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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
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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/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Men
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260102T184931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T173626Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Come to Mercy’s annual Women’s Tea Party! The tea party will be at our church building on Saturday\, May 9\, at 2 pm. Women and girls of all ages are welcome! We will be having a fancy tea party and enjoying some delicious treats. \nPlease sign up so we know how many to expect! We also need people to sign up to sponsor the decor and china for a table and/or to bring a tea treat to share. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-tea-party/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Macy Pantana":MAILTO:macypantana@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260304T141436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T163325Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Salad & Sourdough
DESCRIPTION:Salad and Sourdough: Tuesday\, May 12\, 5:30-8:30 pm\, at the Moss Home.  \nNewbies and seasoned bakers are welcome to join us on our sourdough journey. An RSVP to  Dona Moss (view in directory) would be much appreciated\, as would contributions to the evening meal (a salad or sourdough creation).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-soup-sourdough-may/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dona Moss":MAILTO:donacmoss@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20250904T140701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T140701Z
UID:10005274-1778839200-1778846400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool families of Mercy are invited to a monthly fellowship gathering. We usually meet on the third Friday of each month\, from 10am-12pm; however\, some months we take a field trip\, in which case dates/times/locations are subject to change. \nContact Katelin Hobson to be added to the communication group\, where updates about each month’s gathering are shared.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/homeschool-fellowship-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katelin Hobson":MAILTO:kmhobson@protonmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T103000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20250911T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T152909Z
UID:10005457-1779012000-1779013800@www.mercypres.org
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-2/2026-05-17/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260401T140500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T132724Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors' Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Daryl DeVries invites you to a seniors’ gathering from 3:30-5:00 pm. \nYou are welcome if you are roughly 55 and above\, retired or still working.  \n  \nPlease email Daryl DeVries if you would like to be informed of all events (view in directory).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/seniors-gathering-may/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daryl DeVries":MAILTO:HisRenown2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260220T011928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T144049Z
UID:10005915-1779271200-1779276600@www.mercypres.org
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/2026-05-20/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260511T195034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T195034Z
UID:10005962-1779580800-1779667199@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:New Sermon Series: Trophies of Grace
DESCRIPTION:New Sermon Series\, Trophies of Grace\, begins May 24 \nEach Sunday this summer\, we’ll look at one of God’s people in Scripture to marvel at the radical\, unexpected\, and undeserved love of God\, which He showers upon them by His grace… ultimately through Jesus Christ.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/trophies-of-grace/
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:20260524T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T104500
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260507T172417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T172417Z
UID:10005945-1779615900-1779619500@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 9:45-10:45am for a time of coffee\, refreshments\, and fellowship in the lobby. \nWould you like to help supply refreshments? Contact Steve Kapusta (click to view in directory).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/coffee-community-3/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Kapusta":MAILTO:stephan.kapusta@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T201500
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260513T150116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T150116Z
UID:10005970-1779906600-1779912900@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Youth Group (at Monkee Joe's)
DESCRIPTION:Our youth group is meeting for ice cream at Monkee Joe’s (1190 Perrowville Rd\, Forest\, VA 24551) on May 27!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/youth-group-at-monkee-joes/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremiah Sheets":MAILTO:jeremiah.sheets@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T111500
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260513T143645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T144631Z
UID:10005967-1780565400-1780571700@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Book Club (Lord Bless You - morning club) Begins
DESCRIPTION:More information about women’s book clubs can be found here. \n  \nThe Lord Bless You and Keep You: The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic Blessing\, by Michael Glodo\nThursday mornings\, 9:30-11:15am\, beginning June 4\nChildcare available\nLocation: Mercy Presbyterian Church (3rd-5th room)\nContact: Linda Waugh (view in directory)
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-book-club-lord-bless-you-morning-club-begins/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lord-Bless-You.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T154500
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260513T143737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T144451Z
UID:10005968-1780581600-1780587900@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Book Club (Meaning of Marriage) Begins
DESCRIPTION:More information about women’s book clubs can be found here. \n  \nThe Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God\, by Timothy Keller & Kathy Keller\nThursday afternoons\, 2:00-3:45pm\, beginning June 4\nLocation: Grace Pettman home (Dowdy Rock Rd\, Bedford)\nContact: Grace Pettman (view in directory)
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-book-club-meaning-of-marriage-begins/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Meaning-of-Marriage.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260302T145248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T121539Z
UID:10005876-1780941600-1780948800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer VBS this summer\, June 8-11\, from 6-8 pm! \nRegistration for VBS is now closed. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Malerie Huguley (view in directory).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/vacation-bible-school/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/VBS-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Malerie Huguley":MAILTO:huguley.malerie@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T111500
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260519T232200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T232419Z
UID:10006265-1780997400-1781003700@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Book Club (Pilgrim's Progress) Begins
DESCRIPTION:More information about women’s book clubs can be found here. \n  \nPilgrim’s Progress\, by John Bunyan\nTuesday mornings\, 9:30-11:15am\, beginning June 9\nChildren welcome in study\nLocation: Molly Orr home (Dogwood Lane\, Hurt)\nContact: Molly Orr (view in directory)
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-book-club-pilgrims-progress-begins/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pilgrims-progress.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T141500
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260513T143859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T144821Z
UID:10005969-1781267400-1781273700@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Book Club (Treasuring Christ) Begins
DESCRIPTION:More information about women’s book clubs can be found here. \n  \nTreasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full\, by Gloria Furman\nFriday afternoons\, 12:30-2:15pm\, beginning June 12\nLocation: Jenn Olson home (Peninsular Street\, Lynchburg)\nContact: Jenn Olson (view in directory)
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-book-club-meaning-of-marriage-begins-copy/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Treasuring-Christ.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260513T143332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T144754Z
UID:10005963-1781549100-1781555400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Book Club (Humility) Begins
DESCRIPTION:More information about women’s book clubs can be found here. \n  \nHumility; The Journey Toward Holiness\, by Andrew Murray & Donna Partow\nMonday evenings\, 6:45-8:30pm\, beginning June 15\nLocation: Ruth Magee home (Memorial Avenue\, Lynchburg)\nContact: Ruth Magee (view in directory)
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-book-club-humility-begins/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Humility.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260513T143540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T144808Z
UID:10005966-1781635500-1781641800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Book Club (Lord Bless You - evening club) Begins
DESCRIPTION:More information about women’s book clubs can be found here. \n  \nThe Lord Bless You and Keep You: The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic Blessing\, by Michael Glodo\nTuesday evenings\, 6:45-8:30pm\, beginning June 16\nLocation: Mercy Presbyterian Church (3rd-5th room)\nContact: Linda Waugh (view in directory)
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-book-club-lord-bless-you-evening-club-begins/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lord-Bless-You.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270307
DTSTAMP:20260609T183941
CREATED:20260422T162617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T162617Z
UID:10005914-1804118400-1804377599@www.mercypres.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/webemail-event-image.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="John Homon":MAILTO:jhomon316@gmail.com
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