Events

Sunday, June 9, 2024 - Principally Harps - 7 p.m.    Blending the talents and expertise of two of America's finest harpists, Mindy Cutcher and Janet Witman, who have over 30 years of professional harp experience as teachers, soloists, ensemble and orchestral performs in the Mid Atlantic region.   Their duo playing has been described as, "artistry in tandem".   Freewill Offering will be received.

Sunday, June 16, 2024 - Andy Roberts w/Four Piece Quartet & Guests - 7 p.m.  Mt. Gretna's own Andy Roberts will praise God with original jazz song stylings.   Freewill Offering will be received.    Sponsored by JoAnn Thomas Show.

Sunday, June 23, 2024 - New Holland Band - 7 p.m.   Formed in 1829 and the second oldest municipal band in the nation, the New Holland Band will play patriotic and spiritual music.  Fred Hughes Jr. - Music Director.  Freewill Offering will be received.   Sponsored by Cornwall Manor.

Sunday, June 30, 2024 - Wheatland Chorale - 7 p.m.  Under the direction of David J. Fitzpatrick, new Artistic Director, Wheatland Chorale is excited to perform for the first time at the Bible Festival.   This concert by one of the area's premier choral ensembles will be sure to leave you feeling inspired.     Freewill Offering will be received.      Sponsored by Bob & Lib Kettering in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. 

*****Sunday, July 7, 2024 - Phredd Ukulele One Man Band (Fred McNaughton) - SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN - 3 p.m.   Ukulele Flailing, Harmonica Wailing, Suitcase Drumming, Kazoo Hum-Humming, Ukulele Bundle of Joy!  Freewill Offering will be received.******

COME EARLY for a "Community Arts Party" and help paint the entrance for this year's Mt. Gretna Art Show and play instruments provided by Gretna Music.   Sponsored by Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show.

Sunday, July 7, 2024- Amy Yovanovich and Brenten Megee - 7 p.m.   A program of spirituals and music by American composers plus an audience sing-along.  Accompanied by Dr. Ross Ellison and Sue Fry-Wickard.   Freewill Offering will be received.

Sunday, July 14, 2024 - Dr. Chris Walker is the Sr. Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, Pa., and the preacher on the weekly radio broadcast 'The Westminster Pulpit' on WDAC radio.   His degrees are from Hillsdale College and Westminster Theological Seminary.    Musicians from Westminster Church will provide special music for the service - 7 p.m.    Freewill Offering will be received.

Sunday, July 21, 2024 - Knotwork Band - 7 p.m.   The Knotwork Band is a trio that performs Celtic folk music from Ireland, Scotland, England, and Brittany, as well as American and World music with ties to Celtic folk music, either musically or historically.   Freewill Offering will be received.

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - Choir Festival - 7 p.m.   Composer Craig Courtney will direct 100 voices in a joyous Sunday Concert.   Accompanist Dan Dorty will be joined by flute and brass.  Freewill Offering will be received.   Sponsored by Loser's Music.  Concert made possible by the Estate of Douglas Troutman.  Singers can register online this year by clicking on this link: Zeffy  To request a printable file contact: office@mtgretnatabernacle.org

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - Hymn Sing - 7 p.m.    Congregational favorites from the Celebration Hymnal led by Bob Kettering and Dr. Rod Shearer.   Freewill Offering will be received.

Saturday, August 3, 2024 - Handbell Festival - 7 p.m.    Under the direction of Dr. Shawn Gingrich, Hershey, Pa., ringers from the area will ring the praise and glory of God.    Freewill Offering will be received.    Sponsored by Home Instead.

Sunday, August 4, 2024 - Daniel Dorty - 7 p.m.    Pianist and Organist for the acclaimed Susquehanna Chorale, and Director of Music and Organist for the Derry Presbyterian Church, Dan Dorty joined by musicians from Derry Church, their Sanctuary Choir and Derry Ringers for an evening of sacred music celebrating the Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of our Faith.    Freewill Offering will be received.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - Summit Hill Bluegrass Band - 7 p.m.   From southeastern Pa., Summit Hill Bluegrass Band plays bluegrass, gospel and a wide variety of other music.    Freewill Offering will be received.   Sponsored by JoAnn Thomas Show.

Sunday, August 11, 2024 - Dr. Peter W. Teague, Pres. Emeritus & Ambassador, Lancaster Bible College - 7 p.m.    Dr. Teague and his wife Paulette are founders of Jessica and Friends Community, a non-profit organization offering residential services, training in daily living skills, and social services to adults with developmental disabilities.     Freewill Offering will be received.

Sunday, August 18, 2024 - Susquehanna Chorale - 7 p.m.   One of the premier choral groups in the nation makes its traditional late summer appearance.  Directed by Linda Tedford.  Freewill Offering will be received.

Sunday, August 25, 2024 - QuintEssentially Brass - 7 p.m.   This quintet with engaging personalities and sparkling instrumental performances ends another season.    Freewill Offering will be received.   Sponsored by Arthur Funk and Sons

Friday Night Ecumenical Services - 7 p.m.

Friday, June 7, 2024 - "God Wants . . . We Want . . ."    Pastor Jennifer Parks-Snyder & Pastor Lewis Parks, First UMC Hershey, Hershey, PA.  Special Music led by Dr. Shawn Gingrich.      Freewill Offering will be received.

Friday, June 14, 2024 - "God Wants . . . We Want . . ."    Rev. Dr. David Zwifka, St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Lebanon, PA.   Freewill Offering will be received.

Friday, June 21, 2024 - "God Wants . . . We Want . . ."   Pastors Brandy & Paul Liepelt, Annville COB, Annville, PA.   Special Music by Tim Brown.  Freewill Offering will be received.

Friday, June 28, 2024 - "God Wants . . . We Want . . ."    "SEVEN," Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, Pa.   A group of college-aged musicians who have a heart to share Jesus through musical worship are under the direction of Dr. Doug Curry.   Freewill Offering will be received.       Sponsored by Esther Mefferd, in memory of Pastor Ted Mefferd, Class of '66 from Messiah University

Summer Organ Concerts - 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - Alexander Leonardi, student at Curtis Institute

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Abigail Wood, student at Syracuse University

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - Jacob Gruss, student at Juilliard 

Sunday Morning Worship Services - 10 a.m.

June, July & August and the 1st Sunday in September in the outdoor Tabernacle setting.

   Led by the Mt. Gretna United Methodist Church -      Pastor

Programs held in the Tabernacle for the Heritage Festival and

Larry McKenna's Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts - please visit external websites:

   https://www.mtgretnacampmeeting.com/heritagefestival.shtml or https://www.larrymckenna.com/mgsc.html

office@MtGretnaTabernacle.org  or call   717-964-0811