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.

    Nobody Expects the Resurrection
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025

    Palm Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, April 13, 2025

    Becoming Like Jesus
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, April 6, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, March 30, 2025

    Youth Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. David Norse Thomas

    Sunday, March 23, 2025

    Nobody Expects the Resurrection
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025

    Palm Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, April 13, 2025

    Becoming Like Jesus
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, April 6, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, March 30, 2025

    Youth Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. David Norse Thomas

    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

    A Holy and Purposeful Ambiguity
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, July 23, 2023

    Living with Uncertainty
    by Rev. Jesse Garner

    Sunday, July 16, 2023

    Flesh or Spirit? Why Does It Matter?
    by Rev. Jesse Garner

    Sunday, July 9, 2023

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    Upcoming Events

    April 23, 2025

    • April 23, 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

    April 24, 2025

    • April 24, 20257:30 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! 
      Led by Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.

    • April 24, 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.

    April 25, 2025

    • April 25, 20252:00 pm - 3:00 pm

      Labyrinth Walk (begin at Garden entrance)

      On Good Friday we are pleased to offer a labyrinth walk led by a trained labyrinth facilitator. The session will begin with a brief introduction to this meditative practice for those who are new to praying in this way, and will be offered rain or shine, thanks to the canvas labyrinth that we are able to set up indoors.

    April 27, 2025

    • April 27, 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.

    • April 27, 20259:00 am - 9:30 am

      Bell Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    • April 27, 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.

    • April 27, 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.

    • April 27, 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!

    • April 27, 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!  
      Today's gathering will be a celebration picnic!  

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

    • April 27, 20252:30 pm - 6:15 pm

      Hike and Picnic (Fellowship Hall)

      We are headed to Ridley Creek Park to go hiking and share a picnic with our collaborative Youth Ministry friends.