Trailblazers Church in State College, PA

Join us this Sunday, November 15, 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 814-826-4801.

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.

• The Association of Vineyard Churches ▾

  Trailblazers began as a Vineyard church plant in State College. The Vineyard brings a distinctive blend of biblical grounding and spiritual experience. We expect the Holy Spirit to be present and active, working in and through each of us who belongs to Jesus. We also love worship and have a heart for evangelism.
  
  The Vineyard’s approach to the Christian life, called Kingdom Theology, draws on the Gospels, where Jesus announces the coming kingdom of God. This kingdom is already here in part and available to every one of us, but it will not be fully realized until Jesus comes again.

• Local Church Connection ▾

  Before launching Vineyard Trailblazers Church of State College, now shortened to Trailblazers Church, Robbie and Autumn were members of New Hope Church, a Brethren church in State College. The Brethren Church says of itself that it 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." Two things that really stand out about the Brethren, and New Hope Church specifically, are a love for the Bible and a warm, welcoming family. We carried those qualities into Trailblazers Church and have now reunited with New Hope to continue living out the Great Commission together.

• 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 and helping our members understand and apply God's Word in their lives. We prioritize sound doctrine and biblical teaching, and we don't shy away from the hard parts, ensuring that our beliefs and practices are rooted in the truth of God’s Word. Our goal is to equip you with a solid foundation of faith that guides you in your 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!

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. People from Vineyard, Brethren, Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, and other church backgrounds have discovered the love of Jesus and the refreshing simplicity of a community centered on Scripture and a sense of family. 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.