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
Our Ministry and Mission Continue here at State College Presbyterian Church!
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.

Click here to go to our Staff Page where you will find direct links to staff email addresses.
 
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.
Watch the November 22, 2020 Worship Service.
Click here to view the worship bulletin.
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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!   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.
click here to make a pledge for 2020.
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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!

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.
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Worship With Us! 
On Sundays we are now meeting indoors in our Sanctuary with limited seating.  You will need to RSVP for each week you plan to attend - please see the article below. Our recorded worship services will continue on YouTube for the foreseeable future.  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. .

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.
Adult Education on Zoom  at 11:00 am
November 29, 2020 ~ First Sunday of Advent ~ Women of the Bible- Advent Edition!  on YouTube
Tune in to this exploration of the role of women in the Christmas story with Allison Maus. We'll look closely at the text and use our tools of sacred imagination to help us reflect on parts of the story that highlight some of the prominent women that surrounded the infant Jesus.
Stewardship 2020 ~ Still Here!
Thank you to everyone who has returned a pledge in support of the 2021 operating budget - please complete your pledge and send it back so we can begin our budget planning for 2021.
If you didn't receive a pledge card please contact the church office (814-238-2422) or you may complete your pledge online -
click here. 

We can't do it without YOU!

Click here to go to our Stewardship Page where you can watch a video to see why "We're Still Here!"
Indoor Worship
We are now worshiping in our sanctuary with a 30 minute service at 10:00 am. Of course we must deal with the reality of the pandemic so particular restrictions will be observed.
 
Worshipers are asked to send an RSVP, either by email to officescpc@gmail.com or leave a voice mail at the church office (814-238-2422), EACH WEEK, preferably by Thursday prior to service. The reason for this is that if we have more worshipers than can be accommodated at a single service, we will need to make arrangements for an additional service.

Up to thirty worshipers will be widely spaced in the downstairs area of the sanctuary and an overflow of five additional worshipers in the balcony. We ask that anyone with a temperature or any suspicious symptoms not attend and that everyone wear a mask and maintain proper distance from others. As without our outdoor service, the worship will last for thirty minutes. The heat will be on in the sanctuary but there will also be outside air ventilation, so dress accordingly.

The recorded YouTube service will continue for the foreseeable future.
LOGOS Curbside Pick-Up Meal
The next curbside meal pick-up will be December 1st with an Outer Space Night theme. RSVP's for the meal must be made by Sunday, November 29 by 5:00 pm.

The next Geckos worship skills activity will be December 8.

Click to go to the LOGOS/Geckos page or the LOGOS/Chrysalis page to get all the details and to register for the program.

Questions can be directed to Keri Rounsville, Deannine Shipman or Ned Wetherald.
Advent and Christmas Offerings
1st Sunday of Advent ~ November 29
2nd Sunday of Advent ~ December 6
3rd Sunday of Advent ~ December 13
4th Sunday of Advent~ December 20
Christmas Eve ~ December 24
Christmas Day ~ December 25


Click here to go to our "Advent 2020" page to learn about all the offerings during Advent and for Christmas.
Advent is a very important time in the church year, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of our savior, born in Bethlehem long ago and promised to return to us in glory.  This year, our celebration of Advent and Christmas will be different from years past, but we will lift up the joy of the season and encourage all to welcome Christ into our lives and world.

Our theme for Advent this year will be “Awaken to Joy!” as Christ summons us to awaken to joy, hope, peace, and love.  The Apostle Paul writes, “You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near.”  We have been through many days of darkness, but the light of our savior shines for us.  He is coming near!
Candlelight Choir
Yes, there will be a Candlelight Choir this year. We will be preparing several pieces and Christmas Carols virtually. If you have already signed up through "MY CHORAL COACH" just keep your eyes open - the music will be there soon. If you have not and you would like to be part of Candlelight Choir this year, please drop Ned an email to get all the details. This is a strange way for choir singers to make music, but the music will be relatively familiar (almost all repeats) and you and our congregation will experience the Christmas spirit. We may schedule small group rehearsals if there is interest, but ultimately, you'll have to make the recording at home - you'll need a computer or laptop, headphones, and a cellphone to take a video of one piece. Please join us, and give Ned a holler if you have questions (814-308-3415).
Angel Tree 2020!
 It is time to discover the Christmas wishes that you can fulfill this year! The virtual Angel Tree is here, full of opportunities for giving. With consideration for the virus-imposed limitations, most of our gifts to the many social service agencies we serve in our community will be via gift cards.
 
Under current plans, there will be three ways to support the Angel Tree program this year:
  • Make a financial contribution, either by check payable to the church, with a note in the memo line “Angel Tree”
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    To contribute online,  click here or on the "Angel Tree Donate Here" button to the right to donate, and choose "Angel Tree" in the list of options
  • Purchase a personal gift
  • Out of the Cold: Because we aren't able to host our Out of the Cold guests at SCPC during our designated weeks this year (due to COVID-19 concerns and Stay and Play preschool) we are also asking for room sponsorships equaling the cost of a one night hotel stay for an individual (Exact price TBA).  We will also be asking individuals to provide nightly meals to be provided for the guests. We are working closely with OOTC case workers on details for how best to do this. Keep an eye out or contact the church office for details soon.

      In this season of thankfulness, let us share our many blessings.
Christmas Story Experience!
Plans are underway for a “Christmas Story Experience” on the evenings of December 23 and 24.  Family groups (those living within the same household) can sign up to reserve a time slot to walk through the experience, hear the Christmas story and see performers acting out the scenes in separate rooms, followed by music and candles in the sanctuary.  Scripture readings will accompany each stop.  It will be a meaningful and memorable evening as we celebrate the birth of the Messiah in a new way, adapted to the reality of pandemic restrictions.

We’re excited to bring you this live experience!  Watch for more details to come with a sign-up genius to reserve your time slot.  Times will be available for family groups from 5:00 – 6:45 pm (at 5 minute intervals) on the evenings of December 23 and Christmas Eve.

You won’t want to miss it – plan to walk through the story with us with this unique “Christmas Story Experience” at SCPC!
UPDATE:  FISH (Fellowship In Senior High) Christmas Cookies 2020 ~ Smaller, Simpler but Just As Delicious
The FISH Cookie Bake is a decades old tradition to help cover Mission Trip costs and fill your Christmas cookie needs. It is still happening BUT unfortunately, State College High School is going full remote which means we must change our usual plan.
 
Instead of the usual menu of cookie options, we will be selling Variety Grab Bags of yummy cookies!  FISH member families will be baking their best cookie/dessert to be placed in variety packs of a dozen and sold starting Sunday, December 13 to support the FISH program.  Suggested Donation is $8 a dozen.

No Pre-Orders are being taken this year.

Drive Through Sales:  Sunday, December 13, beginning at 11:00 am we will be selling in the church parking lot. Feel free to drive through and pick up all you need.

Scheduled Pickup: After December13 we ask that you call the church to arrange a time to pick up any cookies still available.
Christmas Day Dinner ~ December 25, 2020
We are excited to share the news that plans are being made to offer Christmas Dinner. As we continue to follow the pandemic safety regulations, our Ham Dinner with SCPC stuffing will be available for pickup on Christmas Day with delivery available for those unable to pickup

There will be no dining in as it has been in the past.

To receive a meal(s), please sign up on our website (scpresby.org) - RSVP form coming soon - or by calling the church office (238-2422).

The deadline for meal sign up is December 13. We will not be able to accept any orders after that date.

Donations to help offset the cost of providing the dinners are welcome. If you would like to help out consider sponsoring some cookies or a salad ($15), potatoes or stuffing ($25), a ham ($50), or a whole meal ($100). You can donate by mailing a check into the Church office with "Christmas Dinner" in the memo or donate online through on online giving page. Choose "other gifts" and designate "Christmas Day Dinner" in the notes section. Thank you for your support!

Watch for more details coming soon!
Mission Corner ~ Bell Ringers Needed
Bell ringers are still needed for the Interfaith Human Services WISHING WELL at Meyer Dairy on Wednesday, December 9. One or 2 volunteers are needed for each one hour shift. Sign up to volunteer for one hour by clicking here to go to Sign Up Genius https://bit.ly/2GKHQBL
 
Festive Friday
As part of the Central Pennsylvania’s Festival of the Arts virtual winter event, we will be streaming music on four consecutive Fridays from SCPC. Each performance will be about 45 minutes.
  • November 27 ~ Kristi Jean and Her Ne'er Do Wells (traditional country) at 7:00 and Andy Tolins and Richard Sleigh--guitar and harmonica duo at 9:00 
  • December 4 ~ Our own Ned Wetherald will present an organ recital at 7:00 and Kim Cook (cello) and Melody Qua (piano) at 9:00
  • December 11 ~ Below Centre, low brass quartet at 7:00 and Penn Sax, a Penn State student saxophone quartet at 9:00
  • December 18 Festive Friday
    As part of the Central Pennsylvania’s Festival of the Arts virtual winter event, we will be streaming music on four consecutive Fridays from SCPC. Each performance will be about 45 minutes.
  • November 27 ~ Kristi Jean and Her Ne'er Do Wells (traditional country) at 7:00 and Andy Tolins and Richard Sleigh--guitar and harmonica duo at 9:00 
  • December 4 ~ Our own Ned Wetherald will present an organ recital at 7:00 and Kim Cook (cello) and Melody Qua (piano) at 9:00
  • December 11 ~ Below Centre, low brass quartet at 7:00 and Penn Sax, a Penn State student saxophone quartet at 9:00
  • December 18 ~  Natascha and the Spy Boys (cabaret) at 9:00. Singer/songrwriter Jon Rounds will also livestream that evening at 7:00 pm (not from the church)

All the concerts are free. They will stream live on Facebook (a Facebook account is required to view) and YouTube Live (no account required to view). The links to those sites will be on CPFA's webpage, arts-festival.com/performances.
 
If you miss the performance live, the plan is to have them on the Festival's YouTube page at a later time.

Plan to tune in and get festive!
3 Questions Video Series Takes a Hiatus
 Due to some technical difficulties there will be no 3 Questions videos for the next few weeks - we hope to getting things squared away soon.
 
In the meantime, click here to view all available "3 Questions" videos on our website
How can YOU support LOGOS this year?
LOGOS is underway this Fall, but there will not be fees for our families.  Many folks have adjusted incomes due to the pandemic, so we wanted to provide something meaningful and at no cost. We have some fun things planned to keep our community of families together, including some curbside meals!

For a donation of $15, anyone can support a family of 5 getting one curbside meal (six meals planned for the fall semester).
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Donations of any $ amount can be mailed, or you can use the online giving button on our website to DONATE, and choose LOGOS in the drop down.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Click here for the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance's response to the recent natural disasters and the COVID-19 situation, and how you can help.
Supporting SCPC ~ Thank you to everyone who has been able to contribute to our church during this challenging time; SCPC is blessed and fortunate to have such a caring and supportive church family.  For those who are able, please remember you can make your offering in any of the following ways:
  • By check mailed to the church (address above)
  • By direct bank e-check/bill pay (contact your bank)
  • Through our online giving option: QR code to the right with your smart phone, or click the "give now" button.  You may now select Deacons, LOGOS Donation, or Other Gift (please specify!) in addition to Operating when using our online giving system!
  •  ACH/direct debit option: click this link for the form and either mail it in OR scan a copy and email to Michelle.
    • Processing will occur on the 1st and 15th of each month; you may choose either (or both) days and one-time, monthly, or quarterly processing.
    • ACH processing occurs at no fee to SCPC.
    • Please contact Michelle with any questions.
                   Again, thank you for your continued support!
Small Groups and Committees Permitted to Meet in the Church Building
 The Session has opened our building for small groups and committees of up to twenty persons to meet, subject to several conditions. Group leaders will need to contact Janet Heasley, in order to schedule their meeting and receive a room assignment. She can be reached in the church office on Monday and Thursday mornings (238-2422) or by voicemail and email throughout the week.
 
Click here to see the complete list of requirements and precautions.
Virtual Congregational Prayer Meeting ~ Tuesdays at Noon on Zoom
We hold a congregational prayer meeting via Zoom every Tuesday at noon. Contact Allison Maus if you want the details or to be added to the email list to receive the meeting information.
Virtual Centering Prayer via Zoom
 The regular weekly Centering Prayer group offering has changed to a Zoom gathering. and will continue to be offered Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.  If you would like to be added to the email invitation list and receive an access code, please contact Mary Boutselis or Mary Jane Kistler.
Music during the Pandemic
We hope you have been enjoying the choir anthems in our recorded worship services. Would you like to join us?? Email Ned Wetherald, Director of Music Ministry, and he will send you an invitation to the program. Give it a try!
Men's Covenant Group
The Men's Covenant Group has been meeting via Zoom and occasionally in person while the weather has been nice.  They meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 7-8:30 pm.  If you are interested in being added to the email invitation list and to receive the access code, or would like more information, please contact Rob Huffard.
Wednesday in the Word
Wednesday in the Word is studying - "A Deeper Look at the Sermon on the Mount -- Living out the Way of Jesus" by John Stott with Dale and Sandy Larsen.

We welcome newcomers. Folks are invited to bring a Bible and join us for this study and time of fellowship. We meet via Zoom Wednesdays at 12:30 for lunch then 12:45 to 1:45 PM for the study and 1:45 to 2:00 for sharing and prayer.

If you would like to join in or have questions, contact Connie Curilla or Linda Edvar.


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
email: officescpc@gmail.com

​Stay and Play Preschool
814-237-1154
​stayandplayscpc@gmail.com

Sunday Outdoor Worship ~ (weather permitting) outside the Beaver Avenue Tower Entrance
9:00 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