St. Andrew's Church
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Saint Andrew’s is a large parish in the heart of a vibrant university community and welcomes all people interested in worship that is prayer-book centered in the tradition of the Anglican Communion. A more contemporary Eucharist also has gained a devoted following that has in recent years enhanced and broadened our spiritual offerings. With its location near the Penn State University campus, the educational and cultural opportunities for parishioners are immeasurable.
The church is integral to community outreach not only by its close proximity to the university, the regional library, schools and community athletic fields, but also by its highly visible presence in the heart of downtown State College, where the community gathers for sporting events, theater productions, parades, activities and annual events such as the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and First Night State College.
Within our walls there exists an active church life focused on the liturgy and strong Christian education that includes adult forums and a thriving, visible youth program. Book groups and Bible studies, companion parish and prayer shawl ministries, Stephen Ministry, Education for Ministry, Daughters of the King, continental breakfast, coffee hour and a lively and growing music program comprising adult and children’s choirs represent just a few of the active groups that fill a typical week. And the central location of the church provides endless opportunities to open our doors to others, including a weekly soup kitchen, numerous 12-step groups, concert performances, art exhibits and fundraisers.
With God’s help, we the people of Saint Andrew’s will strive to know and accept God’s love in Jesus Christ for people of all sorts and conditions, and to witness to God’s love in word and action.
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St. Andrew's Community Cafe
Since March 2009, we have served dinner every Thursday to anyone and everyone who comes through the door. The meal is free, everyone is welcome, and donations are accepted, but they are not expected. We have grown from a simple soup and bread offering, to a hearty meal that includes one or more entree selections, multiple sides, soup, salads, bread, vegan choices, and an overwhelming dessert buffet. In addition to the hot meal served, we have a large take-home table with baked goods and produce donated by local stores Trader Joe’s and Wegman’s, from which patrons are welcome to shop at no charge.
Sacred Ground Race Dialogue Circles
Sacred Ground is dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race, racism, and whiteness while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. The 10-part series is built around a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings that focus on Indigenous, Black, Latino, and Asian/Pacific American histories as they intersect with European American histories.
Sacred Ground is a resource coming out of Becoming Beloved Community, The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society. This series is especially designed to help white people talk with other white people, while being open to all racial/ethnic groups. Participants are invited to peel away the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of the present day – all while grounded in our call to faith, hope and love.
208 W Foster Ave
State College, PA 16801-4822
United States
