Adult Education

We believe that maturation of faith requires lifelong spiritual inquiry. Through our adult education programs, we try to create a culture that values questions even more than answers, because we believe that God’s world is more complex than we can comprehend. Our adult education programs are driven by our quest to learn more about the bible and our faith tradition, as well as to explore issues at the intersection of our faith with society and culture. Some classes are taught by experts and others are designed for peer learning. All are welcome!

Adult Education Offerings

› When God Was a Bird

Sunday, October 28 / 6:30 pm
October 7, 2018/by Doug Wadas

› E-Giving at SPC

December 28, 2018/by Doug Wadas

› Moment for Stewardship

Fall 2019
September 2, 2019/by Doug Wadas

› SPNDS Announces: Open Enrollment For The 2020-21 School Year

Beginning Tuesday, February 18
January 7, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Building Closed

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 until further notice
February 5, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Special Announcement: due to COVID-19, SPC Sunday worship services have changed to an “online” format

Sunday, March 22 / 10:15 am - 11:15 am
February 9, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› SPC & Red Cross Partner to Serve Local Patients

Friday, April 10
February 28, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Sunday Morning Fellowship – Online Style (This Sunday)

Sunday, April 24 / 11:30 am (online via Zoom)
March 15, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› What are Your “Fruits of the Spirit”?

Send in Your Video Clips!
May 22, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Sunday Online Worship Banner 5

June 29, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Sunday Online Worship Banner

June 29, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Sunday Online Worship Banner 3

June 29, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Sunday Online Worship Banner 4

June 29, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Sunday Online Worship Banner

June 29, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› The SPC Building is Closed

Except by appointment
July 31, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› All Saints’ Day: Communion, Reflection, and Remembrance

Sunday, November 1
September 20, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Moment for Stewardship

Fall 2020
October 9, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Moment for Stewardship Videos

Fall 2024
October 9, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Anniversary Sunday: Our 125th!

November 22 / 10:15 am / live-stream & Zoom
October 11, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Wednesday Morning Prayer Gathering

Wednesdays / 8:00 am (via Zoom)
October 14, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday Mornings (via YouTube link)
November 1, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Christmas Carol Sing

Sunday, December 13 / 11:15 am (via Zoom)
November 1, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Advent Recipe Share: Welcome, Yule!

Recipes shared Sundays in Advent (thru Dec. 18)
November 6, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Stations Of The Nativity

Dec. 19 / 4:00 pm (drive thru / SPC parking lot)
November 7, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Shawl Ministry

Dedication Sunday, December 20
November 8, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› PCUSA Christmas Joy Offering

Dedicated in Worship Sunday, December 20
November 8, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Longest Night Service

Monday, December 21 / 7:00 pm (via Zoom)
November 9, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Offer the Peace to Your Church Family

An invitation to send in your videos!
November 12, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Virtual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols

Thursday, December 24 / 4:00 pm (via Zoom)
November 12, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Year End Notes From The Business Office

Make your pledge today!
November 13, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Christmas Carol Sing Reprise

Zoom event recording now available by request
November 13, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Chrismon Tree Moves Outdoors!

Throughout the Advent & Christmas Season
November 14, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Christmas & Epiphany

Sundays, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 (via YouTube link)
November 15, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Youth Mental Health Workshop

Wednesday, Jan. 27 / 5:30 - 6:30 pm (via Zoom)
December 16, 2020/by Doug Wadas

› Ordination and Installation of Officers

Sunday, February 28 | 10:15 am (via Zoom)
January 17, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› One Great Hour of Sharing

2021 Contributions appreciated!
February 26, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› One Great Hour of Sharing

2021 Contributions appreciated!
February 26, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Sunday Online Worship Banner (blue)

March 3, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Celebrating Rev. Shin’s 5th Anniversary

Sunday, April 18 / 11:30 am (SPC Parking Lot)
March 7, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Adult Formation Update

Sundays from 9:00 - 9:45 am (via Zoom)
April 18, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Children’s Sabbath

Sunday, May 30 / Online Only
April 18, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program

for Delco Residents. Help spread the word!
April 22, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Breaking Bread Together

Preparing for Communion Sunday, June 6
April 25, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Children’s Ministry Update

Classes on Sundays / 9:00 - 9:45 am (via Zoom)
April 25, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Children’s Ministry Update

Classes on Sundays / 9:00 - 9:45 am (via Zoom)
April 25, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› SPNDS Employment Opportunities

Hiring Teachers & Teacher Assistants for 2021-22
May 3, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Online Sunday Services

Published Sundays @ 6:00 am
May 9, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Lord’s Day Worship in the Sanctuary

Sundays @ 8:15 am & 10:15 am
May 23, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› SPNDS Teachers & Teachers Assistants

Hiring for the 2021-22 school year
May 28, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Sunday Online Worship Banner 6

June 17, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Family Service Project

Sunday, September 5 / 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
July 25, 2021/by Doug Wadas

Welcome to SPNDS

October 28, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Lord’s Day Worship Update!

Sundays, Outdoors & Livestream Only
November 14, 2021/by Doug Wadas

› Free Rapid COVID Tests

Click here for more information!
January 3, 2022/by Doug Wadas

Pastors and Staff

January 13, 2022/by Doug Wadas

SPNDS Teachers & Staff (New) Post

January 13, 2022/by Doug Wadas

Music Ministry Post

January 13, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Ordination & Installation: Elders & Deacons

Sunday, February 27 | 10:15 am (Sanctuary)
January 16, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Easter Lily Memorials and Tributes

Deadline extended to Sunday, April 10
February 27, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Online Worship Services

Sundays via Livestream & Youtube
March 6, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Online Worship Services

Sundays via Livestream & Youtube
March 6, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Welcoming Rev. David Norse Thomas!

Easter Sunday Reception @ 10:00 am (in Fellowship Hall)
March 6, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Chester Children’s Chorus Spring Concerts

Saturday, May 7 at 4 pm (at Swarthmore College)
March 26, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Pentecost Offering Supports Youth

Offerings dedicated on Pentecost Sunday, June 5
April 24, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› From Sanctuary to Street…

June 9 / 2 pm ( at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul)
April 28, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› New Video & Livestream Equipment Test

No Livestream on Sunday, August 21
May 7, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› New E-Giving Payment Portal!

June 10, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Chester City Rocks: Voter Information

Sat, Oct 8 / 10 am - 1 pm (Vittles Food Hall in Chester)
August 27, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Serving Our Diversifying Aging Population

Sun. Oct. 16 / 12 - 2 pm (Congregation Ohev Shalom)
September 4, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Love is Strong as Death: All Saints Concert

Sunday, November 6 / 4:00 pm (in the Sanctuary)
September 25, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Love is Strong as Death: All Saints Concert

Sunday, November 6 / 4:00 pm (in the Sanctuary)
September 25, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› New Outdoor Sign for SPNDS

70 Years in the Making!
September 26, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Bring. Banter. Bless.

Sundays @ 9:00 am (in Loeffler Chapel)
October 2, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Service

Sunday, Nov. 13 @ 3 pm (Swarthmore Friends Meeting)
October 2, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› MACG Seeks Holiday Party Hosts

Mon. Dec. 19 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm (Aston, PA)
November 7, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› New Day Center Seeks Donations

Welcome through Wed. Jan. 11 (in the Outreach Center)
November 30, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Community Sing with Tom Trenney

Friday, January 27 @ 7:30 pm (in Fellowship Hall)
December 16, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Annual Meeting 2023

Sunday, Jan. 29 / 11:15 am (in the Sanctuary)
December 18, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› All-Church Potluck Lunch

Sunday, January 29 @ 12 pm (in Fellowship Hall)
December 18, 2022/by Doug Wadas

› Your Spiritual Child with Dr. Miller

Wed. Feb. 15 @ 7 pm (Swarthmore Friends Meeting)
January 4, 2023/by Doug Wadas

› First Place Swarthmore: Calling All Hearts and Hands of SPC and Beyond

Sunday, October 15 / 9:00 am (in the Study)
September 3, 2023/by Doug Wadas

› Adult Formation: Samantha Robins (DAP)

Sunday, October 15 / 9:00 am (in the Study)
September 3, 2023/by Doug Wadas

› MACG Seeks Holiday Volunteers

Tuesday, December 19 / 4:00 - 7:00 pm (Aston, PA)
November 7, 2023/by Doug Wadas

› New Day Center Seeks Donations

Welcome through Friday, January 5 (in the Outreach Center)
November 24, 2023/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Annual Meeting 2024

Sunday, Feb. 4 / 11:15 am (in the Sanctuary)
December 24, 2023/by Doug Wadas

› Holy Week Labyrinth Opportunities

Fri., March 29 – Sat., March 30 (SPC Outdoor Labyrinth)
February 16, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Stewardship: Children & Youth Ministry

Make your 2025 financial pledge today!
August 30, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Annual Women’s Retreat 2024

Registration deadline October 14
September 2, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Stewardship: Outreach Ministry

Make your 2025 financial pledge today!
September 6, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Stewardship: Music Ministry

Make your 2025 financial pledge today!
September 15, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Fall Fair: Celebration & Thanksgiving!

October, 2024
September 15, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Join a Choir this September

Music Ministry Update, Fall 2024
September 15, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Stewardship: Earth Care Pledge

Make your 2025 financial pledge today!
September 20, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Moment for Stewardship: Tom Kecskemethy

Make your 2025 financial pledge today!
September 27, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Stewardship: First Place Swarthmore

Make your 2025 financial pledge today!
October 4, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Stewardship: Youth Ministry & Deacons

Make your 2025 financial pledge today!
October 11, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› E-Giving at SPC (copy)

October 14, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Alternative Christmas Shop

Now through Dec. 22 (mail in & Fellowship Hall)
October 17, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Moment for Stewardship: Turkey Day

Make your 2025 financial pledge today!
October 18, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Lord’s Day Worship in Advent

Sundays, December 1 - 22 @ 8 & 10:15 am
October 20, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Moment for Stewardship: SPC & Wesley A.M.E.

Make your 2025 financial pledge today!
October 25, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Love Reaches Out in Many Ways, All Week Long

Make your 2025 financial stewardship pledge today!
November 1, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› A Service for the Longest Night

Wednesday, December 18 @ 7 pm (in Loeffler Chapel)
November 6, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› SPC Stewardship: ABC Strath Haven

Make or increase your pledge and help close the 2025 gap!
November 8, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› PCUSA Christmas Joy Offering

Dedicated in Worship Sunday, December 22
November 10, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Serve with Welcome Church

Sunday, January 5 / 1:30 - 5:30 pm (Ben Franklin Parkway)
November 24, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Youth Group: Mark your Calendars

Winter Schedule, 2024
November 25, 2024/by Doug Wadas

› Get Involved with Children & Youth Ministry

We wouldn’t be us without you!
November 25, 2024/by Doug Wadas

Party Gras: Mardi Gras Themed SPC Fundraiser

Friday, February. 28 / 6:30 - 10:30 pm (in Fellowship Hall)
December 18, 2024/by Doug Wadas