A Meaningful Place to Begin your Next Chapter
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a celebration with loved ones, the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center offers a beautiful and inclusive setting to honor your love and commitment.
As one of the largest multi-faith centers of its kind in the country, the center warmly welcomes weddings of all traditions, backgrounds, and identities. Located in the heart of University Park, it's a serene and symbolic place to begin your next chapter together.
Our Chapel Spaces
Eisenhower Chapel is available for wedding ceremonies and related events. Both venues offer peaceful, light-filled settings that can be personalized to reflect your values and style. Each space is accessible and thoughtfully maintained to ensure a warm and memorable experience.
- Pasquerilla Spiritual Center Worship Hall (450 People)
A large, versatile space ideal for inclusive ceremonies and interfaith celebrations. - Eisenhower Chapel (125 People)
A traditional, non-denominational chapel featuring natural light — perfect for medium-sized gatherings. - Meditation Chapel (16 People)
A quiet and intimate setting suited for small private ceremonies or blessings.
Schedule a Venue Tour Today
The staff in the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development are happy to provide a tour of the available spaces at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.
Reservations Guidelines
While we would love to accommodate all requests, careful planning allows us to provide you with a full variety of options. Some basic guidelines to keep in mind include:
- If available, you may be assigned a wedding facilitator to assist with the rehearsal and wedding ceremony.
- Weddings must conclude by 6:00 p.m. or by 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays if using the Worship Hall
- Receptions are not hosted at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
- You must arrange your own officiant, musicians, florists, and photographers
- We require the use of an approved organists
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Your ceremony reservation includes time for your wedding rehearsal.
- On the day before the ceremony, one hour is reserved for your wedding rehearsal.
- When classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters, rehearsals may take place until 6:00 p.m.
- During breaks and when the facility is operating on summer hours, all rehearsals must conclude by 4:00 p.m.
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Rental fees help sustain the space and support programs at the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development.
- Eisenhower Chapel: $1,500 (2-hour block)
- Worship Hall: $2,500 (2-hour block)
Payment Details
- 50% deposit due within two weeks of reservation request
- Final payment due one month before your event
- All payments are non-refundable
- Payments must be made by check or money order, payable to The Pennsylvania State University
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Parking is not provided for guests. Visitor parking is available at the Nittany Parking Deck. The deck is about a 5-minute walk to the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and Eisenhower Chapel.
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This list includes individuals who have been approved to play the organ in the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center-Eisenhower Chapel as well as approved pianists. Fees may vary and are the responsibility of the group requesting the organist/pianist.
Organists Description Contact Information Karen Arnold BMed in Music Education from James Madison University, Organ Master's from the College-Conservatory of Music of Cincinnati 814-280-8489
jka447@gmail.comMary Bahnfleth Senior Organist – St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, State College. Adjunct Organ Instructor, Penn State School of Music bahnfleth@comcast.net Paula Bassett Organist & Pianist – Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, State College 814-574-0562
p_bassett@comcast.netH. Ryan Ditmer Substitute Organist (United Church of Christ, Lutheran, and other Protestant churches) 814-883-8351
hrditmer@comcast.netNicolas Miskovsky Substitute organist (particularly for Catholic weddings) Professor of Physics, Altoona Campus, Penn State 814-880-5263
nmm1@psu.eduPhil Torbet Director of Music – Penn State Catholic Campus Ministry, Adjunct Penn State School of Music 814-883-5909
ptorbert@gmail.com
Reserving a Wedding Date
Interested in celebrating your wedding at the Spiritual Center? We love to love it. Once our staff receives your information we'll reach out to review details and confirm availability.
Celebrate Love at Penn State
The Pasquerilla Spiritual Center is honored to be part of your wedding day. We’re here to support you in creating a meaningful and inclusive ceremony that reflects who you are — and the life you’re building together.