› Music Ministry Update 2026

You are warmly invited to join a music group in the new year!

› Music Ministry Update 2026

You are warmly invited to join a music group in the new year!

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he ministry of music at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church joyfully engages people of all ages in singing, playing instruments, and ringing handbells. Our choirs and ensembles 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. Please reach out to Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music, for more information. We invite you to join us! 

SPC Choirs for Winter & Spring 2026

SPC Choirs for Winter & Spring 2026

Hosanna! Singers
(K – 2nd Grade)
beginning February 22

Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
(9:45 am when scheduled to share for worship)

Our Hosanna! Singers gather to sing and move to music while growing in faith, love, and kindness! They will share for worship in March.

Alleluia! Singers
(3rd – 5th Grade)
beginning February 22

Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:00 – 4:30 pm
(9:45 am when scheduled to share for worship)

Our Alleluia! Singers deepen their sense of discipleship and faith through singing and develop their capacity for strong musical leadership for worship.

Agape Singers
(6th – 9th Grade)
beginning February 22

Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 – 12:00 pm
(9:45 am when scheduled to share for worship)

Our Agape Singers spread God’s love through singing and share strong musical leadership for worship. They sometimes sing by themselves and other times with one of our other choirs. They will share worship in March and April.

Instrumental Chamber Groups*
(Youth & Adults)
beginning February 12

Rehearsals: Sundays, 9 am or 11:30 am the Sunday before
(9:00 am when scheduled to share for worship)

Youth and adult instrumentalists are invited to share music in worship as part of small groups of 3–6 musicians. Each group rehearses one piece the week before participating, and all ages and skill levels are welcome. To sign up or learn more, contact George Weaver. Dates listed below.

*Instrumental Chamber Groups Dates for Winter and Spring 2026:

Feb 15 (Rehearsals Feb 8, 11:30am)
Mar 22 (Rehearse Mar 15, 11:30am)
May 17 (Rehearse May 10,11:30am)

Bell Choir
(Adults)
beginning February 25

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 10:15 – 11:30 am
(9:00 am when scheduled to share for Sunday worship)

Our Bell Choir rings for worship about once a month. The ensemble always welcomes welcomes both regular and substitute ringers who enjoy ringing for rehearsals and worship services.

Chancel Choir
(Adults & 10th-12th grade)

Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
(Sunday Rehearsals: 9:30 am)

Our Chancel Choir leads the congregation in song on Sundays through the beginning of June. This spring, the choir will share Michael John Trotta’s setting of Christ’s Seven Last Words on Good Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm.

*Instrumental Chamber Groups Dates for Winter and Spring 2026: Feb 15 (Rehearsals Feb 8, 11:30am) | Mar 22 (Rehearse Mar 15, 11:30am) | May 17 (Rehearse May 10,11:30am)

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