Swarthmore Presbyterian Church

SPECIAL EPISODE: Education Lawsuit Informational Meeting led by the Public Interest Law Center

Welcome to this special episode that was recorded on May 23, 2021. Sponsored by Adult Formation, The Public Interest Law Center facilitated an Education Lawsuit informational meeting via zoom. For more information on the Public Interest Law Center, please visit https://www.pubintlaw.org. Also, see below for more information on this episode.

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This year has shown us the essential importance of public schools. But in Pennsylvania, our legislative leaders have created a school funding system that leaves hundreds of thousands of students without basic educational support because they live in low-wealth school districts. School districts and parents are going to court to change that status quo, which violates the Pennsylvania state constitution’s guarantee of a “thorough and efficient” system of public education for all. Trial in the case is on track to begin this September.

This is a recording from our free online webinar with attorneys leading the case, as we learned the latest updates, what this case could mean for public education in Delaware County and beyond, the root causes of underfunding and funding disparities, and how you can join the movement for public schools.

Pennsylvania has one of the largest funding gap in the country between low-wealth and high-wealth school districts. Pennsylvania is also ranked 44th in the share of funding that comes from the state, leaving local taxpayers to take on rising costs. As a result, underfunding is widespread–affecting urban, rural, and suburban districts–and it reproduces the same fundamental inequalities brought about by the history of residential segregation in our Commonwealth. Attorneys from the Public Interest Law Center are representing six school districts suing Pennsylvania legislative leaders to challenge this deprivation and inequality, demanding a school funding system that gives kids in every community, not just select ZIP codes, the tools they need to meet their potential.

Conversed into This Faith by Rev. Joyce Shin

Today's episode is the sermon titled, "Conversed Into This Faith" by Rev. Joyce Shin. The scriptural text is from Acts 2: 1-21 (NRSV). This episode was recorded for Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

Transitional Ministry by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Today's episode is the sermon titled, "Transitional Ministry" by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight. The scriptural text is from John 17: 6-19(NRSV). This episode was recorded for May 16, 2021. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

The Spirit as Artist by Rev. Joyce Shin

Today's episode is the sermon titled, "The Spirit as Artist" by Rev. Joyce Shin. The scriptural text is from Acts 10:44-48 (NRSV). This episode was recorded for May 09, 2021. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

Radical Inclusion by Rev. Alex Evangelista

Today's episode is the sermon titled, "Radical Inclusion" by Rev. Alex Evangelista. The scriptural text is from Acts 8:26-40 (NRSV). This episode was recorded for May, 02 2021. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

In the Name of Jesus by Rev. Joyce Shin

Today's episode is the sermon titled, "In the Name of Jesus" by Rev. Joyce Shin. The scriptural text is from Acts 4:5-12 (NRSV). This episode was recorded for April 25, 2021. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

Youth Sunday - Sam Hartley

Today's episode comes from our Youth Sunday. This sermon is by Sam Hartley on Romans 12:1-2 (NRSV). This episode was recorded for Sunday, April 18, 2021. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

Youth Sunday - Ava Dijstelbloem

Today's episode comes from our Youth Sunday. This sermon is by Ava Dijstelbloem on Exodus 3:1-15 (NRSV). This episode was recorded for Sunday, April 18, 2021. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

Youth Sunday - Marie Lowry

Today's episode comes from our Youth Sunday. This sermon is by Marie Lowry on Psalm 23 (NRSV). This episode was recorded for Sunday, April 18, 2021. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

Is It True, What They Say? by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight

Today's episode is the sermon titled, "Is It True, What They Say?" by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight. The scriptural text is from 1 John 1:1 -2:2 (NRSV). This episode was recorded for Sunday, April 11, 2021. For our full service, check out our YouTube by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."