Sunday, July 12 · 7 p.m.
Third Stream
Creative brand of American music since 1974 — familiar tunes to original compositions.
FPO — performer photo planned
Always free · freewill offering
Music & the spoken word, under one historic roof.
Free summer programs of music & the spoken word · Sundays & Fridays at 7 p.m. · June–September
Third St. & Glossbrenner Ave., Mt. Gretna, PA
On the board now
This Week at the Tabernacle
Today is Thursday, July 9, 2026
Sunday, July 12 · 10 a.m.
Morning Worship in the Tabernacle
Mt. Gretna UMC — Pastor Andrea Haldeman.
Coming up
SunJul 19
Jess Zimmerman and Family Nashville recording artist · sponsored by Just Like Family
Next weekSunJul 26
Choir Festival — guest conductor Pepper Choplin Sponsored by Loser’s Music
In 2 weeks
Season timetable
Summer 2026 at a Glance
Most programs Sundays at 7 p.m. Always free.
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SatJUN 6
7 p.m.
Brian Childers & Handbell FestivalAn evening of handbell music
Performed -
SunJUN 28
7 p.m.
Eddie Zheng, OrganAn evening of organ music
Performed Earlier this season: 2 programs performed — Jun 6 & Jun 28.
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SunJUL 12
7 p.m.
Third StreamCreative American music since 1974
This Sunday -
SunJUL 19
7 p.m.
Jess Zimmerman and FamilyNashville recording artist · Just Like Family, sponsor
Next week -
SunJUL 26
7 p.m.
Choir FestivalGuest conductor Pepper Choplin · Loser’s Music, sponsor
In 2 weeks -
SunAUG 16
7 p.m.
Anthracite Marimba EnsembleMarimba ensemble in the round room
In 5 weeks -
SunSEP 6
7 p.m.
Patriotic Concert — Season FinaleAmerica 250 · Michael Faircloth with Brassworks
Season finale
Every Sunday, June–August: Morning Worship, 10 a.m. — Mt. Gretna UMC, Pastor Andrea Haldeman.
June Fridays: additional 7 p.m. programs — announced in the full season schedule.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 — today, July 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 — Third Stream, 7 p.m. | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 — Jess Zimmerman and Family, 7 p.m. | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 — Choir Festival with Pepper Choplin, 7 p.m. | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Evening program, 7 p.m.
Today — July 9
On the marquee
Season Highlights
The season’s four marquee evenings — every seat free.
Brian Childers & Handbell Festival
An evening of handbell music under the 1899 trusses.
Event details ›
Wordmark — new photography planned
Sun · Aug 16
Anthracite Marimba Ensemble
An evening of marimba music in the round room.
Event details ›
Sun · Sep 6
Patriotic Concert — Season Finale
America’s 250th with Michael Faircloth and Brassworks.
Event details ›
Plan your visit
Getting Here & Parking
In the historic Campmeeting, behind the Mt. Gretna United Methodist Church.
- Park at the Mt. Gretna Fire Co. lot (Boulevard Ave.) or the Roller Rink lot (defined areas, select dates).
- Handicapped parking at the UMC lot, steps from the Tabernacle.
- Come early — enjoy the Campmeeting walking tour.
Keep it free for everyone
Support the Festival
The Festival is sustained by freewill offerings and gifts.
By Check
Payable to “Mt Gretna Bible Festival” — PO Box 408, Mt Gretna, PA 17064.
In Person
Add to the freewill offering at any program this summer.
Where gifts go
- Program Fund
- Program Sponsors ($500+)
- Tabernacle Preservation Fund
- Endowment Fund ($125,000 goal)
Mount Gretna Bible Festival is a 501(c)(3); contributions are tax-deductible.
Since 1892
A Round Room Raised in a Single Summer
- 1892The Mt. Gretna Campmeeting is founded in the pines.
- 1899Carpenter-designer John Cilley builds the round Tabernacle, May–July, for $1,132.60.
- 23 postsChestnut posts carry a spider web of trusses to a central tension ring.
- TodayOn the National Register of Historic Places — still filled with music.