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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T081500
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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/2026-01-18/
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:20260118T094500
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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:20260118T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T104500
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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=UTC:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194324
CREATED:20250911T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T153742Z
UID:10005453-1768730400-1768732200@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-2/2026-01-18/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T123000
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CREATED:20250730T133214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142258Z
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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/2026-01-18/
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:20260119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194324
CREATED:20251211T150439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150439Z
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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-2/2026-01-19/
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:20260119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T203000
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CREATED:20251211T150615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150615Z
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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-2/2026-01-19/
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:20260120T063000
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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/2026-01-20/
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:20260120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T210000
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CREATED:20250812T133949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T131638Z
UID:10004218-1768937400-1768942800@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Reformed University Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/reformed-university-fellowship/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:College
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T201500
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CREATED:20251211T150709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150833Z
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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/2026-01-21/
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:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T203000
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CREATED:20250827T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T152853Z
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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/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Men
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T080000
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CREATED:20250815T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192035Z
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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/2026-01-22/
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:20260122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T111500
DTSTAMP:20260423T194324
CREATED:20251211T151111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T151111Z
UID:10005799-1769074200-1769080500@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/2026-01-22/
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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