Baptisms & Weddings

Baptisms

We rejoice with you in the birth of your baby and God’s gift of new life! We also celebrate and support your desire to give public witness in the Sacrament of Baptism. The service of Baptism is a memorable occasion of thanksgiving and hope, as our congregation vows to support parents in the spiritual nurturing of their children.

Parents wishing to have a child baptized should contact the church office at 610-543-4712 to speak with a pastor and make appropriate arrangements.

› Weddings

In the 120 years since SPC opened its doors, we have been honored to celebrate hundreds of weddings in our Sanctuary and Chapel. It is our privilege to share in the union of two people who wish to make their commitment to one another before God. If you would like to move forward in planning your wedding at SPC, please contact our church office to reserve a date and to schedule an appointment with a pastor.

For a copy of our wedding customs and expectations, and a fee schedule, please contact Parish Administrator Janet Hall at spcparish@swarthmorepres.org. Once you have made arrangements with a pastor and reserved your date on the church calendar, you will be invited to complete a wedding information form. Please note that a minister on the staff of Swarthmore Presbyterian Church will be the presiding minister at all weddings. Other clergy may participate at the invitation of the presiding minister.

› Weddings

In the 120 years since SPC opened its doors, we have been honored to celebrate hundreds of weddings in our Sanctuary and Chapel. It is our privilege to share in the union of two people who wish to make their commitment to one another before God. If you would like to move forward in planning your wedding at SPC, please contact our church office to reserve a date and to schedule an appointment with a pastor.

For a copy of our wedding customs and expectations, and a fee schedule, please contact Parish Administrator Janet Hall at spcparish@swarthmorepres.org. Once you have made arrangements with a pastor and reserved your date on the church calendar, you will be invited to complete the Wedding Information form. Please note that a minister on the staff of Swarthmore Presbyterian Church will be the presiding minister at all weddings. Other clergy may participate at the invitation of the presiding minister.

Wedding Policies and Arrangements.pdf

Wedding Information.pdf

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Upcoming Events

April 23, 2026
  • April 23, 20267:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)

    Weekly rehearsal to prepare for music for offering in worship Sunday mornings.  New singers always welcome! 
    Led by Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.

  • April 23, 20268:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    AA (McCahan Hall)

    Swarthmore Presbyterian Church welcomes AA participants to weekly meetings in McCahan Hall. Entrance is via a door on the west end of the parking lot (across from the ABC House) under a covered walkway there.

April 24, 2026
  • April 24, 20266:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Visit Temple Sholom for Shabbat and dinner

    Carey Averbook csa@interfaithphiladelphia.org is the contact for this event

    Sign up on Sign Up Genius for this.   Deadline to sign up is April 23

    Prep session for this event is on Sunday, April 19

April 25, 2026
  • April 25, 202611:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Memorial Service (Sanctuary)

    A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Thanksgiving for the life of Elizabeth Ziegenfus.
    Guests are invited to a reception in Fellowship Hall following the service.

  • April 25, 202612:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Memorial Reception (Fellowship Hall)

    Guests attending the memorial service for Elizabeth Ziegenfus are invited to greet the family, share remembrances, and enjoy some refreshments at a reception in Fellowship Hall.

April 26, 2026
  • April 26, 20268:00 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.

  • April 26, 20269:30 am - 10:00 am

    Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    Sunday morning preparation for worship.

  • April 26, 20269:45 am - 10:45 am

    Agape Singers Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

  • April 26, 20269:45 am - 10:00 am

    Hosanna! Singers (Santuary)

  • April 26, 202610:15 am - 11:15 am

    Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary and Livestream)

    SPC's Lord’s Day services embody a classic reformed worship tradition. The Word is proclaimed through liturgy, song, and preaching. Scriptures are generally read by lay liturgists. Music leadership is anchored by our choir. Our pastors share leadership and preaching responsibilities from week to week. Communion is offered on the 1st Sunday of each month.

    Services are livestreamed via YouTube beginning at 10:15 a.m. Sunday morning.

  • April 26, 202610:40 am - 11:20 am

    Godly Play (Godly Play room)

    Following "Time with Children" (which happens just before the Sermon) children age 3 through 5th grade are invited to attend Godly Play, a Montessori-based method that engages children through their innate meaning-making language: Play.

  • April 26, 202611:15 am - 12:15 pm

    Fellowship Hour (Courtyard and Fellowship Hall)

    Sunday morning worshipers are invited to greet one another in Fellowship Hall, learn about various upcoming opportunities, and enjoy hot coffee and light refreshments in the Courtyard.

  • April 26, 202611:15 am - 12:15 pm

    Joyce's anniversary celebration

April 29, 2026
  • April 29, 202611:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Bell Choir Polish Party and Celebration