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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/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship
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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-2/2026-05-03/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T110000
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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/2026-05-03/
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:20260503T130000
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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/2026-05-03/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000
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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/2026-05-05/
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:20260506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000
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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-copy-2/
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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LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T000446Z
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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/2026-05-06/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
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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/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Men
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T070000
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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/2026-05-07/
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:20260509T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T172513Z
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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/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
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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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