David Norse Thomas

David Norse Thomas serves as the Associate Pastor for Christian Formation at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church since April 2022. Previously, Thomas held roles as Pastor at Maryland Presbyterian Church, Minister for Family Nurture & Discipleship at Arch Street Presbyterian Church, and Minister for Pastoral Care and LGBTQ Belonging for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Thomas gained pastoral experience at Broad Street Ministry as a Pastoral Associate, and as a Student Pastor in the Community Presbyterian Church of the Sandhills. Early experiences include a volunteer role at the Asian Rural Institute in Japan and as a Camas Outdoor Centre Volunteer with the Iona Community. Education includes a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Masters of Family Therapy from Jefferson Health, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Lewis & Clark College.