Tuesday Evening Worship
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyOn 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....
Vacation Bible School 2023: A Place at the Table
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheySUNDAY, JULY 9 – THURSDAY, JULY 13 5:30-7:30 PM This year’s Vacation Bible School theme is “A Place at the Table.” We’ll spend our week listening to stories that teach...
GriefShare Support Group Begins
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who walk alongside people through one of life’s most difficult experiences, offering support to those who are dealing with the loss of a...
Corn Roast
Mike & Karen Leader's Farm Contact the church office for directions: 717-533-9667, HummelstownThis year’s corn roast at the Leader farm features delicious corn on the cob roasted over hot coals, plus hot dogs and soft drinks. Please bring a side dish or...
Worship Celebrating our Covenant with Animals
In celebration of all of God’s creatures and their presence in our lives, Derry Church offers its 16th annual worship service that includes a hands-on blessing of animals and the...
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...
Terrific Tuesday
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyTuesdays 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...
Organ and Piano Duets
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyTwo renowned Central Pennsylvania musicians will perform organ and piano duets on Derry Church’s Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ and Steinway & Sons concert grand piano Tyler Canonico, nationally acclaimed organist and...
2023 CROP Walk
Milton Hershey SchoolThe 38th Annual Hershey/Hummelstown CROP Hunger Walk is right around the corner! On Sunday, Oct 22 churches from the Hershey/Hummelstown area join together with Church World Service to raise...
Trunk or Treat
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyFamilies, you’re invited to enjoy a safe space to “Trunk or Treat” with your little ones in the back church parking lot. There is no cost to participate, simply come...
“Surviving the Holidays” GriefShare Workshop
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey10 AM - 12 PM SATURDAY, NOV 4 IN ROOM 7 For those grieving the loss of a loved one, this workshop helps with support, encouragement and advice for the...
Rizzetta’s Tones: Celtic Americana Band in Concert
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey4 PM SUNDAY, NOV 5 IN THE SANCTUARY • FREE WILL OFFERING • AN ARTS ALIVE EVENT Rizzetta's Tones is a Celtic Americana band comprised of 'fraternal twin' hammer dulcimers,...
Cookie Walk and Jumbles Shop
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyThe Presbyterian Women of Derry Presbyterian Church will hold its popular cookie walk in Fellowship Hall, offering a wide variety of home-baked cookies (including gluten-free) for sale by the pound....
Celebrate 25 Years of Pakistan Schools’ Denationalization
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey12 PM SATURDAY, DEC 2 IN ROOM 7B Derry friends, you're invited to a "Zoom Party" to celebrate 25 years since the denationalization of Presbyterian Education Board (PEB) schools in...
Blood Drive
Give the gift of life this Christmas season! Click here to sign up for your time slot or call 1-800-771-0059. The blood drive takes place in Fellowship Hall. Everyone who...
2023 Christmas Concert: Gaudete!
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey"Gaudete" is a fancy word for "Rejoice," and that's what the singers and ringers will be doing plenty of at Derry's 2023 Christmas concert. Featuring our Sanctuary Choir, Derry Ringers,...
Longest Night Worship
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyChristmas 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...
Christmas Eve at Derry Church
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyAll worship services are held in the Sanctuary • Live streaming at 5 PM & 7:30 PM 8:30-10 am: Breakfast in Fellowship Hall (donation supports mission) 10:30 am One service on...
Christmas Day at Derry Church
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyCome as you are for a worship service in the Chapel that includes carol singing and a Christmas story, followed by refreshments, fellowship, and a birthday cake for Jesus.
GriefShare Support Group Begins
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey2-4 PM WEDNESDAYS: JAN 10-APR 3 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...
Health Time with Nurse Beckie
“Health Time with Nurse Beckie “ is a new one-hour health class on Zoom presented by our own Faith Community Nurse, Beckie Freiberg. Click to join her on the fourth...
Spaghetti Dinner
$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 fundraiser in Fellowship...
Ash Wednesday Worship
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyThis contemplative hour-long service in the Chapel, led by Pastor Stephen, will include a sermon and celebration of the Lord’s supper along with imposition of ashes.
Chili Cook-off & Square Dance
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyHomemade chili and square dancing highlight Derry Church’s 23nd Annual Chili Cook-Off and Square Dance. There is no charge to attend, and all ages are welcome. The evening begins with...
Presbyterian Women’s Winter Tea
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyAll females 1-day to 100+ years are invited to the 2024 Winter Tea. Attendees are asked to bring a stuffed animal or memory of one to share with the group....
Hershey Ministerium Lenten Worship at Derry Church
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyThe churches of the Hershey Ministerium invite you to noontime worship followed by lunch ($5 suggested donation). It’s a great way to add devotional time to your Lenten practice as...
Hymn Festival
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey4 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 17 IN THE SANCTUARY, IN PERSON ONLY • FREE WILL OFFERING • AN ARTS ALIVE EVENT Whether you enjoy singing hymns or listening to hymns as...
Easter Egg Hunts
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyFor 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...
Maundy Thursday Worship
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyThis year’s Maundy Thursday service, “Seven Actions,” is an alternative to a traditional Tenebrae liturgy. The liturgy focuses on the account of the Last Supper in John 13. Seven candles...
Good Friday Worship
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey“Seven Moments” is our Good Friday service of prayer and reflection recalling seven moments during the day of the death of Jesus based on the Gospel of John. After each...
Easter Sunday Worship
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyCelebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Worship at 8 & 10:30 am in the Sanctuary, with Derry Ringers, Sanctuary Choir, brass quartet, and Bob Nowak on...
“A Matter of Balance” Class
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyThis class is at capacity: email Beckie Freiberg, RN to be added to the waitlist. For those who have concerns about falling, Derry Church presents the award-winning program, “A Matter...
Paloma School of Irish Dance
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyTwenty-five talented dancers from the Paloma School of Irish Dance will take the stage in the Sanctuary at Derry Church to perform both spirited soft shoe numbers and heart-pounding hard...
Learning Tour: A Local Legacy of Native American Peoples
Join us to learn about the history and legacy of Native American Peoples in our region. Darvin L. Martin will lead us on a driving tour throughout Dauphin, Lancaster and...
Lasses & Lassies Banquet
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey"Herstory at Derry" (300 Years of Herstory) is the theme for the 2024 Lasses and Lassies Banquet in Fellowship Hall. On the menu: appetizers of fresh vegetables and cheese, a...
Arts Alive Presents: Anthracite Marimba
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyAN ARTS ALIVE EVENT • FREE WILL OFFERING Percussionist Bob Nowak takes the stage with five talented musicians to play some of his favorite tunes for marimbas, including "Bolero," selections...
Group Bicycle Ride
Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, HersheyAll bike riders are invited to join Derry Church’s first Wellness Connections group bicycle ride and outdoor fellowship. No prior group bicycle ride experience is necessary. No one will be left behind....
Church Picnic
FELLOWSHIP HALL AND FRONT LAWN It’s almost time for the church picnic! Get ready for food, fun and fellowship for all ages. On the menu: meat from Mission Bar-B-Q along...