Derry Presbyterian Church

Derry Presbyterian Church The first Presbyterians gathered for worship under the oaks in 1724, and now we're meeting online! Live stream worship 10:30 am Sundays on Facebook and YouTube.

Derry is a community of faith marked by joyful variety in its worship – by stimulating, creative Christian education for all ages – by opportunities for youth to be part of fellowship groups that minister to one another and to others – by hands-on mission outreach locally, nationally, and internationally – and by caring, nurturing support for one another as sisters and brothers in faith.

Look carefully at the photo and for a clue about tonight's worship service, Trinity Matters. How many sets of three do y...
06/02/2026

Look carefully at the photo and for a clue about tonight's worship service, Trinity Matters. How many sets of three do you see? Then join Debbie Hough in the Chapel at 6 pm for worship with communion. Come as you are!

Derry Church seeks a relational, collaborative, and intentional leader to serve as our full-time Director of Christian E...
06/02/2026

Derry Church seeks a relational, collaborative, and intentional leader to serve as our full-time Director of Christian Education. This role provides leadership for faith formation and discipleship across all generations of the congregation, with particular focus on children and families.

The Director of Christian Education will help cultivate a connected, Christ-centered culture of learning and belonging through Sunday school, children’s programming, retreats, volunteer development, and intergenerational ministry. This position works closely with church staff, volunteers, committees, and families to strengthen communication, coordination, and collaboration across Christian education ministries.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about faith formation, gifted in building relationships, and able to balance vision with practical leadership. The ideal candidate will bring warmth, creativity, organizational strength, and a collaborative spirit to this work.

Derry Church is an active and welcoming congregation committed to proclaiming God’s word, sharing God’s love, and practicing God’s justice.

For more information -- including how to apply -- visit https://www.derrypres.org/contact/job-opportunities

05/31/2026

"Breaking Bread and Re-membering Together," today's sermon by Rev. Stephen McKinney-Whitaker. Scriptures: Acts 2:44-47 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.

A warm Derry welcome to our special guest vocalists, Rutha Mae Harris, Amy Yovanovich and Christyan Seay! Thank you for ...
05/31/2026

A warm Derry welcome to our special guest vocalists, Rutha Mae Harris, Amy Yovanovich and Christyan Seay! Thank you for sharing your talents in worship this morning

God’s Hidden Hands puppet team presents “This Little Light of Mine” at 10:30 am worship. Don’t miss it! ✨
05/31/2026

God’s Hidden Hands puppet team presents “This Little Light of Mine” at 10:30 am worship. Don’t miss it! ✨

05/31/2026

In March 2026, about 40 Derry members traveled to Atlanta, Selma, Montgomery, Birmingham and Memphis to learn about the fight for Civil Rights that happened across these (and other) southern cities in the 1950s and 1960s. In this class, trip participants reflect on all they saw and experienced.

Today only: check out the Presbyterian Historical Society’s new traveling exhibit, “Faith & Justice in the 1960s: Religi...
05/31/2026

Today only: check out the Presbyterian Historical Society’s new traveling exhibit, “Faith & Justice in the 1960s: Religious News Service Covers Civil Rights,” on display in Fellowship Hall.

It features stories and images from PHS’s Religious News Service collection that focus on the early 1960s, and the profound impact of people of faith on the Civil Rights Movement. The photographs capture joy and cooperation as well as the violence and struggle that marked the push to end racial discrimination in the United States.

.Derry Church worships at 10:30 am this Sunday, in the Sanctuary and live streaming. We celebrate communion and welcome ...
05/29/2026

.Derry Church worships at 10:30 am this Sunday, in the Sanctuary and live streaming. We celebrate communion and welcome three special guest singers: Rutha Mae Harris from Albany, Georgia, and two long-time friends of Derry, Amy Yovanovich and Christyan Seay.

It's also the start of "Summer of Freedom" family friendly church school! Join the fun at 9:15 am in Room 4/5 that includes stories, Bible verses, music, crafts & more. In Issues Class, participants on our recent Civil Rights trip tell what they saw and learned: find them down the hall in Room 7 at 9:15 am and streaming.

Come back at 4 pm for "A Conversation with Rutha Mae Harris," a a legendary voice of the Civil Rights Movement and a founding member of the SNCC Freedom Singers, who will sing, teach songs and share stories. Free will offering, with live streaming available at derrypres.org and YouTube.com/derrypres.

8 am worship in the Chapel returns on Sunday, June 14.

On May 21, 2006, Derry Church’s congregation approved the purchase of 245 E. Derry Road, a house located across the stre...
05/28/2026

On May 21, 2006, Derry Church’s congregation approved the purchase of 245 E. Derry Road, a house located across the street from the church. Derry Church soon made plans to repurpose the building to serve in the church’s mission efforts.

In 2015, a new house built on the foundations of the original structure was dedicated to serve as the new home for Love INC in Greater Hershey (Love In the Name of Christ). Love INC of Greater Hershey was established in 2006 by local churches who wanted to work together transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. Visit https://loveincgreaterhershey.org to learn more about their mission.

05/26/2026

Join Pastor Stephen tonight for evening worship at 6 pm in the Chapel

Address

248 E Derry Road
Hershey, PA
17033

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

(717) 533-9667

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