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
Support Us ~ Although we are not all attending church in the conventional way, please know that the staff is doing all they can to continue their important work. We also realize that many among our congregation are also experiencing their own financial challenges during this time. However, if your financial situation remains stable, we hope that you will continue to support our church financially; through weekly or monthly offerings towards your pledge total, donating in support of mission outreach, or providing an offering even if you did not make a financial pledge. Your continued support will ensure that while we are physically separate from one another, we will be bound together spiritually in common witness to the love of God.
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The church building is closed until further notice but our ministry and mission continues!

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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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 Sermon:

March 15, 2020 ~ Third Sunday in Lent
Mark 14: 3-9
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.

​Online Giving 
We now have the  option of online giving 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.
Stewardship 2020 ~ 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.
 News & Events ​
There is more news to check out on our "News" Page -- click here!
Worship With Us!
Though we cannot be together, a brief worship service (for March 22, the fourth Sunday in Lent) is available for viewing by clicking the link below.  Many thanks to Jerry Sawyer for producing, editing and posting.  We plan to continue offering this type of service throughout this time of isolation. 

The service for Sunday, March 29 will be available Saturday afternoon (March 28).  Stay tuned!
Click here to view the worship bulletin for March 29
Adult Education
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Updated Information
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.

This Week ~ Here is how you can stay connected until we are able to resume our regular worship and program schedule:
 
  • Sunday Worship will be available on our Youtube channel (State College Presbyterian Church) with a brief sermon and will include music, readings, prayers, and a Children’s Message from Deannine Shipman
  • A video Adult Ed session will also be available on our YouTube channel this Sunday, March 29.  Allison Maus will be discussing Genesis 25:19-28, focusing on what we care learn from Rebekah
  • There are daily meditations on facebook live each day at noon on the church facebook page.
  •  Ned Wetherald is providing occasional musical offerings Click here to access the Youtube channel.
  • Deannine Shipman is sending out materials for families and children to use at home through a weekly email. 
  • FISH small groups will connect on Zoom on Wednesday evenings. College Fellowship is connecting on Marco Polo.
  • Daily devotionals, delivered via email, will continue through Lent.
  • Deacons are calling all church families to keep in touch and learn about needs of the congregation.
  • A Response team is available to help with member needs. 

Please keep in mind that things are changing very frequently during this time, so we ask for your patience and understanding as we try to keep you updated as quickly as we can!

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!
Support SCPC
The Financial Affairs Committee would like to personally thank you, thank everyone, who has been able to contribute financially to our church during this challenging time. We are blessed and fortunate to have such a caring and supportive church family. Through your continued generosity and giving we are making sure we can support our wonderful staff, meet the needs of our church family, and maintain the mission of our church in this community; even if it means changing how we deliver these services.
 
We know the economic and social challenges are impacting us all; and the Financial Affairs Committee wants you all to know the we are working overtime to protect the church fiscally; using all available resources to ensure our church rides through this period of uncertainty. However, we are also aware that many among our own congregation are experiencing hardships and are in need of support. Your continued generosity and giving is needed now more than ever before; to help our church, our family, so that all of us can congregate together and celebrate God’s love when this pandemic is safely passed.
 
Although we are not attending church in the conventional way, please know that as a church we are still functioning. If your financial situation remains stable, we kindly ask that you continue to financially support our church family; through your weekly or monthly offerings towards your pledge total, donating in support of mission outreach, or providing an offering even if you did not make a financial pledge.
 
For those who are able, please remember you can send in your offering either by check (mailed to the church), direct bank e-check/bill pay, or through our online giving option (QR code below with your smart phone or click the "give now" button below) or go to our website. Please note that we are charged a 2% processing fee for the online giving option that is deducted from your donation and you will have the option to offset that fee.
 
The Financial Affairs Committee is thankful for your support during this challenging time. Your continued giving will ensure that while we are physically separate from one another, we will be bound together spiritually in common witness to the love of God.
 
Sincerely,
Jason Stimmel, Bob Igo and Dennis Calvin



Stay and Play Connections
Preschool Parents? Get connected! Stay and Play Preschool is offering activities, ideas and information for parents and children on our Facebook page. Practical and Fun activities that can be done at home AND information to help parents help their children as well as themselves. Click here to join us! 
2020 Lenten Online Devotionals ~ "Living the Lord's Prayer"
Contact Allison Maus if you would like to submit a devotional or sign up to receive the daily devotionals
Wednesday in the Word
Wednesday in the Word will resume Kay Arthur's study, "Jesus: Understanding His Death and Resurrection: A Study of Mark 14-16" via Zoom. For details how to link to the next meeting, please contact Connie Curilla or Linda Edvar
Children and Youth Programs CANCELED Until Further Notice
Children and Youth Programming has been canceled until further notice. Thanks for your understanding. 
Please check on neighbors and those who might need assistance during this time.
 
Blessings,
Deannine Shipman
Director of Education and Program
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FISH Assateague Reunion
CANCELED for 2020
 We are sad to announce that the FISH reunion at Assateague Island will be canceled this year due to quarantine concerns. We hope and plan to move it to June 2021 instead. As a result, you have the option of having your deposit returned to you or letting it remain to count towards the 2021 season. Please contact Pastor Mike Ozaki for more information or to request a refund. 
 
We hope to see even more of you on the beach next year when this delay makes our time together that much sweeter. 
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).
We are Planning to Hold Summer Camps if we are Able!
Stay and Play Summer Camp Registration Now Available!

Click here to download the registration form.
Online Giving Reminder
Remember - if you have signed up for an automatic plan for your pledge and are changing your pledge amount for 2020 you will need to log in to your online giving account and change the amount for the new year. And...if you have 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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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