Pakistan Trip Recap

Jim and Ann Kroh, Debbie Hough, Tom Davis, Greg and Lois Harris, and Pete and Doris Feil
traveled to Pakistan in October 2019.  Today they share stories and pictures from their trip and what they learned about Pakistan Education Board schools and programs

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, January 26, 2020 •  65 minutes • 24.1 MB

Downtown Daily Bread

Susan Cann, Director of Development, gives an update on Downtown Daily Bread. This food ministry in Harrisburg, PA provides hot meals and support for homeless people in the city

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, January 19, 2020 •  42 minutes • 18.9 MB

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