BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Mercy Presbyterian Church - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mercypres.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mercy Presbyterian Church
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20280312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20281105T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162927
CREATED:20251211T150615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150615Z
UID:10005759-1776106800-1776112200@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Bible Studies are studying the book of Deuteronomy with W. Robert Godfrey’s Discovering Deuteronomy video teaching series and study guide. \nClick here to register for a women’s Bible study. \nGroups will meet for 10-11 weeks at the following times & locations: \n\nMonday evenings\, 7 – 8:30 pm\, virtual\nPOC: Kimberly Hall\nMonday evenings\, 7 – 8:30 pm\, in-person at Erica Fox’s home (Bedford)\nPOC: Erica Fox\nWednesday evenings\, 6:30-8:15 pm\, in-person at Mercy\nPOC: Melanie Merkle\nThursday mornings\, 9:30-11:30 am\, in-person at Mercy\n  Childcare provided\n  POC: Marti Long\n\nThe study guide can be purchased online from various retailers like Ligonier and Amazon.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-bible-study-virtual-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Community-1-e1753147098578.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Hall":MAILTO:sml.kimberly@icloud.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162927
CREATED:20250827T135855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T140326Z
UID:10005038-1776148200-1776153600@www.mercypres.org
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/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/website-event-image.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Bitzer":MAILTO:dlbitzer08@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162927
CREATED:20250812T133949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T131638Z
UID:10004229-1776195000-1776200400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Reformed University Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/reformed-university-fellowship/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:College
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LU-e1755005978340.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162927
CREATED:20260408T183405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T183406Z
UID:10005858-1776245400-1776250800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Moms of Littles Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Moms of Littles\, please join us for a casual hang out at Waymaker Church’s playground (1650 Hooper Rd\, Forest). This will be a time for kiddos to play together and moms to enjoy some fellowship.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/moms-of-littles-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/moms-meetup.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Shelley":MAILTO:Hannahshelley2023@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162927
CREATED:20250904T140701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T140701Z
UID:10005273-1776420000-1776427200@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-2/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Fellowship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HS-Fell-e1756994733766.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Katelin Hobson":MAILTO:kmhobson@protonmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162927
CREATED:20260316T164327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T131716Z
UID:10005908-1776510000-1776520800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Buy Nothing Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Buy Nothing Yard Sale on April 18\, where ALL items are free! \nOpen to the community from 11 am-2 pm. \nDonations of lightly used items like clothing\, books\, kitchen items\, tools\, and decor are welcomed. Please note everything should be able to fit in a standard car. Contributors get to shop early (10-11 am). \nDropoff times are as follows: \n\nSunday\, April 12: 6-7:30 pm\nTuesday\, April 14: 7-8 pm\nThursday\, April 16: 11:30 am-1:30 pm\nFriday\, April 17: 6-8 pm\n\nAll leftover items will be donated to local charities. \nFor more info\, see event flyer here. \nIf you’re interested in volunteering to organize items or help in other ways\, please email Jessi Pearson (view in directory) or Tim Magee (view in directory).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/buy-nothing-yard-sale/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide Events,Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buy-Nothing-Yard-Sale-web-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessi Pearson":MAILTO:jessipearson13@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260423T162927
CREATED:20260126T175059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T175059Z
UID:10005831-1776988800-1777161599@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Presbytery Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the Blue Ridge Presbytery\, hosted here at Mercy. \nAll are invited Friday evening at 7pm\, as members of our Presbytery come together for a worship service and communion. \nYou may also consider joining us on Saturday morning to observe the business of the Presbytery as we conduct items of business on behalf of our churches.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/blue-ridge-presbytery-meeting/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/presbytery.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryan Rigg":MAILTO:bryan.rigg@mercypres.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162927
CREATED:20260206T022622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T150557Z
UID:10005849-1777125600-1777140000@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Men's Baseball & Cookout
DESCRIPTION:All Aboard the Flame Train! \nJoin the Men of Mercy for a unique entertainment event at the Liberty Baseball Flame Train this season! \nApril 25th; Hotdogs and fellowship at 2pm\, game starts at 3pm. \nCost of $7  includes: Flame Train\, ticket to the game\, and hotdogs/chips/drinks provided by Mercy in a private hospitality area to enjoy the game.\nBring a guest who doesn’t attend Mercy\, and their ticket is free of charge! \nRegistration for this event has closed and tickets have all been claimed. For inquiries\, contact John Homon (view in directory).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-baseball-bbq/
LOCATION:Liberty University
CATEGORIES:Men
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Baseball-e1770344775597.png
ORGANIZER;CN="John Homon":MAILTO:jhomon316@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162928
CREATED:20260102T184207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T184005Z
UID:10005811-1777222800-1777230000@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Bluegrass & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join is for an evening of food\, fellowship\, and live music at the American Legion Pavilion. \nBring lawn games and a covered side or a desert to share. The church will provide BBQ. \nInvite someone without a church home to join us as well. \n 
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/bgbbq/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 1301 Greenview Drive\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bluegrassbbq.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Magee":MAILTO:events@mercypres.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162928
CREATED:20250731T185000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155438Z
UID:10003817-1777813200-1777818600@www.mercypres.org
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/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:College
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/college-lunch_-e1753987783157.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott & Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162928
CREATED:20260408T183655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T183655Z
UID:10005861-1778059800-1778065200@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Moms of Littles Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Moms of Littles\, please join us for a casual hang out at Waymaker Church’s playground (1650 Hooper Rd\, Forest). This will be a time for kiddos to play together and moms to enjoy some fellowship.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/moms-of-littles-meetup-copy-2/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/moms-meetup.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Shelley":MAILTO:Hannahshelley2023@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162928
CREATED:20260102T184931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T173626Z
UID:10005813-1778335200-1778342400@www.mercypres.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/webemail-event-image-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Macy Pantana":MAILTO:macypantana@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162928
CREATED:20260304T141436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T163325Z
UID:10005880-1778607000-1778617800@www.mercypres.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sourdough.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dona Moss":MAILTO:donacmoss@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162928
CREATED:20260220T011928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T011928Z
UID:10005862-1779269400-1779274800@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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/park-fellowship.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessi Pearson":MAILTO:jessipearson13@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162928
CREATED:20260302T145248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182642Z
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! \nClick here to register your child(ren) from 4 years old through rising 6th grade. \n  \nVolunteers needed: We hosted about 45 kids last year\, and this year we are expecting more. To make this a successful outreach\, we need volunteers of all ages and giftings. Click here to fill out the volunteer form or get in touch with Malerie Huguley if you have questions. \n 
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270307
DTSTAMP:20260423T162928
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
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR