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    Swarthmore Presbyterian Church

    727 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081

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

    Church Office Summer Hours (June 18 – Sept. 1): Monday – Thursday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, or by appointment

    Swarthmore Presbyterian Church

    727 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081

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

    Church Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am-5:00pm, or by appointment

    Parking is available on Harvard Avenue and in the parking lot behind the church.

    Driving Directions:

    From Philadelphia via I-95:

    • I-95 South to I-476 (Blue Route). I-476 to Exit 3 (Baltimore Pike, Media, Swarthmore). Turn right onto Baltimore Pike at end of ramp. Then follow directions under “Via Baltimore Pike” below.

    ​From North or South Via I-476 (the “Blue Route”):

    • From I-476 (Blue Route) take Exit 3 (Baltimore Pike, Media, Swarthmore) and follow signs to Swarthmore at end of exit ramp. Then follow directions under “Via Baltimore Pike” below.

    Via Baltimore Pike:

    • At intersection of Baltimore Pike and SR 320 (Springfield Mall, Lukoil station, and a stop light) turn south onto 320 South.
    • At the first light follow 320 South by turning right.
    • Follow 320 South past Swarthmore College and under railroad tracks.
    • At next cross street (Harvard Avenue), turn right; there is a small sign at the corner which says “Swarthmore Presbyterian Church.”
    • The church is the third building on the right. Entrance to the parking lot is the first driveway on the right. Parking is behind the church.

    By Public Transportation:

    • We are a 5-minute walk from the Swarthmore stop of SEPTA Regional Rail Media/Elwyn line.
    • The SEPTA Route 109 bus runs along Chester Road and will stop at Harvard Avenue, between the Swarthmore Rail Station and Providence Road/22nd Street stops.
    • You may also use the SEPTA Route 101 Trolley, which stops at Springfield Mall.
    • From Center City Philadelphia, take the Market-Frankford Line Westbound to 69th Street Terminal and transfer to the Route 101 trolley or the Route 109 Bus.

    Contact Us! We Would Love to Hear From You

    Week-at-a-Glance

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    March 24, 2025
    • March 24, 20259:00 am - 7:00 pm

      Red Cross Blood Drive (Fellowship Hall)

      There is a continuing urgent need for donated blood.  Through the American Red Cross we are invited to help local hospital patients by donating blood at the Swarthmore Community blood drive. Visit the Red Cross at http://www.redcrossblood.org to learn more and follow the prompts to donate right here in Fellowship Hall.  Parking is available in the auxiliary parking lot across the street from the church.

      Any challenges with signing up may be directed to Doug Harnsberger at dharnsberger@gmail.com or 804-399-0814.  Thank you, Doug!

    March 26, 2025
    • March 26, 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

    March 27, 2025
    • March 27, 20257:00 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! 
      Please note the time!  We begin at 7:00 these three Thursdays to allow time to rehearse for the March 29 concert with Mark Miller.
      Led by Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.

    • March 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.

    March 29, 2025
    • March 29, 202510:00 am - 12:30 pm

      Concert rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    • March 29, 20253:00 pm - 4:30 pm

      Singing Our Love and Hope (Sanctuary)

      The Music Ministry of Swarthmore Presbyterian Church is pleased to host Mark Miller, nationally known composer, and organist, in an afternoon choral and sing-along concert this afternoon benefitting ABC Strath Haven. All are welcome!
      For more information, click here: Singing Our Love and Hope

    March 30, 2025
    • March 30, 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.

    • March 30, 20259:00 am - 9:30 am

      Bell Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    • March 30, 20259:00 am - 9:30 am

      Mixed Quartet rehearsal (McCahan Hall)

    • March 30, 20259:30 am - 10:00 am

      Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

      Sunday morning preparation for worship.

    • March 30, 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.

    • March 30, 202510:40 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.

    • March 30, 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!

    • March 30, 202511:45 am - 1:15 pm

      Book Discussion: The Truth About Immigration (Study)

      First Place Swarthmore invites you to join us for a discussion on the recently published book by Wharton Professor Zeke Hernandez, "The Truth About Immigration." In this time, when all pathways of immigration into the United States have been closed, this is an open invitation to gather as those who would like to dive deeper into the conversation.
      Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to the Church Office (610-543-4712) by Wednesday, March 26 so that we might plan enough for the meal.

    • March 30, 20254:30 pm - 5:15 pm

      Hosanna! Singers (Sunday School Wing)

      Our Hosanna! Singers gather to sing and move to music while growing in faith, love, and kindness and are sharing in worship today.

      Who? K-2nd Grade 
      Where? (normally) "Pink Room" across from Godly Play room
      Led by Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music

    • March 30, 20254:30 pm - 6:00 pm

      Snack Sunday (Fellowship Hall)

      It is time to clean out our snack pantry and restock. Come for an evening of cleaning, eating, and most importantly; shopping.