Event Series Tech Time!

Tech Time!

1-2 PM MONDAYS ON ZOOM Do you have a computer or software question? Want to practice Zoom in a safe, welcoming environment? Wondering why your cell phone is misbehaving? Confused...

GriefShare Support Group Begins

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

5-7 pm Mondays from July 1 through Sept 23 in the John Elder Classroom GriefShare is a Christian program that features biblical teaching, small group discussion, video seminars led by...

Vacation Bible School: Agents of Peace

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

5:30-7:30 PM SUNDAY, JULY 14 - THURSDAY, JULY 18 DINNER OPTION AT 5 PM $5 PER PERSON FREE FOR AGES 4 & UNDER Sunday: Pizza Monday: Mac & cheese +...

Bike Rides + Ice Cream Social

Meet in Palmdale (1248 East Chocolate Avenue, across the street from Cherry Blossom Creamery). A short pre-ride orientation will provide riders an opportunity to choose from one of two group...

Trivia & Dessert Night

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Enjoy an evening of trivia in Fellowship Hall for ages 12 & up led by Bill Warner, who presents similar events in the Lebanon area. Expect sets of questions on...

Corn Roast

Mike & Karen Leader's Farm Contact the church office for directions: 717-533-9667, Hummelstown

A summer classic, the Derry Church corn roast features delicious corn on the cob roasted over hot coals, plus hot dogs and soft drinks. Guests bring a side dish or...

Worship Celebrating Our Covenant with Animals

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

In celebration of all of God’s creatures and their presence in our lives, Derry Church offers its 17th annual worship service on the front lawn (weather permitting) that includes a...

Event Series Tuesday Evening Worship

Tuesday Evening Worship

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

On Tuesday evenings we gather in the intimate setting of our historic Chapel for informal worship with communion. Come sing and pray and receive the sacrament of the Lord's Supper....

Event Series Prime Timers

Prime Timers

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Derry's Prime Timers meet on Mondays for a rotating series of events that includes Bible studies, guided discussion, travelogues, mission projects, health topics, games, and more! The group meets in...

Event Series Terrific Tuesday

Terrific Tuesday

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Tuesdays are Terrific at Derry Church! Stop in Fellowship Hall between 5-5:45 pm to enjoy a delicious entrée, vegetables, salad, drink and dessert. The cost is just $5 for ages...

Apple Gleaning

MEET AT SYCAMORE SPRING FARM MARKET, 1901 THOMPSON AVE, JONESTOWN • CLICK TO WATCH A VIDEO ON HOW TO PICK APPLES After many years as a children’s and youth event, this...

Thomas Pandolfi, Concert Pianist

Concert pianist Thomas Pandolfi makes his fourth appearance at Derry Church as he plays several works by Frederic Chopin in addition to Debussy's "Clair de Lune," Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue,"...

October Bike Rides + Ice Cream Social

3 PM SUNDAY, OCT 20: MEET AT CHERRY BLOSSOM CREAMERY, 1241 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE, HERSHEY Everyone is welcome to join a fall bike ride with Derry friends! A short pre-ride...

Trunk or Treat

Families, you’re invited to enjoy a safe space to “Trunk or Treat” with your little ones in Derry Church's parking lot behind the Session House. There is no cost to...

“Surviving the Holidays” GriefShare Workshop

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

10 AM - 12 PM SATURDAY, NOV 2 IN THE JOHN ELDER CLASSROOM For those grieving the loss of a loved one, this workshop helps with support, encouragement and advice...

Fall New Member Classes Begin

9:15-10:15 AM SUNDAYS, NOV 3-24 IN THE JOHN ELDER CLASSROOM The fall series of New Member Discovery Classes gives you the opportunity to learn more about the mission and ministry of...

Silver, Wood and Ivory in Concert

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

4 PM SUNDAY, NOV 3 IN THE SANCTUARY • FREE WILL OFFERING The two-person orchestra known as Silver, Wood and Ivory will perform refreshingly original instrumental arrangements on flute, Celtic...

Stewardship Sunday Soup & Salad Lunch

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Screenshot Stewardship Sunday is November 10. Worship at 8 am in the Chapel or 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. At 11:30 am, you're invited to stay for a free soup...

2024 Cookie Walk & Jumbles Shop

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Derry Church's annual Cookie Walk features a wide variety of home-baked cookies (including gluten-free) for sale by the pound, and you can mix and match to create your own assortment...

Blood Drive

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Derry’s annual Jim Cooper Memorial Blood Drive will be held in Fellowship Hall. Everyone who comes in to donate will receive a buy one/get one free certificate for a Papa...

“A Derry Christmas” Concert

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Under the direction of Dan Dorty, Director of Music and Organist, the choirs of Derry Church present "A Derry Christmas” concert as part of the church’s 2024-25 Arts Alive cultural...

Longest Night Worship

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has...

Worship on Christmas Day

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Come as you are for a worship service in the Chapel led by Pastor Stephen that includes carol singing and a Christmas story, followed by refreshments, fellowship, and a birthday...

GriefShare Support Group Begins

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

2-4 PM WEDNESDAYS: JAN 8-APR 2 IN THE JOHN ELDER CLASSROOM GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who walk alongside people through one of life’s most difficult experiences, offering...

Winter Hike at Governor Dick Mt. Gretna

Winter is the perfect hiking season. Join Derry friends for a six-mile hike through the Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick. The trail is of moderate difficulty and hiking...

Spaghetti Dinner

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

FELLOWSHIP HALL | $10 PER PERSON | FREE FOR CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN & YOUNGER The Derry Church-sponsored Cub Scout Pack 200 and Troop 2200 invite you to a spaghetti lunch...

The Knotwork Band

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

SANCTUARY | FREE WILL OFFERING | AN ARTS ALIVE EVENT The Knotwork Band -- Kevin Long, Tommy Kochel and Victoria Visceglia -- is a Central Pennsylvania trio that performs Celtic...

New Member Classes Begin

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

The four-week winter series of New Member Discovery Classes gives you the opportunity to learn more about the mission and ministry of Derry Church, and discover how you’d like to...

Square Dancing + Desserts

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Square dancing and delicious desserts are the highlights at Derry Church’s annual square dance, set for 6:30 pm in fellowship hall. There is no charge to attend, and all ages...

Presbyterian Women’s Winter Tea

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

All females are invited to the 2025 Winter Tea themed "Songs of Faith." Attendees will gather in the John Elder Classroom to share a story or memory of a special...

Ash Wednesday Worship

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

This contemplative hour-long service in the Chapel, led by Pastor Stephen, includes a sermon and celebration of the Lord’s supper along with imposition of ashes. 

“Basically Broadway” Talent Show

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Derry Church reprises “Basically Broadway:” members and friends of Derry singing new and classic Broadway favorites. It will be a fun night of laughter, music, and fellowship. Free! In person...

Arts Alive Presents: Lebanon Valley College Choir

Under the direction of Tyler Canonico-Dilley, the 60-member Lebanon Valley College Choir will delight you by singing a variety of repertoire including Mack Wilberg’s arrangement of “Shenandoah,” Eric Barnum’s “The...

Arts Alive Presents: Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

CONCERT WILL BE HELD IN THE SANCTUARY • AN ARTS ALIVE EVENT • FREE WILL OFFERING The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster is a community choral arts program serving more...

Easter Egg Hunts

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

For children age 0 through fifth grade! No charge to attend. Egg hunters will be sorted into these three groups: Birth through 36 months Age 3 – first grade Grades...

Dinner + Movie Night

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Join Derry friends in Fellowship Hall for a movie-themed dinner and showing of the 2008 musical “Mamma Mia.” Derry’s own Amanda Bentley is preparing a five-course Greek dinner, and your...

Maundy Thursday Worship

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

On this holy night, we gather in the Sanctuary for a solemn evening service with communion. Children participating in this year's Children & Sacraments program will take part in the...

Good Friday Worship

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

This service, led by Pastor Stephen and liturgists, will be held in the Chapel. Our guest soloist is Christyan Seay.

Easter Sunday Worship & Breakfast

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Worship at 9 & 11 am in the Sanctuary, with Derry Ringers, Sanctuary Choir, brass quartet, and Bob Nowak on...

College of Elders and Deacons: Emergency Preparedness

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Derry members who have ever served as elders or deacons are invited to a special workshop in Room 7 focused on emergency preparedness. Derry’s Session has invited Bubba Fatula of...

Lasses & Lassies Banquet

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

All women and girls are cordially invited to the annual Presbyterian Women’s banquet in Fellowship Hall in conjunction with St. John’s United Methodist Church in Grantville. The theme is “Hats...