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, February 16, 2025

    Working the Third Shift
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, February 9, 2025

    Called to the Edges
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, February 2, 2025
    That the Spirit May Be Made Visible by Rev. Joyce Shin

    That the Spirit May Be Made Visible
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, January 26, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, January 12, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, February 16, 2025

    Working the Third Shift
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, February 9, 2025

    Called to the Edges
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, February 2, 2025
    That the Spirit May Be Made Visible by Rev. Joyce Shin

    That the Spirit May Be Made Visible
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, January 26, 2025

    Sunday Sermon
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, January 12, 2025

    Light That Endures
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, January 5, 2025

    Stay a While
    by Rev. David Norse Thomas

    Sunday, December 29, 2024

    What If?
    by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

    Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Away from the Center
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, December 15, 2024

    Learning to Live with Loss
    by Rev. Joyce Shin

    Sunday, April 5, 2020 (online)

    Resurrection Today
    by Alex Evangelista

    Sunday, March 29, 2020 (online)

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    Upcoming Events

    February 23, 2025

    • February 23, 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.

    • February 23, 20258:15 am - 9:30 am

      Wind ensemble rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    • February 23, 20259:30 am - 10:00 am

      Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

      Sunday morning preparation for worship.

    • February 23, 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.

    • February 23, 202510:40 am - 11:20 am

      Godly Play (Loeffler Chapel)

      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.

    • February 23, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Bear Hugs

      SPC’s Presbyterian Women invite contributions to its annual “Bear Hugs” program. We will be collecting new and gently used teddy bears that will be donated to children who have experienced emergencies or trauma. Bears will be collected every Sunday in February in Fellowship Hall and welcomed in the church office throughout the week.

    • February 23, 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!

    • February 23, 202511:30 am - 12:00 pm

      Alleluia! & Agape Singers (Loeffler Chapel)

      Our Alleluia! Singers deepen their sense of discipleship and faith through singing and develop their capacity for strong musical leadership for worship!  They will share for worship in October, November, and December.
      Who? Grades 3-5  

      Our Agape Singers spread God’s love through singing and share strong musical leadership for worship. They sometimes sing by themselves and other times with one of our other choirs.  They will share for worship in October, November, and December.   
      Who? Grades 6-8

      Led by Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music

    • February 23, 20254:30 pm - 5:15 pm

      Hosanna! Singers (Loeffler Chapel)

      Our Hosanna! Singers gather to sing and move to music while growing in faith, love, and kindness!  

      Who? K-2nd Grade 
      Where? for just this Sunday, Loeffler Chapel
      Led by Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music

    • February 23, 20255:30 pm - 8:30 pm

      Youth Group (with First Pres Springfield)

      Coordinated Youth Ministry: Wiffle Ball & Games   
      We will be heading to First Presbyterian Church Springfield, 356 Summit Road, Springfield, PA 19064. You can ride the bus from SPC or meet us there! When we arrive, we will meet at the back of the church in their Fellowship Hall. Lights will be on, and doors will be open!

    February 27, 2025

    • February 27, 20257:00 pm - 7:30 pm

      Shane memorial rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)

    • February 27, 20257:30 pm - 9:00 pm

      Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Loeffler Chapel)

      Weekly rehearsal to prepare for music for offering in worship Sunday mornings.  New singers always welcome! 
      Led by Minister of Music, Meghan Meloy Ness.

    • February 27, 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.

    February 28, 2025

    • February 28, 20256:30 pm - 10:30 pm

      Party Gras (Fellowship Hall/Courtyard)

      Party Gras: A Mardi Gras Themed Fundraiser to Support SPC

      Save the Date: Friday, February 28 / 6:30 – 10:30 pm (in Fellowship Hall)

      Save the date and join us February 28 for a Mardi Gras inspired fundraiser to support Swarthmore Presbyterian Church! Enjoy an evening in a transformed Fellowship Hall with delicious food, game-show style games, silent auction, raffles, music and more! Friends, family, and neighbors are invited to attend this special (adults only) night at SPC. Admission per person will be $65 pre-purchase ($85 at the door), which includes an open bar (wine & beer & soft drinks), hors d’oeuvres, and games. For more details and to purchase tickets, click here. https://swarthmorepres.org/spc-party-gras/