​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.
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
 
Friday, March 24th
  • 4:30 pm LOGOS Musical Rehearsal and Pizza Party
 
Saturday, March 25th
  • 2:00 pm Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Sunday, March 26th -Fifth Sunday in Lent -  LOGOS Musical
  • 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 Coffee Fellowship
  • 10:00 am Exploration Hour for All Ages
  • 10:15 am Adult Education
  • 10:30 am YoPro Bible Study—Tower Room
  • 11:00 am Deacons Meeting—Martin Room
  • 1:30 pm Youth Advisory Committee Meeting— Zoom
  • 6:00 pm Watch Party—Fireside Room

Monday, March 27th - Boiler Maintenance, the building may be chilly
  • Stay and Play Closed
  • 11:00 am Lenten Study—Room 10
  • 6:00 pm FISH Lead Meeting—Fireside Room
  • 7:00 pm CAYAM—Zoom
  • 7:00 pm Educational Ministry Unit—Zoom
  • 7:00 pm Men’s Bible Study—Fireside Room
  • 7:00 pm Virtual Centering Prayer—Zoom
 
Tuesday, March 28th
  • 10:00 am Staff Meeting
  • 12:00 pm Congregational Prayer Meeting—Zoom
  • 4:00 pm LOGOS Geckos
  • 5:00 pm LOGOS Chrysalis
  • 7:00 pm Stewardship Meeting—Zoom
  • 7:30 pm Handbell Choir
 
Wednesday, March 29th
  • 9:00 am Stay and Play Picture Day—Social Hall
  • 6:00 pm FISH
  • 8:15 pm POLO Women’s Bible Study—Zoom
 
Thursday, March 30th
  • 9:00 am Stay and Play Picture Day—Social Hall
  • 6:00 pm PSF—Fireside Room
  • 7:00 pm Chancel Choir
 
Sunday, April 2nd - Palm 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 am Palm Sunday Breakfast—Social Hall
  • 10:15 am Connect—Room 10
  • 10:30 am YoPro Bible Study—Tower Room
The LOGOS Musical!
Click Here to View or Download the Worship Bulletin for Sunday, March 26
Click Here to View or Download the Worship Insert  for Sunday, March 26 
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​​
  • 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).
The LOGOS Musical Has Returned! 
On Sunday, March 26 the LOGOS Geckos (Grades 1 through 5) will present “The Lost Sheep” – a retelling of “The Parable of the Lost Sheep” found in Matthew 18:10-14.  We have added some songs and imagination to the very short parable and lots of energy.  There will be several songs by the chorus of lambs, some solos by the shepherd and the lost sheep and a fun celebration as the lost sheep is found.  The service will also be enhanced by the leadership of several of our fourth grade LOGOS students who are studying the parts of worship in their Bible Study class. 

​Please join us Sunday morning for a very special message from our children and youth.
Boiler Maintenance ~ Monday, March 27
Boiler maintenance, resulting in NO HEAT, is scheduled for Monday, March 27 while Stay and Play Preschool is not in the building.

Activities and programs are on, but the building will be cold so dress accordingly!
The Season of Lent
Visit our "Lent 2023" page for all the details
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Spiritual Disciplines - Lenten Study - Mondays During Lent in Room 10 and on Zoom
A 6-week study on Spiritual Disciplines on Mondays at 11:00 am during the season of Lent - remaining session are March 27 and April 3.
 
Pastor John Porter, Associate Pastor Allison Maus, and Director of Youth Ministry Reed Dressler will lead six individual sessions looking at; fasting, study, service & submission, simplicity, meditation & prayer, and solitude.  The good news of Jesus Christ is that through him we are liberated from attitudes and ingrained patterns of behavior that degrade and demean the glory of God revealed in all people and every element of creation.  Though the gospel message about transformation is simple, our experience of transformation is not.   Scripture teaches that we are not capable of transforming ourselves.  It is by God that we are transformed and set free from sin.

​Spiritual disciplines are practices that help bring us into God’s transforming presence.  Drawing on a variety of resources including Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline, our study will consider the nature of these spiritual practices and how we can move deeper and more fully into the life of freedom that we have received through Christ.

If you can't join us in person - join us on Zoom:

Topic: Monday Lenten Study
Time: Every Monday during Lent: 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
March 27 and April 3

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86467211095?pwd=L0tkTlNEQ1NMdnJRUTJjODhoMUlFUT09

Meeting ID: 864 6721 1095
Passcode: 144319
Lenten Bags
​Adults, families, and all ages are welcome to take one for yourself or your family, or small group!

The contents of the bag will assist you with a time of reflection while using symbols to help facilitate discussion. 

If you would like to have one and cannot get to church to pick one up, please call the church office at 814-238-2422 and let us know!

Questions? Deannine Shipman, our Director of Education, will be happy to help you! 
Palm Sunday Breakfast is back!
The SCPC Deacons will be serving all of the old favorites, so come and enjoy breakfast and fellowship with your church family.
 
Sunday, April 2nd
10:00 - 11:00 am
in the Social Hall
 
Our Palm Sunday Breakfast menu includes: French Toast Strata with Apple Cider Syrup, Sausages, Fresh Fruit and Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake.
 
Come for free breakfast and invite a friend. If you haven’t been back to church in a while, we miss you and hope you’ll use this as an opportunity to come back. 

​ATTENTION PARENTS OF CHILDREN & YOUTH: There will be no Exploration Hour on Palm Sunday. We invite the children to come to breakfast and eat with their families. Children and Worship and Creative Movement and Music will still take place next week after the children’s message. ​
Disaster Bucket Project ~
Bucket Packing Event Will be April 23 Following the Exploration Hour!

SJMT (Social Justice & Mission Team) is purchasing buckets and lids, and we need you to help us fill them! Items can be ordered for delivery directly to the church office, or you can shop locally and drop them off. Either way, please make sure to sign up so we come out even, and get exactly what’s called for (smaller sizes preferred when there is a range — there is a LOT to fit into each bucket!)​

Sign up for bucket items here, or by calling the church office. 
​Get a shopping list here.  

Or scan the QR code below.
Wednesday in the Word​

Wednesday in the Word will be taking a break for Lent so we can participate in the Monday study the church is doing on Spiritual Disciplines. Wednesday in the Word will resume regular Wednesday meetings after Easter.
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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.
Plastic Caps/Lids for Krislund Collection
Keep those plastic lids coming!  This Presbytery-wide project has already collected 500 pounds - enough for one durable picnic table - and they-re not going to stop.  Collect your plastic lids and caps at home, and drop them in the containers at the parking lot door, the Fraser St. door, or near the Church Office (and Sunday Information Desk) anytime the building is open.  This is  a terrific spiritual discipline for Earth month, as we seek to reset our habits, attend to (and limit) our waste, and live more gently on God's earth.
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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.


While we are often praying for survivors of specific recent difficulties or disasters, the PCUSA is responding with practical assistance as well, through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, whose work is guided by the words “Out of chaos, hope.".  Learn more about their work in the US and worldwide here.  
 
Individuals may give online, or mail a check to the PCUSA with the memo: DR000148 — Disaster Relief and support.
                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
There are many available dates for sanctuary flowers - anyone wanting to supply flowers on a Sunday in 2023 - 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 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