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SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study (morning)
DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Bible Studies this fall will study 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\nBegins Sept. 15\nPOC: Kimberly Hall\nMonday evenings\, 7 – 8:30 pm\, in-person at Erica Fox’s home (Bedford)\nBegins Sept. 8\nPOC: Erica Fox\nWednesday evenings\, 6:30-8:15 pm\, in-person at Mercy\nBegins Sept. 10\nPOC: Melanie Merkle\nThursday mornings\, 9:30-11:30 am\, in-person at Mercy\nBegins Sept. 11\nChildcare provided\nPOC: 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-2/2025-10-16/
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:20251016T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T080000
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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/2025-10-16/
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:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250827T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T152853Z
UID:10004500-1760554800-1760560200@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/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Men
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T201500
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250130T012917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T000446Z
UID:10003297-1760553000-1760559300@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/2025-10-15/
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:20251008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T201500
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250811T145521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T165214Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study (evening)
DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Bible Studies this fall will study 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\nBegins Sept. 15\nContact: Kimberly Hall\nMonday evenings\, 7 – 8:30 pm\, in-person at Erica Fox’s home (Bedford)\nBegins Sept. 8\nContact: Erica Fox\nWednesday evenings\, 6:30-8:15 pm\, in-person at Mercy\nBegins Sept. 10\nContact: Melanie Merkle\nThursday mornings\, 9:30-11:30 am\, in-person at Mercy\nBegins Sept. 11\nChildcare provided\nContact: 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/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Merkle":MAILTO:mvmerkle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250731T185000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155438Z
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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/2025-10-05/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T183000
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CREATED:20250911T171645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T172912Z
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SUMMARY:Bedford Plant Info Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, Sept. 28\, at 4pm\, to learn more about the Bedford Church plant. We will meet for dinner and discussion at the home of Mike and Emilee Ellsworth. \nAnd mark your calendars for our Bedford plant meetings to be held each 4th Sunday of the month\, at the same time and location. \nQuestions? Contact Richard Brueck.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/bedford-plant-info-meeting/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Bedford Church Plant
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Brueck":MAILTO:richard.brueck@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250904T140701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T140701Z
UID:10005267-1758276000-1758283200@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-2/2025-09-19/
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:20250914T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250809T151405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T152057Z
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SUMMARY:Adult SS: Ten Commandments Series Begins
DESCRIPTION:The Ten Commandments\nSept. 14 – Oct. 19\nTaught by: Christopher Miller \nJoin us for our first study of the year. Through our Ten Commandments study\, we’ll consider the importance of a Law in becoming a “People.” We will do this by taking a look at the most-well known Laws in the Bible to see what kind of people God wants His People to be. Each commandment shows the way that God wants His People to relate to Himself\, to each other\, and to the World to establish them as a People.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/adult-ss-isaiah-series-begins-2/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christopher Miller":MAILTO:cemiller0@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250815T164735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T164822Z
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SUMMARY:Community Group Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Coffee & Community on September 7\, where you’ll have an opportunity to learn about our community groups which resume meeting that week. Group leaders will be available to meet you\, provide information about their first meeting\, and answer questions. More info about each group to come. Children will meet in their Sunday School classes during this time.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/community-group-fair/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nate Fowler":MAILTO:nate.fowler@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250809T141707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T192415Z
UID:10004125-1757238300-1757241900@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Children's Sunday School Begins
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to a new year of Sunday School\, from 9:45-10:45am\, beginning September 7. \nIf you have children from age 0* through 5th grade\, please complete this registration form for each child. This will allow us to plan our class rosters and be prepared to serve your children right from the first day. \n*Note: Classes start at age 2. Nursery for ages 0-1 will be offered only if there is need expressed via registration.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/childrens-sunday-school-launch/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Rigg":MAILTO:katelyn.rigg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250731T190459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T191349Z
UID:10003830-1756040400-1756065600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Youth Lake Day
DESCRIPTION:Youth Lake Day at the Hall’s house. Leave from the church after 2nd service. Contact Jeremiah Sheets for more info.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/youth-lake-day/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremiah Sheets":MAILTO:jeremiah.sheets@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250722T211612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T133505Z
UID:10002939-1755968400-1755975600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Charcuterie Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of charcuterie fun at the church. We will be assembling our own charcuterie boards and having a time of fellowship. \nSign up here to bring an element of charcuterie or dessert to share. \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-charcuterie-night/
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:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250804T181639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142738Z
UID:10004120-1755388800-1755475199@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:New Sermon Series: Minor Prophets
DESCRIPTION:Starting on August 17\, we will be officially wrapped up with the book of Romans and will begin a new sermon series in the Minor Prophets. We’ll move at a quicker pace through these twelve books in the Old Testament and hope to conclude them all in one year. Every book and collection of books in the Bible is breathed by God and profitable for teaching\, reproof\, correction\, and training in righteousness\, but these books in particular stand out as uniquely applicable to the church today\, as we wait upon the Lord. Most surveys of Christians today find that the Minor Prophets are considered the hardest section of books to understand and\, not surprisingly\, among the least read in the church. For this reason alone\, it is a good part of the Bible for us to study together! We hope you’ll join us on Sunday\, August 17 (and every Sunday for the next 52 weeks)\, to explore together the twelve Minor Prophets.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/new-sermon-series-begins-minor-prophets/
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:20250816T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250807T143358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T143718Z
UID:10004124-1755336600-1755347400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Church Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Men\, women\, and children are needed to help with property maintenance on Saturday\, August 16\, from 9:30am-12:30pm. Lunch provided to follow. Bring gloves\, wheel barrows\, bush clippers\, extension ladders\, and weed whackers if possible.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/church-work-day/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Robinson":MAILTO:scott.robinson@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T201500
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20250731T190802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T143215Z
UID:10003831-1755109800-1755116100@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Youth Group Kickoff; Welcome Rising 6th Graders!
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. \nRising 6th graders are invited to join the youth group on August 13!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/youth-group-fall-kickoff-welcome-new-6th-graders/
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=UTC:20241224T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20241128T024001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T024001Z
UID:10000010-1735065000-1735068600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Lessons & Carols
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/lessons-carols/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241116T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T024802
CREATED:20240917T161024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T001350Z
UID:10000002-1731749400-1731758400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Landscaping Day
DESCRIPTION:Children welcome\,
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mercy-presbyterian-church-calendar-copy/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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