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Swarthmore United Methodist Church

United Methodist Church · Swarthmore, PA 19081 · also known as SUMC

Info coverage: Medium Its website covers 3 of the 5 key areas we look for (about, service times, newcomer info). This is about how much the church’s own website shares, not a judgment of the church. What this means

Last checked Oct 17, 2026 · Suggest a correction (we review every correction before changing a listing)

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About / Welcome

“Swarthmore UMC ~ a community of love & belonging for all!”

From the church’s website · Mission, Vision, and Values (swarthmoreumc.com/mission-vision-and-values.html) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

What We Believe

“God works with and through each of us on life's spiritual journey, growing us as disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation and healing of our community and the world.”

From the church’s website · Mission, Vision, and Values (swarthmoreumc.com/mission-vision-and-values.html) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

ChurchCompass note: No separate statement of faith found on pages read.

Broader confession: United Methodist Church: What We Believe (ChurchCompass pointer to the denomination's page.) · Denomination directory

Ratings DRAFT

These ratings are a draft for review. They are assessments based only on what this church and its denomination publish online, not official reviews or endorsements.

Gospel Clarity
2/5 · Weak
Baptism is described as 'welcoming new disciples into the Body of Christ', and communion as where 'God nourishes us with God's grace'. Who Jesus is, what people need saving from and what Jesus has done are not explained on the pages read. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Elements found: 1 of 4 (how a person receives or responds); newcomer pathway: not found
Scripture & Teaching
2/5 · Weak Provisional
Scripture not discussed on the pages read; a Small Groups & Bible Studies page and livestream are listed. Low confidence. source 1 · Church website
Provisional: limited evidence on the pages we read.
Core Orthodoxy
3/5 · OK
Not spelled out on the site; United Methodist congregation, whose doctrinal standards are published by the UMC. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Denomination directory
Welcome & Community
4/5 · Strong
'Visiting? Great!' page (times, worship style, kids, communion) plus small groups/events; no accessibility details found. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Discipleship Path
4/5 · Strong
Small Groups & Bible Studies and Spiritual Practices listed; baptism for infants and adults described. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Transparency
3/5 · OK
Mission, vision and core values page; no beliefs statement; UMC identity stated. source 1 · Church website
Worship style Traditional-yet-fresh; choir (source · Church website) (a description, not a rating)

Ratings are DRAFT assessments based on public information. How ratings work

Practical details

Address
129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081 (source · Church website)
Municipality
Swarthmore borough
Denomination
United Methodist Church (source · Church website)
Service times
  • Sunday worship 10:30-11:30 am in the sanctuary (also livestreamed) (source · Church website)
  • Communion and potluck on the 1st Sunday; 'Table Church' conversational worship on 5th Sundays (source · Church website)
Worship style
Traditional-yet-fresh; choir
Kids & youth
  • Nursery care from 10:00 am; 'Time with Young Christians' each service, then Sunday school; children's choir (source · Church website)
Accessibility
Not listed on the church’s website
Phone
Not listed on the church’s website
Website
swarthmoreumc.com

What to expect on a first visit

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Location

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Sources and last-checked dates

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