Sermons

    If you are new to SPC, we hope you will take a few moments to see and hear what worship is like in our Sanctuary. For those not able to join us on Sunday, or who wish to enjoy a service again, see below for links to more of our most recent services.

    Youth Sunday Sermon

    Sunday, March 23, 2025

    Housekeeping and Hospitality
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, March 16, 2025

    The Folly of Now
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, March 9, 2025

    The Highs and Lows
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, March 2, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, February 23, 2025

    Youth Sunday Sermon

    Sunday, March 23, 2025

    Housekeeping and Hospitality
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, March 16, 2025

    The Folly of Now
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, March 9, 2025

    The Highs and Lows
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, March 2, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, February 23, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, February 16, 2025

    Working the Third Shift
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, February 9, 2025

    Called to the Edges
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, February 2, 2025
    That the Spirit May Be Made Visible by Rev. Joyce Shin

    That the Spirit May Be Made Visible
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, January 26, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, February 16, 2025

    Working the Third Shift
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, February 9, 2025

    Called to the Edges
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, February 2, 2025

    The Faces of Our Faith
    Rev. David Carter Florence

    July 1, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    The Rule of Love
    Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    June 24, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    Where Two or Three are Gathered
    Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    June 17, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    Our Inconsistency, God’s Consistency
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    June 10, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    Letting Nothing Good Go to Waste
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    June 3, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    Questions for Nicodemus
    Rev. David Carter Florence

    May 27, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    Finding Our Tongues
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    May 20, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    A Lesson for Life
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    May 6, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    Where Might the Spirit Send Us?
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    April 29, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    Certain Uncertainty
    Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    April 22, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    Repentance and the Forgiveness of Sins
    Rev. Baron Mullis

    April 15, 2018/by Doug Wadas

    Sent Out with Purpose
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    April 8, 2018/by Doug Wadas

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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.