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.

    What If?
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Away from the Center
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, December 15, 2024

    Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, December 8, 2024

    In God’s Time and On God’s Terms
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, December 1, 2024

    Who Do You Say That I Am?
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, November 24, 2024

    What If?
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Away from the Center
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, December 15, 2024

    Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, December 8, 2024

    In God’s Time and On God’s Terms
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, December 1, 2024

    Who Do You Say That I Am?
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, November 24, 2024

    Relating to One Another as the Body of Christ
    by George Weaver

    Sunday, November 17, 2024

    What Time is It?
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, November 10, 2024

    A Matter of Life and Death
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, November 3, 2024

    What We Couldn’t See Before
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, October 27, 2024

    Advent II Sermon
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, December 4, 2022

    Advent I Sermon
    by Rev. David Norse Thomas

    Sunday, November 27, 2022

    Sermon for Christ the King Sunday
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, November 20, 2022

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    Upcoming Events

    December 29, 2024

    • December 29, 20249:30 am - 10:00 am

      Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

      Sunday morning preparation for worship.

    • December 29, 202410:15 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.

    • December 29, 202411:15 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!

    • December 29, 20244:30 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!  They will share for worship in October and December.

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

    • December 29, 20245:30 pm - 8:30 pm

      Youth Group (Field Trip)


      Like playing underground church? This is the event for you! We are gathering with a whole bunch of youth groups for an evening of favorite “run around in a dark church” games! We will be heading over to to Media Presbyterian Church, have a ton of fun, and eat together.

      Drop off and pick-up in Fellowship Hall.

    December 31, 2024

    • December 31, 20249:00 am - 2:00 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!

    January 1, 2025

    • January 1, 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

    January 2, 2025

    • January 2, 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.

    • January 2, 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.