Mention the names of Tony Campolo and Leonard Sweet and people all across our nation will recognize the names. And both of them will be speaking at the historic Mt. Gretna Tabernacle this summer as part of our “Summer at the Tabernacle” program series. A reminder-all of our evening programs this summer will begin at 7:00 pm (a new time). 2009 will be another exciting summer here. Our program includes some traditional favorites - the Andy Roberts Jazz Quartet, the New Holland Band, Dave Stahl and his Sacred Orchestra, our Massed Choir of nearly 200 voices (led this year by nationally-known composers Don Besig and Nancy Price),. Don't forget our annual Handbell Festival (with five local choirs), the Susquehanna Chorale, and the Lancaster Brass Quintet. We also have some popular programs from previous years returning-Men In Harmony (a men's chorus from Upper Dauphin Co.), Marie Barlow Martin (a former Broadway singer now in Christian music ministry), Darrell Woomer and Rod Shearer leading a gospel hymn sing, Bob Troxell and his Dixieland Orchestra (with Dr. Ed Zeiders as guest preacher). and The Lancaster British Brass Band. And we are also presenting for the first time two local musical groups - Brothers In Grace (a gospel quartet) and The New Dimension (featuring gospel and contemporary music). Finally, in cooperation with two other local groups we are presenting for the first time at Mt. Gretna Jack Hubley, a noted local naturalist and TV personality. And new this year-a pre-season special-a concert/worship service presented by a church youth choir from Hickory, NC. And on August 2, we are inviting our constituents to go across Pinch Road to the Gretna Playhouse for a popular Jazz Worship Service, presented by Dr. Darrell Woomer and the Black Eagle Jazz Band. Check out our calendar page for the specifics of these programs. We hope to see you often this summer at the Mt. Gretna Tabernacle.

Our website has been announcing that Elisabeth von Trapp would be with us this summer on Aug. 30. Unfortunately we found out in late April that she could not be here this summer. HOWEVER, we have signed a contract with her to come next summer on August 29, 2010. Mark your calendars now! if you want to get on the list for tickets, contact us.