Church History
The Journey We Are Proud of Through All These Years
1775
First Presbyterian service held near Linden Hall
1802
Slab Cabin Church built along Spring Creek
1872
Spring Creek Church gives birth to four new congregations — including State College
1888
First State College church built at College Avenue & Locust Lane
1890
SCPC formally organized with 58 members
1913
Current Beaver Avenue sanctuary completed
1942
Christian Education Building dedicated
1994
Education annex completed
2010
Rev. Charles J. Curley retired as Pastor Emeritus on November 30, 2010 after serving as Pastor and Head of Staff for 17 years
2012
The Sanctuary pipe organ was refurbished and converted to a "hybrid organ"
2013
Rev. Dean Lindsey was called as Pastor and Head of Staff in July 2013
2015
Rev. Joel Blunk accepted a call to serve as Co-Director of the Richmond Hill community in Richmond, VA after 21 years of service at SCPC
Rev. Michael Ozaki was called as Associate Pastor for Youth and Mission
2018
Allison Maus hired as Director of College Age and Young Adult Ministries
2021
Rev. Allison Maus ordained and hired as Designated Associate Pastor
Rev. Michael Ozaki accepted a call to serve two churches in Minnesota
2022
Rev. Dean Lindsey retired after serving as Senior Pastor and Head of Staff for close to 9 years
2024
Rev. Scott Hoffman was called as Senior Pastor and Head of Staff in April
Rev. Allison Maus departs SCPC in June