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:

Dorrie McGrath Interim Parish Administrator: dorrie.mcgrath@swarthmorepres.org x112

Kathy Josselyn Office Manager: kathy.josselyn@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

Rev. Michelle Grunseich Children’s Ministry Associate: michelle.grunseich@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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February 23, 2025
  • February 23, 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.

  • February 23, 20258:15 am - 9:30 am

    Wind ensemble rehearsal (Sanctuary)

  • February 23, 20259:30 am - 10:00 am

    Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    Sunday morning preparation for worship.

  • February 23, 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.

  • February 23, 202510:40 am - 11:20 am

    Godly Play (Loeffler Chapel)

    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.

  • February 23, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Bear Hugs

    SPC’s Presbyterian Women invite contributions to its annual “Bear Hugs” program. We will be collecting new and gently used teddy bears that will be donated to children who have experienced emergencies or trauma. Bears will be collected every Sunday in February in Fellowship Hall and welcomed in the church office throughout the week.

  • February 23, 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!

  • February 23, 202511:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Alleluia! & Agape Singers (Loeffler Chapel)

    Our Alleluia! Singers deepen their sense of discipleship and faith through singing and develop their capacity for strong musical leadership for worship!  They will share for worship in October, November, and December.
    Who? Grades 3-5  

    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 for worship in October, November, and December.   
    Who? Grades 6-8

    Led by Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music

  • February 23, 20254:30 pm - 5:15 pm

    Hosanna! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)

    Our Hosanna! Singers gather to sing and move to music while growing in faith, love, and kindness!  

    Who? K-2nd Grade 
    Where? for just this Sunday, Loeffler Chapel
    Led by Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music

  • February 23, 20255:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Youth Group (with First Pres Springfield)

    Coordinated Youth Ministry: Wiffle Ball & Games   
    We will be heading to First Presbyterian Church Springfield, 356 Summit Road, Springfield, PA 19064. You can ride the bus from SPC or meet us there! When we arrive, we will meet at the back of the church in their Fellowship Hall. Lights will be on, and doors will be open!

February 27, 2025
  • February 27, 20257:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Shane memorial rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)

  • February 27, 20257:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)

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

  • February 27, 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.

February 28, 2025
  • February 28, 20256:30 pm - 10:30 pm

    Party Gras (Fellowship Hall/Courtyard)

    Party Gras: A Mardi Gras Themed Fundraiser to Support SPC

    Save the Date: Friday, February 28 / 6:30 – 10:30 pm (in Fellowship Hall)

    Save the date and join us February 28 for a Mardi Gras inspired fundraiser to support Swarthmore Presbyterian Church! Enjoy an evening in a transformed Fellowship Hall with delicious food, game-show style games, silent auction, raffles, music and more! Friends, family, and neighbors are invited to attend this special (adults only) night at SPC. Admission per person will be $65 pre-purchase ($85 at the door), which includes an open bar (wine & beer & soft drinks), hors d’oeuvres, and games. For more details and to purchase tickets, click here. https://swarthmorepres.org/spc-party-gras/