Sunday, June 15, 2014

Presbyterian Understanding of Worship Space (2 of 2)



Rev. Dick Houtz, pastor, continues the discussion on planned renovations at Derry Church. Due to microphone problems, only the first 21 minutes of this presentation was recorded.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, June 15, 2014 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Presbyterian Understanding of Worship Space (1 of 2)

Rev. Dick Houtz, pastor, reviews the direction and scope of this year's planned renovations at Derry Church.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, June 8, 2014 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Boy Scouting at Derry

Former scoutmaster Paul Querry presents an overview of the Boy Scout program at Derry Church.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, May 18, 2014 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

The Paxton Boys as a Presbyterian Event

Dr. John Fea, associate professor and chair, Department of History, Messiah College, provides background and insight into the Paxton Riots of 1763 and discusses the role of Old Side and New Side Presbyterianism that may have been factors in the infamous Conestoga Indian massacre.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, May 4, 2014 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

The Ministers of Derry 1724-1824

The Heritage Committee members present a snapshot of the pastors and life during the first 100 years of Derry Church's existence.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, April 27, 2014 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Spiritual Care of Older Adults with Dementia and Memory Impairment (2 of 2)

Rev. Howard West,  M.Ed.,  M. Div., Executive Director of Spiritual Life Services of Country Meadows Retirement Communities, is a trained counselor and ordained Presbyterian minister specializing in ministry to older adults, especially those with dementia and memory impairment issues. Rev. West presents "Understanding Psychological, Theological and Spiritual Dimensions of the Lives of Loved Ones with Dementia." Today's focus is on the role of the caregiver.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, April 13, 2014 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Spiritual Care of Older Adults with Dementia and Memory Impairment (1 of 2)

Rev. Howard West,  M.Ed.,  M. Div., Executive Director of Spiritual Life Services of Country Meadows Retirement Communities, is a trained counselor and ordained Presbyterian minister specializing in ministry to older adults, especially those with dementia and memory impairment issues. Rev. West presents "Understanding Psychological, Theological and Spiritual Dimensions of the Lives of Loved Ones with Dementia." After a review of these three dimensions of the life of the person with dementia, he leads a discussion on the personal experiences and challenges that people have faced while dealing with loved ones with dementia.


This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, April 6, 2014 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.