Reading the Bible as an Adult

This lecture was presented by Julia O'Brien, Professor of Old Testament, Lancaster Theological Seminary. Ms. O'Brien discusses how the Bible can be just as engaging as any novel on the best-seller list, with its complex, nuanced, stories that come with the seal of approval of countless generations of readers. This is Part 1 of a two part series.

Her lecture was presented on Sunday, December 6 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Service Learning in Southern India

This lecture was presented by Kristina Krecko, Derry member and senior biology major at Penn State University. Kristina tells about her experience this summer in southern India working for HOINA (Homes of the Indian Nations).

Her lecture was presented on Sunday, November 22 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

In the House of Simon: Eloquent Silence from a Lady Theologian

2009 Theological Forum with Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey
Lecture 3
Presented Sunday, November 8, 2009
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, PA

The Inauguration: Vision and Violence (audio link)

Audio link of Dr. Bailey's first lecture on 11/7/09.

The Gentle Shepherd: A New Psalm 23 (audio link)

Audio link of Dr. Ken Bailey's second lecture on 11/7/09.

The Gentle Shepherd: A New Psalm 23

2009 Theological Forum with Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey
Lecture 2
Presented Saturday, November 7, 2009
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, PA

Study guide B1

The Inauguration: Vision and Violence

2009 Theological Forum with Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey
Lecture 1
Presented Saturday, November 7, 2009
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, PA

The accompanying study guide is referenced beginning at about the half-way point of the lecture.

Rural Health Care

This lecture was presented by Laura Spece, second year medical student at Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and First Caduceus Fund Recipient, on Sunday, November 1 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Islam and Politics: Part 2

This lecture was presented by Dr. R. William Ayres, Director, Center for Global Citizenship and Associate Professor of International Relations, Elizabethtown College, on Sunday morning, October 25, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA. This lecture concludes the two-part series.

Islam & Politics: Part 1

This lecture was presented by Dr. R. William Ayres, Director, Center for Global Citizenship and Associate Professor of International Relations, Elizabethtown College, on Sunday morning, October 18, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

The concluding lecture in this series will be presented next Sunday, October 25.

InterVarsity

InterVarsity leaders and former Derry members Jon and Jen Eisenberg facilitate an interactive discussion on what it takes to bring spiritual transformation on college campuses today.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, October 11, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Washing Before Supper? Baptism and the Lord's Supper in Calvin's Geneva and Contemporary North America

This lecture was presented by Martha Moore-Keish, Assistant Professor of Theology, Colombia Theological Seminary, on Saturday evening, October 3, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

The Sunday morning Issues Class lecture by Dr. Moore-Keish is not available.

What is in store for us in the future?

Week 5 of 5 in a lecture series on "The Christian Hope: The Apostle Paul's Gospel for Today," presented by Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Religion at Gettysburg College

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 27, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Back to Basics: What is Essential to our Faith?

Week 4 of 5 in a lecture series on "The Christian Hope: The Apostle Paul's Gospel for Today," presented by Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Religion at Gettysburg College

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 20, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Indecent and Out of Order: Worship in Corinth

Week 3 of 5 in a lecture series on "The Christian Hope: The Apostle Paul's Gospel for Today," presented by Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Religion at Gettysburg College

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 13, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Paul & the Corinthians: "And You Think Your Church Has Problems!"

Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Religion at Gettysburg College,in this five part series discusses Christian hope, its significance and explores the implications that faith has for the believing community in the 21st century

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 6, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Paul & the Corinthians: "Who Are These People?"

Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Religion at Gettysburg College,in this five part series discusses Christian hope, its significance and explores the implications that faith has for the believing community in the 21st century

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, August 30, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Untangling the Stress Mess

Dr. Ann Shorb, founder and director of Christian Counseling and Educational Services, Hanover, PA helps us to identify and handle life's stressful situations and challenges.

The Theology of Calvin & Hobbes

Debbie Hough, Director of Christian Education at Derry Presbyterian Church, connects the dots between Bill Watterson's famous "Calvin & Hobbes" comic strip characters, the 16th century French Protestant Reformer John Calvin, and 17th century philosopher Thomas Hobbes.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Preparing Christian Leaders in the Hospital Setting

Sunday, May 3, 2009
Preparing Christian Leaders in the Hospital Setting
Rev. Mark Young, Resident Chaplain at Lancaster General Hospital presents a brief discussion on how Christian Leaders prepare in a hospital setting

This lecture was presented on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Desperate to Survive

Derry member Chuck Theal presents a brief history of the Scots-Irish and American Indians -- including political considerations of the time -- and explains why the conflict between American Indians and settlers of the frontier areas like Derry Church occurred.

This lecture was presented on Heritage Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

"What's art got to do with the church?"

Catherine Kapikian, Presenter, examines how art affects the church today.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 29, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Calvin's Legacy: Part 2

Lee Barrett, Professor of Systematic Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary, examines ways in which Calvin's legacy lived on in the faith and life of Karl Barth

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 15, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Calvin's Legacy: Part 1

Lee Barrett, Professor of Systematic Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary, examines ways in which Calvin's legacy lived on in the faith and life of Scots reformer John Knox.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 8, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

A Brighter Tomorrow in the Ukraine

Olya Nevmerzhitskaya, Presenter, Discusses the country of Ukraine and mission work.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 1, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Calvin and the New Testament, Part 2

Rev. Charles "Buz" Myers, Associate Professor of Religion at Gettysburg College, concludes his 2-week series on Calvin and the New Testament.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 22, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Calvin and the New Testament, Part 1

Rev. Charles "Buz" Myers, Associate Professor of Religion at Gettysburg College, presents week 1 of a 2-week series on Calvin and the New Testament.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 15, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

A Closer Look at John Calvin

Elaine Wilson talks about John Calvin, providing new insight into his life and times. To view the art referenced in her lecture, click here.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 9, 2009 at Derry Presbyterian church, Hershey, PA.

Lee Barrett Lectures on "The Shack"

Lee Barrett, Professor of Systematic Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary, gives a 45-minute lecture on the best-selling book "The Shack," by William Paul Young. A 45-minute question-and-answer period follows the lecture, which was given on Sunday evening, February 8 in the sanctuary at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

The Hershey Story: An Update

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Amy Bischof, Associate Director of The Hershey Story, returns to Derry Church with an update on the new museum on Chocolate Avenue.

Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania

John Calvin Series: Week 4 of 4

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Rev. Dick Houtz, pastor, concludes the lecture series on John Calvin.

Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania

John Calvin Series: Week 2 of 4

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Rev. Dick Houtz, pastor, discusses Calvin's time in Geneva and Strassbourg and his relationship with his wife Idalette in the second lecture of a 4-week series on John Calvin.

Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania

John Calvin Series: Week 1 of 4

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Rev. Dick Houtz, pastor, lays the groundwork in the first lecture of a 4-week series on John Calvin by talking about factors contributing to the Reformation in 16th-century Europe.

Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania