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. Sarah Cooper Searight

Sunday, May 5, 2024

It Should Be So Simple
by Bastiaan Phair

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Rest and Work
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. David Norse Thomas

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Worth It
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Sunday, May 5, 2024

It Should Be So Simple
by Bastiaan Phair

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Rest and Work
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. David Norse Thomas

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Worth It
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, April 7, 2024

I Have Seen the Lord
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Palm Sunday
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, March 24, 2024

What’s at Stake?
by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Let the Redeemed of the Lord Tell Their Story
by Jeff Boyd

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Sunday Meditation
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Hungry and Fat
by Rev. David Norse Thomas

Sunday, November 26, 2023

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Upcoming Events

May 11, 2024

  • May 11, 20241:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Memorial Service (Sanctuary)

    A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Thanksgiving for the life of Arthur G. Baker.
    Guests are invited to a reception in Fellowship Hall following the service.

  • May 11, 20242:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Memorial Reception (Fellowship Hall)

    Guests attending the memorial service for Art Baker are invited to greet the family, share remembrances, and enjoy some refreshments at a reception in Fellowship Hall.

May 12, 2024

  • May 12, 20248:00 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.

  • May 12, 20249:30 am - 10:00 am

    Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    Sunday morning preparation for worship

  • May 12, 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.

  • May 12, 202411:15 am - 12:00 pm

    Sunday Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)

    Our Parish Life team provides beverages and snacks every Sunday following the 10:15 worship service and invites everyone to enjoy one another's company in Fellowship Hall. Please make a point of saying hello to someone you don't yet know!

  • May 12, 20244:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    Middle School Youth Group (Fellowship Hall)

    Middle Schoolers gather Sunday afternoons for play, fellowship, service, and learning. All are welcome.  We conclude with dinner, shared with high schoolers.  Suggested donation $5.00.
    Weekly notes about plans for the upcoming Sunday are shared by text from Rev. David Norse Thomas. The registration form is available here: Youth Registration 2023-24

  • May 12, 20245:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    High School Youth Group (Fellowship Hall)

    High Schoolers gather Sunday afternoons for play, fellowship, service, and learning. All are welcome.  We begin with dinner, shared with middle schoolers, at 5:30.  Weekly notes about plans for the upcoming Sunday are shared by text from Rev. David Norse Thomas. The registration form is available here: Youth Registration 2023-24

May 13, 2024

  • May 13, 20249:00 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!

May 16, 2024

  • May 16, 202410:15 am - 11:15 am

    Bell Choir rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)

    Weekly rehearsals to prepare music for sharing in worship once a month.
    Interested?  Contact Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.

  • May 16, 20247:30 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.

  • May 16, 20248:00 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.
    For those who are fully vaccinated against COVID, masks are optional. For those not yet fully vaccinated, or working with children, masks are required. Seating/distancing is at the comfort level of the individuals attending.