Music Ministry
The ministry of music at SPC (Swarthmore Presbyterian Church) joyfully engages people of all ages in singing, ringing handbells, and playing an instrument. Our choirs are growing and seek to develop a collective sense of community that enables us to share God’s love with another, our congregation, and our community. We invite you to join us!
Choirs for Winter & Spring 2025
Hosanna! Singers (K – 2nd Grade)
beginning February 23
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. – when scheduled to share for worship.
Our Hosanna! Singers gather to sing and move to music while growing in faith, love, and kindness! They will share for worship in March and April.
Alleluia! Singers (3rd – 5th Grade)
beginning February 23
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. – when scheduled to share for worship.
Our Alleluia! Singers deepen their sense of discipleship and faith through singing and develop their capacity for strong musical leadership for worship.
Agape Singers (6th – 8th Grade)
beginning February 23
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 – 12 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. – when scheduled to share for worship. Other rehearsals as scheduled.
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 March and April.
Bell Choir (Adults)
Beginning February 12
Wednesdays, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:00 a.m. – when scheduled to share for worship.
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.
Chancel Choir (Adults)
Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:30 a.m.
Our Chancel Choir leads the congregation in song on Sundays through the beginning of June. This spring, the choir will share an afternoon concert for the community, led by sacred music composer and organist Mark Miller.
Roster of Instrumentalists and Singers
This is a roster of instrumentalists and singers who enjoy participating every once in a while as soloists or in a small ensemble for Worship in the Chapel or Sanctuary, for special services like Taize, and for informal music-making opportunities like the Advent Carol Sing. You are invited to add your name to the roster by contacting Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music at meghan.meloy.ness@swarthmorepres.org. Music-makers in every generation are welcome!
For more information, please reach out to Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music, at Meghan.meloy.ness@swarthmorepres.org.
The Value of Music for Worship
Contact Us! We Would Love to Hear From You
Upcoming Events
- 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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