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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
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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:20260405T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T073000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T094500
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
CREATED:20250730T133232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142520Z
UID:10003035-1775376900-1775382300@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/2026-04-05/
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:20260405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
CREATED:20250730T133214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142258Z
UID:10002712-1775386800-1775392200@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/2026-04-05/
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:20260406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
CREATED:20251211T150439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150439Z
UID:10005734-1775502000-1775507400@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-2/2026-04-06/
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:20260406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
CREATED:20251211T150615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T150615Z
UID:10005758-1775502000-1775507400@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-2/2026-04-06/
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:20260407T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T080000
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CREATED:20250827T135855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T140326Z
UID:10005037-1775543400-1775548800@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/2026-04-07/
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:20260407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T210000
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CREATED:20250812T133949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T131638Z
UID:10004228-1775590200-1775595600@www.mercypres.org
SUMMARY:Reformed University Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/reformed-university-fellowship/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:College
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LU-e1755005978340.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
CREATED:20250130T012917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T000446Z
UID:10003322-1775673000-1775679300@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/2026-04-08/
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:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
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:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
CREATED:20250827T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T152853Z
UID:10004522-1775674800-1775680200@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/2026-04-08/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
CREATED:20250815T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192035Z
UID:10004265-1775718000-1775721600@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/2026-04-09/
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:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T111500
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
CREATED:20251211T151111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T151111Z
UID:10005808-1775727000-1775733300@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/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mercypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Community-2-e1753146821577.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marti Long":MAILTO:snmhlong@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
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:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
CREATED:20260120T144213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T172513Z
UID:10005887-1775898000-1775905200@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/2026-04-11/
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:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125359
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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