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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194457Z
UID:10006340-1790514000-1790519400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch! \nWhen: Following the 2nd service\nWhere: Church Lobby\nWho: College aged students\, friends\, and any family as well!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/college-lunch-sept/
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/2026/06/college-lunch.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott & Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260618T174930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T175122Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Paint Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of painting and fellowship!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-paint-night/
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/2026/06/Paint-Night.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Macy Pantana":MAILTO:macypantana@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260618T143257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T143619Z
UID:10006298-1791136800-1791140400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Mission & Members Class Begins
DESCRIPTION:The Mission and Members class is for anyone\, whether new to our church or attending regularly\, who would like to find out more about what we believe as a church and how that shapes our ministry. Even if you are not sure about becoming a member\, we would love for you to come. \nWe offer two Mission & Members classes: one in the fall and one in the spring. Classes meet for 5 weeks. Childcare will be offered as needed. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mission-members-class-begins-2/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission & Members Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8267-e1753986113207.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T143000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260629T194514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194603Z
UID:10006341-1792933200-1792938600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch! \nWhen: Following the 2nd service\nWhere: Church Lobby\nWho: College aged students\, friends\, and any family as well!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/college-lunch-oct/
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/2026/06/college-lunch.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott & Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260618T180618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T180648Z
UID:10006328-1793039400-1793044800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Men's EAT Event
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our EAT (Eating and Talking) Event\, a time of food and fellowship. \nLocation: Mission BBQ (Wards Road)
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-eat-event-oct/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Men
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bbq-men.png
ORGANIZER;CN="John Homon":MAILTO:jhomon316@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260618T182245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T202259Z
UID:10006333-1794157200-1794164400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:ChiliFest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of chili and fellowship at the American Legion Pavilion (1301 Greenview Dr.\, Lynchburg). \nPlease bring a side of your choice to share (salads\, fruits\, vegetables\, etc.) along with lawn games\, chairs/blankets\, and friends! \n 
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/chilifest-2026/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 1301 Greenview Drive\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChiliFest.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Magee":MAILTO:events@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260629T193052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T202424Z
UID:10006338-1794756600-1794762000@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Seniors' Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Daryl DeVries invites you to a seniors’ gathering. You are welcome if you are roughly 55 and above\, retired or still working. Please email Daryl DeVries if you plan on coming (view in directory).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/seniors-gathering-nov/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Seniors-e1759434176270.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Daryl DeVries":MAILTO:HisRenown2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T200000
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CREATED:20260729T201720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T201720Z
UID:10006851-1796407200-1796414400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Women of Mercy\, please join us for our annual women’s Christmas party at Mercy on Sunday\, December 4\, at 6 pm\, as we celebrate the joy of the season together! More info to come. \n 
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-christmas-party-2026/
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/2025/08/wm-party-scaled-e1754931991869.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessi Pearson":MAILTO:jessipearson13@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260629T194631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194642Z
UID:10006342-1796562000-1796567400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch! \nWhen: Following the 2nd service\nWhere: Church Lobby\nWho: College aged students\, friends\, and any family as well!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/college-lunch-dec/
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/2026/06/college-lunch.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott & Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T201500
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260709T195512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201916Z
UID:10006463-1799260200-1799266500@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study (evening)
DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Bible Studies are studying the book of John with Kathleen B. Nielson’s John: That You May Believe study guide (Living Word Bible Studies). \nClick here to register for a women’s Bible study. \nOur groups will meet from September to April\, with a break from Thanksgiving through January and one-week breaks on occasion (leaders will provide study schedules to participants). \nGroups: \n\nWednesday evenings\, 6:30-8:15 pm\, at Mercy\nContact: Melanie Merkle\nThursday mornings\, 9:30-11:30 am\, at Mercy\nChildcare provided\nContact: Marti Long\n\nThe study guide can be purchased online from various retailers like Amazon\, Westminster Bookstore\, and the Gospel Coalition.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-bible-study-evening-spring2027/2027-01-06/
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/2026/07/Bible-study-evening.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Merkle":MAILTO:mvmerkle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T111500
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260709T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201424Z
UID:10006511-1799314200-1799320500@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study (morning)
DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Bible Studies are studying the book of John with Kathleen B. Nielson’s John: That You May Believe study guide (Living Word Bible Studies). \nClick here to register for a women’s Bible study. \nOur groups will meet from September to April\, with a break from Thanksgiving through January and one-week breaks on occasion (leaders will provide study schedules to participants). \nGroups: \n\nWednesday evenings\, 6:30-8:15 pm\, at Mercy\nContact: Melanie Merkle\nThursday mornings\, 9:30-11:30 am\, at Mercy\nChildcare provided\nContact: Marti Long\n\nThe study guide can be purchased online from various retailers like Amazon\, Westminster Bookstore\, and the Gospel Coalition.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-bible-study-morning-spring2027/2027-01-07/
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/2026/06/Womens-Study.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260709T202658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T202709Z
UID:10006524-1800199800-1800205200@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Seniors' Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Daryl DeVries invites you to a seniors’ gathering. You are welcome if you are roughly 55 and above\, retired or still working. Please email Daryl DeVries if you plan on coming (view in directory).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/seniors-gathering-jan/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Seniors-e1759434176270.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Daryl DeVries":MAILTO:HisRenown2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T143000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260629T194732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194754Z
UID:10006343-1801400400-1801405800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch! \nWhen: Following the 2nd service\nWhere: Church Lobby\nWho: College aged students\, friends\, and any family as well!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/college-lunch-jan/
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/2026/06/college-lunch.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott & Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270228T143000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260629T194812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194830Z
UID:10006344-1803819600-1803825000@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch! \nWhen: Following the 2nd service\nWhere: Church Lobby\nWho: College aged students\, friends\, and any family as well!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/college-lunch-feb/
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/2026/06/college-lunch.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott & Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270307
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260709T202723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T202737Z
UID:10006525-1805038200-1805043600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Seniors' Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Daryl DeVries invites you to a seniors’ gathering. You are welcome if you are roughly 55 and above\, retired or still working. Please email Daryl DeVries if you plan on coming (view in directory).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/seniors-gathering-mar/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Seniors-e1759434176270.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Daryl DeVries":MAILTO:HisRenown2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T143000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260629T194853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194903Z
UID:10006345-1806843600-1806849000@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch! \nWhen: Following the 2nd service\nWhere: Church Lobby\nWho: College aged students\, friends\, and any family as well!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/college-lunch-apr/
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/2026/06/college-lunch.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott & Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270502
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260729T201323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T201340Z
UID:10006850-1809043200-1809215999@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for our Women’s Retreat\, April 30-May 1\, 2027. \n  \nMore information to come!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-retreat-2027/
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/2026/07/womens-retreat.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenna Gregory":MAILTO:jennagregory620@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T143000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260629T194914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194924Z
UID:10006346-1809262800-1809268200@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch! \nWhen: Following the 2nd service\nWhere: Church Lobby\nWho: College aged students\, friends\, and any family as well!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/college-lunch-may/
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/2026/06/college-lunch.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott & Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270516T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195617
CREATED:20260709T202811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T202826Z
UID:10006526-1810481400-1810486800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Seniors' Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Daryl DeVries invites you to a seniors’ gathering. You are welcome if you are roughly 55 and above\, retired or still working. Please email Daryl DeVries if you plan on coming (view in directory).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/seniors-gathering-may-2/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Seniors-e1759434176270.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Daryl DeVries":MAILTO:HisRenown2@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
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