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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/2027-03-02/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260706T185233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T185528Z
UID:10006370-1804015800-1804021200@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Reformed University Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:More info: MercyPres.org/College
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/reformed-university-fellowship-2/2027-03-02/
CATEGORIES:College
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LU-e1755005978340.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T201500
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260709T195512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201916Z
UID:10006471-1804098600-1804104900@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-spring2027/2027-03-03/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270303T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260723T163719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T194838Z
UID:10006560-1804098600-1804105800@www.mercypres.org
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-3-2-2/2027-03-03/
LOCATION:Youth Room\, Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Road\, Forest\, Vir\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Youth-e1753905588668.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremiah Sheets":MAILTO:jeremiah.sheets@mercypres.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250827T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T152853Z
UID:10004566-1804100400-1804105800@www.mercypres.org
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/2027-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Men
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/mens-4-e1755287285514.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270307
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
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:20270304T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T080000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250815T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192035Z
UID:10004312-1804143600-1804147200@www.mercypres.org
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/2027-03-04/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/website-event-image-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Woodall":MAILTO:kwoodall23@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T111500
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260709T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201424Z
UID:10006518-1804152600-1804158900@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-spring2027/2027-03-04/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T094500
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250730T133232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142520Z
UID:10003083-1804407300-1804412700@www.mercypres.org
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/2027-03-07/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/worship-e1753882275602.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250730T133214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142258Z
UID:10002760-1804417200-1804422600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Worship (2nd Service)
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Sunday for worship at 11:00am.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/worship-1st-service/2027-03-07/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/worship-e1753882275602.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T080000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250827T135855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T140326Z
UID:10005085-1804573800-1804579200@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/2027-03-09/
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:20270309T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260706T185233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T185528Z
UID:10006371-1804620600-1804626000@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Reformed University Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:More info: MercyPres.org/College
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/reformed-university-fellowship-2/2027-03-09/
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:20270310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T201500
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260709T195512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201916Z
UID:10006472-1804703400-1804709700@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-spring2027/2027-03-10/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270310T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260723T163719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T194838Z
UID:10006561-1804703400-1804710600@www.mercypres.org
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-3-2-2/2027-03-10/
LOCATION:Youth Room\, Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Road\, Forest\, Vir\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Youth-e1753905588668.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremiah Sheets":MAILTO:jeremiah.sheets@mercypres.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250827T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T152853Z
UID:10004567-1804705200-1804710600@www.mercypres.org
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/2027-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Men
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/mens-4-e1755287285514.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T080000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250815T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192035Z
UID:10004313-1804748400-1804752000@www.mercypres.org
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/2027-03-11/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/website-event-image-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Woodall":MAILTO:kwoodall23@juno.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T111500
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260709T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201424Z
UID:10006519-1804757400-1804763700@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-spring2027/2027-03-11/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T094500
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250730T133232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142520Z
UID:10003084-1805012100-1805017500@www.mercypres.org
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/2027-03-14/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/worship-e1753882275602.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270314T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270314T104500
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260706T185842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T190401Z
UID:10006421-1805017500-1805021100@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:For more information about Sunday School for the whole family\, see MercyPres.org/Sunday-School.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/sunday-school/2027-03-14/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sunday-School.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Rigg":MAILTO:katelyn.rigg@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T123000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250730T133214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142258Z
UID:10002761-1805022000-1805027400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Worship (2nd Service)
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Sunday for worship at 11:00am.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/worship-1st-service/2027-03-14/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/worship-e1753882275602.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T080000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250827T135855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T140326Z
UID:10005086-1805178600-1805184000@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/2027-03-16/
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:20270317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T201500
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260709T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201602Z
UID:10006469-1805308200-1805314500@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-spring2027-2/
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/2026/06/Womens-Study.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Merkle":MAILTO:mvmerkle@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270317T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260723T163719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T194838Z
UID:10006562-1805308200-1805315400@www.mercypres.org
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-3-2-2/2027-03-17/
LOCATION:Youth Room\, Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Road\, Forest\, Vir\, 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:20270317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250827T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T152853Z
UID:10004568-1805310000-1805315400@www.mercypres.org
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/2027-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Men
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T080000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250815T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192035Z
UID:10004314-1805353200-1805356800@www.mercypres.org
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/2027-03-18/
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:20270318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T111500
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260709T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201424Z
UID:10006520-1805362200-1805368500@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-spring2027/2027-03-18/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260729T195729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T195729Z
UID:10006797-1805398200-1805403600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Men's Apologetics Class
DESCRIPTION:Our men’s Reformed Covenantal Apologetics Class meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday\, from 7:30-9 pm.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-apologetics-class/2027-03-18/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Knapp":MAILTO:knappbl@mac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20260731T003159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T003326Z
UID:10006861-1805450400-1805457600@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-27-28/2027-03-19/
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=America/New_York:20270321T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270321T094500
DTSTAMP:20260803T014827
CREATED:20250730T133232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142520Z
UID:10003085-1805616900-1805622300@www.mercypres.org
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/2027-03-21/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
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