On Our Own Terms (3 of 3)

Anne Myers, Spiritual Director for Homeland Hospice, and oncologist Dr. Mary Simmons conclude their three-week series on issues relating to end-of-life care.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, December 23, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

On Our Own Terms (2 of 3)

Anne Myers, Spiritual Director for Homeland Hospice, and oncologist Dr. Mary Simmons talk about living wills, medical powers of attorney, and other issues relating to end-of-life care.


 This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, December 16, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

On Our Own Terms (1 of 3)

Anne Myers, Spiritual Director for Homeland Hospice, presents the first of three lectures on issues related to death and dying.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, December 9, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

The Opportunities and Challenges of the Mainline Protestant Witness in These Times

Dr. Carol E. Lytch, a sociologist of religion and president of Lancaster Theological Seminary, reflects on new patterns in American religious life and identifies some openings for the mainline Protestant witness in these times.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, December 2, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

Puzzles and Paradoxes: The Parables of Jesus

Dr. Thomas G. Long of the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, leads this class on Consecration Sunday.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, November 11, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

The Importance of Afghanistan and Pakistan to the United States

Dr. Larry Goodson, Professor of Middle East Studies at the US Army War College discusses the history and current structure of Afghanistan and Pakistan and relationships with the United States

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, October 28, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

Religion and the First Amendment (2 of 2)

Robert G. Hanna Jr.,, lawyer at Lavery Faherty Patterson, Harrisburg, concludes his discussion of religion and the First Amendment by focusing on the establishment clause and the Supreme Court case of Kitzmiller v Dover Area School District.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, October 14, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

Religion and the First Amendment (1 of 2)

Robert G. Hanna Jr.,, lawyer at Lavery Faherty Patterson, Harrisburg explores religion and the First Amendment as it is presently applied by our federal court system. In this, the first class in a two-part series, Bob provides some history, examines the First Amendment and presents some applicable protests and Supreme Court cases.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, October 7, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

New Presbyterian Hymnal

David Eicher, Hymnal Editor for the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation in Louisville, Kentucky, talks about how hymns were selected for the new Presbyterian hymnal that will publish in September 2013.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 30, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

The 1944 D-Day Landing on Normandy

Captain Al Lord Jr. (Ret.), Professor of Theater Planning at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle discusses the 1944 D-Day landing in Normandy concentrating on the overall strategy of Overlord, the Omaha landing beaches and the action at Pointe du Hoc.

The Book of Revelation: Prophesy of Doom or Message of Hope? (Week 5 of 5)

Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Religious Studies at Gettysburg College, continues his discussion on what is surely the most confounding, most controversial book in the New Testament. This week's lecture focuses on chapters 19-22. Fifth in a series of five lectures.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 23, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

The Book of Revelation: Prophecy of Doom or Message of Hope? (Week 4 of 5)

Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Religious Studies at Gettysburg College, continues his discussion on what is surely the most confounding, most controversial book in the New Testament. This week's lecture focuses on chapters 15-18. Fourth in a series of five lectures.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 16, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

The Book of Revelation: Prophecy of Doom or Message of Hope? (Week 3 of 5)

Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Religious Studies at Gettysburg College, continues his discussion on what is surely the most confounding, most controversial book in the New Testament. This week's lecture focuses on chapters 10-15. Third in a series of five lectures.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 9, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

The Book of Revelation: Prophecy of Doom or Message of Hope? (Week 2 of 5)

Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Religious Studies at Gettysburg College, continues his discussion on what is surely the most confounding, most controversial book in the New Testament. This week's lecture focuses on chapters 4-6. Second in a series of five lectures.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 2, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

The Book of Revelation: Prophecy of Doom or Message of Hope? (Week 1 of 5)

Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Religious Studies at Gettysburg College, discusses what is surely the most confounding, most controversial book in the New Testament. What is the central message of this widely read, oftentimes misread, and too often unread book? Is that message one that should cause anxiety in the present and fear about the future, or does the Book of Revelation offer a message of hope and encouragement? First in a series of five lectures.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, August 28, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

From Atheism to Faith

Derry Member Rodica Mihalis was born and raised in communist Romania, an atheist country. She defected from Romania in 1981 in search of freedoms, and in 1987 became a US citizen. Her recently published memoir, "The Gypsy Saw Two Lives", tells her journey from indoctrination against God to having many doubts before finding faith in a Higher Power. Rodica will highlight the freedoms we take for granted, increasing awareness of our blessings

Faith in the Age of Facebook

Rosie McGee, the Helen Carnell Eden Chaplain at Wilson College, Chambersburg, talks about the life of a college chaplain and issues facing young adults today.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

What Will Christianity in the United States Be Like in 2050? (4 of 4)

Lee Barrett, Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology, Lancaster Theological Seminary, concludes a discussion on the colossal changes that are occurring in all churches and offers some predictions of what may happen to Christianity in the United States in the next few decades.

This fourth lecture in a series of four was presented on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

What Will Christianity in the United States Be Like in 2050?

Lee Barrett, Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology, Lancaster Theological Seminary, continues a discussion on the colossal changes that are occurring in all churches and offers some predictions of what may happen to Christianity in the United States in the next few decades.

This third lecture in a series of four was presented on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

What Will Christianity in the United States Be Like in 2050?

Lee Barrett, Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology, Lancaster Theological Seminary, discusses the colossal changes that are occurring in all churches, some predictions of what may happen to Christianity in the United States in the next few decades, and some divergent proposals about what should be done in order to foster the health of our faith.

This second lecture in a series of four was presented on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.


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What Will Christianity in the United States Be Like in 2050?

Lee Barrett, Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology, Lancaster Theological Seminary, discusses the colossal changes that are occurring in all churches, some predictions of what may happen to Christianity in the United States in the next few decades, and some divergent proposals about what should be done in order to foster the health of our faith.

This first lecture in a series of four was presented on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

InterVarsity

Jon Eisenberg, National Advancement Officer for the Northeast Region, and Jen Eisenberg, coach and trainer in the mid-Atlantic, provide an update and answer questions about the work of InterVarsity on college campuses in the region.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Joyful Christian Marriage (5of 5)

Bob Unverzagt, author of "A Dozen Roses from God: Experiencing Fullness of Joy in Your Marriage," leads a panel discussion on sexuality along with Derry members Cindy & Jim Royer and Jana & Barron Shaw.

This fifth program in a series of five was presented on Sunday morning, March 18, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Joyful Christian Marriage (3 of 5)

Bob Unverzagt, author of "A Dozen Roses from God: Experiencing Fullness of Joy in Your Marriage," leads a panel discussion on encouragement along with Derry members Cindy & Jim Royer and Mike & Tracey Kinney.

This third program in a series of five was presented on Sunday morning, March 4, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Joyful Christian Marriage (2 of 5)

Bob Unverzagt, author of "A Dozen Roses from God: Experiencing Fullness of Joy in Your Marriage," leads a panel discussion on encouragement along with Derry members Pete & Doris Feil, Jana & Barron Shaw and Tracey & Mike Kinney.

This second program in a series of five was presented on Sunday morning, February 26, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Joyful Christian Marriage (1 of 5)

Bob Unverzagt, author of "A Dozen Roses from God: Experiencing Fullness of Joy in Your Marriage," leads a panel discussion on joy along with Derry members Pete & Doris Feil, Greg & Lois Harris, and Dan & Lori Speck.

This first program in a series of five was presented on Sunday morning, February 19, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? Part 2

John Fea, Chair and Associate Professor of History, Messiah College, discusses the role of Presbyterians in the American Revolution.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?

John Fea, Chair and Associate Professor of History, Messiah College, discusses whether America was founded to be a Christian nation, as many evangelicals assert, or a secular state, as others contend. He will approach the question from a historical perspective in order to see past the emotional rhetoric of today to the recorded facts of our past.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Krislund Camp Update

Harold Nightwine, Derry Member, talks about what has been happening at Camp Krislund. Excitement has been building at Krislund as the camp has been working to prepare the property to support 20 new heated and air conditioned cabins for adult use.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Allison Hill Fund

Rick Woodard, Executive Director, The Allison Hill Fund, talks about what the Allison Hill Fund is and how it supports 11 faith-based organizations in the Allison Hill Section of Harrisburg. These organizations have a direct impact on the lives of those who live in an area of great need.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Channels Food Rescue

Lori Hoffmaster, Executive Director, Channels Food Rescue, talks about the many ways Channels helps people in need: collecting and redistributing perishable foods to local food banks, training unemployed people in the food service trades, providing meals to underprivileged children in Harrisburg, and much more.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Microfinance

Derry member Bill Alexander, Lecturer, Goergen Entrepreneurial Management Program,
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, explores the pros and cons of supporting microfinance in third world countries and considers what role Derry Church might play.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.