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!
SPC Choirs for Winter & Spring 2026
SPC Choirs for Winter & Spring 2026
Hosanna! Singers
(K – 2nd Grade)
beginning February 22
Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
(9:45 am 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.
Alleluia! Singers
(3rd – 5th Grade)
beginning February 22
Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:00 – 4:30 pm
(9:45 am 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.
Hosanna! Singers
(K – 2nd Grade)
beginning February 22
Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
(9:45 am 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.
Alleluia! Singers
(3rd – 5th Grade)
beginning February 22
Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:00 – 4:30 pm
(9:45 am 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 – 9th Grade)
beginning February 22
Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 – 12:00 pm
(9:45 am when scheduled to share for worship)
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 worship in March and April.
Instrumental Chamber Groups*
(Youth & Adults)
beginning February 12
Rehearsals: Sundays, 9 am or 11:30 am the Sunday before
(9:00 am when scheduled to share for worship)
Youth and adult instrumentalists are invited to share music in worship as part of small groups of 3–6 musicians. Each group rehearses one piece the week before participating, and all ages and skill levels are welcome. To sign up or learn more, contact George Weaver. Dates listed below.
*Instrumental Chamber Groups Dates for Winter and Spring 2026: Feb 15 (Rehearsals Feb 8, 11:30am) | Mar 22 (Rehearse Mar 15, 11:30am) | May 17 (Rehearse May 10,11:30am)
Agape Singers
(6th – 9th Grade)
beginning February 22
Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 – 12:00 pm
(9:45 am when scheduled to share for worship)
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 worship in March and April.
Instrumental Chamber Groups*
(Youth & Adults)
beginning February 12
Rehearsals: Sundays, 9 am or 11:30 am the Sunday before
(9:00 am when scheduled to share for worship)
Youth and adult instrumentalists are invited to share music in worship as part of small groups of 3–6 musicians. Each group rehearses one piece the week before participating, and all ages and skill levels are welcome. To sign up or learn more, contact George Weaver. Dates listed below.
*Instrumental Chamber Groups Dates for Winter and Spring 2026: Feb 15 (Rehearsals Feb 8, 11:30am) | Mar 22 (Rehearse Mar 15, 11:30am) | May 17 (Rehearse May 10,11:30am)
*Instrumental Chamber Groups Dates for Winter and Spring 2026:
Feb 15 (Rehearsals Feb 8, 11:30am)
Mar 22 (Rehearse Mar 15, 11:30am)
May 17 (Rehearse May 10,11:30am)
Bell Choir Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 10:15 – 11:30 am Our Bell Choir rings for worship about once a month. The ensemble always welcomes welcomes both regular and substitute ringers who enjoy ringing for rehearsals and worship services. Chancel Choir Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm Our Chancel Choir leads the congregation in song on Sundays through the beginning of June. This spring, the choir will share Michael John Trotta’s setting of Christ’s Seven Last Words on Good Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm.
(Adults)
beginning February 25
(9:00 am when scheduled to share for Sunday worship)
(Adults & 10th-12th grade)
(Sunday Rehearsals: 9:30 am)
Bell Choir
(Adults)
beginning February 25
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 10:15 – 11:30 am
(9:00 am when scheduled to share for Sunday worship)
Our Bell Choir rings for worship about once a month. The ensemble always welcomes welcomes both regular and substitute ringers who enjoy ringing for rehearsals and worship services.
Chancel Choir
(Adults & 10th-12th grade)
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
(Sunday Rehearsals: 9:30 am)
Our Chancel Choir leads the congregation in song on Sundays through the beginning of June. This spring, the choir will share Michael John Trotta’s setting of Christ’s Seven Last Words on Good Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm.
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
- June 4, 2026
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June 4, 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.
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- June 7, 2026
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June 7, 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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June 7, 20269:00 am - 10:00 am
Newcomers Gathering (Loeffler Chapel)
To all who are seeking a church home and wondering if SPC may be a good fit: this invitation is for you! Churches are living breathing humans with all their many gifts and foibles. What we do in ministry is the product of these things; every new member adds dimension to our life and work together. Our Membership Committee is pleased to host monthly conversations facilitated by one of our pastors on Sunday mornings where philosophical questions of faith and doctrine are welcomed along with practical questions about the workings of worship, offerings for Christian formation (both for children and adults), and outreach to neighbors, and caring support of one another. This will be followed by a brief tour of church spaces and will wrap up in good time for you to attend 10:15 am worship in the Sanctuary.
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- June 8, 2026
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June 8, 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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