› Music Ministry Update 2026

You are warmly invited to participate in SPC’s Ministry of Music!

› Music Ministry Update 2026

You are warmly invited to participate in SPC’s Ministry of Music!

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he Ministry of Music at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church joyfully welcomes people of all ages to sing, ring handbells, and play instruments. Our growing choirs and ensembles seek to nurture a collective sense of community as we share God’s love with one another, our congregation, and the wider community. We invite you to join us! For more information, please reach out to Meghan Meloy Ness, Minister of Music.

Music Ministry Schedule for Fall 2026

Music Ministry Schedule for Fall 2026

Children & Youth Choirs

Hosanna! Singers

Grades: K-1
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. when scheduled to sing in worship

Hosanna! Singers gather to sing, move, and make music together while growing in faith, love, and kindness. The choir shares in worship approximately once each month.

Led by Meghan Meloy Ness

Alleluia! Singers

Grades: 2-5
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. when scheduled to sing in worship

Alleluia! Singers deepen their faith and discipleship through music while developing strong musical skills and leadership for worship. The choir shares in worship approximately once each month.

Led by Meghan Meloy Ness

Agape Singers

Grades: 5-9
Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:45 a.m. when scheduled to sing in worship

Agape Singers provide musical leadership that proclaims God’s love and enriches the worship experience. The choir typically rehearses the Sunday before participating in worship and shares approximately once each month.

Led by Meghan Meloy Ness

Instrumental Ministry

Instrumental Chamber Groups

Instrumental Chamber Groups participate in worship approximately once each month. These intergenerational ensembles welcome instrumentalists of all ages and experience levels. Music is selected and adapted to match each musician’s skills and comfort level, and instrumentation varies based on participation. Groups typically rehearse the Sunday before a worship appearance from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and again from 9:00-9:30 a.m. on the day they play in worship.

Led by George Weaver

Bell Choir

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:00 a.m. when scheduled to ring in worship

The Bell Choir participates in worship approximately once each month. The ensemble welcomes regular ringers as well as short- and long-term substitutes who enjoy sharing their gifts through ringing in rehearsals and worship.

Led by Meghan Meloy Ness

Singing Ministry

Chancel Choir

Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Sunday Rehearsals: 9:30 a.m.

The Chancel Choir leads congregational singing in worship from September through June and presents special musical offerings for the greater Swarthmore community twice each year. Membership is open to students in grades 10-12, college students, and adults.

Led by Meghan Meloy Ness.

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