Messengers of Miracles

Elaine Wilson, author, artist and founder, Susquehanna Art Museum, discusses Mary and Michelangelo. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, December 18, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA  • 58 minutes • 6.7 MB

The Sometimes Good Samaritan: What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About the Fickleness of Empathy

Lecture by Tim Mosher, MD, Chair of the Department of Radiology and Distinguished Professor of Radiology and Orthopaedic Surgery at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, December 11, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA  • 48 minutes • 7.1 MB

Empathy and the Meaning of American Democracy

Second of two lectures by John Fea, Ph.D., professor of American History and Chair of the History Department at Messiah College, Grantham, PA.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, December 4, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA  • 62 minutes • 7.1 MB

Presbyterians and the American Presidency

First of two lectures by John Fea, Ph.D., professor of American History and Chair of the History Department at Messiah College, Grantham, PA.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, November 27, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA  • 60 minutes • 7.2 MB

Pastor Nominating Committee Update

Gregg Robertson, chair, and members of the Pastor Nominating Committee explain their process and answer questions. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, November 20, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 51 minutes • 5.9 MB

Why Is Change So Difficult?

Rev. Bruce Humphrey, interim pastor at Presbyterian Congregation of Middletown and recently retired from Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, CA, presents seven insights about how change impacts individuals and congregations on Consecration Sunday.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, November 13, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA •  43 minutes • 4.9 MB

Sustainable Mission

Tim & Gloria Wheeler, retired PC(USA) mission co-workers in Honduras, talk about their experiences in country.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, November 6, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 60 minutes • 6.9 MB

Back to the Bible: How Jesus Novels and Films Can Benefit Bible Study

The 2016 Theological Forum presents Dr. Meg Ramey, author of "The Quest for the Fictional Jesus" and associate professor of Biblical Studies at Messiah College.

In this lecture (third of three), Dr. Ramey concludes by considering that Jesus novels and films are not only important examples of popular cultural portrayals of Jesus but also that they play a helpful role in re-interpreting the Gospels themselves.

This lecture was presented on Saturday morning, October 30, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 55 minutes • 6.3 MB 

Savior on the Silver Screen: An Introduction to Jesus Films and their Issues

The 2016 Theological Forum presents Dr. Meg Ramey, author of "The Quest for the Fictional Jesus" and associate professor of Biblical Studies at Messiah College.

In this lecture (second of three), Dr. Ramey discusses many of the issues inherent in putting the Savior up on the silver screen while also surveying some of the most popular and impactful Jesus films from the 20th and 21st centuries. 

This lecture was presented on Saturday morning, October 29, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 85 minutes • 9.7 MB

The Quest for Fictional Jesus: An Introduction to Jesus Novels and the Practice of Rewriting the Gospels

The 2016 Theological Forum presents Dr. Meg Ramey, author of "The Quest for the Fictional Jesus" and associate professor of Biblical Studies at Messiah College.

This lecture (first of three) was presented on Saturday morning, October 29, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 80 minutes • 9.2 MB

The Amish Study

Using the Old Order Amish as the research population, in 1983 Abe and his team published the finding that Bipolar Disorder has a genetic basis. This led to findings about the genetic origin of multiple psychiatric disorders, and was the first to prove that a psychiatric disorder is inherited. Abe identifies the unique religious values and practices of the Old Order Amish that helped to make this type of advanced research so productive.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, October 9, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 64 minutes • 7.3 MB

The Inside Scoop: A Transparent Look at Derry's Finances

Along with members of the Stewardship & Finance Committee, 2016 chair Tracy Burke reviews the state of Derry Church's financial position. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, October 2, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 57 minutes • 6.5 MB

Passing on the Mantle: Leadership Transitions in the Bible (5 of 5)

Rev. Dr. Charles "Buz" Myers, associate professor, religious studies at Gettysburg College and an ordained Presbyterian minister, presents "Let's Get Organized: The Emerging Christian Church and its Structure." Week 5 of 5.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 25, 2016 atDerry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 68 minutes • 7.8 MB.

Passing on the Mantle: Leadership Transitions in the Bible (4 of 5)

Rev. Dr. Charles "Buz" Myers, associate professor, religious studies at Gettysburg College and an ordained Presbyterian minister, presents "Where Two or Three are Gathered: John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Disciples." Week 4 of 5.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 18, 2016 atDerry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 60 minutes • 6.9 MB.

Passing on the Mantle: Leadership Transitions in the Bible (3 of 5)

Rev. Dr. Charles "Buz" Myers, associate professor, religious studies at Gettysburg College and an ordained Presbyterian minister, presents "Double or Nothing: Elijah, Elisha, and the Hebrew Prophets." Week 3 of 5.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 11, 2016 atDerry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 62 minutes • 7.4 MB.

Passing on the Mantle: Leadership Transitions in the Bible (2 of 5)

Rev. Dr. Charles "Buz" Myers, associate professor, religious studies at Gettysburg College and an ordained Presbyterian minister, presents "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." Week 2 of 5.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 4, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 56 minutes • 6.5 MB.

Passing on the Mantle: Leadership Transitions in the Bible (1 of 5)

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Rev. Dr. Charles "Buz" Myers, associate professor, religious studies at Gettysburg College and an ordained Presbyterian minister, presents "Close But No Cigar: Moses, Joshua and Entry Into the Promised Land."  Week 1 of 5.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, August 28, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 62 minutes • 7.1 MB.

Three Mile Island

Craig Smith, Derry member and licensed Senior Reactor Operator and Operations Shift Manager at TMI discusses plant improvements in response to the Japanese Fukushima earthquake and tsunami, nuclear power in the deregulated electricity market, physical and cyber security initiatives, and long term storage of spent nuclear fuel.

What Really Happened at Pentecost? (2 of 2)

Concluding lecture in a two-week series presented by Emerson B. Powery, Professor of Biblical Studies at Messiah College.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, May 8, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA •  53 minutes • 6.1 MB

What Really Happened at Pentecost? (1 of 2)

First in a two-week series presented by Emerson B. Powery, Professor of Biblical Studies at Messiah College.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, May 1, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA •  56 minutes • 6.4 MB 

What Does It Mean to be a Reformed Christian? (4 of 4)

Lee Barrett, Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology, Lancaster Theological Seminary, explores the themes that have been truly essential to the reformed faith, and continue to be relevant to life in the 21st century. Week 4 of 4.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, April 24, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 64 minutes • 7.4 MB

What Does It Mean to be a Reformed Christian? (3 of 4)

Lee Barrett, Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology, Lancaster Theological Seminary, explores the themes that have been truly essential to the reformed faith, and continue to be relevant to life in the 21st century. Week 3 of 4.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, April 17, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 61 minutes • 7 MB

What Does It Mean to be a Reformed Christian? (2 of 4)

Lee Barrett, Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology, Lancaster Theological Seminary, explores the themes that have been truly essential to the reformed faith, and continue to be relevant to life in the 21st century. Week 2 of 4.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, April 10, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 63 minutes • 7.3 MB

What Does it Mean to be a Reformed Christian? (1 of 4)

Lee Barrett, Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology, Lancaster Theological Seminary, explores the themes that have been truly essential to the reformed faith, and continue to be relevant to life in the 21st century. Week 1 of 4,

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, April 3, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 59 minutes • 6.7 MB

Easter Art: The Works of Salvador Dali

Elaine Wilson returns to Derry Church to discuss Salvador Dali's "The Eucharist" and "Christ of St. John of the Cross." A PDF of the artwork discussed in this lecture is available in the "Accompanying Materials" sidebar (http://derrypres.org/education/lectures). 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 20, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 58 minutes • 7 MB

Unite for Sight: Restoring Sight to the Blind

Last summer Darren Hill, his wife and three small children packed up and flew to Accra, Ghana, which would serve as their home for the following six weeks. Mr. Hill, a fourth-year student at the Penn State College of Medicine pursuing a career in ophthalmology, was looking for ways to contribute internationally, gain experience in his chosen field, and provide his young family with a defining and unforgettable experience. Having returned with all goals met and all members of his family intact, he will present their experience:objectives, strengths and weaknesses of the Unite for Sight program, spiritual and cultural lessons learned from the Ghanaian people, and the trials, blessings, and miracles that have come from his family’s adventure. Mr. Hill’s trip was made possible in part by a grant from Derry Church’s Caduceus Fund.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 13, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 61 minutes • 7 MB

Becoming Science-Religion "Boundary Pioneers" in 21st Century America (6 of 6)

Dr. Joe Shane, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Science Education, Shippensburg University, presents the sixth and final lecture in a series on Christianity and Science in Historical Perspective. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 6, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 57 minutes • 6.6 MB

From Dayton To Dover: Evolution of the Science - Religion Issue in the United States (5 of 6)

Dr. Joe Shane, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Science Education, Shippensburg University, presents the fifth lecture in a series on Christianity and Science in Historical Perspective. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 28, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 54 minutes • 6.3 MB

How Shall We Think About Science and Religion? A Chemist/Teacher Educator's Perspective (4/6)

Dr. Joe Shane, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Science Education, Shippensburg University, presents the fourth lecture in a series on Christianity and Science in Historical Perspective. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 21, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 58 minutes • 6.6 MB

Robert Boyle's Religious Life, Attitudes, and Vocation (3 of 6)

Dr. Ted Davis, Distinguished Professor of the History of Science at Messiah College, presents the third lecture in a series on Christianity and Science in Historical Perspective. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 14, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 62 minutes • 7.1 MB

The Galileo Affair: What Really Happened (2 of 6)

Dr. Ted Davis, Distinguished Professor of the History of Science at Messiah College, presents the second lecture in a series on Christianity and Science in Historical Perspective. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 7, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 62 minutes • 7.5 MB

Why History Matters (1 of 6)

Dr. Ted Davis, Distinguished Professor of the History of Science at Messiah College, presents the first lecture in a series on Christianity and Science in Historical Perspective. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, January 31, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 65 minutes • 7.8 MB

Doing Charity Right

Former executive director Steve Schwartz and interim executive director Crystal Baxter of Brethren Housing Association, and Derry Reinford, executive director of Christian Churches United, talk about putting into practice the strategies and ideals proposed in Robert Lupton's "Toxic Charity." 

To view the video shown at the beginning of the lecture, go to https://vimeo.com/115593264

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, January 17, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 51 minutes • 6.1 MB

Leading Inmates in Faith and Education

Co-founders and co-directors of L.I.F.E. Inc., Ed and Marcia Sinkovitz talk about programs programs offered to Pennsylvania’s county, state and federal prisons.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, January 10, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 54 minutes • 6.2 MB

Robert Lupton's "Toxic Charity" and Nicaragua Mission Trips

Derry member Pete Feil, who has led week-long mission trips to Nicaragua for many years, shares insights from Robert Lupton, author of "Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help." 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, January 3, 2016 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 67 minutes • 8 MB