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.
132 W. Beaver Ave
State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-238-2422
email: officescpc@gmail.com
Our Ministry and Mission Continue!
We are checking voice mail (814-238-2422) and emails (officescpc@gmail.com). Keep checking back here for spiritual offerings and church information and to stay updated on the latest news.

Click here to go to our Staff Page where you will find direct links to staff email addresses.

We continue to work on plans for how we will keep in touch with and care for one another in this time of isolation.
 
Pray for those who are most deeply affected, keep washing your hands, stay out of crowds and keep checking the website and emails for the latest information.
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Support Us ~ Thank you to everyone who has been able to contribute to our church during this challenging time; SCPC is blessed and fortunate to have such a caring and supportive church family.  For those who are able, please remember you can make your offering in any of the following ways:
  • By check mailed to the church (address above)
  • By direct bank e-check/bill pay (contact your bank)
  • Through our online giving option: QR code to the right with your smart phone, or click the "give now" button.
  •  ACH/direct debit option: click this link for the form and either mail it in OR scan a copy and email to Michelle.
    • Processing will occur on the 1st and 15th of each month; you may choose either (or both) days and one-time, monthly, or quarterly processing.
    • ACH processing occurs at no fee to SCPC.
    • Please contact Michelle with any questions.
                   Again, thank you for your continued support!
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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 Sermons:

June 28, 2020  ~
Jeremiah 12: 1-6

July 5, 2020 ~ Jeremiah 23: 16-17; 29-32
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.

Giving Options
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.
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.
  • Processing will occur on the 1st and 15th of each month; you may choose either (or both) days and one-time, monthly, or quarterly processing.
  • ACH processing occurs at no fee to SCPC!
Stewardship ~ 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.
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Worship With Us!
Though we cannot be together in our Sanctuary yet, brief worship services are being recorded for you to view.  We have also begun a brief Outdoor Worship Service on Sundays at 9:00 am (weather permitting).  Visit our Worship Service Videos page to view the library of recorded services.  Worship services are posted on Saturdays (as soon as the link is available). Visit our Adult Education page to view the library of available video adult education offerings. 

Many thanks to all of those who are helping to bring these messages to you along with Jerry Sawyer and Kerry Trout for producing, editing and posting these services.  We plan to continue offering this type of service for the foreseeable future.
Adult Ed ~ Sunday, July 12th "The Burden of Prophecy: Jeremiah"
on Zoom at 10:30 am (note time change)
July 5, 2020 ~ The Burden of Prophecy: Jeremiah - Struggling with God
In the final installment of a three-week examination of the prophet Jeremiah, Dean Lindsey will wrap the discussion of Jeremiah's struggle in the midst of a turbulent time, his struggle to communicate with an un-receptive people, and even his struggle with God.
 
Time: Jul 12, 2020 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85052029040?pwd=WElpTWhmTWNHbFFBdUI0NFRLUEFnZz09
 Outdoor Worship Sundays at 9:00 am
 We are now holding  a brief, weekly 9.00 am worship service outside of the Tower Entrance to the church on the corner of Fraser and Beaver (weather permitting - if it is raining, we won't meet). As always, our focus will be on the goodness of God whom we seek to praise as we gather. We will continue to offer remote worship via YouTube, and the outdoor service will include similar elements to the pre-recorded service. 
 
If you plan to attend, please click here to send a note “Yes, I/we [insert # of people] will be at the 9:00 am [insert date of service] worship”. That will help us to make adjustments if there is a larger group than anticipated. Please respond by the Thursday before the Sunday service.
 
Here is what you need to do in order to attend:
  • Bring a lawn chair.
  •  Plan to spread out 6 feet from other worshipers. The space is limited, but shaded, and there should be adequate room for 50 to 60 participants.
  • Wear your mask.
  • Unfortunately, there will not be congregational singing, but there will be music.
  • Perhaps it goes without saying, but we do want anyone who has been ill or has a fever to stay home and get some rest.
  • Pray for our gathering that we might glorify God and together find spiritual nourishment.
SCPC Ministry Update - July 2020
Friends, we'd  like to give you a brief video report on the work of our congregation as we continue to adapt to pandemic conditions here in Centre County.  We want you to know what's going on as we begin outdoor worship on Sunday, July 5 at 9:00 am and as various committees, boards, and small groups continue in service, prayer, and worship.
Racial Reconciliation Team Meets ~ Next Meeting on Monday,
July 13 at 9:00 am (note time change)
Our congregation's Racial Reconciliation Team, meets again to continue the discussion about some of the recent happenings in town and around the country.  We need your input and insights as we seek to continue to engage the issues of racial justice that are of such deep concern for people of faith - join us on Zoom!

Dean Lindsey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Racial Reconciliation Team
Time: Jul 13, 2020 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88138170166?pwd=NzBBcUVmbHg2YXg0ZDRWTFRzOHdpUT09 
Out Of The Cold In SERIOUS Need of Volunteers
 Did you know that nearly 65% of the homeless individuals sheltered by Out Of The Cold work at least 25 hours a week or more? That is, until the quarantine hit and nearly all of them were laid off. In addition, OOTC has worked to house nearly 48 individuals in hotels or apartments over the last 4 months. Now, those who are able are staying overnight in the OOTC day shelter building (The Meeting House @ 318 S. Atherton Street) and need your help.
 
We are attempting to extend the OOTC season as long as we possibly can! We don't want to see these folks be un-sheltered during this time of uncertainty!
 
In order to stay open, we need your help in July and August - overnight volunteers are needed most from 8:00 pm - 8:00 am. Our goal is to have at least 7 volunteers from SCPC take at least 1 overnight shift from 8:00 pm-8:00 am, as well as those bringing dinner. 
 
Please consider helping out by signing up - Here is the sign up. 
Love During COVID-19: Loving Our Neighbors
This year, “Christmas in July” will be replaced with “Love During COVID-19.”
The project will assist the same neighborhood agencies that provide shelter (Centre Safe, Housing Transitions, and Centre County Youth Service Bureau) as well as other vital services (State College Food Bank, Centre Volunteers In Medicine). In meeting the issues of social distancing, high unemployment, and food insecurity, all these agencies are facing extraordinary demands on their resources.

Instead of items, SJMT is asking you to make direct monetary donations to the agency of your choice. This will help the agencies immediately in their mission as they need it during this difficult time.

Click here to go to our Mission Opportunities page to see the details of how you can help.
Chrysalis in July ~ Get it on Your Calendar!
 A socially distant gathering is being planned for Tuesday, July 21 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m (location TBD). We ask that each youth bring your mask and wear clothes you'll be comfortable sitting on the ground in (you could also bring a chair or blanket if you'd like). We'll be sitting 6' apart, but that won't keep us from playing some sitting games and catching up with one another. 
 
Parents are invited to drop youth off and return an hour later for pickup or enjoy walking around on the area on their own. Questions? Contact Diana at 814-574-8712.
Small Groups and Committees Now Permitted to Meet in the Church Building
 he Session has opened our building for small groups and committees of up to twenty persons to meet, subject to several conditions. Group leaders will need to contact Janet Heasley, in order to schedule their meeting and receive a room assignment. She can be reached in the church office on Monday and Thursday mornings (238-2422) or by voicemail and email throughout the week.
 
Click here to see the complete list of requirements and precautions.
Virtual Prayer Meeting ~ Tuesdays at Noon on Zoom
We hold a congregational prayer meeting via Zoom every Tuesday at noon. Contact Allison Maus if you want the details or to be added to the email list to receive the meeting information.
Virtual Centering Prayer via Zoom
 The regular weekly Centering Prayer group offering has changed to a Zoom gathering. and will continue to be offered Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.  If you would like to be added to the email invitation list and receive an access code, please contact Mary Boutselis or Mary Jane Kistler.
Calling All Singers!
The Choir has not been able to meet for months and we miss their music in worship. The Choir is launching a new era in SCPC music! We are working on a “Virtual Choir” and we want all interested singers to be a part of this new project. If you would like to sing, contact Ned Wetherald, Director of Music Ministry. Ned will send you an invitation to join “My Choral Coach” which is a program that allows you to practice a piece of music at home on your own time and pace. When you are ready, you record yourself singing your part and submit it to Ned who will blend it with all the other parts to create a virtual choir. This is brand new program that has only been available for a week and it has very exciting possibilities. It costs the singer nothing! Be sure to let Ned know if you are interested. Contact Ned with any questions.
Providing Pastoral Support
As a wise saying that describes the pandemic goes, “We are all in the same storm, but we are not in the same boat.”  It is certainly the case that some among us bear weightier burdens than others.  Our congregation has been able to respond to financial crises within several of our member families who have suffered from job losses.  The continued fear and isolation have taken a toll on spiritual and emotional life, too.  Pastors Mike and Dean encourage you to reach out if you are having trouble in these days. 

We are available by phone or email.  We have church officers and a Crisis Response team that will come to your aid, as well, if you let us know what you need.  We are always ready to receive prayer requests and can include these during weekly worship or our Thursday email that Martha Trout sends to the congregation.   We also invite you to a weekly prayer time, Tuesdays at noon to share your joys or concerns.  Please, do not suffer alone and in silence.  Make some noise.  We want to hear from you!
Men's Covenant Group
The Men's Covenant Group has been meeting via Zoom.  They are considering safe ways to meet in person.  They meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 7-8:30 pm.  If you are interested in being added to the email invitation list and to receive the access code, or would like more information, please contact Rob Huffard.
Wednesday in the Word
Wednesday in the Word will continue the Kay Arthur study, "Living Victoriously in Difficult Times."  We welcome newcomers . Folks are invited to bring a Bible and join us for this study and time of fellowship. We meet via Zoom at 12:30 for lunch then 1:00 to 2:00 PM for the study. Questions? Contact Connie Curilla or Linda Edvar.
If you're having any trouble accessing our online resources, please call the church office and leave a message (814-238-2422).
 
Likewise, if you know of someone who is not receiving our emails with access to our worship services, and they do have an email address, please contact Martha Trout so they can be added to the email list. We'd love to have cell phone numbers as well for those shut-ins that may not have a landline number - so we can stay in touch!
Online Member Portal and Online Directory Now Available!
 An online membership portal and online church directory is now available for our members! We are pleased to offer this convenience - now more than ever as we are separated from each other.
 
Invitations have been sent out to our active members, active members who live out of town, active non-members, affiliate members, regular attenders, friends of the church, and regular visitors - those who are listed in our church directory - if you fall into one of these categories and did not receive an invitation email, please contact Martha Trout, Membership and Program Associate.
 
As a reminder - this information is provided solely for our congregation's use and is not to be shared or used for any other purpose.
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Stay Connected!
Your elders, deacons, and church staff are working hard to on ways to continue church life now that public worship and meetings have been suspended for the foreseeable future.

Here is how you can stay connected until we are able to resume our regular worship and program schedule:
 
  • Sunday Worship will be available each weekend on our YouTube channel (State College Presbyterian Church) with a brief sermon, music, readings, prayers, and a children's message from Deannine Shipman - we will send out a link after the service is posted to YouTube, watch for an email on Saturday.
  • Summer Adult Ed features several offerings on "Jeremiah" by Dean Lindsey via Zoom/YouTube
  • A brief Virtual Prayer Meeting will be offered on Tuesdays at noon. Join us on Zoom, as we share the joys and concerns of our congregation and pray together for our community and the world..
  •  Ned Wetherald is providing occasional musical offerings Click here to access his Youtube page
  • Deacons have been reaching out to all church families to keep in touch and learn about needs of the congregation.
  • A Response team is available to help with member needs.

Let us all be in prayer for our church, our community, and our world, seeking out God’s healing and strength as we move through these days, and please keep in touch with the church and with your neighbors!
Scam Email Reminder
 
Please be wary of scam artists trying to fool people into thinking that they are getting an email or text message from a pastor or staff member. 
 
Please be assured that the pastors or any staff member will NEVER contact you by email or text message with any urgent request to call or to donate money or purchase gift cards (or even a message saying "We need your help" or "are you available right now?"). Review any such emails carefully and skeptically; it's best not to even open them.  If you dig around a bit you will see that the email is not authentic and doesn't even come from the correct email address or phone number.
 
Please do not respond to fake emails. Deleting them without a response is the very best approach.  you can report these scams by contacting the Federal Trade Commission at their website or by phone (1-877-383-4357).
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 ​
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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