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SUMMARY:Park Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Women of Mercy\, you’re invited to our weekly fellowship time at the park behind the Forest Library. We will be casually meeting up every Wednesday morning through the summer to walk on the trails around the park and to spend time fellowshipping at the playground and pavilion.\nPark Fellowship is a summertime gathering and will meet weekly through early-August. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/park-fellowship/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessi Pearson":MAILTO:jessipearson13@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Our student ministry exists to gather young people from the Forest area and to disciple them to bear the image of Christ. Youth Group meets most Wednesday nights at 6:30pm in the Youth Room.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/youth-group/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremiah Sheets":MAILTO:jeremiah.sheets@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T203000
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SUMMARY:Men's Study Group (evening)
DESCRIPTION:We have 2 men’s groups meeting on Wednesday evenings: \n\n2nd and 4th Wed.\, 7pm\nEast Home\nJohn East (john.east@mercypres.org) \n\n1st and 3rd Wed.\, 7pm\nMercy\nScott Robinson (scott.robinson@mercypres.org) \n 
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-study-group-evening/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Men
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T080000
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CREATED:20250815T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192035Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to our weekly prayer gathering. During our time together\, we open with a time of Adoration and Confession\, followed by prayers of Thanksgiving and Supplication\, using the Mercy prayer needs list as a guide. No one is ever required to pray aloud\, so feel free to simply come and pray quietly with us if you prefer.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/prayer-meeting/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Woodall":MAILTO:kwoodall23@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T094500
DTSTAMP:20260423T175716
CREATED:20250730T133232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142520Z
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SUMMARY:Worship (1st Service)
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Sunday for worship at 8:15am.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/worship-1st-service-copy/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000
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CREATED:20250730T133214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142258Z
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SUMMARY:Worship (2nd Service)
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Sunday for worship at 11:00am.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/worship-1st-service/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T063000
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SUMMARY:Men's Study Group (morning)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekly men’s Bible study on Tuesday mornings. \n  \nContact:\nDick Bitzer
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-study-group-morning/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Bitzer":MAILTO:dlbitzer08@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch on the first Sunday of each month from Sept.-May. \nWhen: Following the 2nd service\nWhere: Church Lobby\nWho: College aged students\, friends\, any family as well!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/college-lunch/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott & Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260719T103000
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CREATED:20250911T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T153742Z
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SUMMARY:Special Needs Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Any and all are welcome to join us in the counseling office as we pray together and lift up those in our congregation touched by disability.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/special-needs-prayer-2/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meagan Johnston":MAILTO:mLwhee2@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270307
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CREATED:20260422T162617Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Men’s Retreat\n\nCome Gather and be Equipped in Christ! \nIn 2027\, our men will attend the Blue Ridge Presbytery Retreat at Rockbridge Retreat Center (Goshen\, VA). \n\nMore information and a registration link will be available at a later date.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-retreat-2027/
LOCATION:Rockbridge Alum Springs Camp\, 170 Spring House Rd\, Goshen\, VA\, 24439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Homon":MAILTO:jhomon316@gmail.com
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