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Trailblazers Church in State College, PA

Pastor Robbie Parks and his wife Autumn Parks at Trailblazers Church in State College in Centre County, PA
Welcome to Trailblazers

You Belong Here

Trailblazers Church is a Christ-centered community in State College, Pennsylvania, with a heart for Penn State and the world. Our mission is to share the good news of Jesus Christ and help people follow Him in every area of life. We believe the Bible is the foundation of truth, and we study it diligently. We also believe the Holy Spirit lives in every follower of Jesus, empowering us to hear His voice, grow in faith, and share His love with others.

Looking for a church in State College? Come worship with us at New Hope Church, where the Trailblazers community currently gathers on Sundays. We have deep roots at New Hope, and today we are worshiping together, building friendships, and building a campus ministry. You’ll find students, young adults, and families from different backgrounds gathering to worship Jesus, pray for one another, and explore the Bible together. Join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at the UEC State College 12 movie theater, 125 Premiere Dr, near the Nittany Mall. Look for the New Hope Church signs when you arrive. We would love to meet you and sit together!

For Penn State students, we are helping build New Hope Student Fellowship, a campus ministry focused on studying the Bible, learning to recognize the Holy Spirit's leading, and putting faith into practice. Our heart is to equip students to share the gospel, discover God's purpose for their lives, and carry the love of Jesus wherever they go. Whether you are exploring Christianity or looking to grow deeper in your faith, we would love to connect with you. Need a ride to Sunday church or someone to meet you when you arrive? Text or call Robbie at .

Plan Your Sunday Visit
The front of the UEC State College 12 movie theater where Trailblazers and New Hope Church meet on Sunday mornings near the Nittany Mall in State College, PA, in Centre County, PA
Looking for a Church in State College?

Church Services in State College

Join us this Sunday, November 8, at the UEC State College 12 movie theater, 125 Premiere Dr, State College, PA, near the Nittany Mall. The Trailblazers community worships with New Hope Church on Sundays at 10:30am.

Plan Your Visit to Church this Sunday

If you’re searching for churches in State College or a church near Penn State, this might be a great place for you!

Sunday worship: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Location: UEC State College 12, 125 Premiere Dr, State College, PA 16801

Who is welcome: Families, Penn State students, young adults, and people of all ages exploring Christian faith

What to expect: Worship, prayer, Bible teaching, and a welcoming community

Transportation: Need a ride? Text/call .

Church Together: The Trailblazers community attends New Hope's Sunday service; we are not currently holding a separate Trailblazers Sunday service.

What to Expect at Church

  • Worship ▾

    Join us for Christ-centered worship at New Hope Church in State College, with a combination of well-known guitar-led songs and occasional classic hymns. We invite everyone to worship as they feel most comfortable.

  • Prayer▾

    After worship, the floor opens up for anyone to share a prayer request. We pray with each other right then and there. This time is frequently mentioned as one of the favorite parts of the New Hope church service.

  • Bible study / sermon ▾

    The Bible is central to both Trailblazers and New Hope Church. Each Sunday includes practical, Scripture-rooted teaching that helps people know Jesus and live out their faith in everyday life.

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Our Story & What’s Next

Our History and Our Continuing Vision

After Robbie worked for New Hope Church in campus ministry at Penn State for six years, Robbie and Autumn encountered the Holy Spirit through the biblically grounded teaching of the Vineyard Church, travelled to South Africa as missionaries for three months in 2018, and returned to New Hope Church in State College, Pennsylvania, in 2019 with a passion to share all they had learned. In 2020, they followed God's call to plant Vineyard Trailblazers Church of State College in Pine Grove Mills, PA. Over the next few years, Trailblazers met at the Pine Grove Mills Lions Club, downtown on Calder Way, and eventually on the HUB Lawn on campus at Penn State University.

After a season of gathering as a separate church plant, Trailblazers paused its own regular services. Our remaining community now worships with New Hope Church, where we are helping reach Penn State students through New Hope Student Fellowship. Our heart is to build a campus ministry to bring the good news of Jesus to students at Penn State, teaching people how to experience the Holy Spirit together in prayer and worship, training students and families to study the Bible and share the gospel, and inspiring people of all ages to have a heart for mission around the world.

Our vision for Trailblazers continues. We hope to restart regular Trailblazers church gatherings in coordination with New Hope, whether in State College or in another city, as a team, funding, and the right timing come together. In the meantime, we are investing in students, sharing the gospel, and helping people grow as followers of Jesus.

Current and former members of the Trailblazers community have connections around the world. We have Trailblazers who:

  • Practice law in Panama
  • Plant churches in Vietnam
  • Promote women's health in Nigeria
  • Protect victims of human trafficking throughout the United States
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Vineyard & Calvary Chapel Connections

Our Faith, Our Roots, and Our Church Community

  • Our Roots: The Vineyard ▾

    Trailblazers began as a Vineyard church plant in State College. That history continues to shape our love for worship, Spirit-led prayer, personal ministry, and the kingdom of God as a unifying theme of Scripture.

  • Sunday Church with New Hope ▾

    The Trailblazers community currently attends New Hope Church, a Brethren church in State College. The Brethren Church is led by the Word and Spirit as a family of churches creating innovative relational spaces for every tribe, language, people, and nation to encounter God’s redemptive Kingdom.

  • If You’re Looking for a Non-Denominational Church in State College ▾

    Many people looking for a non-denominational church in State College feel at home here. Whether you come from a church background or are exploring Christianity for the first time, we would love to get to know you. Our community values the Bible, prayer, the work of the Holy Spirit, and friendships that help us follow Jesus.

  • Emphasis on the Bible and Sound Doctrine ▾

    At the heart of our church is a strong emphasis on the Bible. We are committed to teaching and living out the truths of Scripture, helping our members to understand and apply God’s Word in their daily lives. We prioritize sound doctrine and biblical teaching, ensuring that our beliefs and practices are rooted in the truth of God’s Word. Our goal is to equip our members with a solid foundation of faith that guides them in their spiritual journey. Our preaching features an extensive, book-by-book, verse-by-verse style of teaching. Even when we teach on a topic rather than a book, we don't choose a single verse to expound on alone but bring in as much biblical context as we are able and prefer to address whole chapters and passages rather than single verses.

  • Missions & the Holy Spirit ▾

    Trailblazers was born out of a desire to empower people for Holy Spirit ministry and send them out to plant churches all over the world. We care deeply about missions and teaching every person how to hear God for themselves. We believe the Holy Spirit is ready and active to do miracles in your life today, and that He wants to use you to complete His mission of advancing the kingdom of Jesus Christ to the farthest reaches of heaven and earth.

  • Church is About Jesus! ▾

    Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith and the center of our lives. He is our hope, and we believe that you can know Him personally, just like we do. We also believe that the Holy Spirit is present and active in the life of every Christian: if you are a follower of Jesus, then the Holy Spirit is living inside you, and you can learn to hear His voice and use the miraculous spiritual gifts just like the people of the New Testament. We are passionate about sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with others, and we want to reach our community and beyond with the message of God’s love and grace. The Holy Spirit wants to empower you to be bold in your faith and to share Jesus with everyone you meet!

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Stories from Our Community

What People Have Experienced with Trailblazers

These testimonials reflect people’s experiences with Trailblazers during its years as a church plant and campus ministry community. Our Sunday arrangements have changed, but we remain grateful for the friendships and lives shaped through that season.

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Sarah DeSmet

This church is nothing like I ever experienced before. It seems like in culture there's an emphasis on just being logically convinced that God is real. But at this church they are passionate about experiencing God and how much he loves you. It's life changing.

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David Moorman

Awesome place with the true presence of God! Great people who truly care for each other! If you don’t have a church Join join join

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