2026 ENGAGING COMMUNITY RECEPTION
Thursday
October 8, 2026
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St, Lancaster
Keynote Speaker:
Rob Bell
“Wonder in a Turbulent World”
Bestselling author, playwright & acclaimed storyteller
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event … please contact Bridget Steuer at 717-625-6104 or email bridgets@moravianmanor.org
Schedule of Events
5:30 pm – VIP & General Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm – Buffet Dinner & Dessert
7:30 pm – Auditorium doors open for presentation
8:00 pm – Presentation & Keynote Speech
9:00 pm – Brief Q&A
Full Event Ticket
(cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, presentation)
On Sale Starting Mid-August
Presentation Only Ticket
On Sale Starting Mid-August
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Proceeds benefit the Moravian Manor Communities Benevolent Care Fund, assuring that each day residents who need our help will continue to receive the exceptional care they deserve in a community they love and call home.
About Rob Bell, Our Keynote Speaker
How do we move from the turbulence of the modern world into the joy of being human, together? Because to be here, on this earth, with each other…is astonishing. Join Rob as he explores how to experience that wonder and awe, every day.
Rob Bell is a New York Times bestselling author whose work has reached a global audience through more than 25 books and original plays translated into 25 languages worldwide. Recognized as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, he has toured internationally alongside some of the most compelling voices of our time, including Oprah Winfrey, the Dalai Lama, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
A dynamic and sought-after speaker, Bell creates experiences that transcend the traditional talk — blending humor, storytelling, and insight in ways that invite audiences into deeper aliveness. Through his books, live events, music, visual art, and his Top 10 Apple podcast, he has cultivated a devoted following drawn to his singular blend of curiosity, honesty, and creative energy.
In Lancaster, Bell is developing new work in collaboration with Prima Theatre, a nationally respected home for fresh theatrical experiences. His 2025 play We’ll Get Back To You is on a path to its New York debut in Manhattan in 2027. His next work, The Golden Springs Uprising, will premiere at Prima in 2027 — a wildly entertaining, delightfully unhinged comedy set in a senior living community where the cancellation of Jello Day sparks an all-out dessert revolt. Beneath the humor, the play explores how we face change when life gets wobbly — with heart, defiance, and a little sweetness.
About the Caterer:
Catering for the evening will be Food for Thought, specializing in earthy, rustic, mind-smart fare using seasonal local ingredients for healthy eating.
About the Venue:
The Ware Center is Lancaster’s premier performing arts center. Their mission is to foster creativity, learning, and understanding in our great community. By curating diverse performances, the Ware Center helps its neighbors engage in their community and the world.