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SUMMARY:Kids and Youth Open House
DESCRIPTION:KIDS & YOUTH OPEN HOUSE THIS MORNING– September 8thmarks the beginning of our program year at St. Michael’s!  Today between 9:15-10 am\, there will be an Open House for parishioners\, kids\, parents and all who are interested in supporting and participating in St. Michael’s ministry for children and youth. Come check out Godly Play\, Youth Discipleship Group\, the Choir Schools & more!  There will be food\, an art project for kids\, play\, bouncy house and balloons.  Invite your friends who have children to come and check it out.  We will also be commissioning/praying for the teachers and leaders during the 10:15am liturgy.   Please join us for this special day!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/kids-and-youth-open-house-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190922T193128Z
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SUMMARY:L'arche Gathering
DESCRIPTION:L’ARCHE GATHERING\, FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 AT GUILFORD COMMUNITYCHURCH\, 5:30-8 PM: There will be a fellowship gathering at Guilford Community Church\, just a few miles from Brattleboro\, on Friday evening October 4 from 5:30-8 pm. We’ll have a potluck meal\, enjoy an informal singalong\, and engage with L’Arche spirituality. We’ll also have time to address some of the questions about L’Arche from last month\, but my hope is for this gathering to be less about planning and more about fun and community. RSVP to Duncan@stmichaelsvermont.org; RSVP not required but helpful so that we have some sense of how to set up.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/larche-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20190922T192913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190922T192913Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Choir School
DESCRIPTION:The Choir School Programs (starting on Thursday\, September 19) \n\n  Teen Choir School: for singers 13-18\, meets Thursday at 4:45-5:45. Prior musical experience highly recommended. This group will continue to expand musical skills in harmony\, leadership\, and ensemble.\n  The Choir School: for singers 8-12\, meets Thursday at 3:45-4:30 (social/snack time starting at 3:30). This group forms the foundation for building strong musical skills in areas of vocal production\, music literacy\, and interpretation and musicality. New singers are welcome!\n  NEW: Little Squeaks: for beginning singers\, 5-7\, meets Thursday at 3:45-4:45 (social/snack time starting at 3:30). Choir School Alum Extraordinaire Jayne Fritz leads this group in song\, movement\, rhythm\, and story.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/kids-choir-school/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20190922T192556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T180718Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Tag Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come to St. Michael’s Fabulous Tag Sale!  Great stuff at great prices.  Half of the proceeds go to local outreach organizations in our community.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-tag-sale-9/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191002T180354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T180354Z
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SUMMARY:St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals
DESCRIPTION:ST. FRANCIS DAY BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS \nAll people\, creatures and critters are invited to a special celebration in thanksgiving of our pets and animals! \nWhen: Sunday\, October 6\, 2019\, 4 pm \nWhere:The Brattleboro Common \nWhat: A brief time of music\, readings and prayer\, followed by a time of blessing each pet individually. Who: You\, your pet or a picture of your pet\, or a stuffed animal\, plus your animal-loving friends and neighbors!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-francis-day-blessing-of-the-animals-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20181018T145958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191005T164439Z
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SUMMARY:All Saints' Day Celebrated
DESCRIPTION:All Saints’ Day celebrated on Sunday\, November 3 \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 3\, 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\nIf you have people you would like to be named in the prayers\, please add them to the book in the back of the church.\nIf 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.\nBecause this is a major feast day\, we will have incense at the 10:15 am service.\n\n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/all-saints-day-celebrated-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191025T131747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T131747Z
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SUMMARY:Taize Service
DESCRIPTION:TAIZE SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE\, NOVEMBER 3\, 4 P.M:  Our candlelit service at St. Michael’s as we celebrate All Saints’ Day features simple harmonious chants\, short readings or prayers\, periods of silence\, and the lighting of candles as we remember those whom we love but see no more.  Those who wish may bring a photo or a memorial object to place near the candle lighting area. Taize gets its name from the Taize community in France\, which was founded in 1940 and which served as a shelter for political refugees fleeing persecution during World War II. Thousands of pilgrims still travel to the ecumenical\, monastic community of Taize yearly to attend teachings on trust\, peace and reconciliation.  
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/taize-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191025T131949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T131949Z
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SUMMARY:Visit from the Right Reverend Shannon MacVean-Brown
DESCRIPTION:THE RIGHT REVEREND SHANNON MACVEAN-BROWN TO VISIT ST. MICHAEL’S ON SUNDAY\, NOVEMBER 17 \nShannon MacVean-Brown\, the very new Bishop of Vermont\, is coming to St. Michael’s for a visit on Sunday\, November 17.  This will be Bishop Shannon’s very first visit to St. Michael’s and we are VERY EXCITED!!! Bishop Shannon will be preaching and celebrating at both the 8 and 10:15 services as well as leading the Adult Forum from 9-10 am.  You will not want to miss this special day in the life of our parish! \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/visit-from-the-right-reverend-shannon-macvean-brown/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T212058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T212058Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Service\, Christ Church\, Guilford
DESCRIPTION:Come to St. Michael’s Mother Church\, Christ Church\, Guilford\, for a Thanksgiving Day Morning Prayer Service with music at 10 am.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/thanksgiving-day-service-christ-church-guilford/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191129T164451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191129T164451Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Pageant Rehearsals Begin!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all toddlers\, children and teens!  \nJoin St. Michael’s Christmas Eve pageant and help bring the Nativity to life for our parish. \n We invite all children and youth to be part of the Christmas Eve Christmas Pageant. \nThis is a joyous event full of singing\, mystery\, surprise and joy! \nRehearsals begin on Sunday\, December 1\, from 9-10 am and will continue at the same time on December 8\, 15\, 22 and possibly on the 23rd.  December 24 is the day of the Pageant. All should arrive at 3:15. The pageant begins at 4:00 p.m. \nWe invite youth from outside the Parish to join in\, too. Kids: if you have friends from school or the neighborhood who’d like to be part of the pageantry\, please encourage them to come join us.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/christmas-pageant-rehearsals-begin/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T212317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T212317Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Prayer and Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:ADVENT PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP: EVENSONG\, SIMPLE MEAL\, AND IMAGINATIVE PRAYER – DECEMBER 3\, 10\, 17: Advent is a time of waiting and anticipation. Come prepare your heart and mind for Christmas through the ancient Anglican liturgy of Evensong. Stay for a simple supper in community. End the night by practicing imaginative prayer – envisioning yourself in the major stories of the season and reflecting on what they mean for you. People may attend for any portion of any evening. Childcare with activities will be available at supper and afterward.  5:15 – Evensong; 6:00 – simple supper in the undercroft; 6:30 – Imaginative Prayer: Listening for God’s in your life through the Advent stories. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/advent-prayer-and-fellowship/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T212923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T212923Z
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SUMMARY:St. Nicholas Day Fair
DESCRIPTION:The St. Nicholas Day Fair is one of the most joyful and fun events of our church year!  There is food\, Christmas craft-making for all ages\, Advent Devotional bags\, and a visit from St. Nicholas himself.  Please join us for this special event immediately following the 10:15 am service on December 8. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-nicholas-day-fair-7/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T212434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T212434Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Prayer and Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:ADVENT PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP: EVENSONG\, SIMPLE MEAL\, AND IMAGINATIVE PRAYER – DECEMBER 3\, 10\, 17: Advent is a time of waiting and anticipation. Come prepare your heart and mind for Christmas through the ancient Anglican liturgy of Evensong. Stay for a simple supper in community. End the night by practicing imaginative prayer – envisioning yourself in the major stories of the season and reflecting on what they mean for you. People may attend for any portion of any evening. Childcare with activities will be available at supper and afterward.  5:15 – Evensong; 6:00 – simple supper in the undercroft; 6:30 – Imaginative Prayer: Listening for God’s in your life through the Advent stories. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/advent-prayer-and-fellowship-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T210928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T210928Z
UID:13352-1576425600-1576429200@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Advent Lessons and Carols
DESCRIPTION:A very special Lessons & Carols is coming!  The mystery\, beauty\, and deep joy that the Advent season brings is often distilled into great clarity each year as we gather to celebrate the liturgy that we know as Lessons & Carols.  This year\, our choir is journeying even more fully into the radiant season\, as we present and share with you the “Great O Antiphons” of Advent. These 7 ancient chants date back to the 6th century. They were such an important part of the early Christian community’s experience that it was said that during Advent\, one “kept the Great O” in preparation for the day of the incarnation. \nThese 7 chants are the various names of Christ\, with each name representing a Scriptural attribute. The seven names are: Sapientia (wisdom); Adonai (Lord); Radix Jesse (Root of Jesse); Clavis David (Key of David); Oriens (Dayspring); Rex Gentium (King of All Peoples); and Emmanuel (God With Us).  The names are remarkable in that\, for the most part\, they are descriptive of ways in which Christ both fulfills prophecy and extends our understanding of the nature of God. \nTo accompany the chants\, the choir will sing 5 anthems that reflect the nature or emotion of the names of Christ. As before\, the congregation will join in the singing of Advent hymns\, and the lessons of the season will be read. \nAll of this\, with candlelight\, deep fellowship\, and with the gratitude of the great gift of Love that is coming! Please join us as we “Keep the Great O” together! \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/advent-lessons-and-carols-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T212540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T212540Z
UID:13360-1576602900-1576611000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Advent Prayer and Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:ADVENT PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP: EVENSONG\, SIMPLE MEAL\, AND IMAGINATIVE PRAYER – DECEMBER 3\, 10\, 17: Advent is a time of waiting and anticipation. Come prepare your heart and mind for Christmas through the ancient Anglican liturgy of Evensong. Stay for a simple supper in community. End the night by practicing imaginative prayer – envisioning yourself in the major stories of the season and reflecting on what they mean for you. People may attend for any portion of any evening. Childcare with activities will be available at supper and afterward.  5:15 – Evensong; 6:00 – simple supper in the undercroft; 6:30 – Imaginative Prayer: Listening for God’s in your life through the Advent stories. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/advent-prayer-and-fellowship-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T212717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T212717Z
UID:13362-1576944000-1576947600@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Festival of Lights
DESCRIPTION:FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS DECEMBER 21 \nJoin our Choir Schools for a magical afternoon of singing\, reading\, and candle-lighting as we edge closer to the Feast of the Nativity! Students from all three levels of Choir School will be participating to make this heart warming afternoon a joyful blessing for all of us.  \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/festival-of-lights/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T213125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T213125Z
UID:13366-1577030400-1577034000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
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 overwhelming 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 cello playing\, readings\, candles\, chants and naming the pain may help us to find the comfort we need and strengthen the connection we share.  All are welcome. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/the-longest-night-service-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T213552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T213552Z
UID:13368-1577203200-1577208600@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Service with Christmas Pageant
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Christmas Eve with children telling the story of the birth of Jesus.  We will also sing Christmas carols\, celebrate Holy Communion and light individual candles to sing Silent Night.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/christmas-eve-service-with-christmas-pageant/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T213830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T213830Z
UID:13370-1577217600-1577223000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Festival Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:Incense\, chanting\, candlelight\, Christmas carols\, Holy Communion and the grand and solemn celebration of the Birth of our Lord.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/festival-candlelight-christmas-eve-service-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191225T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191225T221709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191225T221709Z
UID:13463-1577265300-1577273400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Missional Discernment Gathering
DESCRIPTION:ALL PARISH MEETING \nSATURDAY\, JANUARY 11\, 2020 \n9:15 am to 11:30 am in the Undercroft \nCoffee\, Tea\, and Light Refreshments \nChildcare as requested \n“Will you seek to serve Christ in all persons\, loving your neighbor as yourself?” \n“Will you strive for justice and peace among all people\, and respect the dignity of every human being?”    (Baptismal Covenant\, BCP pg 293-4) \nWe all say\, “YES”!  Yet\, how do we proclaim our commitment to these vows? \nYour Vestry invites you to an All Parish Meeting.  With this new year\, come engage with us as we look forward to a process of mission discernment.   This conversation will help us find outward ways we can SHOW our love of God in Christ and make that love manifest in the world. \nWe look to have an open conversation at this gathering that reflects what we stand for in a scripture-based way and how we are committed to social and racial injustice in our community and our country.  \nWhat we hear from our parish family in this conversation will guide us in prayer\, community outreach\, educational engagement\, and non-violent action. That we may proclaim the Christ-like life that we seek\, not just within our individual selves but also outwardly in our community.  \nHelp us explore these questions in our mission discernment: \nMISSION DISCERNMENT QUESTIONS \n1)   How are you called to be a follower of Christ in the community? Are there specific actions you take as part of your call? \n2)   What has worked well for you? Have there been frustrations or barriers? \n3)   What values underlie your actions? Do you think our congregation has some shared values? \n4)   Given the challenging issues in our community and our world and given our values\, how might Jesus be calling us as a congregation to do more? Are there certain issues that are important for you? \nThere are many ways to reach out to the Vestry should you wish to be a part of this conversation but are unable to attend on Saturday\, January 11. \n\n Flip chart sheets with the questions are posted in the Undercroft: Write your comments there.\n   On-line link to the questions: https://forms.gle/hUwBthirVcfvK9j68\n   Pen and paper on hard copy of questions in the Common Room\n\n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/missional-discernment-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191124T214002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T214002Z
UID:13372-1577268000-1577271600@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Day Service
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the Feast of the Nativity with scripture\, singing and Holy Communion.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/christmas-day-service-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191229T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191229T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20171222T201305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191225T221007Z
UID:7567-1577614500-1577619000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Lessons and Carols
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a joyful service of 9 scripture passages and the opportunity to sing many Christmas carols!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/christmas-lessons-and-carols/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191225T221850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191225T221850Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Discernment Gathering
DESCRIPTION:ALL PARISH MEETING \nSATURDAY\, JANUARY 11\, 2020 \n9:15 am to 11:30 am in the Undercroft \nCoffee\, Tea\, and Light Refreshments \nChildcare as requested \n“Will you seek to serve Christ in all persons\, loving your neighbor as yourself?” \n“Will you strive for justice and peace among all people\, and respect the dignity of every human being?”    (Baptismal Covenant\, BCP pg 293-4) \nWe all say\, “YES”!  Yet\, how do we proclaim our commitment to these vows? \nYour Vestry invites you to an All Parish Meeting.  With this new year\, come engage with us as we look forward to a process of mission discernment.   This conversation will help us find outward ways we can SHOW our love of God in Christ and make that love manifest in the world. \nWe look to have an open conversation at this gathering that reflects what we stand for in a scripture-based way and how we are committed to social and racial injustice in our community and our country.  \nWhat we hear from our parish family in this conversation will guide us in prayer\, community outreach\, educational engagement\, and non-violent action. That we may proclaim the Christ-like life that we seek\, not just within our individual selves but also outwardly in our community.  \nHelp us explore these questions in our mission discernment: \nMISSION DISCERNMENT QUESTIONS \n1)   How are you called to be a follower of Christ in the community? Are there specific actions you take as part of your call? \n2)   What has worked well for you? Have there been frustrations or barriers? \n3)   What values underlie your actions? Do you think our congregation has some shared values? \n4)   Given the challenging issues in our community and our world and given our values\, how might Jesus be calling us as a congregation to do more? Are there certain issues that are important for you? \nThere are many ways to reach out to the Vestry should you wish to be a part of this conversation but are unable to attend on Saturday\, January 11. \n\n Flip chart sheets with the questions are posted in the Undercroft: Write your comments there.\n   On-line link to the questions: https://forms.gle/hUwBthirVcfvK9j68\n   Pen and paper on hard copy of questions in the Common Room\n\n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/mission-discernment-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T130000
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SUMMARY:Elder Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL ELDERS! \nCome enjoy a winter meal at St. Michael’s \nThe Winter Elder Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, January 16\, 11:30 am -1pm.  Winter can be a difficult time to get out of the house\, but it is also a wonderful time to gather for a hot lunch with friends both new and old.  Come and enjoy delicious food\, great company and a fascinating topic (yet to be determined!). Please sign up in the Common Room or call Jeanie in the office (254-6048) if you can come.  All those who consider yourselves elders are welcome. We have hosted people as young as early 60s and as old as 101! \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/elder-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191225T221445Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Day Sunday
DESCRIPTION:MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY \nJANUARY 19\, 2020 \nThe Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris will preach at both the 8:00 and 10:15 services and lead that morning’s Forum at 9:00 AM. Bishop Harris was ordained and consecrated a bishop on January 18\, 2003 at Trinity Church in Boston. She serves as bishop suffragan (assisting bishop)in the Diocese of Massachusetts. \nBorn in Cleveland\, Ohio\, she graduated from Lewis and Clark College and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley\, California\, which awarded her an honorary Doctor of Divinity in 2002. \nBishop Harris currently chairs the House of Bishops Pastoral Development Committee and the Board of Directors of the Episcopal Church Investment Group. She is on the board of the Old North Church Foundation and serves as vice president of Episcopal City Mission. She is the \nimmediate past president of the Massachusetts Council of Churches and currently serves on its Working Board and Advisory Committee. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/martin-luther-king-day-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20191225T221247Z
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SUMMARY:Parish Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PARISH ANNUAL MEETING SUNDAY\, JANUARY 26 \nAll members of St. Michael’s are invited to attend our Parish Annual Meeting following the 10:15 am service on January 26th. \nWe will elect three new members of the Vestry each for a three-year term\, adopt a budget for 2020\, elect delegates to the Diocesan Convention and receive reports of St. Michael’s various ministries. In addition\, we will view our annual slide show highlighting life at St. Michael’s in 2019. Childcare will be available. \nThe Annual Meeting is an important overview of the past and future of our ministry together. Please make every effort to be present! \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/parish-annual-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20200120T141009Z
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SUMMARY:"Healing Justice" Film
DESCRIPTION:“HEALING JUSTICE” FILM\, THURSDAY JAN 30\, 6:30 PM\, ST. MICHAEL’S MEETING ROOM: The Social Justice Ministry invites you to a showing of “Healing Justice\,” one of the films shown in the Sacred Ground course. “Healing Justice” explores the causes and consequences of the current North American justice system and its effect on marginalized communities. This powerful documentary addresses the school-to-prison pipeline\, the need for criminal justice reform\, and the importance of healing and restorative practices. Discussion will follow the film. \n  \nVanessa Daniel writes “Healing Justice” is a medicine for anyone who craves tangible solutions to mass incarceration and a clear path to real safety and healing for our communities. A must see for anyone who cares about racial justice in America: in these troubling times\, it is a ray of hope.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/healing-justice-film/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20200120T141106Z
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SUMMARY:St. Brigid's Day Service
DESCRIPTION:COME CELEBRATE THE FEAST OF ST. BRIGID – FRIDAY\, JANUARY 31 AT 6PM IN THE CHAPEL:  There will be a contemplative service with Holy Eucharist followed by a simple meal in the Undercroft: Irish stew\, potato leek soup\, and bread. We will gather for the third year to honor holy and beloved St. Brigid of Ireland\, patron saint of babies\, blacksmiths\, boatmen\, brewers\, cattle\, chicken farmers\, dairy workers\, fugitives\, infants\, mariners\, midwives\, nuns\, poets\, the poor\, poultry farmers\, printing presses\, sailors\, scholars and travelers! This service will follow the pattern of a mid-week Eucharist\, except that in place of a homily\, there will be a time for people to share about a woman who has been a light in their life in honor of St Brigid (born circa 450AD – died in Kildare in 523). We will also include a time to light candles in honor of Candlemas. Duncan will be our celebrant.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-brigids-day-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20200120T141304Z
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SUMMARY:Vermont Interfaith Action Kick-Off Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Season of Listening Kick-Off Event Planning\, Vermont Interfaith Action\, Saturday\, 3-6pm\, Feb 1stat the Guilford Community Church- Want to connect with people from other faith communities about issues that matter to all of us?  Eat good food together? Create a concrete plan of how to proceed?  Attend Vermont Interfaith Action’s Kick-off event at the Guilford Community Church on February 1st! \nVermont Interfaith Action (VIA) organizers\, Daniel Quipp and Debbie Ingram\, joined by Northeast Regional Organizer\, Tim Lilienthal of Faith in Action will lead a gathering that will leave participants inspired\, and with practical tools for bringing about social change. \nVIA works throughout the state on issues that matter to its member congregations. Daniel is based in Brattleboro and is organizing a number of congregations in Southern Vermont. For more information or to set up a one-on-one conversation with Daniel email daniel@viavt.org or call (347) 977-1192. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/vermont-interfaith-action-kick-off-gathering/
LOCATION:Guilford Community Church
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084551
CREATED:20200205T185448Z
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SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Reform: Jeffry Deskovic Tells his Story
DESCRIPTION:“FROM WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED TEENAGER TO LAW SCHOOL GRADUATE: JEFFREY DESKOVIC SPEAKS ABOUT HIS STORY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM”: THURSDAY\, FEBRUARY 13\, 2020 • 6:30 PM–8:30 PM. The Social Justice Committee of St. Michael’s and the Windham County Branch NAACP will present a special program on criminal justice reform on Thursday February 13.  Jeffrey will speak on his story (arrest and conviction\, time in prison\, appeals and exoneration\, reintegration (difficulties and successes)\, and the non-profit Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice. He will also address topics such as the causes of wrongful conviction and reforms needed to address those systemic deficiencies\, prison reform\, solitary confinement\, parole reform\, college education in prison\, mass incarceration\, voting rights for the formerly incarcerated\, and prisoner reentry. The final 30 minutes will be devoted to Q & A with the audience. The program will be in the sanctuary of St. Michael’s. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/criminal-justice-reform-jeffry-deskovic-tells-his-story/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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