Adult Education offers engaging weekly discussions led by a variety of speakers from our local community, neighboring churches, Penn State, and beyond. Topics change from week to week, giving participants the opportunity to explore a wide range of issues related to faith, life, and our community.
Coffee and other goodies are served, making this a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and enjoy conversation together.
Connect is an invitation to deepen your relationship with others and with God through thoughtful reflection and small group conversation. Together, participants explore Scripture, song lyrics, writing, poetry, and other topics that invite deeper reflection.
This is a space to sit with questions without needing to have all the answers—to speak from the heart, pray, meditate, reflect, and be changed by the stories and experiences shared by others.
Whether you are a longtime believer, still exploring your faith, or unsure what you believe, you are welcome. Come as you are to listen, share, grow, and simply be.
Each Sunday following worship, our congregation gathers for Coffee Hour—a relaxed time to connect, catch up, and enjoy fellowship with friends and church family.
Members of the congregation take turns hosting and serving each week. Coffee, hot water for tea or hot chocolate, and a variety of snacks are provided, along with plenty of space to sit, visit, and enjoy time together.
Everyone is welcome to stay after worship and join us!
Centering Prayer is a quiet, reflective practice designed to help deepen our relationship with God through stillness, listening, and an awareness of God’s presence.
The group gathers virtually every Monday from 7:00–7:30 pm on Zoom. All are welcome to join using this link: Join Centering Prayer on Zoom
Rooted in the ancient Christian tradition of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, Centering Prayer creates space for silent, receptive prayer. Rather than replacing other forms of prayer, it can deepen them by helping us move from active prayer into a time of simply resting in God’s presence.
No previous experience is needed. Whether Centering Prayer is already part of your spiritual practice or something you are curious to explore, you are welcome to join us.
For more information, contact Mary Jane Kistler at mkistler1983@gmail.com.
This small group gathers for fellowship and conversation centered around studying God’s Word together.
The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room.
Anyone interested in growing in their understanding of Scripture is welcome to join.
For more information, contact Bob Igo at 814-280-0437.
The Men’s Fellowship Group offers a relaxed opportunity for men to connect, share a meal, and grow in faith and friendship outside of Sunday morning worship.
The group meets on the fifth Monday of each quarter from 6:00–7:30 pm at the church. Gatherings include dinner, usually something casual like pizza, along with potluck snacks and desserts.
Each evening includes a brief talk and discussion, with plenty of time for conversation around the tables. The group is nondenominational and open to all men looking for another way to connect with the church, build relationships, and explore their faith.
All are welcome to join.
The Tuesday Prayer Group gathers each week to pray for the needs of our congregation, community, and world.
The group meets every Tuesday at noon via Zoom.
All are welcome to join in this time of prayer and connection.
To be added to the email list and receive meeting information, contact the church office or Connie Curilla at conniecurilla@verizon.net.
SMART, which stands for SCPC Maintenance And Repair Team, is a group of handywomen and men who help care for our church building and grounds.
The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am for about three hours.
Projects may include painting, wall repair, weeding, hedge trimming, pew repair, staining woodwork, and other small maintenance jobs that help keep our church safe and looking its best.
If you enjoy working with your hands and helping care for our church, you are welcome to join. For more information, contact Todd Hockenberry at bldgmgrscpc@gmail.com.
Wednesday in the Word is a weekly Bible Study group -- an ongoing weekly time for fellowship and building connections while talking about various passages of scripture.
All folks are invited to bring their lunch and a Bible and join us for this study and time of fellowship. We meet each Wednesday in the Fireside Room from 12:30 pm for lunch, then from 1:00 to 2:00 pm for the study. Wednesday in the Word also meets on Zoom.
Questions or want more information about the current study? Contact Connie Curilla at conniecurilla@verizon.net
Cancellation Policy: If SCASD cancels school or has early dismissal due to weather, the meeting will move to all on Zoom.
On the 4th Wednesday of each month, an intergenerational group of women from SCPC gathers at the Federal Tap House at 7:30 pm for fellowship and community. If you are interested in joining us, please email Danielle Rhubart @ danielle.rhubart@gmail.com with your phone number so that we can include you on monthly reminders during this program year.
The Men's Covenant Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Martin Room.
They are always open to new members. If you are interested in being added to the email invitation list or would like more information, please contact Rob Huffard at (814) 777-4079.
GIFT (Gathering in Fellowship Together) is a very casual book group that meets on the second Friday of each month. We bring our lunch (or not), discuss (usually fairly briefly) a book we had chosen, often chat about other books, events, topics, etc. and just enjoy being friends. We’re always looking forward to welcome new faces.
The Young at Heart program is a monthly gathering on the fourth Friday evening of each month for those who are 55 and older. At 5:30 p.m. a potluck dinner is shared followed by presentations on various topics of interest to the group.
It is a great time of fellowship, delicious food and interesting programs.
All women in the church are invited to hike with Wandering Women. We do monthly hikes from Spring thru mid fall. Emails about hikes are sent a few weeks prior and are published in church communications, if you would like on the email list contact the church office.
