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.

Youth Sunday Sermon
by Rev. David Norse

Easter Sunday, April 19, 2026

Opening the Door
by Rev. Samantha Gonzalez‑Block

Easter Sunday, April 12, 2026

Comeback
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026

The Risks of Temptation
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Darkness into Light
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Youth Sunday Sermon
by Rev. David Norse

Easter Sunday, April 19, 2026

Opening the Door
by Rev. Samantha Gonzalez‑Block

Easter Sunday, April 12, 2026

Comeback
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026

The Risks of Temptation
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Darkness into Light
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Extreme Love
by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Letting Go and Holding Fast
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Sunday Sermon
by Rev. Joyce Shin

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Never Finished
by Rev. Dr. Joyce Shin

Sunday, October 25, 2020 (online)

The Cross We Bear
by Rev. Alex Evangelista

Sunday, October 18, 2020 (online)

Giving God the Credit
by Rev. Dr. Joyce Shin

Sunday, October 11, 2020 (online)

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Upcoming Events

April 23, 2026

  • April 23, 20267:30 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.

  • April 23, 20268:00 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.

April 24, 2026

  • April 24, 20266:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Visit Temple Sholom for Shabbat and dinner

    Carey Averbook csa@interfaithphiladelphia.org is the contact for this event

    Sign up on Sign Up Genius for this.   Deadline to sign up is April 23

    Prep session for this event is on Sunday, April 19

April 25, 2026

  • April 25, 202611:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Memorial Service (Sanctuary)

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

  • April 25, 202612:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Memorial Reception (Fellowship Hall)

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

April 26, 2026

  • April 26, 20268:00 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.

  • April 26, 20269:30 am - 10:00 am

    Choir rehearsal (Sanctuary)

    Sunday morning preparation for worship.

  • April 26, 20269:45 am - 10:45 am

    Agape Singers Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

  • April 26, 20269:45 am - 10:00 am

    Hosanna! Singers (Santuary)

  • April 26, 202610:15 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.

  • April 26, 202610:40 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.

  • April 26, 202611:15 am - 12:15 pm

    Fellowship Hour (Courtyard and Fellowship Hall)

    Sunday morning worshipers are invited to greet one another in Fellowship Hall, learn about various upcoming opportunities, and enjoy hot coffee and light refreshments in the Courtyard.

  • April 26, 202611:15 am - 12:15 pm

    Joyce's anniversary celebration

April 29, 2026

  • April 29, 202611:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Bell Choir Polish Party and Celebration