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.

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Join us for Sunday Worship!

• Worship Services at 9:00 and 11:15 am
• Sunday School for Children and Youth at 10:00 am
• Coffee Hour from 10:00 - 11:00 am
• Adult Education at 10:15 am
• Second Sunday Membership Opportunity (second Sunday of each month) at 10:15 am
• Centering Prayer (third Sunday of the month at 10:15 am)

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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Learn More About Us

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Listen to the Latest Sermon:

January 19, 2020
Isaiah 49: 1-7

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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 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 ~
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.

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Learn More About Stewardship

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 ​

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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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Annual Congregational Meeting ~ Sunday, January 26
 The Annual Meeting of the Congregation of the State College Presbyterian Church will be held at 10:00 am (immediately following the 9:00 am worship service) on Sunday, January 26, 2020. All active members are eligible to vote at congregational meetings and are invited and encouraged to attend.
 
Annual Reports are available on the back table in the Sanctuary or may click here to view and/or download the Annual Report.

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FISH (Fellowship In Senior High) Cookie-Bake Fundraiser
We still have cookies left!  If you have not gotten yours, please contact the church office and we'll direct you to the cookies. Once gone FISH  will have made about $4000 with all proceeds going towards the FISH mission trip to Baltimore.

The suggested donation is $8 per dozen and you can rest assured that they are the best due to the decades of tradition that have gone into each one. If you have questions, please contact Michael Ozaki, FISH Director. 

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Safe Church Training ~ First Time Volunteer Training 

Safe Church training is something we require of all volunteers, in addition to sending us copies of their clearances.  We offer these trainings yearly in the Fall and Winter.  Each volunteer should do an in-house training to begin with, as soon as they can after volunteering.
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SafeChurch training  is required for all those who volunteer in our building with our programs. If you were trained before, and its been a few years, it is suggested you take this as a refresher!

SafeChurch training dates for early 2020 are:
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 10:15 am

Click here to sign up to attend one of these trainings.

You may contact the church office to find out when the next training will be scheduled at 814-238-2422.

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SCPC Coffee House on Friday, January 31
Get it on your calendar and get ready for a fun winter Friday at SCPC. Good stuff will be happening in Westminster Hall! Join us and together we'll have a delightfully fun evening. Chrysalis, and some other church friends will be performing a variety of musical and theatrical acts as we all have fun raising money to care for God's amazing creation. There will also be a small silent auction of baked goods and art and great refreshments for you to enjoy.  

Westminster Hall at 7:00 pm on Friday, January 31.  Be there!

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Young at Heart in February
On Friday, February  21, Mac and Donna Heebner will share stories of their volunteering at Camp Jabberwocky in New England! The Camp started in 1953 as a small experiment: a handful of children with cerebral palsy, a tiny summer cottage, a young assistant, and a feisty, headstrong director! Jabberwocky was the first residential camp for people with disabilities. Today, it serves over 250 children and adults with disabilities, has volunteer staff of 180, and 23 buildings on the 15-acre site. Would you like to know more? Come, join us for an evening of fellowship, dinner and programming.

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. Please join us.

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Dean and Peggy Lindsey on Sabbatical
 
Dear Friends in Christ,
 
Peggy and I are thrilled to have a once-in-a-career opportunity because of the great generosity of the congregation in providing a sabbatical leave, beginning January 1.
 
We have been invited by our long-time friend Rev. Baranite Kirata, the Moderator of the Kiribati Protestant Church to visit the Republic of Kiribati in the Central Pacific region. We’ll get there via Hawaii, and after spending just over two weeks in Kirabati, visiting churches and speaking to pastors, we go to New Zealand for rest and relaxation. We will have the opportunity to visit the site of the Masjid massacre in Christchurch, to worship with Presbyterians there, and to learn about and observe the considerable efforts toward sustainability in New Zealand.
 
On returning to the US, I will be working on various presentations, including a talk entitled “Homiletic Strategies for Preaching on the Climate Crisis.” I look forward to being able to share stories here and with other congregations about our time in Kiribati and will be traveling to make some of those talks after returning to the US.   
 
While I am away, we have a wonderful group of preachers lined up to lead worship. For pastoral needs, Michael Ozaki will be available, and since the Ozaki family is expecting a new arrival, the Rev. Al Wilson has kindly offered his assistance as a backup in emergency situations. Our office staff is happy to field any calls from the congregation and to help direct help where it needs to go. As always, we have a dedicated group of elders and deacons who will be carrying forward much of the ministry, and they also would be happy to be called upon by members of the congregation who are aware of any particular needs.
 
Peggy and I are so grateful for your support, and we do covet your prayers, just as we will be praying regularly for you while we are away.
 
May God watch over and bless you,

Dean

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FISH Assateague Alumni Reunion
All FISH Alumni are invited to join FISH at the 2020 Assateague Retreat
June 14-20, 2020
Return to the circle for the 40th anniversary of FISH - to experience a week together at Assateague Island again.  Small groups, kitchen tents, beach games, singing, talent show and all the other traditions will be on full tilt as generations of FISH members return to this special community one more time.
 
Click here to go to the FISH News page for all the information and to download forms or complete the online form.

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Small Group Connections ~ It's not too Late to Get Involved
  We have a variety of groups happening and we would love for you to get connected. These groups are an opportunity to be honest about how we are discerning our lives and growing in faith with people invested in our journeys and community. Are you ready to join a group?
 
Click here to learn about the groups and sign up if you are interested

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