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The congregation of Grace Church was established in 1881 as a preaching point of the Aaronsburg Charge. In 1884 they joined with three other German Reformed congregations–Trinity, Centre Hall; Emmanuel, Tusseyville; St. John’s, Farmers Mills – to form the Centre Hall Charge. The church building was constructed in 1884

Through the years Grace Church has seen many changes. Denominational mergers took place and the church became first Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church and later Grace United Church of Christ. In 1968 the Centre Hall Charge was disbanded and Grace joined with Emmanuel and St. John’s to form the Tri-Penn Charge.

The church building, located on the bank of Penns Creek in Spring Mills, has changed too. In 1979 a new educational wing with a Sunday School/social room, kitchen, and restrooms was added. The front of the sanctuary was renovated and the sanctuary carpeted in 1984. In 2004, Grace significantly expanded the Sunday School/social room area. In addition, the congregation approved the replacement of the existing electric heating system with the installation of heat pumps for the sanctuary, and both the existing and the expanded Sunday School/social room.  The heat pump systems are capable of providing air conditioning in the summer as well as handling the heating needs in the winter. Modifications to the original Sunday School/social room included new carpeting, ceiling, and an expansion of the kitchen. The congregation of Grace hopes and expects the new addition will become a resource and outreach to Spring Mills and the Penns Valley community.

Through its benevolence, the use of its buildings, and the outreach of its members, Grace Church continues to witness to God’s love and serve Jesus Christ.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Council President: Betsy Rishel, 814-422-8054, E-mail: brishel@omef.com