Messiah Lifeways

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from the Mechanicsburg Place crew! 💘 Lots of fun was had making a heart wreath craft to celebrate.

02/13/2026

Life is full of rhythm, movement, and moments that shape who we are. In the latest edition of Unscripted, we follow Amy Ramser’s inspiring journey of reclaiming her passion for dance—finding joy, strength, and purpose in every step she takes. 💃

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Dance has graced Amy Ramser’s life since childhood. When she was five, her mother enrolled her in classes—tap, ballet, modern, a little bit of everything. Though she paused formal training in early adulthood, she never lacked the desire, nor did she ever decline the chance to dance. In the early...

02/11/2026

A new term is around the corner for Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning participants! At the recent Spring 2026 Kick Off Event, attendees got a preview of upcoming courses and connected with instructors to explore new learning opportunities.

Ready to join us this spring? Browse the course catalog and sign up online: https://www.thepathwaysinstitute.org/capital-region/

02/02/2026

Progress is quickly becoming tangible and coming to life at our new Fernecrest campus, in New Cumberland! We invite you to watch this video from President & CEO Karl Brummer, and VP of Sales & Marketing Kelly Martin, to learn more about what the next few months hold for Fernecrest.

Progress is quickly becoming tangible and coming to life at our new Fernecrest campus, in New Cumberland! We invite you to watch this video from President &…

01/26/2026

Discover how Talking Breads in Mechanicsburg turns baking into a joyful, sensory experience and get tips on making your very first loaf at home! 🥖 Dive into the art of sourdough with this Unscripted article and learn how patience, play, and curiosity make sourdough baking fun and rewarding.

Read the full article below!

A Mechanicsburg-based business, located at 1619 West Lisburn Road, Talking Breads, shares its philosophy on baking and how to make your first sourdough loaf. Baking sourdough is a slow, sensory process—more playful discovery than exact science. That’s part of its charm. “There’s a lot of car...

01/26/2026

The activities professionals at Messiah Lifeways serve with heart, spirit, and creativity while filling our community with fun, laughter, and meaningful connection every day. During National Activity Professionals Week, we’re grateful for this amazing team and the Christ-like love they bring to our mission. 💙

01/21/2026

Our Annual Report is now available, highlighting the accomplishments, lives touched, and mission-driven work achieved during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. We're excited to share more about our growth and successes including:

• 14,800 + Meals Served at Mechanicsburg Place and the West Shore Senior Center
• Celebrating 20 Years of Pathways Institute of Lifelong Learning
• Serving more than 20 new clients served by Adult Day at Messiah Village
• Earning and achieving several noteworthy recognitions, and much more!

View the full report by clicking on the link 🔗

® Messiah Lifeways Annual Report Fiscal Year 2024-2025

01/19/2026

Mechanicsburg Place Senior Center had a blast making a snowman craft last week! ⛄

01/15/2026

A behind the scenes peek at one of our photoshoot days for the upcoming edition of Unscripted. Look for the next issue in late spring!🌹

01/08/2026

Dive into the latest Unscripted magazine as we explore Where Faith Leads— heartfelt story of walking with God and discovering His guiding hand in everyday life. From archeologist to author, may Emily’s journey inspire you to trust where faith takes you!

Full story here: https://messiahlifeways.org/blog/where-faith-leads/

01/05/2026

You're invited to stop by the Welcome Center Cottage on the Fernecrest campus for an Open House every Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. You'll get to tour our Bluebird floorplan and a Welcome Center team member will be available to walk you through the cottage and answer your questions. 🌿

More info here: https://fernecrest.messiahlifeways.org/events/