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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T110000
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SUMMARY:Worship (2nd Service)
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Sunday for worship at 11:00am.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/worship-1st-service/2025-12-28/
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:20251228T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20251126T185251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T190204Z
UID:10005704-1766915100-1766918700@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/2025-12-28/
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:20251228T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T094500
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250730T133232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142520Z
UID:10003021-1766909700-1766915100@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/2025-12-28/
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:20251224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20251008T135558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T184432Z
UID:10005513-1766601000-1766604600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Lessons and Carols service will be held on Christmas Eve. The Service of Lessons and Carols is a traditional Christmas worship service reminding us that throughout Scripture there is one story\, with one major theme\, that centers on one character\, Jesus the Christ.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/christmas-eve-service/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250904T140701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T140701Z
UID:10005269-1766138400-1766145600@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-2/2025-12-19/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250815T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192035Z
UID:10004250-1766041200-1766044800@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/2025-12-18/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250827T135855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T140326Z
UID:10005021-1765866600-1765872000@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/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Bitzer":MAILTO:dlbitzer08@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20251204T174842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T174842Z
UID:10005279-1765728000-1765738800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Bedford Plant Christmas Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Bedford area residents are invited to our Christmas gathering on Dec. 14! \n– 4pm: Caroling at the The Elks Home \n– 5pm: Fellowship gathering at the Brueck’s \nBring a party food to share (salty or sweet) \nQuestions? Contact Richard Brueck.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/bedford-plant-meeting-3-2/
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=UTC:20251214T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20241106T000804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T160836Z
UID:10003561-1765705500-1765709100@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/ss/2025-12-14/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20251126T191450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T191807Z
UID:10005708-1765481400-1765486800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Men's Reformed Covenantal Apologetics Class
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Brian Knapp\nLocation: Skinner home
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-reformed-covenantal-apologetics-class/
LOCATION:Skinner Home
CATEGORIES:Men
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/4.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Knapp":MAILTO:knappbl@mac.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250827T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T152853Z
UID:10004507-1765393200-1765398600@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/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:VA
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;TZID=UTC:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20251031T001958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T002107Z
UID:10003305-1765391400-1765397700@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Youth Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Our Youth Group will have a Christmas party on December 10th!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/youth-group-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250811T170557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T202052Z
UID:10004182-1765126800-1765134000@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 7\, at 5pm\, as we celebrate the joy of the season together! We will be having a potluck\, playing games\, and will be collecting and assembling hygiene kits for Christian aid ministries.  \n  \nPlease sign up here for an item to bring for our potluck and go over to our Amazon list to purchase items to bring for our hygiene packs.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-christmas-party/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250731T185000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155438Z
UID:10003813-1765112400-1765117800@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/2025-12-07/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20251105T142551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T142551Z
UID:10005660-1765065600-1765151999@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Fellowship Dinners Signup Deadline
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to enjoy a time of meeting and making friends over dinner during the months of January\, February\, and March. Participants have several options: \n\nSign up as a guest and/or host\nHost one or more month and attend as a guest the other months\n\nGuests will be matched with a host who determines the date and time to meet once/month\, and contacts guests to bring a side dish. \nVisit the table in the lobby on Sunday for more information and to sign up (or sign up online anytime at this link) by December 7. \n  \nQuestions? See contact info below.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/fellowship-dinners-signup-deadline/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Misc.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251203T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250130T012917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T000446Z
UID:10003304-1764786600-1764792900@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/2025-12-03/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250812T133949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T131638Z
UID:10004216-1764703800-1764709200@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Reformed University Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/reformed-university-fellowship/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:VA
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:20251126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20251112T160446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T160446Z
UID:10005672-1764181800-1764185400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Service of Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a solemn service of thanksgiving on Wednesday\, November 26\, at 6:30 to praise the Lord for His care and provision for us throughout 2025.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/solemn-service-of-thanksgiving/
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/2025/11/tgiving.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250811T145521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T165214Z
UID:10004201-1763577000-1763583300@www.mercypres.org
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/2025-11-19/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250811T145233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T163456Z
UID:10004148-1763406000-1763411400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study (Bedford)
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\n  Begins 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\n  Childcare provided\n  POC: Marti Long\n\nThe study guide can be purchased online from various retailers like Ligonier and Amazon.virginiirva
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-bible-study-bedford/2025-11-17/
LOCATION:Bedford\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Fox":MAILTO:ericamfox28@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250811T144738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T163600Z
UID:10004137-1763406000-1763411400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study (virtual)
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\n  Begins 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\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/2025-11-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Hall":MAILTO:sml.kimberly@icloud.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250911T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T153742Z
UID:10005451-1763287200-1763289000@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-2/2025-11-16/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T111500
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250811T171555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T174002Z
UID:10004191-1763026200-1763032500@www.mercypres.org
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-2/2025-11-13/
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:20251109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20251006T172222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T194456Z
UID:10005512-1762702200-1762707600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Seniors' Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Daryl DeVries invites you to a seniors’ gathering\, planned for Sunday\, November 9\, at the church from 3:30-5:00 pm. Please email Daryl DeVries if you plan on coming.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/seniors-gathering/
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:20251109T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250827T134956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T134956Z
UID:10004755-1762698600-1762702200@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Men's Study Group (Sundays)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekly men’s Bible study on Sunday afternoons. \n  \nContacts:\nVic Ritter\nSteve Rudolph
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-study-group-sundays/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20251003T121027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T121027Z
UID:10005511-1762106400-1762110000@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Installation Service: Richard Brueck
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special installation service for Assistant Pastor Richard Brueck\, who has been hired at Mercy to lead our Bedford church plant.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/installation-service-richard-brueck/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bedford Church Plant
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250925T235650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T235809Z
UID:10005440-1761762600-1761768900@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fall Costume Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/youth-fall-costume-party/
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:20251026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250730T112855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T151752Z
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SUMMARY:ChiliFest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of chili and fellowship. This year’s ChiliFest is a chili cook-off! Bring your best chili and see how it stacks up. Dessert and drinks will be provided. \nPlease bring a side of your choice to share (salads\, fruits\, vegetables\, etc.) along with lawn games\, chairs/blankets and some friends who aren’t in church. \nSign up here to bring chili and side dishes. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/chilifest/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 1301 Greenview Drive\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Magee":MAILTO:events@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20251003T115033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T163511Z
UID:10005510-1761471900-1761475500@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Missions Update
DESCRIPTION:The missions committee is excited to host a fall update from your Mercy missionaries on October 26 during the Sunday School hour. All ages are invited! \nPlease come to learn about what God is doing among the nations. You will hear directly from your missionaries\, and we will share a special time in prayer for each of the ministries the Lord has partnered us with.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/missions-fair/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Driggers":MAILTO:missions@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180146
CREATED:20250804T195149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T195715Z
UID:10003808-1760896800-1760900400@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Mission & Members Class 5
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-6/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission & Members Class
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