Health Maintenance

Dr. John Messmer, family physician with Penn State Hershey Medical Group in Palmyra, discusses health maintenance and infectious disease.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, December 29, 2019 • 52 minutes • 24 MB

Are We a Christian Nation? (2 of 2)

Bob Hanna concludes this two-part series.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, December 22, 2019 • 38 minutes • 14.6 MB

Are We a Christian Nation? (1 of 2)

Bob Hanna and Amy Backenstose, two members of Derry Church who are attorneys, tackle this complex topic.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, December 15, 2019 • 50 minutes • 17.9 MB

TMI Update

Derry member Craig Smith presents an update on activities at Three Mile Island nuclear facility.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, December 8, 2019 • 58 minutes • 24.7 MB

The Flood and the Exodus

Bob talks about the Pentateuch and familiar stories from the Old Testament

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, November 24, 2019 • 45 minutes • 16.8 MB

The Pseudepigrapha

Andy Cantrell, Lebanon Valley College's retired professor of Old Testament presents an introduction to the pseudepigrapha.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, November 10, 2019. 54 minutes • 15.8 MB

The Old Testament Apocrypha

Andy Cantrell, Lebanon Valley College's retired professor of Old Testament presents an introduction to the apocrypha.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, November 3, 2019. 49 minutes • 15.4 MB

Mindfulness & Wellness

Dr. Timothy Riley discusses what mindfulness is and the role it plays in wellness.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, October 27, 2019. 56 minutes • 6.5 MB

Cognitive Dissonance

The human brain is organized to quickly and efficiently find consistent patterns in our environment and behaviors of others. While this skill provided an evolutionary advantage, it makes us prone to bias, prejudice. and irrational decision making. This presentation will provide an overview of the neuroscience of “cognitive dissonance,” a state in which our brains are confronted with information that conflicts with our existing beliefs of what is true. Discover the impact this has on our interpersonal relationships, political views, and daily decisions.


This lecture was presented by Dr. Tim Mosher at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, October 13, 2019. 53 minutes • 17.8 MB

Mental Health in Central PA

Dr. Erika Saunders, Chair for the Department of Psychiatry, Director of the Mood Disorder Program and Associate Professor at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, talks about what mental illness is and what we can do to help.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, October 6, 2019. 60 minutes • 18.9 MB

Suicide Panel Discussion

A panel of local psychiatrists who work with both adults and children, and a suicide prevention expert, answer questions about suicide. The panel includes Govan Martin, Executive Director of Prevent Suicide PA; David A. Rogers, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist; Ingrid Krecko, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, and Valentin Krecko, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Pastor Stephen moderates the discussion.

This discussion was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, September 29, 2019.  85 minutes, 28.3 MB

The Gospel of Matthew: Faith in Action (4 of 4)

In the final lecture on Matthew's Gospel, Dr. Myers addresses the death of Jesus. Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D. is an ordained Presbyterian minister who teaches in the Religious Studies Department at Gettysburg College.


This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, September 29, 2019. 67 minutes • 26.3 MB

The Gospel of Matthew: Faith in Action (3 of 4)

In the third of four lectures on Matthew's Gospel, Dr. Myers continues his discussion on the teachings of Jesus. Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D. is an ordained Presbyterian minister who teaches in the Religious Studies Department at Gettysburg College.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, September 22, 2019. 63 min • 22 MB

Bullying: Identification, Prevention and Support

From the playground to the Internet, bullying is a ubiquitous problem among school-age children. It's a problem many parents and school professionals have difficulty navigating. Led by Derry members Ingrid Krecko, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, along with Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Valentin Krecko, MD, and Anne Krecko, this workshop aims to teach parents and adults how to identify and prevent bullying, and how to support children who become targets of bullying.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, September 22, 2019.  73 minutes • 22 MB

The Gospel of Matthew: Faith in Action (2 of 4)

In the second of four lectures on Matthew's Gospel, Dr. Myers talks about the teachings of Jesus. Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D. is an ordained Presbyterian minister who teaches in the Religious Studies Department at Gettysburg College.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, September 15, 2019. 64 min • 22.6 MB

The Gospel of Matthew: Faith in Action (1 of 4)

In the first of four lectures on Matthew's Gospel, Dr. Myers focuses on the birth of Jesus. Rev. Charles (Buz) Myers, Ph.D. is an ordained Presbyterian minister who teaches in the Religious Studies Department at Gettysburg College.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, September 8, 2019. 64 min • 11.5 MB

Understanding the Trinity (2 of 2)

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker concludes his talk on how to make sense of the Trinity.. 

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, July 7, 2019 • 53 min • 33.6 MB

Understanding the Trinity (1 of 2)

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker sheds light on our understanding of the Trinity of God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost . 

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, June 30, 2019. 50 min • 30 MB

Christianity's Family Tree: Pentecostalism

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker discusses Pentecostalism: their history, their primary beliefs, and what we should appreciate about them and learn from them. 

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, June 16, 2019. 45 min • 26.9 MB

Rivers in the Desert: Transforming Lives

Rev. Nancy Reinert discusses Water for South Sudan including a 17 min video documentary and highlights of her trip to the region.

Christianity's Family Tree: Catholicism

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker discusses Catholicism: their history, their primary beliefs, and what we should appreciate about them and learn from them. 

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, May 12, 2019. 55 min • 34.6 MB

The Gospel of Luke (2 of 2)

Derry member Bob Hanna concludes a discussion on a commentary co-authored by New Testament scholars Amy-Jill Levine, a practicing Jew, and Ben Witherington III, an Evangelical Methodist. Part 1 was presented on April 14, 2019.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, May 12, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 64 minutes • 21 MB

Christianity"s Family Tree

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker discusses the Orthodox church: their history, their primary beliefs, and what we should appreciate about them and learn from them. 

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, May 5, 2019. 47 min • 5.4 MB

Derry Church's Second Century: 1824-1924

On Heritage Sunday, learn about the pastors who led Derry Church in its second century. Presented by Heritage Committee members Jan Nixon, Bobbie Atkinson, Jack Henderson, Denn Hollandsmith, Dick Hann and Chuck Theal.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, April 28, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 52 minutes • 13.5 MB

The Gospel of Luke (1 of 2)

Derry member Bob Hanna gives a presentation and leads discussion on a commentary co-authored by New Testament scholars Amy-Jill Levine, a practicing Jew, and Ben Witherington III, an Evangelical Methodist. Class concludes on 5/12/19.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, April 14, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 45 minutes • 10.5 MB

Christianity, Military Force and Violence (4 of 4)

Lee Barrett is the Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary. In this four-part series, he examines the pros and cons of using violence as a means of defending the faith, and considers when, if ever, Christians should endorse the use of violence. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 24, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA. 62 minutes • 7.1 MB

Christianity, Military Force and Violence (3 of 4)

Lee Barrett is the Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary. In this four-part series, he examines the pros and cons of using violence as a means of defending the faith, and considers when, if ever, Christians should endorse the use of violence. 

Today's focus: just war theory.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 17, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA. 56 minutes • 13.5 MB

Christianity, Military Force and Violence (2 of 4)

Lee Barrett is the Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary. In this four-part series, he examines the pros and cons of using violence as a means of defending the faith, and considers when, if ever, Christians should endorse the use of violence. 

Today's focus: the crusading impulse within Christianity. 

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 10, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA. 58 minutes • 13.3 MB

Christianity, Military Force and Violence (1 of 4)

Lee Barrett is the Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology and Professor of Systematic Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary. In this four-part series, he examines the pros and cons of using violence as a means of defending the faith, and considers when, if ever, Christians should endorse the use of violence.

Today's focus: pacifism.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, March 3, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA. 59 minutes • 13.5 MB

Irrational Church: Understanding Our Fully Human Minds (3 of 3)

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker concludes his lecture series on behavioral psychology for church leadership.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 24, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA •  51 minutes • 12.3 MB

Irrational Church: Understanding Our Fully Human Minds (2 of 3)

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker focuses on heuristics in this second lecture in a series on behavioral psychology for church leadership.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 17, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA •  60 minutes • 14.4 MB

A People for God's Name: Believing and Belonging in Luke and Acts

Eric D. Barreto is Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary and an ordained Baptist minister. In this lecture he turns to the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles to consider how God’s gift of diversity might take root in our lives.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 10, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA •  46 minutes • 11.1 MB

Irrational Church: Understanding Our Fully Human Minds (1 of 3)

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker focuses on behavioral psychology for church leadership in this three-week series

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, February 3, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA •  57 minutes • 13.7 MB

Get to Know Us

Rev Nancy Reinert moderates a panel of pastors and church members (Martha Spong, Nancy Sheets, Paul Whitman and Brian Medkeff-Rose) who share their personal stories of how churches have helped and hurt the faith of Christians who identify as LGBTQ.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, January 27, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 67 minutes • 16 MB

No-Joke Project: Conclusion

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker talks about the "No Joke" Project, a documentary that follows the friendship of an Imam, a Rabbi and an evangelical pastor and the practices they use to be in relationship with difference.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, January 13 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA •  48 minutes • 11.1 MB