Lent 2023 - Restoration Realized
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 2023
![]() Spiritual Disciplines - Lenten Study at SCPC ~ Mondays During Lent
Beginning February 27 ~ 11:00 am Room 10 This Lent we will offer a study of six areas of spiritual discipline. Pastor John Porter, Associate Pastor Allison Maus, and Director of Youth Ministry Reed Dressler will lead six individual sessions looking at; fasting, study, service & submission, simplicity, meditation & prayer, and solitude. The good news of Jesus Christ is that through him we are liberated from attitudes and ingrained patterns of behavior that degrade and demean the glory of God revealed in all people and every element of creation. Though the gospel message about transformation is simple, our experience of transformation is not. Scripture teaches that we are not capable of transforming ourselves. It is by God that we are transformed and set free from sin. Spiritual disciplines are practices that help bring us into God’s transforming presence. Drawing on a variety of resources including Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline, our study will consider the nature of these spiritual practices and how we can move deeper and more fully into the life of freedom that we have received through Christ. If you can't join us in person - join us on Zoom: Topic: Monday Lenten Study Time: Every Monday during Lent: 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) February 27 thru April 3, 2023 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86467211095?pwd=L0tkTlNEQ1NMdnJRUTJjODhoMUlFUT09 Meeting ID: 864 6721 1095 Passcode: 144319 |
Lent 2023
February 22 ~ Ash Wednesday February 26 ~ 1st Sunday in Lent March 5 ~ 2nd Sunday in Lent March 12 ~ 3rd Sunday in Lent March 19~ 4th Sunday in Lent March 26 ~ 5th Sunday in Lent April 2 ~ Palm Sunday April 6 ~ Maundy Thursday April 7 ~ Good Friday April 9 ~ Easter Sunday April 10 ~ Easter Monday (church is closed) Fostering Restoration and Renewal
Lenten Small Group Offering - Mondays - 7:30-8:30 pm via Zoom The Spiritual Life Committee is offering a 6 week (40 day) practice of fasting from the human tendencies that prevent us from enjoying the fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23), beginning February 27th through April 3rd. We will meet on Zoom Monday evenings 7:30-8:30 pm. This is a small group experience with opportunities to practice, share and grow. You may attend any or all of the 6 sessions. If you are interested in participating, please email Mary Jane Kistler. ![]() Lent in a Bag
If you are looking for ways to bring more meaning into the season of Lent, here is an idea for you and/or your family or small group. Lenten Bags are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on Ash Wednesday for those in our church community who enjoy a time of reflection while using symbols to help facilitate discussion. Inside the bag, you will find 5 different symbols that relate to Scripture to stimulate interesting thoughts and conversations. These Lenten bags are meant for all ages to use to help guide you through the season of Lent with a time for reflection and discussion. Small group leaders will be offered a chance to have one for their group, and others are welcome to take them from the tables in the back of the sanctuary. Only one is needed per family/couple/individual grouping. If you would like to have one and cannot get to church to pick one up, please call the church office at 814-238-2422 and let us know! We have a generous offer from someone to deliver them! Questions? Deannine Shipman, our Director of Education, will be happy to help you! |
Adult Education Offerings for Lent
Easter Flowers ~ Orders Due by March 6
Orders are being taken until Monday, March 6 for spring flowering plants to decorate the sanctuary on Easter morning. Each plant costs $9.50 - order forms are on the back tables in the sanctuary or you may download and print it here. Please return your order, along with your check by March 6. You may take your plant with you following the service on Easter morning. |
Ash Wednesday Service ~ Wednesday, February 22 at
7:30 pm The Ash Wednesday service is being led by our FISH Youth Group! There will be implementation of Ashes, Communion, and Prayer Stations. The service will take place in the Sanctuary and all physical prayer stations will be accessible from that space. It will also be streamed online. Join us for a creative and contemplative time! |
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Holy Week

Easter Sunday Worship - Sunday, April 9
Celebration of the Resurrection
For the Sunrise Service at Windswept Farm
What to Bring: Please bring a folding chair for seating, and we suggest wearing warm clothing and appropriate footwear for walking in wet grass. We will be seated widely in a beautiful field below the gazebo. The walk to the field may be muddy if there has been rain. Please pray for good weather!
How to Get there: From State College, take Fox Hollow Road towards the airport. Prior to reaching the main entrance to the airport, take a left off of Fox Hollow onto S. Fillmore Rd. Go 1.1 miles on Fillmore and you will see the sign on the left for the ReFarm Café at Windswept Farm.
Parking: Parking is limited, but deacons will be in the parking lot to help direct you and squeeze all of the cars into the space
Celebration of the Resurrection
- A Sunrise Service with Communion at Windswept Farm ~ Our rebranded Youth Sunday School group, Oasis, is hosting a 7:00 am Easter Sunrise Service at Windswept Farm. It will be outside so please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a lawn chair. Getting to experience the new beginning of the day as we remember the meaning of Easter is a powerful experience which can lead to awe and insight. We hope you can join us for this experience!
- 9:00 am at SCPC ~ we will worship in the Sanctuary for a celebration of our Risen Lord
- 10:00 am ~ Exploration Hour with Coffee Hour, Pathways, Oasis and Adult Opportunities
For the Sunrise Service at Windswept Farm
What to Bring: Please bring a folding chair for seating, and we suggest wearing warm clothing and appropriate footwear for walking in wet grass. We will be seated widely in a beautiful field below the gazebo. The walk to the field may be muddy if there has been rain. Please pray for good weather!
How to Get there: From State College, take Fox Hollow Road towards the airport. Prior to reaching the main entrance to the airport, take a left off of Fox Hollow onto S. Fillmore Rd. Go 1.1 miles on Fillmore and you will see the sign on the left for the ReFarm Café at Windswept Farm.
Parking: Parking is limited, but deacons will be in the parking lot to help direct you and squeeze all of the cars into the space
State College Presbyterian Church
132 West Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801 Phone: 814-238-2422 Fax: 814-238-3524 email: officescpc@gmail.com Program Year Sunday Worship ~ In the Sanctuary at 9:00 am, followed by our Exploration Hour - face masks are optional Live-Streamed Worship ~ An email is sent out on Saturdays (to those on our mailing list) with a link to our live-stream of the worship service on YouTube at 9:00 am on Sundays. If you would like to join our mailing list, please click here Summer Sunday Worship ~ In the Sanctuary at 10:00 am - face masks are optional Stay and Play Preschool 814-237-1154 stayandplayscpc@gmail.com Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |