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University Baptist & Brethren Church

University Baptist & Brethren Church

Connecting to God...to each other...to the world

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Woven Together in love, We seek like Jesus, to serve God’s world Justly, Simply, Compassionately.

Sunday Morning Worship is held in person and via Zoom at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.  To join UBBC for worship, email [email protected] for instructions

UBBC Centennial Celebration 1922 - 2022

For our 100th Anniversary, we are offering you the opportunity to literally own part of the church building. Learn more or purchase your original roof tile here.

2022 is an exciting year for the members and friends of University Baptist and Brethren Church - our beloved church is turning 100 years old. Click here to learn more!

UBBC Welcomes You

Looking for a community of folks who share their questions about life and faith? Looking for worship that is informal, spiritual, has a variety of music, and welcomes all ages in leadership? Looking for people that take scripture seriously and welcome God’s Spirit moving in today’s world? Looking for a place to share your gifts and passions to make a difference in the community and the world? Then you might be looking for the people that make up University Baptist and Brethren Church.

You’ll find a welcoming group of people, a home where you can belong, and where you can grow in faith, love, courage, and compassion.

Come and visit UBBC!

A Connecting Community

Relationships are important at UBBC. We deepen our spiritual journeys through our connections with God, one another and the world.

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Connecting to God
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Life at UBBC

Worship

Worship

Worship is the heart of UBBC. Worship connects us to God, to one another, and prepares us to go back into the world. We gather at 9:30 am each Sunday to seek God, to sing and pray, to share and listen, and wait for the Spirit moving among us. Progressive in theology, we lean toward being traditional in our worship.

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual growth happens throughout life for children, youth, and adults. We are intentional about Spiritual Formation at UBBC. We offer learning experiences that teach about the Bible, the mysteries of faith, the stories of Jesus, prayer, and putting our faith into action.

Music

Music

At UBBC we strive for music in worship to be "excellent and eclectic." You'll find everything from traditional, sacred choral music to folk hymns, and global music. Our Sanctuary is home to a Holtkamp pipe organ and Steinway Model M grand piano, and other instruments such as guitars, percussion and others can often be heard. Occasional Sunday evening Taizé services supplement Sunday morning worship.

Service

Service

At UBBC putting our faith into action is important. We try to continue the work of Jesus by “walking the talk”. Opportunities for service are a part of our life together. Through service we find ways to demonstrate our love for God and neighbor.

All Church Suppers

All Church Suppers

A simple meal prepared by volunteers is held on the "First" and "Third" Thursday of the month starting at 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Everybody is welcome! The cost is $5/adults, $3/children, and College Students are free.

G₂O O (Intergenerational Outings)

G₂O (Intergenerational Outings)

G₂O (Generation 2 Generation Outings) Monthly large group outdoor outings for fellowship and fun!

Our Mission Statement

Woven Together in love,
We seek like Jesus
to serve God’s world
Justly,
Simply,
Compassionately.

Believing that God’s unbounded love and grace are offered to all and meant to be shared and celebrated by all, we embrace persons of every age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic and religious background, and economic means as vital and integral members of God’s family.

We welcome EVERYONE to participate in all aspects of the worship, membership and life of our church.

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About Us

University Baptist & Brethren Church has established itself as a dynamic and progressive congregation since the April day in 1922 when a small group of people gathered to organize a Baptist Church in State College. The congregation — forty charter members — met in private homes and on campus until the first church building was dedicated in 1928.

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411 South Burrowes Street

State College, PA 16801
814-237-2708

[email protected]

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