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!
Sing. Play. Belong. Music Groups 2026
Sing. Play. Belong. Music Groups 2026
Hosanna! Singers
Grades: K-1
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. when scheduled to sing in worship
Hosanna! Singers gather to sing, move, and make music together while growing in faith, love, and kindness. The choir shares in worship approximately once each month.
Led by Meghan Meloy Ness
Alleluia! Singers
Grades: 2-5
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. when scheduled to sing in worship
Alleluia! Singers deepen their faith and discipleship through music while developing strong musical skills and leadership for worship. The choir shares in worship approximately once each month.
Led by Meghan Meloy Ness
Agape Singers
Grades: 5-9
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. when scheduled to sing in worship
Agape Singers provide musical leadership that proclaims God’s love and enriches the worship experience. The choir typically rehearses the Sunday before participating in worship and shares approximately once each month.
Led by Meghan Meloy Ness
Instrumental Chamber Groups
Instrumental Chamber Groups participate in worship approximately once each month. These intergenerational ensembles welcome instrumentalists of all ages and experience levels. Music is selected and adapted to match each musician’s skills and comfort level, and instrumentation varies based on participation. Groups typically rehearse the Sunday before a worship appearance from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and again from 9:00-9:30 a.m. on the day they play in worship.
Led by George Weaver
Bell Choir
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:00 a.m. when scheduled to ring in worship
The Bell Choir participates in worship approximately once each month. The ensemble welcomes regular ringers as well as short- and long-term substitutes who enjoy sharing their gifts through ringing in rehearsals and worship.
Led by Meghan Meloy Ness
Chancel Choir
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:30 a.m.
The Chancel Choir leads congregational singing in worship from September through June and presents special musical offerings for the greater Swarthmore community twice each year. Membership is open to students in grades 10-12, college students, and adults.
Led by Meghan Meloy Ness
Hosanna! Singers
Grades: K-1
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. when scheduled to sing in worship
Hosanna! Singers gather to sing, move, and make music together while growing in faith, love, and kindness. The choir shares in worship approximately once each month.
Led by Meghan Meloy Ness
Alleluia! Singers
Grades: 2-5
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. when scheduled to sing in worship
Alleluia! Singers deepen their faith and discipleship through music while developing strong musical skills and leadership for worship. The choir shares in worship approximately once each month.
Led by Meghan Meloy Ness
Agape Singers
Grades: 5-9
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. when scheduled to sing in worship
Agape Singers provide musical leadership that proclaims God’s love and enriches the worship experience. The choir typically rehearses the Sunday before participating in worship and shares approximately once each month.
Led by Meghan Meloy Ness
Instrumental Chamber Groups
Instrumental Chamber Groups participate in worship approximately once each month. These intergenerational ensembles welcome instrumentalists of all ages and experience levels. Music is selected and adapted to match each musician’s skills and comfort level, and instrumentation varies based on participation. Groups typically rehearse the Sunday before a worship appearance from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and again from 9:00-9:30 a.m. on the day they play in worship.
Led by George Weaver
Bell Choir
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:00 a.m. when scheduled to ring in worship
The Bell Choir participates in worship approximately once each month. The ensemble welcomes regular ringers as well as short- and long-term substitutes who enjoy sharing their gifts through ringing in rehearsals and worship.
Led by Meghan Meloy Ness
Chancel Choir
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:30 a.m.
The Chancel Choir leads congregational singing in worship from September through June and presents special musical offerings for the greater Swarthmore community twice each year. Membership is open to students in grades 10-12, college students, and adults.
Led by Meghan Meloy Ness
For more information, please reach out to Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music, at Meghan.meloy.ness@swarthmorepres.org.
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Upcoming Events
- November 15, 2026
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November 15, 20268:00 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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November 15, 20269:00 am - 10:00 am
Adult Ed (Study)
Contact Trisha Hall at trisha.w.hall@gmail.com
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- November 16, 2026
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November 16, 20269:00 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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- November 17, 2026
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November 17, 20269:30 am - 4:00 pm
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Philadelphia
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- November 18, 2026
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November 18, 202610:15 am - 11:15 am
Bell Choir Rehearsal (Chapel)
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- November 19, 2026
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November 19, 20267:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Chapel)
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November 19, 20268:00 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.
Contact: Scott Richardson (484)238-4135
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