College is exciting, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming. Whether you're looking for a church home, meaningful friendships, a free meal, a quiet place to pray or simply people who care about you, you're welcome at Grace Lutheran. We are located just a few blocks from the HUB and Old Main - an easy walk, bike or drive (free parking) from campus on East Beaver Ave (205 South Garner Street, State College PA 16801.
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Sunday Worship: Join us in person on Sundays at 8, 9, or 10:30 am. You can also watch our Live Stream staring at 10:30 am. Visit the home page and click WATCH.
On Wednesdays from September to May we gather for a home cooked meal, including dessert, prepared by our Fellowship Ministry team. Dinner is served from 5:00-6:10pm. Faith (Bible study or church service) and Fellowship activities (select Wednesdays) follow from 6:15-7:00pm. Everyone is welcome! See our weekly publications for menu and activity announcements.
Students have a second home here and through the work of Lutheran Campus Ministries at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on campus at Penn State. Deacon Alicia Anderson leads campus ministry and all the latest can be found here.
GATHER | FEED | SEND
Women’s groups use their hearts and hands to meet community needs, share community in book discussion, prayer support and social events. All the latest can be found in our Grace Notes newsletter. Click below for a list of books read by our women's book club Garden of Readin'.
Books List
We take caring for God’s earth seriously by reducing waste, reusing products, and recycling as well as composting. Our green team leads this at our events, helping us to reduce our carbon footprint, reduce costs, and educate members about earth-friendly alternatives.
Throughout the year we have large gatherings just to have fun. Our Thanksgiving Meal and Pie Social, Christmas Dinner with interactive 12 Days of Christmas, Strawberry Festival with Creamery ice cream, and Annual Picnic on the Lawn help us celebrate the gift of being together.
Grace Lutheran Church & Preschool205 South Garner Street, State College, PA 16801 (814) 238-2478
Church Office Hours8am-3 pm Mon-Thurs 8-Noon Friday (September 1- May 31) 8-Noon Mon-Friday (June1-August 31)