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SUMMARY:Fellowship Dinners Signup Deadline
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to enjoy a time of meeting and making friends over dinner during the months of September\, October\, & November. Participants have several options: \n\nSign up as a guest and/or host\nHost one or more month and attend as a guest the other months\n\nGuests will be matched with a host who determines the date and time to meet once/month\, and contacts guests to bring a side dish. \nSign up at this link by August 30. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Jennifer Olson (view in directory) or Rick Ulmer (view in directory).
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/fellowship-dinners-signup-deadline-fall26/
CATEGORIES:Misc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T081500
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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/2026-08-30/
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:20260830T094500
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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-3/2026-08-30/
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:20260830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T123000
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CREATED:20250730T133214Z
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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/2026-08-30/
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:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T143000
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SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch! \nWhen: Following the 2nd service\nWhere: Church Lobby\nWho: College aged students\, friends\, and any family as well!
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/college-lunch-aug/
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:20260901T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T080000
DTSTAMP:20260802T195541
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T140326Z
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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/2026-09-01/
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:20260901T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T210000
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CREATED:20260706T185233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T185528Z
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SUMMARY:Reformed University Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:More info: MercyPres.org/College
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/reformed-university-fellowship-2/2026-09-01/
CATEGORIES:College
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260902T203000
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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-3-2-2/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Youth Room\, Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Road\, Forest\, Vir\, 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:20260902T190000
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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/2026-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Men
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T080000
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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/2026-09-03/
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:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T173553Z
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SUMMARY:GriefShare
DESCRIPTION:13-week program | Begins August 22\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 & Register: MercyPres.org/GriefShare
URL:https://www.mercypres.org/event-occurrence/griefshare-fall-2026/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Mercy Presbyterian Church\, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc.
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