Lent 2021
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Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebration of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days.
Lenten Devotionals
Our theme for Lent this year is “A Faith That Asks Questions.” Join us as we reflect and ask ALL the questions together through our Lenten devotionals. Why is it important to our faith to ask questions? How can someone be born again? Who is my neighbor? What does it mean to forgive when I don’t feel like it? How am I being called to bring more of my gifts? What becomes possible when I can’t resort to my usual way of doing things? How can I learn from others so I might grow to see my faith differently? What makes my faith come alive? How do I remove the plank from my eye? What am I waiting for? We won’t find all the answers, but we hope journeying with our questions will draw us closer to each other and our hope in Christ. Share a question, reflect on why that question informs or challenges your faith, and offer a prayer or piece of scripture. Submit your reflections to Mary Jane Kistler (mkistler1983@gmail.com) or Allison Maus (allisonscpc@gmail.com) Congregational Art Project for Lent
Adult Education: “Questions Jesus Asks" ~
led by Dean Lindsey Our theme in the season of Lent is “A Faith that Asks Questions.” Questions are a good thing. They open doors; they lead to deeper understanding. Through the season of Lent, members of the congregation will be encouraged to think about our questions to or about God and Jesus and about the life of faith. Additionally, in a two part Adult Ed series, Dean Lindsey will be taking a look at the questions Jesus himself asks. There are over 307 of them in the gospels. We won’t be looking at them all, but we’ll try to focus on some very important ones! Here is our schedule as we explore “Questions Jesus Asks” ~ Zoom links will be published on the homepage and in the Weekly Update and Worship emails:
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Lent 2021
February 17 ~ Ash Wednesday February 21 ~ 1st Sunday in Lent February 28 ~ 2nd Sunday in Lent March 7 ~ 3rd Sunday in Lent March 14 ~ 4th Sunday in Lent March 21 ~ 5th Sunday in Lent March 28 ~ Palm Sunday April 1 ~ Maundy Thursday April 2 ~ Good Friday April 4 ~ Easter Sunday 
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Resurrection Garden Kits - Lenten Family Activity
Resurrection Garden Kits will be available soon during the week after Ash Wednesday - along with a devotion booklet for families with children.
Our Resurrection Garden Kits were inspired by a craft Leslie Stafford did a few years ago for her Sunday School class. Even Ms. Deannine has a little garden in her office. When contacted this past month about the idea of craft kits, Leslie and the whole Stafford family all jumped in to help come up with instructions and put together the kits for our families to enjoy! Many thanks to Gracie, Jakob, Chad & Leslie for this wonderful gift!
And also thank you to Patt Campolongo for helping to add the last few items to the kit bags and setting them out for pick up!
Families should have received an email with instructions on getting the kits. If there are extras, they will be located at the Parking Lot entrance to the church - feel free to pick one up!
Resurrection Garden Kits will be available soon during the week after Ash Wednesday - along with a devotion booklet for families with children.
Our Resurrection Garden Kits were inspired by a craft Leslie Stafford did a few years ago for her Sunday School class. Even Ms. Deannine has a little garden in her office. When contacted this past month about the idea of craft kits, Leslie and the whole Stafford family all jumped in to help come up with instructions and put together the kits for our families to enjoy! Many thanks to Gracie, Jakob, Chad & Leslie for this wonderful gift!
And also thank you to Patt Campolongo for helping to add the last few items to the kit bags and setting them out for pick up!
Families should have received an email with instructions on getting the kits. If there are extras, they will be located at the Parking Lot entrance to the church - feel free to pick one up!
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Special Lent and Holy Week Worship Opportunities ~ See details below
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Holy Week is Sunday, March 28 - Saturday, April 3
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Lent and Holy Week Services
More details about Easter services will be added when available
More details about Easter services will be added when available
Ash Wednesday Service ~
Wednesday, February 17 Join the Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm on Zoom Join the service by clicking on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9515325105 Please join us for our annual FISH-led Ash Wednesday service. This year we will be gathering on Zoom as FISH shares music, prayer, meditations, ashes and more. All to help us prepare for the Lenten season. If able, please prepare your own ashes at home by mixing a little oil and fine ash in a small container. If you do not have access to ashes, that is ok. The Spirit will fill in where we need. 
A Good Friday Walk-Through Experience (Inspired by The Stations Of The Cross) ~ Friday, April 2
This year, in addition to a regular service we will be offering a “Good Friday Walk-Through Experience” inspired by the work of Rev. Emily Scott (found here). From 10:00 am – 8:00 pm you are invited to walk through different areas of the church (with ‘Covid-19 Safe distancing), each focusing on part of the Crucifixion story using readings, activities and contemporary images of struggle and pain to help us contemplate and experience the story of Jesus’ saving work in our modern world and lives. |
Maundy Thursday Service ~ Thursday, April 1
This Holy Week service will take place April 1 at 7:00 pm via zoom. This service will draw us together to reflect on the vulnerable care Jesus models before his arrest, as we pray, reflect, and share. We will also have the opportunity to share communion so please have a bit of bread and juice or wine ready so we make partake in the holy meal together. Join the service by clicking on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88466636394?pwd=OVZ4WlFUeEd1Tllub2trZ0RDU05iZz09 
Good Friday Service of Music and Word ~ Friday, April 2
Good Friday is one of the most dramatic accounts in the Gospels. Musicians have long used the dramatic liturgy of Good Friday to create beautiful music that reflects the love and passion of the day. This brief service will match music and the word of the Passion narrative according to John to create a sacred time for reflection on the powerful words and music of Good Friday. It will be available on YouTube. |
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Easter Sunday Worship ~ Sunday, April 4
We are planning an Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 am and an outdoor service at 10:00 am at Windswept Farm. Watch for more details to come. A recorded service will also be available on YouTube. |
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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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