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2025 Season
Sunday, June 1, 2025 - Jess Zimmerman & Family - 7 p.m. First time at the Tabernacle with the Bible Festival - Nashville recording artist Jess Zimmerman will be joined by her family. With roots in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, the family's faith and music have a firm foundation in the Holy Spirit, and they lift praises to our Creator. Freewill offering will be received.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - Handbell Festival - 7 p.m. NEW WEEKEND!! 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.
Sunday, June 8, 2025 - Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster - 7 p.m. Choral singing by children and youth to glorify Jesus Christ. Rosemary Blessing, Artistic Director. Freewill offering will be received. Sponsored by Joy Book Store, Schaefferstown.
Sunday, June 15, 2025 - Andy Roberts with the Four Piece Quartet - 7 p.m. The Four Piece Quartet plays re-imagined jazz arrangements of "sunday standards" and uplifting contemporary pieces. Their latest recording, "All Things" is available on most streaming services. Freewill offering will be received.
Sunday, June 22, 2025 - 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 29, 2025 - Ken Medema - 
7 p.m. Ken is a gifted musician, creates an experience that is not only interactive but truly unique. His heart is full for music, connection, and relationships. Freewill offering will be received. Sponsored by James & Elaine Gibbel, David & Pam Reist, Susanne Schaudel and Anonymous.
Sunday, July 6, 2025 - National Christian Choir - 7 p.m. Founded in 1984, the choir is called to glorify God through a unique ministry of music. This is a patriotic themed concert "God and Country." Directed by Kathy Bowman, Gettysburg, Pa. Freewill offering will be received. Sponsored by Rhoda Long, Realtor, Berkshire-Hathaway Homeservices.
Sunday, July 13, 2025 - Cumberland Flutes - 7 p.m. Cumberland Flutes is a community flute choir comprised of many talented musicians from the Southcentral PA area. Formed in 2017, they started performing in August of 2022. Conductor Jocelyn Goranson is an award-winning soloist and adjunct instructor of applied flute at Messiah University and Dickinson College. Freewill offering will be received.
Sunday, July 20, 2025 - Hymn Sing - 7 p.m. Congregational favorites from the Celebration Hymnal led by Bob Kettering and Dr. Rod Shearer. Freewill offering will be received.
Sunday, July 27, 2025 - Choir Festival - 7 p.m. A mass choir of over 100 volunteer singers from the region will present an inspiring program of varied styles of sacred music. Linda Tedford, guest conductor. Freewill offering will be received. Sponsored by Loser's Music. Concert made possible by the Estate of Douglas Troutman. 
Sunday, August 3, 2025 - Lancaster British Brass Band - 7 p.m. 28 instrumentalists from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey playing brass, winds and percussion instruments. Directed by Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen. Freewill offering will be received. Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.
Sunday, August 10, 2025 - Jazz Ministers Big Band - 7 p.m. Under the direction of Keith Wiley, 18 accomplished musicians who find a common spiritual mission in sharing the gift of music through the Christian worship or concert experience. The JMBB draws on a variety of musical selections that are frequently based upon standard Christian hymns and Gospel favorites. Freewill offering will be received.
Sunday, August 17, 2025 - 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. Sponsored by Traditions of Hershey.
Sunday, August 24, 2025 - 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 Evening Programs - 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Friday Programs: Seminars on these topics will be held Friday afternoons, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m., in the Mount Gretna United Methodist Church.
Pre-registration required - https://tinyurl.com/gretnafriday or use the QR code 
Friday, June 13, 2025 - "Discipleship Dilemmas." Speaker: Cynthia Moore-Koikoi; United Methodist Bishop for Eastern PA and Great NJ Conference.
Friday, June 20, 2025 - "Demonstrating Jesus' Kingdom in Friendship with Muslim People." Speaker: Jonathan Bornman; Christian-Muslim Consultant, Eastern Mennonite Missions.
Friday, June 27, 2025 - "Discipleship Dilemma: Confronting Racism in the Way of Jesus." Speaker: Drew Hart; Author and Associate Professor of Theology, Messiah University.
Summer Organ Concerts - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Shawn Gingrich, First United Methodist Church, Hershey
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - Ethan Draper, Lebanon Valley College, organ scholar at Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - Eddie Zheng, Juilliard, Assistant Organist at Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church in New York, as well as Associate Organist at Eglise St. Jean Baptiste and Guest Organist of The Riverside Church
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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 Andrea Haldeman
Please visit MtGretna.org for up to date information on Community Events
Please visit external websites for . . .
Programs held in the Tabernacle for the Heritage Festival
Larry McKenna's Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts
https://mtgretnasummerconcerts.org/
For info on the Bible Festival Programs: office@MtGretnaTabernacle.org
or call 717-964-0811 NOTE: this phone number is for BIBLE FESTIVAL ONLY.
We cannot help with information on other programs or for use of the Tabernacle.
For use of the Tabernacle contact Camp Meeting Association. https://www.mtgretnacampmeeting.com/contact.shtml