Contact Information

Swarthmore Presbyterian Church

727 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Phone: 610-543-4712
Fax: 610-543-0139

Church Office Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, or by appointment

Swarthmore Presbyterian Church

727 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Phone: 610-543-4712
Fax: 610-543-0139

Church Office Summer Hours (June 17 – Aug. 30): Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, or by appointment
The church office will be closed only for the July 4 and Labor Day holidays

Clergy:

Rev. Joyce Shin, Pastor/Head of Staff: joyce.shin@swarthmorepres.org x113

Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, Associate Pastor, Congregational Care, Outreach Ministries & Worship: sarah.cooper.searight@swarthmorepres.org x117

Rev. David Norse Thomas, Associate Pastor for Christian Formation: david.norse.thomas@swarthmorepres.org  x119

Staff:

Julia Boerth Parish Administrator: spcparish@swarthmorepres.org x112

Doug Wadas Director of Communications: communications@swarthmorepres.org

John Hubbell Director of Business Administration: business@swarthmorepres.org x121

Jean Noon Finance Coordinator: finance@swarthmorepres.org  x120

Meghan Meloy Ness Minister of Music: music@swarthmorepres.org x114

Deb Hansen SPNDS Director: spndsdirector@swarthmorepres.org x200

Rudy Terry Facilities Manager: building@swarthmorepres.org x115

Amy Connell Children’s Ministry Associate: amy.connell@swarthmorepres.org x118

Patrice Smith Bulletin Editor: patrice.smith@swarthmorepres.org x111

Jim Maule Sunday Sexton: maule@law.villanova.edu

Committee Chairs, Coordinators:

Adult Education chair: adulted@swarthmorepres.org

Alternative Christmas Shop co-chairs: acs@swarthmorepres.org

A/V coordinator:  av@swarthmorepres.org

Bus coordinator: bus@swarthmorepres.org

Caring Meals coordinator: caringmeals@swarthmorepres.org

Childcare coordinator: childcare@swarthmorepres.org

Children’s Ministry chair: childrensmin@swarthmorepres.org

Clerk of Session: clerk@swarthmorepres.org

Deacons’ moderator: deacons@swarthmorepres.org

Fall Fair chairs: fallfair@swarthmorepres.org

Family Promise (IHN) coordinators: IHN@swarthmorepres.org

Financial Stewardship chair: stewardship@swarthmorepres.org

Flowers coordinator: flowers@swarthmorepres.org

Greeters coordinator: greeters@swarthmorepres.org

Health & Safety chair: safety@swarthmorepres.org

Hunger chair: hunger@swarthmorepres.org

Lilies coordinator: lilies@swarthmorepres.org

Membership chair: membership@swarthmorepres.org

Nominating chair: nominating@swarthmorepres.org

Outreach chair:  outreach@swarthmorepres.org

Parish life chair: parishlife@swarthmorepres.org

Peacemaking chair: peacemaking@swarthmorepres.org

Personnel chair: personnel@swarthmorepres.org

Poinsettias: poinsettias@swarthmorepres.org

Presbyterian Women coordinators: pw@swarthmorepres.org

Property chair: property@swarthmorepres.org

Shawl Ministry coordinator:  shawls@swarthmorepres.org

Stephen Ministry: stephenministry@swarthmorepres.org

Treasurer: treasurer@swarthmorepres.org

Usher coordinator: ushers@swarthmorepres.org

World Mission chair: mission@swarthmorepres.org

Worship and Music chair: worship@swarthmorepres.org

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Week-at-a-Glance

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January 22, 2025
  • January 22, 202510:15 am - 11:30 am

    Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)

    Our Bell Choir rings for worship about once a month.  The ensemble always welcomes short- and long-term substitutes who enjoy ringing for rehearsals and worship. 
    Directed by Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music

January 23, 2025
  • January 23, 20257:30 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.

  • January 23, 20258:00 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.

January 26, 2025
  • January 26, 20258:00 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.

  • January 26, 20259:30 am - 10:00 am

    Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    Sunday morning preparation for worship.

  • January 26, 202510:15 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.

  • January 26, 202511:15 am - 12:00 pm

    Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)

    Please join us for beverages and snacks every Sunday following the 10:15 worship service.  Enjoy one another's company in Fellowship Hall and make a point of saying hello to someone you don't yet know!