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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
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=UTC:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20250904T140701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T140701Z
UID:10005273-1776420000-1776427200@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-2/2026-04-17/
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:20260416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T111500
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20251211T151111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T151111Z
UID:10005809-1776331800-1776338100@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/2026-04-16/
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:20260415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20260408T183405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T183406Z
UID:10005858-1776245400-1776250800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Moms of Littles Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Moms of Littles\, please join us for a casual hang out at Waymaker Church’s playground (1650 Hooper Rd\, Forest). This will be a time for kiddos to play together and moms to enjoy some fellowship.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/moms-of-littles-meetup-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/2026/01/moms-meetup.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Shelley":MAILTO:Hannahshelley2023@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20251211T150615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150615Z
UID:10005759-1776106800-1776112200@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-2/2026-04-13/
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:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20251211T150439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150439Z
UID:10005735-1776106800-1776112200@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-2/2026-04-13/
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:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
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=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/15751332572_7a29170563_b-e1753903292445.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="John Homon":MAILTO:jhomon316@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20251211T150709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150833Z
UID:10005786-1775673000-1775679300@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/2026-04-08/
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:20260405T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T073000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
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.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sunrise-service.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
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;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
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.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/palms.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20260206T023904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T215945Z
UID:10005851-1773685800-1773693000@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Men's EAT Event
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our EAT (Eating and Talking) Event\, a time of food and fellowship\, on Monday\, March 16\, at 6:30 pm. \nPlease RSVP here so we know how many to save seating for. \nLocation: Mission BBQ (Wards Road)
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-eating-talking-event/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Men
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bbq-men.png
ORGANIZER;CN="John Homon":MAILTO:jhomon316@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20260127T142654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T135455Z
UID:10005833-1773586800-1773594000@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Seniors' Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Daryl DeVries invites you to a seniors’ gathering\, planned for Sunday\, March 15\, at the church from 3:00-5:00 pm. 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-march/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20250809T151413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T191007Z
UID:10004127-1773567900-1773571500@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Adult SS: Esther Series Begins
DESCRIPTION:Esther: God’s Sovereignty & Human Responsibility\nMarch 5 – May 10\nTaught by: Stephen Bell \nHillel the Elder\, the 1st century BC rabbi who significantly contributed to the formation of the Jewish Mishnah and Talmud\, famously remarked that “whosoever saves a life\, it is as though he had saved the entire world.” Although the name of God never appears in the Book of Esther\, His saving presence is powerfully at work through the actions of his servants\, Esther and Mordecai\, who respond to God’s call and are used by Him “for such a time as this” to rescue His people from destruction. In so doing\, they powerfully prefigure Christ’s unwavering obedience to God’s will and costly deliverance of His people.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/adult-ss-esther-series-begins/
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/2025/11/2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20260212T012642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T013147Z
UID:10005853-1772963100-1772966700@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Missions Update
DESCRIPTION:The missions committee is excited to host an update from several of your Mercy missionaries on March 8 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-feb/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/missions-update.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Driggers":MAILTO:missions@mercypres.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20260102T184329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T011821Z
UID:10005812-1772877600-1772884800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Flower Arranging Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, March 7th at 10am at our Flower Arranging Fellowship! \nEach person will build their own bouquet of flowers to take home. We ask that everyone brings a bunch of flowers or greenery\, as well as a small vase. We will deconstruct the bunches to form unique bouquets to take home! We will also enjoy a brunch. \nPlease sign up here for brunch items to bring in addition to the flowers/greenery.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/flower-arranging-fellowship/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20251105T012851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T213008Z
UID:10005659-1772064000-1772323199@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Women's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Blue Ridge Women’s Retreat\n\nCome join us for a weekend (Thursday evening-Saturday) full of encouragement\, fellowship\, fun\, and great teaching at Rockbridge Alum Springs Camp in Goshen\, VA. \nMercy Women will be registering together as a group to attend this Presbytery-wide women’s retreat. \nClick here to register by February 9. \n\n\n  \n__\nWeekend Theme: Reviving Our Souls: Learning from the Skies and Scriptures \nWe all long for peace. In our day-to-day lives\, we often turn to entertainment\, possessions\, careers\, or politics in search of it. Yet these things frequently leave us feeling more overwhelmed and disheartened. \nThankfully\, the Psalms remind us that true peace\, peace that revives the soul and brings joy to the heart\, is found in the Lord. \nAt this retreat\, we’ll explore how David\, through the artistry of Psalm 19\, invites us to slow down and behold the power\, wisdom\, and goodness of God. Together\, we’ll reflect on how the Lord is revealed through the world around us\, through His Word before us\, and how these revelations draw us into deeper worship and lasting joy in Him. \nWeekend Teaching Outline:\nLesson 1: Introduction/Devotional\nLesson 2: God Reveals Himself in His World\nLesson 3: God Reveals Himself in His Word\nLesson 4: God Reveals Himself in His Worshippers \n  \n\nOur Speaker: Becky Kiern\nBecky enjoys exploring how the good news of God’s grace impacts every aspect of our lives. She is a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary (2011)\, the author of several books\, and a practicing RN\, specializing in the care of adult cardiac surgery patients. She is currently a doctoral student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and resides in Nashville TN.\nhttps://www.beckykiern.com/ \n  \nActivities: Climbing wall\, ropes course\, fire pits\, coffee shop\, rocking chairs\, and more.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-retreat/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilee Ellsworth":MAILTO:emilee.ellsworth@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20260126T171337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T171349Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Soup & Sourdough
DESCRIPTION:Soup and Sourdough: Monday\, February 23\, 5:30-8:30 pm\, at the Moss Home.  \nJoin us for an easy meal and to learn more about all things sourdough with Ashlee Granger. Ask questions\, get feedback\, and be inspired! Feel free to bring a sourdough creation to share or trade.  \nFor more info or to RSVP contact Dona Moss (view in directory). 
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/womens-soup-sourdough/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dona Moss":MAILTO:donacmoss@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20251105T005902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T003044Z
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SUMMARY:Mission & Members Class Begins
DESCRIPTION:The Mission and Members class is for anyone\, whether new to our church or attending regularly\, who would like to find out more about what we believe as a church and how that shapes our ministry. Even if you are not sure about becoming a member\, we would love for you to come. \nWe offer two Mission & Members classes: one in the fall and one in the spring. Classes meet for 5 weeks. Childcare will be offered as needed. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mission-members-class-begins/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission & Members Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20251118T135806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181223Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Men’s Retreat\n\nCome Gather and be Equipped in Christ! \nOur Mercy Men’s Retreat for 2026 will be at Crossroads Conference Center (Lowesville\, VA) from Friday evening (5pm) through Saturday afternoon (4pm). \nThe cost is $50 for a cabin bunk room\, $75 for a semi-private room\, and $100 for a single hotel room. \n\n\nRegister at this link.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/mens-retreat/
LOCATION:Crossroads Conference Center\, 2247 Little Piney Rd #6063\, Lowesville\, 22967\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nate Fowler":MAILTO:nate.fowler@mercypres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20250815T191624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T160500Z
UID:10004233-1769939100-1769942700@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an annual congregational meeting\, where Mercy’s elders and deacons will be providing updates on various matters (financial\, facility\, leadership\, staffing\, etc.).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/congregational-meeting/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20260105T211210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T211223Z
UID:10005815-1769356800-1769367600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Bedford Plant Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 4pm for dinner and discussion about our Bedford church plant. \nFuture meetings: February 8\, February 22 \nQuestions? Contact Richard Brueck.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/bedford-plant-meeting-3-copy-3/
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:20260118T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20251211T151536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T170624Z
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SUMMARY:Community Group Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Coffee & Community on January 18\, where you’ll have an opportunity to learn about some of our community groups. Leaders of new groups and of those looking to grow their current groups will be available to meet you\, provide information about their next meeting\, and answer questions. Click here for more information about Community Groups at Mercy.
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/community-group-fair-2/
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:20260118T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
CREATED:20251126T185251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T190204Z
UID:10005707-1768729500-1768733100@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/2026-01-18/
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:20251224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190322
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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