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.

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, June 1, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. David Norse Thomas

    Sunday, May 25, 2025

    Making Distinctions
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, May 18, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, May 11, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, May 4, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, June 1, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. David Norse Thomas

    Sunday, May 25, 2025

    Making Distinctions
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, May 18, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, May 11, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, May 4, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, April 27, 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

    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

    Speaking That Makes Sense
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    December 24, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    What Shall I Cry?
    Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    December 12, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    The Grace of Impermanence
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    December 3, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    Anniversary Sunday

    November 26, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    Planning for Potential
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    November 19, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    So That Others Can Give
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    November 12, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    At the Threshold
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    November 5, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    A Reformation from Within
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    October 29, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    But Why?
    Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    October 22, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    Spiritual Mobility
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    October 15, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    Dropping the Stones
    Rev. Patricia Pearce

    October 8, 2017/by Doug Wadas

    The Conditions for Change
    Rev. Joyce Shin

    October 1, 2017/by Doug Wadas

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    Upcoming Events

    June 7, 2025

    • June 7, 20255:30 pm - 7:30 pm

      Choir Party (Fellowship Hall)

      Potluck dinner and celebration of Ness baby boy

    June 8, 2025

    • June 8, 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.

    • June 8, 20259:00 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. 

    • June 8, 20259:30 am - 10:00 am

      Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

      Sunday morning preparation for worship.

    • June 8, 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.

    • June 8, 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.

    • June 8, 202511:15 am - 12:15 pm

      All Church Picnic (Fellowship Hall)

      All are welcome to celebrate Pentecost with a picnic and activities for all ages, celebrating the gifts of the Holy Spirit! Parish Life will provide fresh grilled burgers (including a vegetarian option) and hotdogs. The rest of us are invited to bring family-sized offerings of our favorite picnic dishes to add to the buffet tables.

    June 9, 2025

    • June 9, 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!

    • June 9, 20259:00 am - 3:00 pm

      Summer Church Camp (SPNDS spaces)

      Caring for one another and Creation!
      Associate Pastor David Norse Thomas will be joined by many teachers from SPNDS (Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School) to explore caring for one another and creation through creative play, music and movement, art, science, story time, Godly Play, kids’ yoga and mindfulness, games, and outdoor fun.  Details and registration forthcoming.

    June 10, 2025

    • June 10, 20259:00 am - 3:00 pm

      Summer Church Camp (SPNDS spaces)

      Caring for one another and Creation!
      Associate Pastor David Norse Thomas will be joined by many teachers from SPNDS (Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School) to explore caring for one another and creation through creative play, music and movement, art, science, story time, Godly Play, kids’ yoga and mindfulness, games, and outdoor fun.  Details and registration forthcoming.

    • June 10, 20256:30 pm - 7:30 pm

      Outreach Committee (Study)

    • June 10, 20257:30 pm - 9:00 pm

      Session Committee meetings (various)

      Most Session committees and our Board of Deacons meet monthly.  Following a brief service of invocation in the Sanctuary at 7:30pm, committees gather in spaces throughout the building.

    June 12, 2025

    • June 12, 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.