State College Presbyterian Church ~ Welcome to our Congregation and our Worship!
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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. Scroll Down for News! |
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State College Presbyterian Church
132 W. Beaver Ave ~ State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-238-2422 ~ email: officescpc@gmail.com
Our Ministry and Mission Continue here at State College Presbyterian Church!
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State College Presbyterian Church
Calendar of Events Sunday, May 16 ~ Ascension Sunday
Monday, May 17
Tuesday, May 18
Wednesday, May 19
Thursday, May 20 Friday, May 21 Saturday, May 22 Sunday, May 23 - Day of Pentecost Wear Red!
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View the May 16 Worship Service Below
Click here to view past services
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On the pages of this site you will find much of our NORMAL schedule of programs - we will return to our normal building schedule as soon as we are able.
Please call ahead to check when the building is open. We are checking voice mail (814-238-2422) and emails (officescpc@gmail.com). Keep checking back here for church information and to stay updated on the latest news. |
Join our Church Family!
God abounds in love and mercy and welcomes us into the fellowship of the church, for in Christ, we have friends in faith who help us to grow in love and service. Here at State College Presbyterian Church, we would love to have you be a part of our ministry and to join us as a member of Christ's body. If you are feeling led to become a member, please contact our Membership and Program Associate and we will arrange a time to tell you more about our church, share how we seek to live in faith, and answer any questions you might have. |
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 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. 
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 ~
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Support Us ~
Stewardship ~ Make your Pledge Online! You can make your 2021 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. 
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! 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. |
Worship With Us on YouTube!
We continue our Sunday recorded worship services which are available each weekend on our YouTube channel (State College Presbyterian Church). There is a brief sermon, music, readings, prayers, and a children’s time - 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 recorded services. Worship services are posted on Saturdays (as soon as the link is available). Visit our Adult Education Page to link to the library of available video adult education offerings on our YouTube channel (Adult Education Archives). 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. 
Explore 2021 Update ~ Special May 16th OUTDOOR Worship Service
In 2017, after much research and discernment on faith formation, we felt led to replace the traditional “Confirmation Class” program with “Explore.” Intentionally choosing to move the focus away from what a Christian should know or the goal of becoming a member, Explore focuses on building strong youth/ elder relationships in which both share life and explore what it means to be a Jesus follower and live a life of faith in the real world. This year, “Explore” has been blessed with nine youth and their adult mentor partners. Together we have wrestled with not only our faith, but also how to do it during a pandemic that demands apartness. With lots of Zoom calls, masks and distanced weekly partner meetings it has been a privilege to see both students and adults grow together through… or perhaps because of the extra effort to takes to be together this year. On Sunday, May 16 at 10:00 am worship will be held outdoors at SCPC (allowing for larger numbers). You are invited to join us to hear from and praise God for these youth and their mentors. Please bring your own chairs and masks. In the case of bad weather we will cancel this service by sending out an early morning e-mail and reschedule for later in the week. Explore Youth joining the church on May 16 are: Carly Erickson, Catherine Frank, Lilly Frank, Sam Ikenberry, Olivia Mortimore, Jillian Rounsville, Elijah Snyder, Jakob Stafford, and Ethan Warner. 
Summer Worship Plans ~ Including more Worshipers
During the pandemic we have offered worship services online and for much of the time in-person on a very limited basis. The Session feels it is time to time to re-gather as a congregation now that almost all of members age 16 and above have received their vaccinations or will do so soon. Acting on a recommendation from the Worship Committee and our Medical Advisory Team, Sunday June 13 is our target date to welcome to the sanctuary all who wish to be in worship with no reservations required. We will still observe a number of precautions for our in-person services: masks required, no hugging :-( or hand shaking, no passing of offering plates or bulletins, and worshipers will be asked to maintain a respectful distance from others. Air exchange in the sanctuary is provided by a strong attic fan, pulling a steady breeze through open doors and windows. The service will generally not last more than thirty or forty minutes for the first couple of weeks. We will not have a ‘children’s time’ in the service during June but will consider bringing that back later in the summer. Also, child care will not be available initially. We know there will be many folks who don’t quite feel ready to participate, so although we will no longer be offering our pre-recorded service, we will be livestreaming the Sunday service via our YouTube channel. Finally, the Deacons will be providing an outside fellowship time following our Sunday morning services so that folks can enjoy some good conversation with church friends.
Each Sunday at 9:00 am
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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. |
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State College Presbyterian Church
132 West Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801 Phone: 814-238-2422 email: officescpc@gmail.com Stay and Play Preschool 814-237-1154 stayandplayscpc@gmail.com Sunday Outdoor Worship ~ (when announced and weather permitting) outside the Beaver Avenue Tower Entrance 10 :00 am - a brief service with social distancing and face masks required. If it's raining, we won't meet) see article above. Online Worship ~ An email is sent out on Saturdays (to those on our mailing list) with a link to a recorded service on YouTube. If you would like to join our mailing list, please click here. Normal Building Hours: (call ahead to 814-238-2422 for information on when the building is open during COVID)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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