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

May 19,  2019 ~
Matthew 13: 31-33
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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 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.

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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.
Make  your 2019 Pledge Online!  You may make your 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 ​
On Sunday, May 26 (Memorial Day Weekend) we move to our Summer Worship Schedule with a single worship service at 10:00 am.  Coffee Hour follows worship at 11:00 am.  There is no Sunday School for Children and Youth - Summer Sunday School for children ages 4 through completed 3rd grade begins June 9.  See our Summer Sunday School page for more details.
Welcome Back Dean Lindsey ~ Special Presentation Following Worship on May 26
With the support and prayers of the congregation, Pastor Dean rode with seven others from State College to Washington, DC as part of the annual Interfaith Power and Light bike journey. The group traveled through the beautiful fields and forests of Central and Southern, Pennsylvania, dropped into Maryland via Cowan’s Gap, and rode along part of the C&O canal. They spent several nights in churches along the way, one night in a homeless shelter, and a night at a Jewish retreat center.
 
The end of the trip included a day on Capitol Hill speaking with Pennsylvania legislators about ways we can better care for God’s creation and the earth we share with all of God’s people. The larger group visited the offices of every Pennsylvania Representative and Senator. Dean himself was able to have an extensive conversation with Senator Bob Casey.
 
If you can stay an extra half hour following the 10:00 am service on Memorial Day weekend, he’ll be giving a brief talk about some of his experiences.

See our News and Events page for more photos of the trip!
The Crossings:  Marking the Move to Manhood ~ May 23-26, 2019
In our western culture, we’ve lost significant rites of passage traditionally offered by elder men mentoring boys into the ways of mindful and authentic manhood. The consequences are great. Today’s news headlines are full of self-centered, ill-behaved males who abuse power while grabbing things that don’t belong to them. The need for mentoring is great, and The Crossings seeks to fill that void. 
 
The Crossings is an experiential rite of passage based on the teachings of spiritual elders down through the ages. Since 2007, The Crossings has initiated over 90 males from different faith traditions and backgrounds, giving them the tools they need to negotiate the challenging journey of becoming a man.
 
This year’s Crossings retreat will be held from Thursday evening May 23 through Sunday afternoon May 26, 2019.

For more info, contact Mike Ozaki (814) 238-2422, Reed Miller at (301-266-0960) or Ken Nickell (814-574-7967).
No Sabbath Away on June 2
Sabbath Away has been cancelled for June 2nd - we will resume in September. Check back here and the Weekly Update email for dates for the fall.
Young at Heart (Adults 55 +) ~ June 7
Young at Heart will finish the program year on June 7 with a potluck dinner and a program focused on Leadership Centre County (LCC). Jeannine Lozier, serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator at Mt. Nittany Health and a current member of the LCC Board of Directors will be the presenter. A graduate of the 2012 LCC program, Jeannine’s other interests include Pennsylvania Pink Zone and Discovery Space. LCC is a leadership development organization with an overall goal to increase the leadership pool within Centre County with individuals who are well informed, networked and qualified to lead. Its mission is to educate participants about the needs, available services, strengths, opportunities and current issues in our community.

If you’ve never attended or rarely attended Young at Heart, come join us for this evening. You’ll learn more about Young at Heart, meet some friends and perhaps, make some new ones. This is a fellowship event as well as an informative program. Please, join us. The evening begins as we gather about 5:00 in the Social Hall for conversation over coffee/tea while you set up your things for the potluck supper.  Bring a main course, salad, side or dessert to share (your choice), 2 utensils to serve it, and your own table service plus a name tag.  Your own table service means: dinner/dessert plate (s), silverware, cup(s) for water/coffee/tea and a napkin.  The potluck buffet starts at 5:30 and the program follows, usually about 6:30 pm.  We are typically out about 7:30 pm.
Lunch with the Pastor
Join Dean Lindsey on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Wegmans at noon and have Lunch with the Pastor!

Upcoming Dates:
  • June 26
Krislund Camp Scholarships
The Education Ministry Unit is continuing to support our families who send their children and youth to Krislund summer camps by offering $100 towards full week camps, and $50 towards half week camps and day camp. The easiest way to make sure you get this assistance is to call Krislund and talk to someone in person and mention our church.  The paper registration forms do have a place where you can indicate you would be getting a scholarship. Maybe the online portion does as well ! Scholarships are available for ONE summer EXPERIENCE each summer per child, to any church family, whether members of SCPC or active in any of our youth programs.
Check it out today and register your child for KRISLUND CAMP! http://krislund.org/.
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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

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814-237-1154
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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)

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)