Christian Groups at Penn State

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ABC Mime MinistrySpecial Interest Group
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Rehearsals: Saturdays 10-12noon at Unity Church of Jesus Christ

Contact:Tracey Jackson
ABC Mime Ministry
Unity Church of Jesus Christ
140 N. Gill Street
State College, PA 16801

tbj1@psu.edu

Alliance Christian FellowshipChurch & Fellowship
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Meetings during the PSU school year:

Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 AM at Alumni Hall in the HUB.

Wednesday Night Fellowship: 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Frizzel Room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.

Thursday Morning Prayer: 7:00 AM in 106 HUB

Bible Studies: If you’re interested in getting plugged into a Bible Study at ACF, please contact us!

Contact:Aaron Henning
1221 W. Whitehall Rd. State College, PA 16801
814-237-7991
aaronhenning@hotmail.com

Alpha Nu OmegaSorority / Fraternity
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Contact us for pledge information!
Contact:Joseph Graves
jlg5143@psu.edu

Asian American Christian FellowshipFellowship
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Epic: Our weekly Friday night fellowship meeting. Praise & worship, games, a message from the Word, refreshments and fun activities. 7:00 PM in room 112 of the Kern Building.

Prayer Meetings: Sundays at 5pm in the HUB

You can also check us out on Facebook!

Contact:John Mackin
814-867-6442
jhm17@psu.edu

Bread of Life Student Prayer GroupPrayer Group
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Meets Tuesdays from 7:15 - 8:15 PM in the Meditation Chapel of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

Bread of Life is a Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group for students and lead by students. (Charismatic meaning we praise God in song and prayer using the gifts of the Holy Spirit)

Contact:Maria DiCola
mld7@psu.edu

Burning HeartsSpecial Interest Group
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Bible Study & discussion: Wednesdays at Noon in 107 HUB

Other Bible studies and prayer times also occur throughout the week. Contact us for more info!

Our group sponsors events on campus such as speakers and bands.

Contact:Ellen Taricani
814-865-9317
ext2@psu.edu

Campus Bible FellowshipFellowship
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Meetings during the PSU school year:

Monday Night Fellowship: 7:30 PM in the Memorial Lounge of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

We also have bible studies available. Contact us for information about meeting times and locations!

*Campus Bible Fellowship is sponsored by Faith Baptist Church*

Contact:Jeremy Walter
jwalter@psu.edu

Campus Crusade For ChristFellowship
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Meetings during the PSU school year:

Thursday Night Fellowship at 7:05pm in the HUB movie theater

Midnight Prayer: Every Wednesday night at midnight at the Lion Shrine.

Contact:Tim Henderson
814-280-3771
tim.henderson@uscm.org

Catholic Graduate CommunityFellowship
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Meetings during the PSU school year:

Wednesday lunch at 12:30pm by Nathan's in the HUB.

The Graduate Community is open to anyone who has completed an undergraduate degree, including graduate students, graduates working in the State College area, faculty, and staff. Friends and spouses are also welcome, including non-Catholics! The focus of our meetings ranges from light social events to serious discussions. Occasionally, some members take on a special project, such as serving at one of the nearby missions.

Contact Ryan Croft (rjc301@psu.edu) if you have any questions!

Check us out on Facebook!

Contact:Pat Baxter
pdb145@psu.edu

Catholic Worker HouseService Group
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Two Saturday trips to Harrisburg are planned per semester. This group works alongside the Joshua Group in Harrisburg. Contact Father Matthew at the Catholic Campus Ministry for more info.
Contact:Father Matthew
mtl10@psu.edu

Christian Student FellowshipFellowship
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Meetings during the PSU school year:

Catalyst Tuesday Night Fellowship 7:00 PM in the Frizzell room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. Come out early for a time of fellowship with coffee, tea and hot chocolate!

Prayer Meeting - Wednesdays at 3:40 PM by the big TV in the HUB

Nursing home ministry - Spend some time with local nursing home residents, Fridays at 6:00 PM

Juvenile detention center ministry - Spend some time playing games with kids at the local juvenile detention center, Fridays at 6:30 PM

Bible 101 Intrigued by the Bible and want to see what it's all about? Bible 101 teaches the stories you slept through in Sunday school. This class is for everyone, whether you're new to the faith or have been going to church since you were a kid. We will be meeting at 7:30 PM in room 124 in the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. For more information, contact Matt Adams (adamsmp@gmail.com)

Prayer Meeting From 4:30-5:30 every Friday we will be having a prayer meeting. Come up to the CSF lounge (209 Pasquerilla) and pray by yourself or with others.

Contact:William 'Buzz' Roberts
208 Eisenhower Chapel
814-865-1562 (office)
814-883-1318 (cell)
whr4@psu.edu

Coalition for Christian OutreachFellowship
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Crux Adventures Outdoors - an outdoor leadership and discipleship small group. We meet weekly on Wednesdays at 8pm at 10 Miller Hall.

Contact:Stephanie Wessel
steph.s.wessel@gmail.com

CrossConnect GroupInternet Ministry Group
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Contact:Erin
CrossConnectPSU@gmail.com

DiscipleMakersFellowship
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Large group meetings at 7:00 PM every Friday in the Memorial Lounge of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

Feel free to join us for dinner in Waring Commons at 5:30 PM before the fellowship meeting!

Interested in a Bible Study? Contact Matt Wolfgang at mrw5026@psu.edu for more info!

Contact:Rhys John
johnr@dm.org

Episcopal Student MinistryChurch & Fellowship
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Meetings during the PSU school year:

Sundays:

  • Holy Eucharist service: 6:15 PM in Eisenhower Chapel
  • Sunday Dinners: Immediately following Sunday Eucharist you are invited to join for fellowship and free dinner (usually home cooked meals) in the Garden Room.
Wednesdays:
  • Eucharist Service: 12:30 PM in the Meditation Chapel
  • Student meeting and Bible study in the Memorial Lounge at 6:00 PM with dinner and fellowship afterward.
Contact:Adam Burkett
amb5444@psu.edu

Grace NotesWorship / Praise Group
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Contact us for information about rehearsal times and auditions!
Contact:Rachael Carter
rlc5095@psu.edu

Harvest Global Mission ChurchChurch & Fellowship
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Meetings during the PSU school year:

Sunday Worship Celebration: 11:00 AM in the Frizzell room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual center

Wednesday Morning Prayer: 7:00 AM in 110 HUB

Thursday Night Fellowship: 8:00 PM in the All-Faith Chapel of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.

Contact:Jin Sung An
jinsungan@gmail.com

International Ministries at Penn StateFellowship
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Friday Night Fellowship: Join us on Friday evenings in the Garden Room of Pasquerilla Spiritual Center for a free dinner at 6:15. Dinner is followed at 7:15 PM by your choice of American English class (which will cover idioms, slang and American culture),Bible study, or discussion. Everyone is welcome!

English Language Practice Partner Program -If you would like to meet once a week for about an hour with a fluent English speaker (undergrad American student, or one of the staff) to practice speaking English contact Chris at cpc10@psu.edu.

Contact:Bill Saxton
210A Eisenhower Chapel
814-865-1935 or 814-237-6304
wjs9@psu.edu

Keystone Church and Ministries, Inc.Church & Fellowship
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Meetings During the PSU School Year:

    Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 AM at SOZO (256 E. Beaver Ave.)
    Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting: 7:00 AM at SOZO
    Thursday Night Fellowship: 6:30 PM at SOZO (advertised on our web-calendar at www.keychurch.net)

Contact:Church Secretary
256 E. Beaver Ave.
State College, PA 16801
814-234-3231
info@keychurch.net

Korean Students for ChristChurch & Fellowship
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Meetings during the PSU school year:

Friday Worship: 6:30 P.M. in 101 Thomas Building

Sunday Worship: 1:00 PM at Young Kwang Presbyterian Church, which is located at 848 Science Park Rd.

Contact:Alex Han
axh5024@psu.edu

L-Christ ListservInternet Ministry Group
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Note: This listserv is currently inactive because it no longer has an administrator. If you are interesting in being in charge of this listserv, contact Cassie Konkle for more information.

Sends out a daily "Verse of the Day," as well as other information pertinent to Christians at Penn State.

To subscribe to the listserv, send a blank, no-subject e-mail to l-christ-subscribe-request@lists.psu.edu.

To unsubscribe from the listserv, send a blank, no-subject e-mail to l-christ-unsubscribe-request@lists.psu.edu.

Contact:Cassie Konkle
clk196@gmail.com

Lutheran Campus MinistryChurch & Fellowship
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Weekly Worship Schedule:

  • Ecumenical Worship Service: Sunday at 10 AM in the All-Faith Chapel of the Spiritual Center
  • Parish-based Worship Service: Sunday at 10:30 AM at Grace Lutheran Church
  • Alternative Worship Service: Sunday at 6:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church (Dinner and discussion following the worship service)
  • Evening Prayer and Communion Service: Thursday at 5:45 PM in the Worship Hall of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center (Dinner and discussion in the Garden room after the service)
  • Bible Study and Discussion: Sunday 7:00 PM in the Fireside room at Grace Lutheran Church and Thursday at 6:45 PM in the Garden Room at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center with dinner Thursday at 6:10 PM
  • Throughout the year, we also offer service learning, community social events, retreats and more!

Contact:Alicia Anderson & Sarah Hershberger
211A & 216 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
University Park PA 16802
814-865-0033 and 814-865-0715
ara2@psu.edu

Mission MexicoService Group
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Group meetings usually place every other Sunday at 7:30PM in Room 212 of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

Each year, a group of Penn State students travels to Tijuana, Mexico for spring break. While there, we work on a construction project, visit the children at a local orphanage, and grow in our spirituality.

We accept donations for Mission Mexico through the Catholic Campus Ministry office throughout the year. Please make your check payable to "Mission Mexico" and bring it or send it to the Catholic Campus Ministry’s office at 205C Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.

Contact:Andres Perez
arp5047@psu.edu

NavigatorsFellowship
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Meetings during the PSU school year:

Navnight: Fridays at 7:14 PM in the Frizell Room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

Navnight is a once a week meeting and a time for students to get together and spend time with friends and God.

A typical Navnight consists of:

  • Worship
  • A game or mixer
  • A message by one of the staff members or a guest speaker
  • A Navalater which is some kind of fun event after Navnight such as bowling, broomball, or a coffee house with live music

  • Contact:Justin & Jonna Hester
    769-1199
    hesterjj@yahoo.com

    New Life Christian Student FellowshipFellowship
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    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Connections Large Group Fellowship: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Garden Room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center (This is the room that is on the first floor and connected to the patio)

    Variety of Bible studies available - contact us for details

    New Life is now on Facebook!

    Contact:Johnny Pons
    1005 West Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801
    814-883-5950
    newlife@psu.edu

    Newman Catholic Student AssociationFellowship
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    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Fellowship Meetings: Mondays at 7:15 PM in the Frizzell room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.

    Newman Dinner: every Wednesday night at 6pm. We eat together in the area by Sbarros in the HUB.

    Apologetics discussion group: Thursdays at 6:00 PM in 220 Willard Building

    We also have a variety of Bible studies available every semester. Contact us if you are interested in joining one!

    Contact:John Montgomery
    experimentmonty@gmail.com

    Nittany Baptist ChurchChurch & Fellowship
    Meetings:
    Sunday School - 9:45 AM
    Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 AM

    Sunday Evening Worship:

    • 6:00 PM at the church, 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month
    • 12:45 PM at the Wynwood Assisted Living Community in Centre Hall (122 Wynwood Drive), 2nd Sunday of the month
    • 6:00 PM at the Mt Nittany Residences (301 Rolling Ridge Dr.), 4th Sunday of the month
    Wednesday Evening Bible Study - 7:00 PM

    Services are just ten minutes from campus in a rural setting and rustic log cabin church. Rides may arranged by calling 466-6064.

    Additional Activities:

    • College Bible studies with Nittany Lions for Christ
    • Youth group on Wednesdays w/ Pastor Jeremy
    • Family & college activities & retreats
    • Opportunities to serve in many areas such as outreach into local rest homes, childrens ministries, etc.
    • Christian counselling available which is Bible-based.
    • Home-cooked meal after church every first Sunday of the month!

    Contact:J.C.Reese
    430 Mountain Back Rd.
    Spring Mills, PA
    (814)-466-6064
    nitbapt@juno.com

    Origins ClubSpecial Interest Group
    Meetings:
    This group is currently inactive, but it does have a faculty advisor. If anyone is interested in starting up this great group again, please contact Prof. Stanley A. Mumma at sam11@psu.edu.
    Contact:Prof. Stanley A. Mumma
    sam11@psu.edu

    Orthodox Christian FellowshipFellowship
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    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    OCF Dinner and Discussion: Tuesdays at 6pm in 212 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

    *We now have a Penn State OCF AIM screen name. Add PSUOCF to your buddy list and feel free to IM us with any questions, comments or concerns!*

    Contact:Daniel McNulty
    dsm5054@psu.edu

    Penn State Catholic CommunityChurch & Fellowship
    Meetings:
    Mass Schedule during the PSU school year:

    Saturday:
    4:00 PM Worship Hall

    Sunday:
    9:30 AM Worship Hall
    11:30 AM Worship Hall
    9:00 PM Worship Hall

    Weekday Morning Mass (Monday - Friday):
    9:15 AM Meditation Chapel (preceded by Morning Prayer at 8:55 AM)

    Weekday Evening Mass (Monday - Thursday):
    5:05 PM Eisenhower Chapel

    Communion Service (Friday):
    5:05 PM Meditation Chapel

    Confessions (Wednesday & Thursday):
    4:00 - 5:00 PM Meditation Chapel
    Also By Appointment - 865-4281

    Korean Mass: 4:00 PM on the following dates:
    - August 28
    - September 11 & 25
    - October 9 & 23
    - November 13
    - December 11

    All Korean Masses are preceded by confessions from 3:00 - 3:30 PM. Call the office at 814-865-4281 for location.


    Spanish Mass: 1:00 PM in Eisenhower Chapel on the following dates:
    - September 19
    - October 17
    - November 14
    - December 12


    Other Activities

    Bread of Life Prayer Group: Tuesdays 7:15-8:30 PM in the Meditation Chapel of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

    Women's Group: Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Library

    Contact:Rev. Matthew Laffey
    205C Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
    865-4281
    catholic@psu.edu

    Penn State Christian Faculty/Staff FellowshipFellowship
    Meetings:
    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Weekly Lunch Fellowship Meetings - every Thursday from noon to 1:00 in the Harshbarger Lounge of Eisenhower Chapel (room 104) while Penn State's Fall or Spring semester is in session.

    Contact:John M. Cimbala
    234 Reber Building University Park, PA 16802
    (814) 863-2739
    jmc6@psu.edu

    Penn State Christian GradsFellowship
    Meetings:
    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Tuesday Prayer Meeting: 5:00 PM in room 118 of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

    Sunday Weekly Gatherings: 6:45 PM on campus in Memorial Lounge of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

    Please contact us if you are interested:

    S.O.R.T. Process Groups
    Join with one or two others to grow in your understanding of Scripture, apply it to your life, and practice talking about it with your peers using a flexible Bible study method known as S.O.R.T.

    Marrieds Missional Community
    A small group for married grad students to help address the unique challenges of being married in grad school.

    Contact:Dan Schmehl
    drs335@psu.edu

    Project HaitiService Group
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    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Meetings are held every other Tuesday at 8:00 PM in the Harshbarger Room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.

    The next Project Haiti journey to help our brothers and sisters in Pandiassou is Spring Break 2010

    Contact:Alain Bonny
    arb5134@psu.edu

    Reformed University FellowshipFellowship
    Meetings:
    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Weekly Men's and Women's Bible Studies (contact us for more details)

    Praise and Worship Nights every Thursday at 7:15pm in the Abba Java Coffee House

    Wallyball: Every Friday at 4:30pm in the IM Building

    Contact:Alex Watlington
    awatlington@ruf.org

    Rhythm of FaithWorship / Praise Group
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    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Rhythm of Faith is an A Cappella group from the Asian American Christian Fellowship. Founded in the fall of 1999, our mission is to share the message of God through the songs and lyrics of our music. The group has performed an array of selections which include, gospel, contempory christian, and meldeys from popular artists; old school and new.

    RoF meets twice a week to pracice music and join in the fellowship of worshiping our Lord and Savior. Practices usually run about 2 hours long. Contact us for more information about performance times and rehearsals!

    Contact:Daniel Kim
    dyk5081@psu.edu

    Silent PraiseWorship / Praise Group
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    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Rehearsals:
    Silent Praise typically practices twice a week. Contact us for rehearsal times and locations!

    Contact:Barbara Davis
    bdavis6578@silentpraise.org

    Society of St. Vincent dePaulService Group
    Meetings:
    Contact Mary Ann Weakland or Millie Demaree at 867-3131 for information on how you can participate in this group.
    Contact:Mary Ann Weakland
    867-3131

    State College Presbyterian ChurchChurch & Fellowship
    Meetings:

    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Sunday Worship Services: 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM

    Bible study for college students: 10:15 AM between the two Sunday worship services in the Social Hall

    Westminster Presbyterian Fellowship Activities (College Group)

    Prayer & Worship Service with the Episcopal Student Ministry and the Lutheran Campus Ministry, Sunday at 10:00 AM in Eisenhower Chapel of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.

    Lunch @ Redifer - faithful chat & lunch together: Tuesdays in Redifer, 12:15-1:30 PM

    BYO Lunch Bible Study: Wedensdays at from 12:15-1:15pm in 211 Pasquerilla Spiriutal Center.

    Taize Worship Service: Wednesdays at 5:00 PM in Martin Room, State College Presbyterian Church (upper level)

    Dinner & Fellowship: Thursdays, 6:00 -8:00pm, in Fireside Room, SCPC (lower level)

    Voices of Praise - College age choir. Contact jorimurchie@yahoo.com if you are interested in participating!

    Contact:Diana W. Malcom
    132 W. Beaver Ave.
    State College, PA 16801
    814-238-2422
    dmalcom@scpresby.org

    Students for LifeSpecial Interest Group
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    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    We meet every Wednesday at 7:15 PM in 216 Boucke Bld.

    *Students for Life is not tied to any religious organization, but it is a pro-life club that supports Christian ideals.*

    Contact:Caeli Beckert
    rcb5081@psu.edu

    ThirdPlaceFellowship
    Meetings:
    We have various monthly social events. Full details are always available on our website.
    Contact:Lois Abdelmalek
    814.238.0822 Ext. 24
    thirdplace@calvarysc.org

    United Campus MinistryChurch & Fellowship
    Meetings:
    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    UCM is currently transitioning from what it had been in the past to....whatever you want it to be! We are currently trying to identify what UCM's niche on campus is, and where it needs to go in the future. If you have interest in the group, or in a Christian group with focuses on peace and justice issues, please feel free to contact Brandn or one of the student leader (info on the Contact page).

    Contact:Brandn Green
    210-211 Eisenhower Chapel University Park, PA 16802
    814.360.6874
    bqg103@psu.edu

    United Soul EnsembleWorship / Praise Group
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    United Soul Ensemble typically rehearses on Tuesday and Friday evenings. We also have various performances throughout the semester. For more information about the choir, please contact Tamara Eldridge at tme5009@psu.edu.

    We also have a Step Team that practices Saturday nights. For more information please contact Kourtney Marcus at kam552@psu.edu.

    Contact:Tamara Eldridge
    tme5009@psu.edu

    Unity Christian Campus MinistryFellowship
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    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Bible Study: Starting Wednesday, September 16.

    Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 AM at Unity Church of Jesus Christ, 140 N. Gill Street; Pre-service prayer at 9:00 AM

    Contact:Phil Miller
    pmiller2911@hotmail.com

    VeritasFellowship
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    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Bible Study: Thursdays at 8:00 PM in the Upper Room (351 E. Calder Way)

    Open-mic coffeehouses at 10 p.m. every other Friday.


    We offer rides to Sunday services at State College Assembly of God. On Sundays, a van makes two stops on campus: 9:30 AM at Library, Curtin entrance and 9:40 AM at the Upper Room. Contact us if you are interested!

    Contact:Tom Riegel
    814.360.9306
    tomreigel@gmail.com

    Victory Christian FellowshipFellowship
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    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Bible studies: all week, all across campus. Contact us for times and places.

    Church Service: Sundays at 7:00pm in Findlay Commons (East Halls).

    Contact:Joel Kramer
    victorypsu@yahoo.com

    Wesley Student FellowshipFellowship
    Meetings:
    Meetings during the PSU school year:

    Sunday Night Dinner & Worship: Dinner at 6:00 PM in the Abba Java Coffee House followed by worship at 7:00 PM in room 204 of the Wesley Student Center.

    We have a variety of different Bible studies throughout the week. Contact us for more information!

    Abba Java Coffeehouse: Open Monday - Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Fridays, it is open from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    The Abba Java Coffeehouse is a volunteer based ministry open to the community. We serve fairly traded coffees and teas, flavored cappuccinos, hot chocolate, ice tea, and sometimes homemade goodies and it is all FREE! The Abba Java Coffeehouse also has FREE internet and WI-FI. A pool table and foosball table offer a break from your studies. Come by and check it out!

    Contact:Tyson Ferguson
    tferguson@stpaulsc.org

    Young Life Leadership InitiativeOther
    Meetings:
    If you are a PSU student and interested in becoming a Young Life leader at Penn State, please contact Brad Schmitt at bradschmitt@gmail.com.
    Contact:Brad Schmitt
    P.O. Box 321
    Lemont, PA. 16851

    814-808-5560
    bradschmitt@gmail.com

    If you didn't find your group here and you would like your Christian organization to be listed on CrossConnect.org, please send an e-mail to Cassie Konkle.