ambrose, Jamie Bauman, Brian Ladrido, Blair Malcom, and Allison Maus. (ex officio).

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225th General Assembly of the PC(USA) to Meet
June 18-July 9
The PC(USA) is making  history in 2022 with the denomination’s first hybrid General Assembly—”From Lament to Hope”. This is a time for worship, innovation, and a new vision for the PC(USA). All Plenaries, Committee Sessions, & Special Events will be live-streamed on the GA225 Homepage: https://ga-pcusa.org/.

“Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen”
 Hebrews 11:1

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Pizza and Ice Cream on July10!
Don't miss this chance to connect with old friends and new, as we share a simple meal with our church family and Out Of The Cold guests on July 10!

Pizza, ice cream treats and a variety of drinks will be provided outside the church during our regular coffee hour time. Our hope is to create a space for fellowship and fun through eating, playing games and just spending time together. All are welcome, so we hope to see you there! 

If you have questions, please reach out to Bizz Maser. 

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SCPC Hosts Out of The Cold June 27 - July 10
​We welcome 25 Out of the Cold guests on Monday evening, June 27. They will stay with us from 8PM to 7:30AM for two weeks, using the Social Hall, Westminster Hall, Room 11, and the lower floor bathrooms. As we enter these busy weeks, we pray:

God, bless this building, that all who step inside will know the safety and love that we may find in you. 

God, bless our hearts, that they may spring doors and windows where we have sometimes built walls. 

God, bless our eyes and minds, that we may see seeds, sprouts, and abundant gardens of community, wherever we look.

Jesus, guide us, and give us courage to welcome your holy discomfort, and to recognize your gifts in ourselves and in one another. 

Many, many thanks to all who have volunteered to plan, set up, cook, visit, clean, and serve!

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Interested in Joining our Church Family?
We have suspended our monthly membership opportunities for July and August.  However, if you are feeling led to become a member of the congregation of State College Presbyterian Church we invite you to get in touch with Martha Trout, our Membership and Program Associate, and we would be happy to arrange a convenient time to meet and accept you into membership.

Please contact  Martha with any questions.

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Join Us for Pop Up Choir 2022!

• July 24
• August 28

 
All interested singers can come to the choir room at 9:15 am and learn an anthem to sing that day at the 10:15 worship service. ​

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Wandering Women Hikes for 2022
All women are invited to participate in upcoming walks:​​

• August 13
• September 17
• October 8

Leadership for the group's walks will be shared; anyone who wants to lead a walk can sign up for a date (on your own or with another), choose the hike and lead the reflection/prayer time. Cheryl Price and Diana Malcom will be point people/communicators this year.

If you'd rather not lead a hike, you can just come and enjoy. Generally hikes will be 2-3 hours (9:00 am start).  So that all can participate, hikes will be easy to moderate (not difficult or too rocky).  Please join us!

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​Interim Pastor Search Committee
On behalf of the Session and its Personnel Ministry Unit, an Interim Pastor Search Committee has begun its work to find an interim pastor who will be able to lead our congregation following the departure of Rev. Lindsey.  An interim pastor helps to guide a congregation through a period of transition.  Already the search committee has received several resumes and will be interviewing candidates.  Members of the committee are Jennifer Creighton, Richard Page, Brady Wassom, Amy Elliott, and Meg Meloy.  We pray for the work of the committee as it seeks the guidance of the Holy Spirit in this important search process.

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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!

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Summer Sunday School 2022 Meets Sunday Mornings Following the Children's Message
NO Summer Sunday School on July 3rd!
​June 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14

WE plan on learning and having fun this summer with several different topics! 

Each Sunday will bring us a new book and a new adventure!  Different folks in our congregation will help lead/teach our broadly graded Summer Sunday School class in our decorated Room 10.

What are some of YOUR favorite books?  Maybe we will be re-telling some of those stories?

During the summer Worship service (10:15am) , and after the children’s message in ROOM 10, lower level.
All children ages 4 – 3rd Grade are welcome to attend!

Volunteers are needed to tell stories and lead crafts!  Deannine has lots of book choices in her office, or volunteers can suggest one of their own!
 Talk directly to Deannine Shipman, or click here to sign up on the Sign Up Genius.
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Click here 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.

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Stewardship 2022 - Given Grace/Giving Grace
It's never too late to make your pledge!  You can mail in your pledge card, or If you would prefer to make an online pledge, please click here.

Click here to go to our Stewardship page.

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Coffee Hour Volunteer Request
As our church in-person attendance expands and more of our community is comfortable participating in the coffee hour, either in the social hall or in adult education classes, there’s a need for more volunteers to support the serving of drinks and snacks. Yes, there’s some early preparation and cleanup afterwards. However, there is also a sense of offering hospitality and getting to know and enjoy the company of others while actively supporting our church. In fact, it’s fun!  The host is experienced and will direct and instruct the assistants.

If you’re interested in being one of these volunteers, 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!

Thank you,
The Deacons
 
If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Manno.

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Childcare Workers Needed!
We are seeking childcare workers for church programs, events and worship services. If anyone is interested in finding out more, they can reach out to Deannine Shipman or the church office. (814-238-2422). These are part time positions.  Contact the church office for an application.

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Sunday School Teachers Needed!
For Sunday School to work this year we are hoping to get volunteer teachers on a weekly basis, and have created a SIGN UP to do that!  If you are willing to lead, and have taught at our church before, please sign up!  If you are new, and want to sign up, give Deannine Shipman a call at church first so you know what the safety procedures are!
 
Here is the link:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0448a5af29aa8-fall

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FISH (Fellowship In Senior High)
Senior High Youth (Fellowship In Senior High) - it's never too late to join in!
 
Go the the FISH page on our website where you will find registration forms (downloadable pdf or online forms) and get signed up. We start next Wednesday at 6:00 pm with dinner in the Social Hall.
 
Questions? Contact Katie Nurmi (814-321-4269).

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Sanctuary Flowers Sign-Up
Anyone wanting to supply flowers on a Sunday for 2022 can sign up on the flower chart. 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).

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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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