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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.

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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/