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A Hands-On Volunteer Opportunity
Derry Church and Rebuilding Together Greater Harrisburg have been given permission to begin construction of a ramp at 197 Houston, Grantville. The posts have been set. If you would like to help…
Beckie Freiberg • Faith Community Nurse
August 17, 2023On May 14 I had the honor of being commissioned as Derry’s first Faith Community Nurse. What an exciting day! I had always dreamed of doing some sort of health ministry with my nursing skills, and…
Cards Welcome as We Celebrate Sue Fox on Sept 1o
Long-time nursery worker Sue Fox has retired, and we're celebrating her care and ministry to the children of Derry Church on Sunday, Sept 10. You're invited to bring cards for her that day, or mail…
Fall Programming at a Glance
Here's a quick look at upcoming Derry Church events you can add to your calendar. More details coming soon: 10:30 am Sunday, Aug 20BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS/Sanctuary 7 pm Thursday, Aug 24CHOIR…
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 people with whom…
Andy Phillips • CEO/HEAD OF SCHOOL, LOGOS ACADEMY HARRISBURG
August 3, 2023Editor’s Note: On the first Thursday of each month, the eNews feature article showcases one of our mission partners. In August we’re focusing on Education of Children and the good work happening…
Racetrack Meal: Volunteers and Food Needed
MEET 4:30 PM MONDAY, JULY 31 AT DERRY CHURCH, TRAVEL TO GRANTVILLE On Monday we're feeding the back-of-the-track workers at Penn National racetrack. Derry's Hospitality Coordinator, Loretta Chubb,…
Sanctuary Guild Teams Needed
Derry Church's Sanctuary Guild teams come over to the church every other week to make sure supplies in the pew racks are restocked and the pews are tidy. More teams are needed to get the job done on…
Worship Celebrating Our Covenant with Animals
7 PM TUESDAY, AUG 22 ON THE FRONT LAWN, WEATHER PERMITTING In celebration of all of God’s creatures and their presence in our lives, Derry Church offers its 16th annual worship service that…
Roger Zimmer • Property Manager
July 13, 2023Many projects have kept Roger busy in the past year, including (L-R) Scout house repair, Session House stabilization, and reconstruction of the cemetery wall. As Property Manager, I am proud…
FIRST LOOK: ART INSTALLATION PROGRESS
Derry member Luke Gawron has started on the art installation to be placed in the Narthex by the end of the year. He measured and cut a 7' x 3' piece of masonite, then primed it so it's ready to be…
New Member Classes Begin Aug 6
9:15 AM SUNDAYS, AUG 6-13-20 & 27 IN THE JOHN ELDER CLASSROOM The summer series of New Member Discovery Classes gives you the opportunity to learn more about the mission and ministry of Derry,…