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

October 4, 2026

  • October 4, 20268:00 am - 11:00 am

    Different Choir activities (Chapel, Sanctuary)

  • October 4, 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.

  • October 4, 20269:00 am - 10:00 am

    Adult Ed (Study)

    Contact Trisha Hall at trisha.w.hall@gmail.com

  • October 4, 20269:00 am - 10:00 am

    Adult Ed (Study)

    Contact Trisha Hall at trisha.w.hall@gmail.com

  • October 4, 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.

  • October 4, 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.

  • October 4, 202610:15 am - 11:15 am

    World Communion Sunday

    Join us as we celebrate World Communion Sunday, a joyful occasion that unites Christians around the world at Christ’s table. Do you speak a language other than English and want to read scripture in your second (or third!) tongue? Want to see our beautiful bread as part of the Lord’s Supper? This is a great Sunday to be involved in our worship together. Reach out to Pastor Sarah to get involved.

  • October 4, 202610:15 am - 11:15 am

    World Communion Sunday

    Join us as we celebrate World Communion Sunday, a joyful occasion that unites Christians around the world at Christ’s table. Do you speak a language other than English and want to read scripture in your second (or third!) tongue? Want to see our beautiful bread as part of the Lord’s Supper? This is a great Sunday to be involved in our worship together. Reach out to Pastor Sarah to get involved.

  • October 4, 202610:15 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.

  • October 4, 202610:15 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.

October 5, 2026

  • October 5, 20267:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    PW Bible Study (Study & Zoom)

    Presbyterian Women (PW) volunteers lead monthly gatherings of Bible study, conversation, and fellowship on Monday evenings.

    For details, or to register, contact  Marilyn Henkelman at marilyn.henkelman@gmail.com

October 7, 2026

  • October 7, 202610:15 am - 11:15 am

    Bell Choir Rehearsal (Chapel)

October 8, 2026

  • October 8, 20267:15 pm - 8:15 pm

    Tenor Sectional (Chapel)

  • October 8, 20267:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Chapel)

  • October 8, 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

  • October 8, 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

October 9, 2026

  • October 9, 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Friday Flix

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