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SUMMARY:Lives of Courage & Faith Lenten Series
DESCRIPTION:The times are difficult.   They call for courage and faith. – Thomas Merton \nLives of Faith and Courage is a series where we will learn about five very different\, inspiring and faithful individuals and learn how they respond (or have responded) to various world challenges with amazing vision\, imagination and action.   Some of these individuals are still alive\, others have died.   Some of these individuals are well-known\, others are not. \nThe format of each session will involve a presentation and a discussion.   We will end with a brief time of worship and prayer in the form of Compline.   All are welcome – please invite friends and neighbors who might be interested! \nThe schedule for our Lenten evenings will be: \n\nSimple dinner in the Undercroft\, 5:15 – 6 pm\nProgram in the Meeting Room\, 6-7pm\nCompline\, 7-7:15pm\n\nPlease come for any or all parts of the evening. \nProgram Schedule \n\nTuesday\, February 16\, Tom Tull:  Pay Attention and Do Something! Presented by Thad Bennett What do you do when you find yourself in the midst of illness/death and no one wants to pay attention?  You organize\, you gather\, you pray and you change the culture of the Episcopal Church forever.  The Rev. Thad Bennett will talk about his friend\, Tom Tull (1942-1995)\, who\, with a small band of followers\, changed the way the Episcopal Church (and later the country) related to HIV/AIDS.  Tom’s example continues to challenge Thad about how best to respond to the needs of people around us.  Come hear Thad talk about Tom\, his witness and ministry and its affect upon Thad’s ministry in the 1980s and beyond.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/lives-of-courage-faith-lenten-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T190000
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Services at 7 am\, 12 pm & 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent.   The liturgy\, which includes the imposition of ashes and Holy Eucharist\, will be offered at three different times at St. Michael’s: 7 am\, 12pm and 7:00 pm.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/ash-wednesday-services-at-7-am-12-pm-7-pm/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160209T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160209T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160125T153505Z
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SUMMARY:Pancake Supper
DESCRIPTION:PANCAKE SUPPER\, TUESDAY\, FEBRUARY 9: Fat Tuesday and our Mardi Gras celebration PANCAKE SUPPER! will be here before you know it.   Come and eat pancakes with real Vermont Maple Syrup\, sausages and fruit.  Costumes optional!  Serving starts at 5:15 pm in the undercroft and there is a suggested donation of $5 per person and $20 per family.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/pancake-supper/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20160108T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T073811Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Women's Retreat
DESCRIPTION: Awakening to the Sacred in Daily Life \nSt. Michael’s Women’s Retreat\, February 5-7 \nHallelujah Farm\, Chesterfield\, NH \nWomen of St. Michael’s!   You are invited to come away for a time of story-telling\, prayer\, play\, conversation\, nurture and rest in a beautiful\, sacred setting.   This is the first time in recent history that St. Michael’s has offered a women’s retreat. The idea arose out of a desire of many of us to deepen our relationships with the women at St. Michael’s in a prayerful and spacious setting where we weren’t “doing” but just “being” together.   The setting of the retreat is the Lower Farm\, a beautifully restored farmhouse from the 1700s.   You can check out the Lower Farm at http://www.hallelujahfarm.com/new-the-lower-farm.html \nWe have planned the retreat around the theme of “Awakening to the Sacred in Daily Life.”   To this end\, we will explore questions about ways of approaching our daily life and work with an awareness of God’s presence in the midst of all we do.   Between more focused times of learning\, there will be time for rest\, conversation\, hiking\, eating and basking in the warmth of the fireplace. \nIf you are interested in attending this retreat\, please fill out the registration form found on St. Michael’s website\, www.stmichaelsvermont.org \, under “news”  or contact Jeanie Crosby and she will send you a form. The retreat will begin on Friday evening\, February 5 and end after lunch on Sunday\, February 7.   Space is limited\, so please sign up as soon as possible.   If you have questions about the retreat\, please feel free to ask one of us\, or email Mary Lindquist at mary@stmichaelsvermont.org \nThe suggested donation to help us cover the costs of room and board is $200.  Sliding scale for overnight donation is $100-$200.     \n There is also the option to come to the retreat just for Saturday during the day.   The suggested donation for Saturday Day Retreat is $35 (scholarships to cover the day donation are available).   \nWe are very excited about this opportunity for us to come together for this special time. \n– The 2015 Women’s Retreat Planning Team (Mary Lindquist\, Leigh Marthe\, Liz Vick\, Karen Guthrie and Jean Smith) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-womens-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160204T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160204T161500
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SUMMARY:NEW Choir School Primer Level Begins
DESCRIPTION:CHOIR SCHOOL LEVEL ONE: The Choir School is a comprehensive choral training program for children founded in the spring of 2014 by choral director Susan Dedell. Due to the success of the program\, the choir school is expanding! Beginning on Thursday\, February 4\, the Choir School will offer a new class specially designed for incoming singers ages 6\,7or 8. The program runs for a half hour from 3:45-4:15\, although children may arrive as early as 3:30 for a healthy snack. \nIn this half hour\, students will learn basic concepts of rhythm\, pitch and “choircraft” in addition to singing some wonderful music. No prior musical experience is needed\, just the love of singing and the desire to learn more. Although the program is funded and hosted by St. Michael’s Episcopal Church\, no church affiliation is necessary. In addition to the thrill of singing with others\, choral singing is a wonderful way to foster poise\, respect of self and others\, commitment\, leadership\, and teamwork. The Choir School programs are free of charge. Talk to director Susan Dedell if you have any questions or need more information. Susan can be contacted at sdedell@sover.net\, by phone at 802-348-7735\, or leave a message at the church office\, 802 254-6048.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/new-choir-school-primer-level-begins/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160123T163000
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SUMMARY:Listen for a Change\, Session 4 & 5
DESCRIPTION:St. Michael’s will webcast Trinity Institute’s Conference\, “Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations on Race.”   All are welcome\, no registration or fee required!   We will meet  in the Meeting Room at St. Michael’s (signs will direct you).  For more information\, see https://www.trinitywallstreet.org/trinity-institute/2016/home \n2:00pm \nSession 4: Listen for a Change \nFeaturing Anna Deavere Smith “Standing Shoulder to Shoulder” \n3:30pm             \nSession 5: What Can We Do Together? \nFollowing up on the presentations and small group work\, participants will reflect on what they’ve heard in the past few days in order to discern the implications for action\, both in our local contexts and through larger partnerships. Trinity’s Rector and senior leadership will speak about Trinity’s commitments and invite partnerships.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/listen-for-a-change-session-4-5/
LOCATION:Meeting Room
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T172141Z
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SUMMARY:Listen for a Change\, Session 3
DESCRIPTION:St. Michael’s will webcast Trinity Institute’s Conference\, “Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations on Race.”   All are welcome\, no registration or fee required!   We will meet  in the Meeting Room at St. Michael’s (signs will direct you).   For complete schedule\, see https://www.trinitywallstreet.org/trinity-institute/2016/home \nSession 3: Soul Searching in a Culture of Control \nAs Michelle Alexander argues in The New Jim Crow\, “our prison system is a unique form of social control\, much like slavery and Jim Crow\, the systems it has replaced.” Churches are waking up in great numbers to the importance of challenging this systemic injustice. Other speakers include Victor Rios (University of California) and Kelly Brown Douglas (Goucher University). \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/listen-for-a-change-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
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SUMMARY:Listen for a Change\, Session 2
DESCRIPTION:St. Michael’s will webcast Trinity Institute’s Conference\, “Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations on Race.”   All are welcome\, no registration or fee required!   We will meet  in the Meeting Room at St. Michael’s (signs will direct you). \nSession 2: A People’s History of Race \nEven as we make strides toward overcoming racism in individuals\, we need to take a closer look at the way our society’s systems developed to perpetuate inequality. Insightful performance and probing conversation will help to ensure that when we talk about the future\, we are conscious of a past that still clings to the present. Speakers include Emilie Townes (Vanderbilt Divinity School)\, Gary Dorrien (Union Theological Seminary)\, Janine Tinsley-Roe\, T. James Kodera (Wellesley College).
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/listen-for-a-change-session-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
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SUMMARY:Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations about Race
DESCRIPTION:Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations about Race. \nAn annual theological conference from Trinity Institute\, simulcast at St. Michael’s\, January 22-23\, 2016 \nThere is no charge or registration required for this event.  ALL ARE WELCOME! \n In the words of theologian Gustavo Gutièrrez\, “All injustice is a breach with God.” TI2016 brings action-oriented theologians and thought leaders together to provide better understanding\, inspiration\, and ideas you can use in your community to make a positive impact. \nSt. Michael’s will be a hosting partner for Trinity Institutes\, “Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations about Racial Justice” on Friday-Saturday\, January 22-23.   We will be webcasting the conference in the Meeting Room.   You are welcome to attend one session or the entire conference. Please check out the Trinity Institute website for more extensive information at https://www.trinitywallstreet.org/trinity–institute/2016/home       A brief synopsis of the schedule is below. \nFriday\, January 22 \n\nSession 1\, 9:30 am: What Is Race\, Anyway?\nSession 2\, 2 pm: A People’s History of Race\n\nSaturday\, January 23 \n\nSession 3\, 9:30 am: Soul Searching in a Culture of Control\nSession 4\, 2 pm : Listen for a Change\nSession 5\, 3:30pm: What Can We Do Together?\n\n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/listen-for-a-change-sacred-conversations-about-race/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151225T111500
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SUMMARY:Christmas Day Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25.   We will sing carols\, share Holy Eucharist\, say prayers and listen again to the Christmas story.    All welcome!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/christmas-day-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151224T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151224T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20151129T190157Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:The traditional “Midnight Mass” but at 9 pm instead of 12 am.   Christmas carols\, incense\, candlelight and scripture make up this beautiful service.  All welcome!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/candlelight-christmas-eve-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20151129T185930Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:The children and youth of St. Michael’s tell the Christmas story– Vermont style!   There will be angels and shepherds and sheep-dogs and baby Jesus.   Following the pageant we will celebrate Christmas with a Eucharist\, complete with candlelight.   All welcome.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/christmas-pageant-and-holy-eucharist/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
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LAST-MODIFIED:20151129T185440Z
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SUMMARY:The Longest Night Service
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season can magnify what is going on in our lives\, including pain and loss. “Peace on earth\,” or even peace in our hearts\, may seem an impossible dream. Sadness and memories may seem over- whelming at a time when joy and celebration are expected. The Longest Night is a service of hope for all who carry sorrow of any kind. Join us in this inclusive service\, during which we honor the burdens we bear and claim the promise of light that follows even the darkest night. We hope that the music\, readings\, candles\, and chants may help us to find the comfort we need and strengthen the connection we share. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/the-longest-night-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151219T170000
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Light
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 19\, at 4:00 p.m.\, the Choir School (children ages 7-14) presents their version of Lessons and Carols in a service called the Festival of Lights. Sung and read by just the children\, this service will also make your heart ready for the coming of the Christ. Give yourself the gift of joy and plan to attend both of them.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/the-festival-of-light/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20151129T185016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151129T185016Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Lessons and Carols
DESCRIPTION:Every year we look forward to the rituals associated with Advent and Christmas\, and for Episcopalians one of the most special events is the Service of Lessons and Carols. This year\, the adult choir will sing this most treasured service on Sunday\, December 13\, at 4:00 p.m. The choir has some luscious anthems on hand\, and the readings are always magical in our freshly greened church.  Childcare will be provided in the nursery.   There will be festive refreshments for all following the service.  All are welcome.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/advent-lessons-and-carols/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151206T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
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SUMMARY:St. Nicholas Day Fair
DESCRIPTION:NICHOLAS DAY FAIR\, DECEMBER 6\n\nDid you know that Nicholas\, Bishop of Myra\, c.342\, was generous to seafarers and to sailors\, and more especially to children? This year at St. Michael’s we will celebrate St. Nicholas Day on Sunday\, December 6 immediately following the 10:15 service. There is a lunch of soup and bread. At the Fair\, we create ornaments for our trees\, door swags for our doors\, goodies from the kitchen and gifts for members of the family. If you would like to help with this wonderful parish event\, please contact Gwen Mousin at 603-363-8401 or gmousin@myfairpoint.net
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-nicholas-day-fair-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151129T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20151122T204735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151122T204757Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Pageant Practice Begins
DESCRIPTION:CALLING TODDLERS\, CHILDREN AND TEENS! JOIN ST. MICHAEL’S CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT AND HELP BRING THE NATIVITY TO LIFE FOR OUR PARISH! We’ve been doing our own Vermont Nativity for several years now and will continue to do so\, modifying to fit the company and adding\, of course\, any new elements that pageanteers invent. Recent pageants\, for instance\, have been blessed with flocks of free-range angels and sheep. A couple live rabbits showed up for auditions\, too; not wanting to turn any one away\, we found roles for them. \n\n\n\n\nHere are the roles we need to fill: innkeeper’s assistant\, innkeeper\, Mary\,\nJoseph\, Angel Gabriel\, angels\, shepherds\, wise wo/men\, starbearer and readers (all 8 to 19-year-olds are welcome as readers!) Word is that we have a Jesus.\nWe’ll rehearse: Sunday mornings 9:00-10:00 a.m. (during Sunday school) starting… \n\n  November 29: Talk briefly about the story and hear what role each child would like to play.\n  December 6: Run-through the script with pageanteers in the roles they’ve chosen; determine what we want to change and start “blocking.”\n  December 13: Annie will be out of town; we’ll still rehearse\, but the plan is tba.\n  December 20: Finish all blocking; run through with all lines assigned\, with music andwith props.\n  December 23: Dress rehearsal at 4 PM.\n  December 24: All should arrive at 3:15; The pageant is at 4:00 p.m.We invite youth from outside the Parish to join in\, too. If you have friends from school or the neighborhood who’d like to be part of the pageantry\, please encourage them to come to do so. For more information and to sign up\, contact Annie Landenberger\, 348- 7156\, verbatim@svcable.net. Watch for more information and a list of other adult contacts in upcoming bulletins.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/christmas-pageant-practice-begins-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151129T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20151122T205626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151122T205626Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Seasonal Offering Begin
DESCRIPTION:OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER AND REFLECTION IN ADVENT: While Advent is meant to a time for quiet reflection and anticipation\, we all know that it is often the busiest\, most stressful time of the year. At St. Michael’s this year\, we are offering three brief (30 minute) weekly opportunities to come together in prayer in the inviting warmth of the candlelit Chapel. These gatherings are not meant to be “one more thing to do” but a way to insert some prayerful spaciousness into the season.\n\n Mondays\, 5:30 pm\, “Praying the Rosary” – This is an opportunity for us to learn the practice of praying the rosary together. We will learn the Anglican Rosary and will have extra rosaries available for those who do not have one of their own. \n\n\n\n\n\n  Tuesdays\, 5:30 pm\, Evening Prayer – This quiet spiritual practice can provide peace\, calm\, and perspective through the crazy pace and demands of our secular Christmas season. We will offer Evening Prayer from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. each Tuesday evening in the Chapel during the Season of Advent. If you would like to assist in leading Evening Prayer or reading one of the lessons\, please contact Sarah Benton at swbentonvt@gmail.com or 802-579-2185.\n  Thursdays\, 5:30pm\, Contemplative Service – Chant\, scripture and silent meditation incommunity.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/advent-seasonal-offering-begin/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20151115T230543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151115T230543Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Morning Prayer at Christ Church\, Guilford
DESCRIPTION:THANKSGIVING DAY MORNING PRAYER AT CHRIST CHURCH\, 10 AM: Join us on Thanksgiving Day (November 26) at Christ Church in Guilford for a Thanksgiving Morning Prayer service with hymns. Coming together to give thanks to God is a beautiful way to begin your Thanksgiving\, and you will still have plenty of time to go home and cook! All are welcome.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/thanksgiving-morning-prayer-at-christ-church-guilford/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20151115T230706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151115T230706Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
DESCRIPTION:INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE\, NOVEMBER 24\, 7 PM: All are invited to an Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving on Tuesday November 24 at 7 pm\, held at the First Baptist Church\, 190 Main Street in Brattleboro. Leaders and members of various faith communities will be involved\, sharing from their own traditions. There will be singing and choirs of all ages. This is an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for the amazing support and generosity of neighbor to neighbor in our community; and recognizing in the midst of all the ups and downs of life\, we have many blessings to share. An offering of non- perishables contributions will be accepted at the door to benefit the Brattleboro Drop-in Center. This service is sponsored by the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Clergy Association.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/interfaith-thanksgiving-service-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20151023T184842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151023T184842Z
UID:6228-1447491600-1447606800@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Altered States Chant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ALTERED STATES 2015\, November 14 & 15 — Do you want to learn more about chanting/singing in different faith traditions? Are you curious to find out what a deeply wise Sufi scholar\, a quietly warm Indian Hindu\, and a funny-to-the-bone Jewish rabbi have to say about the power of singing and chanting in their spiritual practices? Want to hear about the latest scientific research exploring how the body and mind is affected by each of these practices? ALTERED STATES 2015 is the place to be!! Dr. Amer Latif\, Shital Kinkhabwala\, Rebbe Moshe Waldoks\, and Dr. Lesley Fishelman will be our guest presenters and teachers on the weekend of November 14-15. Thanks to a generous gift from the Diocese of Vermont\, the cost of the weekend is very affordable.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/altered-states-chant-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T113500
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20151023T184620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151023T184620Z
UID:6227-1446364800-1446377700@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:All Saints' Feast Day
DESCRIPTION:ALL SAINTS’ DAY CELEBRATED NEXT SUNDAY\, NOVEMBER 1 \n\n\n\n\nI have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints\, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. – Paul’s letter to the Ephesians \nOn November 1st St. Michael’s will celebrate the Feast of All Saints’ at both the 8 am and the 10:15 am service. During this service\, we will remember those saints who have gone before us and loved ones who have died\, as well as recognize ourselves as those ‘saints’ who have been called to follow Jesus with our whole selves. On this day\, we will remember in our prayers those who have died during the last year. \n**If you have people you would like to be named in the prayers\, please add them to the book in the back of the church. \n** Also\, if you have pictures of loved ones who have died whose lives you want to give thanks for\, we will provide two tables in the chancel area (in front of the altar and in the corner) as a visible reminder of the saints who have come before us for worship that day. \n** Because this is a major feast day\, we will have incense at the 10:15 am service.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/all-saints-feast-day/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20150918T225257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150918T225257Z
UID:6042-1443974400-1443976200@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:St. Francis Blessing of the Animals\, 4 pm on the Brattleboro Common
DESCRIPTION:BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS ON THE COMMON\,  OCTOBER 4 AT 4 PM:  Bring your dogs\, cats\, elephants\, snakes\, rabbits and/or whoever your animal companion is to a celebration in honor of St. Francis’ love for animals.   There will be a brief time of song (led by the Choir School) reading and prayers\, then St. Michael’s clergy will bless your animals.   This is a wonderful event where we get the opportunity to meet the special members of our family who usually don’t come to church.   Please invite your animal-loving friends and neighbors! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-francis-blessing-of-the-animals-4-pm-on-the-brattleboro-common/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20150918T223858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150918T223858Z
UID:6041-1443953700-1443958200@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:The Feast of St. Francis Earth Mass
DESCRIPTION:FRANCIS DAY\, SUNDAY OCTOBER 4\, 10:15 am: We will be celebrating the Feast of St. Francis with the Missa Gaia (Earth Mass)! This is going to be a wonderful\, spirit-filled celebration\, with music that will move you! Our adult choir will be joined by the children of the Choir School\, and guest instrumentalists. The mass was one of the first contributions made by Paul Winter when he became the artist in residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC.\, and it has become an annual event there that attracts literally thousands. In addition to the instrumentation\, the voices of wolves\, whales\, and birds are woven into the piece\, sometimes even as the melody. The best thing about the piece\, in my opinion\, is that it captures and involves the spiritual sense of joy AND gratitude. And aren’t we all filled with just that as we enter the Vermont autumn? Let us bless the Lord!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/the-feast-of-st-francis-earth-mass/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20150925T214133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150925T214133Z
UID:6080-1443344400-1443348000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Parenting as a Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:“PARENTING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE” BEGINS THIS SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 9 AM: Is it possible that the demands of parenting — changing diapers\, arbitrating sibling disputes\, reading a bed-time stories\, negotiating screen time\, surviving toddler/teen tantrums—can be understood as a spiritual practice? Parenting as a Spiritual Practice is an opportunity for parents of children and youth to come together and explore their struggles and joys in the endeavor of parenting. Each month\, we will explore a different topic (communication\, life/work balance\, Grace & parenting\, etc.). At the first gathering we will discuss which topics we would like to cover during the year. Beginning this Sunday\, the group will meet on the last Sunday of the month\, from 9-10am in the Nursery School (downstairs). Sunday school is available for children 3 and up and nursery care is available for children under 3. The group will be facilitated by Christy Fritz. Please contact Christy (fritzfive@gmail.com) or Mary Lindquist (mary@stmichaelsvermont.org) if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/parenting-as-a-spiritual-practice/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20150829T203413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150829T203413Z
UID:5971-1443340800-1443353400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:St. Michael's Feast Day
DESCRIPTION:ST. MICHAEL’S FEAST DAY \nWe will be celebrating St. Michael’s Feast Day on Sunday\, September 27. This is a wonderful day to celebrate our patron saint and our community. We will also be baptizing children that day at the 10:15 a.m. service. You won’t want to miss this special day!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-feast-day/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20150829T202752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150829T202752Z
UID:5969-1442331900-1442335500@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Choir School Begins New Session
DESCRIPTION:Choir School will begin on Tuesday\, September 15\, from 3:45–4:45 p.m. We welcome all children who love to sing and want to learn more\, ages 8–14. We have an exciting year ahead of us! First\, the Choir School will be learning the children’s part of Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia\, which will be presented on the Feast of St. Francis\, October 4. This is the piece that is done at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine every year\, and it is a truly joyful and soulful celebration of Creation. Then on to the preparations for the December Festival of Lights\, a Lessons and Carols- type service that we originated last year (and it was magical!). A new mystery play is in store for them next\, based on the story of Jonah (and of course\, that famous whale). This will be presented in Lent\, and\nwe know it will be a rich experience for them. The Choir School will then end the year with a program of music composed by our own Paul Dedell\, using poetry that they will be writing throughout the fall reflecting their own experiences of the sacred. I am very excited about this particular project\, as they will be part of a poetic/musical process that is at the core of creative expression. \nIn addition to learning a lot of music\, the Choir School teaches children basic musicianship skills\, literacy\, and vocal technique. I believe that it is also a wonderful way to foster poise\, respect of self and others\, commitment\, leadership\, and teamwork. And of course\, the gift of music offers everyone a way to connect with God. Talk to Susan if you have any questions or need more info! Contact her at sdedell@sover.net\, or call her at 802-348-7735\, or leave a message at the church office.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/choir-school-begins-new-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150913T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20150816T185747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150816T185747Z
UID:5907-1442135700-1442138400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School Open House
DESCRIPTION:September 13 marks the beginning of our program year at St. Michael’s.   On that day between 9:15-10 am\, there will be a Sunday School Open House for parishioners\, kids\, parents and all who are interested.  Come and check out the many opportunities for children and youth at St. Michael’s!   There will be food\, play\, bouncy house and balloons.    All are welcome! \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/sunday-school-open-house-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20150803T210532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150803T210532Z
UID:5835-1440331200-1440345600@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Parish Picnic
DESCRIPTION:PARISH PICNIC AT SPOFFORD LAKE\, SUNDAY\, AUGUST 23: All are invited to St. Michael’s Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday\, August 23 from noon to 4pm at 29 Barn Road\, Spofford Lake\, New Hampshire (about a 15-minute drive from St. Michael’s). This year\, Kate and Dana McGinn have generously agreed to host the picnic at their place\, which is right next to the lake\, with a great porch for sitting\, wonderful grounds for playing and great access to the lake for swimming\, kayaking\, etc. There will be games\, swimming and a chance to sit and visit with those (both old and new) from our St. Michael’s Community. Drinks\, hot dogs\, hamburgers and veggie burgers will be provided by the church. Please bring a salad\, side dish or dessert to share. And don’t forget your bathing suits! \nParking is limited at Spofford Lake\, so PLEASE carpool with others to the picnic. Soon we will provide you with a parking map so you know where you can park safely. If you are able\, please sign up and let us know you are coming so we can have an idea of how much food to buy. You may sign up in the Common Room at St. Michael’s or by emailing Jeanie Crosby at Jeanie@stmichaelsvermont.org
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/parish-picnic-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132931
CREATED:20150803T210247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150803T210247Z
UID:5833-1440324900-1440329400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Backpacks\, 10:15 am
DESCRIPTION:BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS\, AUGUST 23\, 10:15 AM: We welcome students and teachers of all ages to bring their backpacks or book bags to church with them on Sunday\, August 23 at the 10:15 am service. There will be a brief prayer of blessing for the students and teachers as they embark on a new school year. All are welcome! \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/blessing-of-the-backpacks-1015-am/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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