› Moment for Stewardship:
ABC House & Open Table
By Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Moment for Stewardship: ABC House & Chester Eastside Open Table
By Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
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ur enduring partnerships with A Better Chance Strath Haven (or, the ABC House) and Chester Eastside through now two years of Open Table Saturday have both been significant sources of inspiration to our members and wider community, and a way that SPC continues to invest in our neighbors.
In May, a member of SPC generously nominated ABC Strath Haven to receive a grant from the Phillies Charities, an award that was granted for $40,000! This funding helped further careful and thoughtful collaboration between the ABC Strath Haven Board, SPC Property Committee and Business Office to make necessary repairs to the house over this summer. These repairs included upgrading the shell of the ABC House with new wall shingles and trim, and improvement of the wall insulation. This winter, we’re hoping that these repairs mean that the four scholars, house staff and volunteers will be consistently comfortable and warm!
Open Table Saturday has continued faithfully each Saturday morning at Chester Eastside, with five volunteers preparing, serving, and sharing in a hot meal, while nurturing community among our neighbors in Chester. In addition to members and friends from SPC, this year we were grateful to expand our volunteer recruitment to include students from Strath Haven Middle and High School, Swarthmore Rotarians, and members from Trinity Episcopal Church, among others. We continue to expand participation in this vital ministry and are, as always, deeply grateful for the beloved community created at Chester Eastside.
Thank you for the many ways that you have given of your time, energy, and resources to our local outreach. It is a commitment of our hearts to the kingdom of God unfolding right here in our midst.
Thank you for the many ways that you have given of your time, energy, and resources to our local outreach. It is a commitment of our hearts to the kingdom of God unfolding right here in our midst.
2027 Stewardship Campaign Update
From the SPC Business Office: In the fifth week of our 2027 stewardship campaign, we have received 145 pledges totaling $532,072. Thank you to everyone who has submitted a pledge so far—your support makes a real difference. Pledges allow us to plan our ministry with confidence and align with our annual budgeting process. A reminder that Pledge Dedication Sunday is coming up on November 22. If you’re able, please submit your pledge by that date.
2027 Stewardship Campaign Update
From the SPC Business Office: In the fifth week of our 2027 stewardship campaign, we have received 145 pledges totaling $532,072. Thank you to everyone who has submitted a pledge so far—your support makes a real difference. Pledges allow us to plan our ministry with confidence and align with our annual budgeting process. A reminder that Pledge Dedication Sunday is coming up on November 22. If you’re able, please submit your pledge by that date.
› All That We Have, All That We Are: SPC 2027 Stewardship Campaign
All That We Have, All That We Are: SPC Stewardship, 2027
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he Financial Stewardship Committee continues our 2027 Stewardship Campaign. With the theme of “All That We Have, All That We Are,” we hope you feel inspired to engage and support the Spirit-led Ministry of SPC. Together we can be a faithful witness of God’s love to our community and beyond. In support of SPC’s ministry, please consider making a financial pledge to the 2027 Stewardship Campaign. We thank you for your dedication to SPC and generosity to this campaign!
As you prayerfully consider making your financial pledge, we invite you to reflect on our 2027 “Moment for Stewardship” videos. They present the many reasons to support the ministry of Swarthmore Presbyterian Church. To watch all the videos on a playlist, click on the link above. Thank you for supporting SPC!
Every pledge counts! Make yours today!
Every pledge counts! Make yours today!
For more information on how to pledge, please visit the Annual Giving & Pledging page or contact John Hubbell in the Business Office.
Considering Your Pledge
Considering Your Pledge
Why is it important to make SPC a top giving priority? The following FAQ (available by clicking the button below) is designed to provide insight into how SPC allocates our pledged dollars and how pledges help SPC to plan its ministry. We hope this information will help you consider your annual pledge to the ministry of SPC.
