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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/2026-03-17/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T010736Z
UID:10005857-1773826200-1773831600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Moms of Littles Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Moms of Littles\, please join us for a casual hang out in the church nursery on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month\, from 9:30-11am\, through May 6. This will be a time for kiddos to play with toys together and moms to enjoy some fellowship.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/moms-of-littles-meetup/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Shelley":MAILTO:Hannahshelley2023@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20250130T012917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T000446Z
UID:10003319-1773858600-1773864900@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/2026-03-18/
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:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20251211T150709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150833Z
UID:10005783-1773858600-1773864900@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study (evening)
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\nContact: Kimberly Hall\nMonday evenings\, 7 – 8:30 pm\, in-person at Erica Fox’s home (Bedford)\nContact: Erica Fox\nWednesday evenings\, 6:30-8:15 pm\, in-person at Mercy\nContact: Melanie Merkle\nThursday mornings\, 9:30-11:30 am\, in-person at Mercy\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-evening/2026-03-18/
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:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20250827T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T152853Z
UID:10004519-1773860400-1773865800@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/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Men
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20250815T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192035Z
UID:10004262-1773903600-1773907200@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/2026-03-19/
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:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20250904T140701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T140701Z
UID:10005272-1774000800-1774008000@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-2/2026-03-20/
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:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20260120T144213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T172513Z
UID:10005885-1774083600-1774090800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:GriefShare
DESCRIPTION:13-week program | Begins February 14\n\n\n\n\nGrief can feel overwhelming\, confusing\, and lonely. The GriefShare Grief Support Group at Mercy Presbyterian Church offers a safe and caring place to find help\, hope\, and understanding after the loss of a loved one. \nGriefShare is a 13-week grief support program for people who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Each session provides guidance\, encouragement\, and a supportive community where you can heal at your own pace. \nGrief does not follow a set timeline. In this group\, you will learn what is normal in grief\, what to expect in the weeks ahead\, and healthy ways to cope with grief as it changes over time. \n\n\nMore Info: MercyPres.org/GriefShare\nRegister: Click Here
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/griefshare-start-date/2026-03-21/
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/2026/01/4.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T094500
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20250730T133232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142520Z
UID:10003033-1774167300-1774172700@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/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20260206T021401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T135645Z
UID:10003575-1774172700-1774176300@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-2/2026-03-22/
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:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20250730T133214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142258Z
UID:10002710-1774177200-1774182600@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/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20251211T150439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150439Z
UID:10005732-1774292400-1774297800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study (Bedford)
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-bedford-2/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Bedford\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Fox":MAILTO:ericamfox28@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20251211T150615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150615Z
UID:10005756-1774292400-1774297800@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-2/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Hall":MAILTO:sml.kimberly@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20250812T133949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T131638Z
UID:10004226-1774380600-1774386000@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Reformed University Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/reformed-university-fellowship/2026-03-24/
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:20260326T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T111500
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20251211T151111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T151111Z
UID:10005806-1774517400-1774523700@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study (morning)
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. \n  \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\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-morning/2026-03-26/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20260213T184157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T184157Z
UID:10005856-1774742400-1774828799@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:On Palm Sunday\, children will receive palms during the service\, as well as a Holy Week devotional booklet for to use at home throughout the week.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/palm-sunday/
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:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20260206T012529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T135316Z
UID:10005848-1774778400-1774783800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Fellowship PCA (Bedford) Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our official launch worship service at Fellowship Presbyterian Church (Bedford). Fellowship PCA is a church plant of Mercy Presbyterian Church. This is a great way to encourage and support those involved in this church planting ministry of Mercy. \nService: 10am at Bedford Primary School (Cafeteria) \nMore info: fpcbedford.org
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/fellowship-pca-bedford-launch/
LOCATION:Bedford Primary School\, 807 College Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bedford Church Plant
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Brueck":MAILTO:richard.brueck@mercypres.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20260211T131626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T131638Z
UID:10003815-1774789200-1774794600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch. While College Lunch is usually on the first Sunday of the month\, March and April’s lunches have been combined to be held on March 29. \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-2/
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20260220T010743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T010910Z
UID:10005860-1775035800-1775041200@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Moms of Littles Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Moms of Littles\, please join us for a casual hang out in the church nursery on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month\, from 9:30-11am\, through May 6. This will be a time for kiddos to play with toys together and moms to enjoy some fellowship.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/moms-of-littles-meetup-copy/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Shelley":MAILTO:Hannahshelley2023@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20260213T183627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T184336Z
UID:10005855-1775347200-1775433599@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Easter
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Resurrection Sunday! We will have a special sunrise service at 7 am\, followed by corporate worship at 8:15 and 11 am. Join us in the lobby between services for refreshments and fellowship. \nThere will be no Sunday School on Easter.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/easter/
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:20260405T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T073000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20260213T183334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T181957Z
UID:10005854-1775372400-1775374200@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Sunrise Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Easter Sunday at 7am for our sunrise service as we gather together to sing and reflect on the resurrection of our Savior. \n  \nRain plan: \nIf the rain is light\, we’ll have the service and invite you to join us in your raincoats and galoshes. If the rain is heavy\, the service will be cancelled. In either case\, there will be food afterwards (before the 8:15 service) in the lobby\, and we invite everyone to join us for our first service at 8:15 am in the sanctuary.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/sunrise-service/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20251002T194918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T022829Z
UID:10005850-1775894400-1775899800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Men's Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for pancakes\, toppings\, coffee\, fruit\, and fellowship.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-pancake-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Homon":MAILTO:jhomon316@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
CREATED:20260316T162857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T165455Z
UID:10005907-1775899800-1775910600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Churchwide Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Men\, women\, and children are needed to help with property maintenance on Saturday\, April 11\, from 9:30am-12:30pm. Lunch provided to follow. Bring work gloves\, wheel barrows\, shovels\, step ladders\, and seed spreaders if you have them.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/churchwide-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=UTC:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessi Pearson":MAILTO:jessipearson13@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
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.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryan Rigg":MAILTO:bryan.rigg@mercypres.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Homon":MAILTO:jhomon316@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Magee":MAILTO:events@mercypres.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Macy Pantana":MAILTO:macypantana@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dona Moss":MAILTO:donacmoss@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T142426
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessi Pearson":MAILTO:jessipearson13@gmail.com
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