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.

Promises Made, Promises Kept
by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Going Low
by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, October 18, 2026

An Imperative in the Indicative
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Promises Made, Promises Kept
by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Going Low
by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, October 18, 2026

An Imperative in the Indicative
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, October 11, 2026

World Communion Sunday Sermon
by Carey Averbook

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Releasing Life and Livelihood
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Sunday, September 20, 2026

A High View of God
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, September 13, 2026

World Communion Sunday Sermon
by Carey Averbook

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Releasing Life and Livelihood
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Sunday, September 20, 2026

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

November 15, 2026

  • 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.

  • November 15, 20269:00 am - 10:00 am

    Adult Ed (Study)

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

  • November 15, 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.

  • November 15, 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.

  • November 15, 202610:40 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.

  • November 15, 202610:40 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.

  • November 15, 20264:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Youth Group (Fellowship Hall)

    Passport to Understanding

    Learn how to build and maintain friendships across differences of religion and culture, with our friends from Interfaith Philadelphia! This multi-week experience is a chance to learn how to stand tall in who you are and your tradition, be a gracious host to people of different spiritual traditions, and how to be a grateful, gracious, and curious guest in different houses of worship and communities. Friends are welcome to join us!

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  • November 15, 20264:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Youth Group (Fellowship Hall)

    Passport to Understanding

    Learn how to build and maintain friendships across differences of religion and culture, with our friends from Interfaith Philadelphia! This multi-week experience is a chance to learn how to stand tall in who you are and your tradition, be a gracious host to people of different spiritual traditions, and how to be a grateful, gracious, and curious guest in different houses of worship and communities. Friends are welcome to join us!

    Set up visual map 

  • November 15, 20264:30 pm - 5:15 pm

    Hosanna! Singers & Alleluia! Singers

  • November 15, 20264:30 pm - 5:15 pm

    Hosanna! Singers & Alleluia! Singers

November 16, 2026

  • 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!

November 17, 2026

  • November 17, 20269:30 am - 4:00 pm

    Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Philadelphia

November 18, 2026

  • November 18, 202610:15 am - 11:15 am

    Bell Choir Rehearsal (Chapel)

November 19, 2026

  • November 19, 20267:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Chapel)

  • 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