Issues Classes

Pakistan Trip Recap

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 14:17:00 -0500

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:17:00 -0500

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:48:00 -0500

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 14:14:00 -0500

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 14:26:00 -0500

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 8 Dec 2019 15:40:00 -0500

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 15:01:00 -0500

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:32:00 -0500

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Tue, 5 Nov 2019 09:10:00 -0500

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 11:15:00 -0400

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 17:04:00 -0400

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 6 Oct 2019 16:17:00 -0400

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 17:46:00 -0400

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 17:44:00 -0400

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 16:34:00 -0400

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

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 16:32:00 -0400

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 15:08:00 -0400

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 8 Sep 2019 15:10:00 -0400

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 7 Jul 2019 14:09:00 -0400

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:42:00 -0400

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

Christianity's Family Tree: Pentecostalism

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 14:12:00 -0400

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker discusses Pentecostalism: their history, their primary beliefs, and what we should appreciate about them and learn from them.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, June 16, 2019. 45 min • 26.9 MB

Rivers in the Desert: Transforming Lives

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 19 May 2019 11:15:00 -0400

Rev. Nancy Reinert discusses Water for South Sudan including a 17 min video documentary and highlights of her trip to the region.

Christianity's Family Tree: Catholicism

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 12 May 2019 17:39:00 -0400

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker discusses Catholicism: their history, their primary beliefs, and what we should appreciate about them and learn from them.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, May 12, 2019. 55 min • 34.6 MB

The Gospel of Luke (2 of 2)

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 12 May 2019 17:35:00 -0400

Derry member Bob Hanna concludes a discussion on a commentary co-authored by New Testament scholars Amy-Jill Levine, a practicing Jew, and Ben Witherington III, an Evangelical Methodist. Part 1 was presented on April 14, 2019.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, May 12, 2019 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA • 64 minutes • 21 MB

Christianity"s Family Tree

noreply@blogger.com (Derry Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 5 May 2019 11:13:00 -0400

Pastor Stephen McKinney-Whitaker discusses the Orthodox church: their history, their primary beliefs, and what we should appreciate about them and learn from them.

This lecture was presented at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA on Sunday, May 5, 2019. 47 min • 5.4 MB