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.
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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Listen to the Latest Sermon:

November 17, 2019
Psalm 139; 1-6; 13-18
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 ~
Stewardship Campaign is Underway!
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 ​
A Church Built with Love ~ Stewardship Campaign for 2020 ~ It's Not too Late!
You can still turn in your pledge!  If you did not receive a pledge card you may pick one up in the sanctuary or in the church office,  click here to complete an online pledge or send an e-mail to Michelle Fortin, Financial Administrator. You can also call Michelle at 814/238-2422 and verbally give her the amount of your pledge.

Thank you for your support - we can't do it without YOU!

Minutes for Stewardship 2020

If you would like to read, or listen to, the minutes for Stewardship which were presented in worship on October 6, October 20 and October 27, click here to go to our webpage. Click on the audio files ("click here to listen") if you would like to listen to the presentations.
2019 Advent Devotionals
 The theme for this year’s devotionals is:
“Behold! I make all things new.” Rev 21:5
 
Calling all inspired writers to reflect and share about where you may have experienced evidence of God’s handiwork in your life. The daily Advent devotionals are a wonderful source of inspiration and encouragement to others’ faith journeys, and a way for our extended community to journey prayerfully together through the Advent season. 

If you would like to try your hand at writing, or wish to be included in the email distribution list to receive a daily Advent reflection, please contact Mary Jane Kistler, or Allison Maus. (Writing prompts, format and scripture references will be provided).
Fall Sunday Preaching Series Wraps Up ~ Away from Stress: A Way of Faith

Our final sermon in the sermon series "Away from Stress: A Way of Faith" will be this Sunday, November 24.

Advent begins on Sunday, December 1st.
 Game Day Parking at SCPC!
For each of the Penn State Home games we will be offering full day parking at the church for a donation on a first come first served basis.

Remaining game day Saturdays are (will benefit Stay and Play Preschool):
November 30 - Thanksgiving Weekend

Come enjoy downtown without worrying about your car!
Pre-Advent Soup Supper and Program
Tuesday, November 26
Supper begins at 5:30 pm
 
Join us for a simple soup supper and lots of fellowship, and a fun program including singing and a special game show.  Fun for the whole family!
 
Childcare will be available beginning at 6:15 pm in Room 101 (for children up to age 3).  The program will end around 7:30 pm.
Lunch with the Pastor

Join Dean Lindsey at Wegmans at noon on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
  • November 27

Come on out and a have a pre-Thanksgiving lunch with the Pastor!
Christmas Day Dinner
 The annual SCPC Christmas Day dinner is fast approaching. Make plans to join your church family for a delicious Christmas meal and invite your friends, neighbors and co-workers. All are welcome to this joyous event.
 
Christmas Day Dinner
Wednesday, December 25th
3:00 - 6:00 pm
SCPC Social Hall
 
Your help is needed to make this free community meal a success. Please signup online to donate food items or your time at the event. 
 
Food signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DA8A82CAB9-20192
Volunteer signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DA8A82CAB9-20194
 
Please contact Sharon Ambrose at 814-441-4002 with any questions. There will also be a table during coffee hours in December for anyone needing assistance with signups.

Angel Tree 2019
The Angel Tree, located on the bridge has many angels to choose from! Only two more weeks to pick an angel and fulfill a Christmas wish. Please return your wrapped gifts to the Church Office by December 9. Please contact the Church Office (814-238-2422) or Carrie Miller (814-441-5577) if you can assist with sorting or delivering the presents on the morning of December 11.

Help us spread the joy of the season!
Gift for Kiribati
In January, as guests of the Kiribati Uniting Church, Dean and Peggy Lindsey will spend several weeks on the island of Tarawa and surrounding islands in the South Pacific.  The Republic of Kiribati is a very poor country, isolated and hard to reach.  The Kiribati Uniting Church has a small seminary that is in need of theological resources.  Dean and Peggy hope to bring books and e-readers to help, along with Sunday school curriculum for the church’s children’s programs.  If you are interested in supporting this effort, please talk to Rev. Lindsey.
Out of the Cold at SCPC in December
 Our church is once again hosting Out of the Cold (OOTC) program over the Christmas holiday (December 16 - January 2).  Please click here to take a look at the schedule and sign up to volunteer. If you know folks who may be interested, please ask them to contact Katie Nurmi at katienurmi@gmail.com or encourage them to sign up and Katie will make sure they get the necessary training.

SCPC has consistently been regarded as one of the most welcoming churches in the program, and we are proud of it!! Please help us welcome, affirm, provide hope to, and love on this community of folks!! You will not regret it; we guarantee it!!

Questions? Feel free to contact Katie or 814-321-4269.
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.
FISH Cookie-Bake Update
No More Ordering Before Hand!!
FISH is baking our classic cookies again this year but getting them to you in a new way. We will not be taking pre-orders or payments ahead of time. Instead, starting on Sunday December 15th out of room 10, and continuing through the week from the office, cookies can be purchased until sold out.  
 
We are making 525 dozen in Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Monster cookie bags. They can be purchased pre-baked or as frozen dough for all your baking needs through the year!  

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 (michaelSCPC@gmail.com).
 
You can also support FISH by signing up to donate ingredients on the sign up board in the social hall. All proceeds go towards the FISH mission trip to Baltimore.
Small Group Connections ~ It's not too Late to Get Involved
  We have a variety of groups happening this Fall, 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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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