Weekly rehearsals to prepare music for sharing in worship once a month. Interested? Contact Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
May 2, 2024 / 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly rehearsal to prepare for music for offering in worship Sunday mornings. New singers always welcome! Led by Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
AA (McCahan Hall)
AA (McCahan Hall)
May 2, 2024 / 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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.
For those who are fully vaccinated against COVID, masks are optional. For those not yet fully vaccinated, or working with children, masks are required. Seating/distancing is at the comfort level of the individuals attending.
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Early Worship (Loeffler Chapel)
Early Worship (Loeffler Chapel)
May 5, 2024 / 8:00 am - 9:00 am
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.
Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
May 5, 2024 / 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Sunday morning preparation for worship
Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary and Livestream)
Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary and Livestream)
May 5, 2024 / 10:15 am - 11:15 am
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.
Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
May 5, 2024 / 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Our Parish Life team provides beverages and snacks every Sunday following the 10:15 worship service and invites everyone to enjoy one another's company in Fellowship Hall. Please make a point of saying hello to someone you don't yet know!
Alleluia! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
Alleluia! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
May 5, 2024 / 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Our Alleluia! Singers develop their capacity for strong musical leadership for worship while deepening their sense of discipleship. All children ages 8-10 are welcome here.
Hosanna! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
Hosanna! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
May 5, 2024 / 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Praising, serving, growing spiritually and musically through singing! From 5:00-5:30 there is time for crafts and fellowship. Who? Children ages 5-7. Directed by Meghan Meloy Ness
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PW Bible Study (Study)
May 6, 2024 / 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
PW Bible Study (Study)
PW volunteers lead monthly gatherings of Bible study, conversation, and fellowship on Monday evenings. This year’s study guide is Sacred Encounters: the Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts, by Olive Mahabir Copies are available in the church office ($12 each); please make arrangements with Marilyn Henkelman to ensure that one is set aside for you. Meetings dates this year are tentatively: September 11, October 9, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 4, April 8, May 6. For details, or to register, please contact Marilyn Henkelman at marilyn.henkelman@gmail.com.
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Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)
Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)
May 9, 2024 / 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Weekly rehearsals to prepare music for sharing in worship once a month. Interested? Contact Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
May 9, 2024 / 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly rehearsal to prepare for music for offering in worship Sunday mornings. New singers always welcome! Led by Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
AA (McCahan Hall)
AA (McCahan Hall)
May 9, 2024 / 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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.
For those who are fully vaccinated against COVID, masks are optional. For those not yet fully vaccinated, or working with children, masks are required. Seating/distancing is at the comfort level of the individuals attending.
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Memorial Service (Sanctuary)
Memorial Service (Sanctuary)
May 11, 2024 / 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Thanksgiving for the life of Arthur G. Baker.
Guests are invited to a reception in Fellowship Hall following the service.
Memorial Reception (Fellowship Hall)
Memorial Reception (Fellowship Hall)
May 11, 2024 / 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Guests attending the memorial service for Art Baker are invited to greet the family, share remembrances, and enjoy some refreshments at a reception in Fellowship Hall.
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Early Worship (Loeffler Chapel)
Early Worship (Loeffler Chapel)
May 12, 2024 / 8:00 am - 9:00 am
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.
Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
May 12, 2024 / 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Sunday morning preparation for worship
Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary and Livestream)
Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary and Livestream)
May 12, 2024 / 10:15 am - 11:15 am
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.
Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
May 12, 2024 / 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Our Parish Life team provides beverages and snacks every Sunday following the 10:15 worship service and invites everyone to enjoy one another's company in Fellowship Hall. Please make a point of saying hello to someone you don't yet know!
Alleluia! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
Alleluia! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
May 12, 2024 / 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Our Alleluia! Singers develop their capacity for strong musical leadership for worship while deepening their sense of discipleship. All children ages 8-10 are welcome here.
Alleluia! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
May 12, 2024 / 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alleluia! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
Our Alleluia! Singers develop their capacity for strong musical leadership for worship while deepening their sense of discipleship. All children ages 8-10 are welcome here.
Hosanna! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
Hosanna! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
May 12, 2024 / 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Praising, serving, growing spiritually and musically through singing! From 5:00-5:30 there is time for crafts and fellowship. Who? Children ages 5-7. Directed by Meghan Meloy Ness
Hosanna! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
May 12, 2024 / 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Hosanna! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)
Praising, serving, growing spiritually and musically through singing! From 5:00-5:30 there is time for crafts and fellowship. Who? Children ages 5-7. Directed by Meghan Meloy Ness
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Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)
Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)
May 16, 2024 / 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Weekly rehearsals to prepare music for sharing in worship once a month. Interested? Contact Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
May 16, 2024 / 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly rehearsal to prepare for music for offering in worship Sunday mornings. New singers always welcome! Led by Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
AA (McCahan Hall)
AA (McCahan Hall)
May 16, 2024 / 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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.
For those who are fully vaccinated against COVID, masks are optional. For those not yet fully vaccinated, or working with children, masks are required. Seating/distancing is at the comfort level of the individuals attending.
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Fall Fair Dropoff (Parking Lot)
Fall Fair Dropoff (Parking Lot)
May 18, 2024 / 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Contributions to our annual Fall Fair are at the heart of this community event! We will be welcoming donations for two foundational Fair offerings in the church parking lot all morning: Collectibles, and Jewelry & Accessories. Please note that we are unable to accept Flea Market items, Children's Toys & Games, or Books at this time.
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Pentecost
Pentecost
May 19, 2024
Early Worship (Loeffler Chapel)
Early Worship (Loeffler Chapel)
May 19, 2024 / 8:00 am - 9:00 am
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.
Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
May 19, 2024 / 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Sunday morning preparation for worship
Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary and Livestream)
Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary and Livestream)
May 19, 2024 / 10:15 am - 11:15 am
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.
Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
May 19, 2024 / 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Our Parish Life team provides beverages and snacks every Sunday following the 10:15 worship service and invites everyone to enjoy one another's company in Fellowship Hall. Please make a point of saying hello to someone you don't yet know!
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Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)
Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)
May 23, 2024 / 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Weekly rehearsals to prepare music for sharing in worship once a month. Interested? Contact Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
May 23, 2024 / 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly rehearsal to prepare for music for offering in worship Sunday mornings. New singers always welcome! Led by Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
AA (McCahan Hall)
AA (McCahan Hall)
May 23, 2024 / 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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.
For those who are fully vaccinated against COVID, masks are optional. For those not yet fully vaccinated, or working with children, masks are required. Seating/distancing is at the comfort level of the individuals attending.
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Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
May 26, 2024 / 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Sunday morning preparation for worship
Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary and Livestream)
Lord's Day Worship (Sanctuary and Livestream)
May 26, 2024 / 10:15 am - 11:15 am
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.
Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
May 26, 2024 / 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Our Parish Life team provides beverages and snacks every Sunday following the 10:15 worship service and invites everyone to enjoy one another's company in Fellowship Hall. Please make a point of saying hello to someone you don't yet know!
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Summer Church Camp (SPNDS spaces)
Summer Church Camp (SPNDS spaces)
May 28, 2024 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Caring for one another and Creation! Minister of Music Meghan Meloy Ness and Associate Pastor David Norse Thomas will be joined by many teachers from SPNDS (Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School) to explore caring for one another and creation through creative play, music and movement, art, science, story time, Godly Play, kids’ yoga and mindfulness, games, and outdoor fun. Details and registration info are available here: Summer Camp 2024.
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Summer Church Camp (SPNDS spaces)
Summer Church Camp (SPNDS spaces)
May 29, 2024 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Caring for one another and Creation! Minister of Music Meghan Meloy Ness and Associate Pastor David Norse Thomas will be joined by many teachers from SPNDS (Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School) to explore caring for one another and creation through creative play, music and movement, art, science, story time, Godly Play, kids’ yoga and mindfulness, games, and outdoor fun. Details and registration info are available here: Summer Camp 2024.
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Summer Church Camp (SPNDS spaces)
Summer Church Camp (SPNDS spaces)
May 30, 2024 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Caring for one another and Creation! Minister of Music Meghan Meloy Ness and Associate Pastor David Norse Thomas will be joined by many teachers from SPNDS (Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School) to explore caring for one another and creation through creative play, music and movement, art, science, story time, Godly Play, kids’ yoga and mindfulness, games, and outdoor fun. Details and registration info are available here: Summer Camp 2024.
Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)
Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)
May 30, 2024 / 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Weekly rehearsals to prepare music for sharing in worship once a month. Interested? Contact Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
May 30, 2024 / 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly rehearsal to prepare for music for offering in worship Sunday mornings. New singers always welcome! Led by Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.
AA (McCahan Hall)
AA (McCahan Hall)
May 30, 2024 / 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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.
For those who are fully vaccinated against COVID, masks are optional. For those not yet fully vaccinated, or working with children, masks are required. Seating/distancing is at the comfort level of the individuals attending.
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Summer Church Camp (SPNDS spaces)
Summer Church Camp (SPNDS spaces)
May 31, 2024 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Caring for one another and Creation! Minister of Music Meghan Meloy Ness and Associate Pastor David Norse Thomas will be joined by many teachers from SPNDS (Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School) to explore caring for one another and creation through creative play, music and movement, art, science, story time, Godly Play, kids’ yoga and mindfulness, games, and outdoor fun. Details and registration info are available here: Summer Camp 2024.
