Renovations Update

Rev. Dick Houtz, Pastor at Derry Presbyterian Church, gives a brief history and update on progress to date made by the renovations committee on various projects being considered to improve the church.


This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, November 24, 2013 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Neurotheology - What happens in your brain when you pray?

The emerging study of neurotheology or spiritual neuroscience seeks to identify changes in brain activity and physiology that occur during religious or spiritual beliefs and practices. Tim Mosher, MD discusses the techniques that are used to evaluate functional brain activity and reviews studies that seek to determine if there is a physiologic basis for the spiritual brain.

Building and Shaping the Body of Christ: Where Minstry and Leadership Meet

Rev. Dr. David A. Davis, Senior Pastor, Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton, New Jersey discusses the role of leadership and different leadership styles in church ministry.

Mental Health Issues

Lee Ann Grisolano, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist discusses issues involved in recognizing that mental health treatment may be necessary, overcoming the stigma of receiving mental health treatment, and finding a mental health practitioner who is a "good fit."

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, November 3, 2013 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.