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

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior
by Trisha Hall

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Neither Here nor There
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, November 5, 2023

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Upcoming Events

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.

May 18, 2024

  • May 18, 20248:30 am - 11:00 am

    Fall Fair Dropoff (Parking Lot)

    Contributions to our annual Fall Fair are at the heart of this community event!  We will be welcoming donations for two foundational Fair offerings in the church parking lot all morning: Collectibles, and Jewelry & Accessories.  
    Please note that we are unable to accept Flea Market items, Children's Toys & Games, or Books at this time.  

  • May 18, 20242:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Memorial Reception (Fellowship Hall)

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

  • May 18, 20243:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Memorial Service (Sanctuary)

    A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Thanksgiving for the life of Paul Barry Urban, Jr.
    Guests are invited to a reception in Fellowship Hall following the service.

May 19, 2024

  • May 19, 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 19, 20249:30 am - 10:00 am

    Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    Sunday morning preparation for worship

  • May 19, 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 19, 202411:15 am - 12:15 pm

    SPNDS Art Show (Fellowship Hall)

    Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School (SPNDS) is delighted to invite churchgoers to enjoy the colorful and imaginative artwork created by preschoolers who so fully embrace the SPNDS motto, “Learning Joy.”  Under the tutelage of art teacher, Megan Yates, children have learned and used a variety of skills to create the interesting works of art soon to be exhibited in Fellowship Hall. Welcome all!

  • May 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2024

    Pentecost