HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Join the festivities throughout the Borough on this wonderfully joy-filled day. At the church, with our building partner Park Avenue Community Center, we open up our doors for cookie decorating, crafting, story-time, s'mores on the lawn, singing, dancing, and more!

In the evening, we sing carols and welcome Santa Claus as he arrives to light the town tree, which is located on our front lawn.
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Its fun for all ages!!!

SWARTHMORE DAYS

On the front lawn of the church, SUMC joins the town for some summertime fun and laughter. 

We love our duck pond - where every duck wins a prize! We also have free baked goods and water. And of course, you can get your family photo with our giant duck Larry. A day filled with laughter and community!

When the date is announced for next year, we will be sure to let you know. Stay tuned! You won't want to miss it!

CHURCH & COMMUNITY-WIDE
​EASTER EGG HUNT

All are welcome from church and the community to join in the Easter Egg Hunt and refreshments that follow the Easter Resurrection worship service. 

​Come enjoy the fun!

PARK AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER SPRING FLING 2023

We are blessed to partner with the Park Avenue Community Center, with whom we share a home at 129 Park Avenue. Each Spring, the PACC hosts a community-wide family day of food, fun, and festivities.

​This year, the church sponsored a "Learn and Grow" activity where kids could learn about pollinator flowers, and plant milkweed seeds in a decorated pots which they took home for our friends the Monarch Butterflies.

SWARTHMORE PRIDE PICNIC 

SUMC celebrates 15 years of being a Reconciling Church...and we want everyone to know that we are an open and affirming place to worship, grow in faith, and belong. As part of an inclusive community, are excited to partner with Gallery on Park, Park Avenue Community Center, Swarthmore Public Library  & Swarthmore Town Center for a Swarthmore Pride Picnic on June 4, 2023. Worship is at 10:30am and the Picnic begins at 11:30am. All are welcome!

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

All creatures great and small are invited with their people for a short service of blessing, held each year near the Feast of Saint Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment. 

Your furry, spiky, scaled, and feathered friends are welcomed. Blessing of the Animals takes place around October 4th each year, which is the day St. Francis is remembered by the church.

​Our 2023 Blessing of the Animals is Saturday October 7th on the church lawn from 10am-12noon. This is a drop-by drop-in blessing, so come anytime that is convenient.

​Refreshments will be provided.

LIVE NATIVITY

What better way to tell the Christmas story than to invite some favorite friends at the manger!

With the wonderful people and animals of Quiver Farms, people of all ages can enjoy the fun! 

Hot cocoa, treats, and cozy bonfire round out a great afternoon. All are welcome!