Arts Alive Presents: Anthracite Marimba

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

AN 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 from "Carmen," March from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Joplin Rag Medley." Bob played timpani for our Easter Sunday services, and for the past...

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 tossed salad, stuffed chicken breast, green beans, creamed corn, rolls and butter, and cake. Cost is $15 for females 12 and older, $5 for 4-11,...

Paloma School of Irish Dance

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

 Twenty-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 shoe pieces. The program is part of the church’s 2024 Arts Alive Cultural Series, and a free-will offering will be received. Founded in 2015 with...

Easter Sunday Worship

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Celebrate 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 percussion. Live streaming at 10:30 am. Breakfast is served from 8:30-10 am in Fellowship Hall. Chef Charlie Koch and friends are serving egg casserole, sausage, fruit,...

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 reading, one of seven candles that were lit on Maundy Thursday will be extinguished, as in a traditional Tenebrae service. This service, led by Pastor...

Maundy Thursday Worship

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

This 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 are lit during the service in response to seven actions, which are noted during the narrative. The lit candles offer a reminder of the presence...

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 2-5 Bring your own basket/bucket/bag to collect eggs and meet in Fellowship Hall. All egg hunts begin at 10:15 am. In the event of inclement...

Hymn Festival

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

4 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 a way to pray and hear scripture, this concert is for you! Linda Tedford, Artistic Director, Founder and Conductor of the renowned Susquehanna Chorale, will...

Hershey Ministerium Lenten Worship at Derry Church

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

The 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 we gather in community with our Christian neighbors. 2024 Schedule: 12 pm Wednesday, Mar 6: Derry Church Sanctuary with lunch in Fellowship Hall Led by...

Presbyterian Women’s Winter Tea

Derry Presbyterian Church 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

All 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. It can be a favorite or one not so well loved for a reason. It’s a great time to get to know fellow members and...