Music Ministry
The ministry of music at SPC (Swarthmore Presbyterian Church) joyfully engages people of all ages in singing, ringing handbells, and playing an instrument. Our choirs are growing and seek to develop a collective sense of community that enables us to share God’s love with another, our congregation, and our community. We invite you to join us!
Choirs for Winter & Spring 2024
› Hosanna! Singers (Ages 5-7)
Our Hosanna! Singers gather to sing, listen, and move together while growing in faith, love, and kindness. Each class concludes with a craft that further enriches the day’s lesson and develops a sense of community as a group.
Music Class: Sundays, 4:30 – 5:00 pm / Craft 5:00 – 5:30 pm
› Alleluia! Singers (Ages 8 – 10)
Our Alleluia! Singers deepen their sense of discipleship and faith through singing and develop their capacity for strong musical leadership for worship.
Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 am – noon (as scheduled)
› Jubilate! Ringers (Ages 8 – 13)
Our Jubilate! Ringers love to experience the joy of ringing hand chimes and handbells together as an ensemble and delight in sharing the beauty of their music for worship.
Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 am – Noon (as scheduled)
› Agape Singers (Ages 11-13)
Our Agape Singers love to sing about God’s love and to share this message with our congregation for worship. They sometimes sing by themselves and other times in collaboration with one of our other choirs.
Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 am – Noon (as scheduled)
› Bell Choir (Adults)
Our Bell Choir loves to share handbell music for worship about once a month. The group welcomes substitutes on a regular basis who ring occasionally for rehearsals and worship.
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 10:15 – 11:15 am
› Chancel Choir (Adults)
Our Chancel Choir looks forward to leading the congregation in song on Sundays, September – June and feels joy twice a year sharing special music presentations for the greater Swarthmore community. This spring, the Choir will present Paul Winter’s “Missa Gaia” on April 28.
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
› Roster of Instrumentalists and Singers
This is a roster of instrumentalists and singers who enjoy participating every once in a while as soloists or in a small ensemble for Worship in the Chapel or Sanctuary, for special services like Taize, and for informal music-making opportunities like the Advent Carol Sing. You are invited to add your name to the roster by contacting Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music at meghan.meloy.ness@swarthmorepres.org. Music-makers in every generation are welcome!
For more information, please reach out to Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music, at Meghan.meloy.ness@swarthmorepres.org.
The Value of Music for Worship
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Upcoming Events
- March 21, 2024
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March 21, 20249:30 am - 11:00 am
HOE Volunteers (Memorial Garden)
The "Holy Order of Environmentalists" (HOE) welcomes all who have a heart for tending to our green spaces. This morning's gathering will be the first in a weekly series of cleaning up the memorial garden after a long winter's nap.
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March 21, 202410:15 am - 11:15 am
Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)
Weekly rehearsals to prepare music for sharing in worship once a month.
Interested? Contact Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
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- March 23, 2024
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March 23, 20248:30 am - 12:00 pm
Campus Cleanup! (check-in in Fellowship Hall)
The days are getting warmer, signs of God’s re-creation are poking up in our beloved green spaces, and the afternoon sun shines brightly on many cloudy windows and dusty surfaces. We are eager to look our best for Easter, so the Property Committee has scheduled a spring cleanup this morning. All are welcome!
This is a fun way to work alongside other churchgoers with a similar goal. Check-in will be in Fellowship Hall, where you may also enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and some breakfast snacks.
Interested in helping? Click here to let us know. Walk-ins will be welcome of course!
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- March 24, 2024
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March 24, 20248:00 am - 9:00 am
Early Worship (Loeffler Chapel)
This 45-minute service allows worshippers to engage with scripture through guided discussion in lieu of a sermon. Communion is served on the 1st Sunday of each month.
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March 24, 20249:30 am - 10:00 am
Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Sunday morning preparation for worship
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