Room Rentals

It is our pleasure to open many church spaces to the community. We have several rooms suitable for both large and small gatherings for group study, musical performances, organized discussions, or recreation. For rental information and availability, please contact Parish Administrator, Julia Boerth, at parish@swarthmorepres.org or 610.543.4712.

› Fellowship Hall

Fellowship Hall is a large, multipurpose room, offering bench seating against a wall of windows, and opening into our beautiful Courtyard on the other side. Included with rental of this space is access to our attached kitchen, offering a convection oven, stovetop burners, microwave, industrial dish washer, coffee urns, and serving plates and utensils. Tables and chairs are also available. For rentals with a musical purpose, a piano is also available in this space. Fellowship Hall is air conditioned, ensuring that it is comfortable during any season. It is also fully handicap accessible. Room capacity (without tables) is 225 people.

› Loeffler Chapel

Loeffler Chapel is available for smaller, more intimate gatherings. This space, created in 1905 as a Sunday school building, features a beautiful stained-glass window, and rich wood architecture, and a Kawai grand piano. This space is also air conditioned and has a direct entrance from the parking lot. The space is handicap accessible, via a longer route. Room capacity is 100 people.

› Medium to Small Rooms

There are several small to medium-sized rooms available to rent as well, including classrooms on the second floor of the Braun building (adjacent to McCahan Hall) and the Study on the first floor. We can accommodate groups as large as 50, or as small as 5-10.

› Fellowship Hall Kitchen

This large kitchen offers all the amenities of an industrial kitchen, including a large convection oven, stove, microwave oven, good counter space, and an industrial dishwasher. Our cabinets are filled with serving supplies, such as coffee urns, dishes, glasses, and trays, which may be used if arrangements are made at the time of the rental agreement. Limited space is available in the refrigerator and freezer.

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Upcoming Events

March 24, 2025

  • 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!

March 26, 2025

  • 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

March 27, 2025

  • 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.
    Led by Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.

  • 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.

March 29, 2025

  • March 29, 202510:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Concert rehearsal (Sanctuary)

  • 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

March 30, 2025

  • 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.

  • March 30, 20259:00 am - 9:30 am

    Bell Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

  • March 30, 20259:00 am - 9:30 am

    Mixed Quartet rehearsal (McCahan Hall)

  • March 30, 20259:30 am - 10:00 am

    Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    Sunday morning preparation for worship.

  • March 30, 202510:15 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.

  • March 30, 202510:40 am - 11:20 am

    Godly Play (Godly Play room)

    Following "Time with Children" (which happens just before the Sermon) children age 3 through 5th grade are invited to attend Godly Play, a Montessori-based method that engages children through their innate meaning-making language: Play.

  • March 30, 202511:15 am - 12:00 pm

    Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)

    Please join us for beverages and snacks every Sunday following the 10:15 worship service.  Enjoy one another's company in Fellowship Hall and make a point of saying hello to someone you don't yet know!

  • March 30, 202511:45 am - 1:15 pm

    Book Discussion: The Truth About Immigration (Study)

    First Place Swarthmore invites you to join us for a discussion on the recently published book by Wharton Professor Zeke Hernandez, "The Truth About Immigration." In this time, when all pathways of immigration into the United States have been closed, this is an open invitation to gather as those who would like to dive deeper into the conversation.
    Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to the Church Office (610-543-4712) by Wednesday, March 26 so that we might plan enough for the meal.

  • March 30, 20254:30 pm - 5:15 pm

    Hosanna! Singers (Sunday School Wing)

    Our Hosanna! Singers gather to sing and move to music while growing in faith, love, and kindness and are sharing in worship today.

    Who? K-2nd Grade 
    Where? (normally) "Pink Room" across from Godly Play room
    Led by Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music

  • March 30, 20254:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    Snack Sunday (Fellowship Hall)

    It is time to clean out our snack pantry and restock. Come for an evening of cleaning, eating, and most importantly; shopping.