Directions
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
- March 24, 2025
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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!
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- March 26, 2025
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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
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- March 27, 2025
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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.
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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.
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- March 29, 2025
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March 29, 202510:00 am - 12:30 pm
Concert rehearsal (Sanctuary)
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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
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- March 30, 2025
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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.
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March 30, 20259:00 am - 9:30 am
Bell Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)
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