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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/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T180000
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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. \n\nTuesday\, February 23\, The Rev. Canon Edward Rodman\, presented by Craig Hammond.   Ed has been a rare force\, sometimes a hurricane\, who has made a huge impact on both my life and the work of the Episcopal Church over the past 50 years. We were classmates at the Episcopal Theological School (now EDS) in the mid sixties. We shared interests\, our studies\, collaborated on our senior research paper\, split off from one another over black power in the civil rights movement\, and have come back together to share a lifetime of friendship. We’ve come together in grief and in celebration. He’s been a visionary\, a pastor\, a teacher and mentor\, and a brother. It is an honor to speak of him during these forty days we share with our Lord In prayer\, contemplation and preparation.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/lives-of-courage-faith-lenten-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T070000
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SUMMARY:Silent Meditation in the Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Every weekday.   The Chapel of Mary Magdalene\, the First Apostle\, is open daily for silent meditation.    This is a great way to begin your day.   There is no formal program.  You can stay 5 minutes\, the full hour or anything inbetween.  All are welcome – neighbors\, community members and people of other faiths.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/silent-meditation-in-the-chapel-7/2016-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T191500
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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. \n\nTuesday\, March 1\, Joanna Macy\, presented by Jean Smith. Joanna Macy writes\, The most remarkable feature of this historical moment on Earth is not that we are on the way to destroying the world\, we’ve actually been on the way for quite a while. It is that we are beginning to wake up\, as from a millennia long sleep\, to a whole new relationship to our world\, to ourselves\, and to each other. Author\, Buddhist scholar\, and environmental activist\, Johanna Macy is an acclaimed teacher. It is her goal to help us identify our curiosity\, energy\, and strength that together we may live out the active hope our world needs now.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/lives-of-courage-faith-lenten-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T191500
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
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SUMMARY:Lives of Courage & Faith Lenten Series
DESCRIPTION:Lives 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. \nTuesday\, March 8\, Greg Boyle\, presented by Mary Lindquist. A Jesuit priest famous for his gang intervention programs in Los Angeles\, Fr. Greg Boyle makes winsome connections between service and delight\, and compassion and awe. He heads Homeboy Industries\, which employs former gang members in a constellation of businesses. This is not work of helping\, he says\, but of finding kinship. The point of Christian service\, as he lives it\, is about “our common calling to delight in one another.”\n\n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/lives-of-courage-faith-lenten-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160315T191500
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SUMMARY:Lives of Courage & Faith Lenten Series
DESCRIPTION:Lives 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. \n\nTuesday\, March 15\, Albert Schweitzer\, presented by Karen Guthrie. Albert Schweitzer\, a Noble Peace Prize awardee\, was born in 1875 in a small village in Alsace\, then part of Germany. By age 29\, Schweitzer held doctorates in philosophy and religion\, was an acclaimed organist\, a world authority on Bach\, had published three books\, and had held positions as a church pastor\, a principal of a theological seminary\, and a university professor.  But many years earlier\, aware of the desperate medical needs of Africans\, he had decided that at age 30 he would undertake medical studies\, become a doctor and devote the rest of his life to direct service in Africa.  In 1913\, at the age of 37\, Dr. Schweitzer and his wife\, Hélène\, opened a hospital in Lambaréné\, Gabon\, and spent most of the rest of his life there\, dying there at age 90.\n\n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/lives-of-courage-faith-lenten-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160319T200000
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SUMMARY:Mystery Play: The Man who Defied God
DESCRIPTION:The Man Who Defied God is the third in a series of original mystery plays written by Paul Dedell\, and tells the complex story of the prophet Jonah.\nAlthough the story of Jonah is set in the ancient Middle East during a time of conflict between the Jews and the Assyrians\, the political and social conflict that is at the heart of the story is startlingly contemporary.  Jonah\, an ordinary Jew\, was commanded by God to bring a message of mercy and forgiveness to the enemy Assyrians in order to prevent them from ultimate destruction.  Jonah runs away because he cannot bring himself to extend compassion to a people he hates and who hate him.  The Man Who Defied God follows Jonah on his journey through stormy seas\, the belly of the whale\, the fiery heat of the desert; witnesses his encounter with giant plants and devouring worms; and witnesses his struggle as he wrestles with God’s mandate to show love for those unlike him. \nPaul dove into the story of Jonah with relish. Intrigued by the story of a man of faith who attempted to hide from God\, he began writing the piece last fall\, and discovered a lot about the story — and maybe himself — in the process. \nHe discovered that initially he didn’t like Jonah. “I thought of him as self centered\, with little compassion for others.  It was difficult to find a way in to his character as a result. After wrestling with the story for a while\, I realized that I was regarding Jonah through the same narrow lens that he saw through — a perspective where people are either good or bad\, virtuous or evil.” \nAs Paul worked forward\, he began to understand – even identify —with Jonah. “Jonah had plenty of physical courage\, and plenty of commitment\, but his world view was almost unavoidably limited by what he knew. Jonah saw himself as a ‘right-thinking’\, right-acting man.  Challenged to expand his vision\, he gave in to fear.” \nThis internal conflict provided the motivation for his composition. “Fear limits our ability to live a full life\, to be fully ourselves\, whether it is fear of failure\, fear of rejection\, or fear of actual physical destruction. All of us are influenced by how we’re brought up\, by what we perceive as ‘right’ — and it sometimes takes a strange and hard journey to start releasing those fears.” \nThe message of the story is as timely today as it was thousands of years ago. We have a lot to learn from Jonah! \nMusic and Libretto by Paul Dedell\nMusical Direction by Susan Dedell\nwith Moby Pearson\, violin\n7 pm  Saturday\, March 19\n3 pm  Sunday\, March 20
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/mystery-play-the-man-who-defied-god/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Holy Week Schedule
DESCRIPTION:HOLY WEEK & EASTER  \nSUNDAY\, MARCH 20\, PALM SUNDAY  \n8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist\, 10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Procession with Palms \nMONDAY\, MARCH 21  \n5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist \nTUESDAY\, MARCH 22  \n5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist \nWEDNESDAY\, March 23  \n12:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist • 7 p.m. Tenebrae Service \nMAUNDY THURSDAY\, March 24 \n7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Washing of the Feet and Stripping of the Altar \nGOOD FRIDAY\, March 25  \n8:00 a.m. Proper Liturgy for Good Friday (no music or Veneration of the Cross)                                                                                                                         12:00–3:00 p.m. Ecumenical Good Friday Service at the Guilford Church                                                                                                                                        7:00 p.m. Proper Liturgy for Good Friday with Veneration of the Cross\, St. Michael’s \nHOLY SATURDAY\, March 26  \n7:00 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter\, followed by a celebratory reception \nEASTER DAY\, March 27  \n8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist                                                                                                                                                                                                                               10:15 a.m. Festival Holy Eucharist
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/holy-week-schedule/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160320T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160320T113000
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday\, 8 & !0:15 am
DESCRIPTION:This special liturgy begins with a procession of the congregation and the blessing of the palms\, commemorating the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The Gospel reading is the complete story of the Passion. The service underlines the contrast between the crowd’s joyous greeting of their king and then their condemnation of him—the contrast between shouts of “Alleluia” and “Crucify him!”
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/palm-sunday-8-015-am/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160304T181139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160304T181139Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery Play: The Man who Defied God
DESCRIPTION:The Man Who Defied God is the third in a series of original mystery plays written by Paul Dedell\, and tells the complex story of the prophet Jonah.\nAlthough the story of Jonah is set in the ancient Middle East during a time of conflict between the Jews and the Assyrians\, the political and social conflict that is at the heart of the story is startlingly contemporary.  Jonah\, an ordinary Jew\, was commanded by God to bring a message of mercy and forgiveness to the enemy Assyrians in order to prevent them from ultimate destruction.  Jonah runs away because he cannot bring himself to extend compassion to a people he hates and who hate him.  The Man Who Defied God follows Jonah on his journey through stormy seas\, the belly of the whale\, the fiery heat of the desert; witnesses his encounter with giant plants and devouring worms; and witnesses his struggle as he wrestles with God’s mandate to show love for those unlike him. \nPaul dove into the story of Jonah with relish. Intrigued by the story of a man of faith who attempted to hide from God\, he began writing the piece last fall\, and discovered a lot about the story — and maybe himself — in the process. \nHe discovered that initially he didn’t like Jonah. “I thought of him as self centered\, with little compassion for others.  It was difficult to find a way in to his character as a result. After wrestling with the story for a while\, I realized that I was regarding Jonah through the same narrow lens that he saw through — a perspective where people are either good or bad\, virtuous or evil.” \nAs Paul worked forward\, he began to understand – even identify —with Jonah. “Jonah had plenty of physical courage\, and plenty of commitment\, but his world view was almost unavoidably limited by what he knew. Jonah saw himself as a ‘right-thinking’\, right-acting man.  Challenged to expand his vision\, he gave in to fear.” \nThis internal conflict provided the motivation for his composition. “Fear limits our ability to live a full life\, to be fully ourselves\, whether it is fear of failure\, fear of rejection\, or fear of actual physical destruction. All of us are influenced by how we’re brought up\, by what we perceive as ‘right’ — and it sometimes takes a strange and hard journey to start releasing those fears.” \nThe message of the story is as timely today as it was thousands of years ago. We have a lot to learn from Jonah! \nMusic and Libretto by Paul Dedell\nMusical Direction by Susan Dedell\nwith Moby Pearson\, violin\n7 pm  Saturday\, March 19\n3 pm  Sunday\, March 20
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/mystery-play-the-man-who-defied-god-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160323T194000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T221510Z
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SUMMARY:Tenebrae Service
DESCRIPTION:In this service\, candles are extinguished gradually as we hear a series of readings about the passion story.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/tenebrae-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160226T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T221636Z
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SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday Service
DESCRIPTION:The word maundy is derived from the Latin word mandatum (commandment) and refers to Jesus giving the “new commandment” to “love one another as I have loved you” to his disciples at the Last Supper (John 13:34). The Maundy Thursday service commemorates the Last Supper and often focuses on two things Jesus did at the Last Supper: the washing of the disciples’ feet and the institution of the sacrament of Holy Communion. The service ends in complete silence with the stripping of the altar\, in recognition of Jesus’ prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane and the despair and death to come.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/maundy-thursday-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160226T222109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T222604Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Services 8 am & 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:This day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus. During this solemn service\, we mourn for the death of Jesus and for our own sins.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/good-friday-services-8-am-7-pm/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160226T222447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T222447Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Vigil of Easter
DESCRIPTION:The Easter Vigil is called the “king of liturgies.” At 7:00 p.m.\, we light the new fire of Easter and move from darkness to light telling the ancient stories of God’s people. We proclaim the Easter message\, “Christ is Risen!” Bring your bells and other musical instruments.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/the-great-vigil-of-easter/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160327T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160226T223028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T223028Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Day Services\, 8 & 10:15 am
DESCRIPTION:This is the most important day of celebration in the Christian year. On this day we celebrate how Christ overcame death to rise to new life\, offering his redemption and love to all.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/easter-day-services-8-1015-am/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160422T140146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T140146Z
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SUMMARY:Choral Evensong\, 5 pm
DESCRIPTION:EVENSONG LED BY ST. MICHAEL’S CHOIR — WITH A NEW TWIST ON THE MUSIC! BE THERE on Sunday\, April 24 at 5 pm for a joyful celebration of spring and God’s blessings. This Evensong we will be introducing (dare I say\, the Vermont premier — if not a New England first?) the wonderful settings of British composer Bob Chilcott\, with an anthem by his contemporary Will Todd. And now……a little history! \n\n\n\n\n\n*What is Evensong? Evensong is the sung version of Evening Prayer\, which was \n\n\n\n\nitself created in 1662 by combining the more ancient services Vespers and Compline. \n\n\n\n\n**What is the music for Evensong? Evensong always contains a musical rendition of the two principal canticles in Evening Prayer\, the Magnificat (the Song of Mary) and the Nunc Dimittis (the Song of Simeon). It can contain additional anthems and hymns as well. \n***Does Evensong ever change? The wonderful thing about Evensong is that it allows for continual renewal through the vehicle of music and readings. But it also has an incredibly long and meaningful place in the Anglican church. \n****Is it good for all ages? YES! Because it is a rich sensory experience\, with no sermons or lengthy creeds\, it engages and touches the heart. Evensong was my son’s favorite service when he was a teenager.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/choral-evensong-5-pm/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160422T140944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T140944Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery Play: The Man who Deified God
DESCRIPTION:Singing plants! worms! whales!\n…..God in pigtails?\nYou won’t want to miss Winged Productions newest offering\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView this email in your browser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    The Man Who Defied God\n      A New Mystery Play by Paul Dedell \nTHE CHOIR SCHOOL\nMUSICAL DIRECTION BY SUSAN DEDELL\nwith\nJulian Siegel as Jonah\nJulia Fedoruk as God\nand Elle Jamieson as the Queen of Nineveh\nFRIDAY\, April 29 at 7 pm\nSt. Michael’s Episcopal Church\, Brattleboro VT\nSuggested donation $10/6
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/mystery-play-the-man-who-deified-god/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T123500
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160328T113833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160328T113833Z
UID:6673-1462006800-1462019700@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Enneagram Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Potential of the Enneagram: A Morning Workshop at St. Michael’s  \nSt. Michael’s is pleased to welcome Louise Cochran to lead a morning workshop on “The Potential of the Enneagram\, “on Saturday\, April 30\, from 9am-12:30pm at St. Michael’s. \nLouise\, who has a Masters of Divinity\, has been studying and teaching the Enneagram for thirty years. She is a certified Enneagram teacher in Helen Palmer’s narrative tradition.  She has extensive experience using the Enneagram as a tool in spiritual direction and counseling and has also taught classes in many different aspects of the Enneagram including essence qualities\, subtypes\, teambuilding and leadership\, and opening to the eight types other than your own. Louise writes\, “There is not a day goes by that she does not use the Enneagram material in one way or another.” \nWhat is the Enneagram? \nThe Enneagram of Personality is a powerful tool for understanding ourselves and other people in our lives.  In this system of nine personality types\, the Enneagram symbol provides an excellent organizing framework for a wealth of information about human spirituality\, personality\, learning and growth.   In addition\, understanding the Enneagram allows for significant progress in the spiritual journey for both individuals and communities. \nThe Enneagram of Personality describes nine distinct character types\, each with its own particular point of view\, patterns of thought and behavior\, and patterns in work and in relationship. \nLouise writes\, “In our workshop\, we will become familiar with the nine personality types.  Exercises of attention and energy placement will help create a whole picture of each different personality style.  We will share experiences in order to understand the underlying motivational pieces that identify type.  Many of us will recognize ourselves and those with whom we live and work.” \nThis workshop is free and open to all. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/enneagram-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160422T140602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T140602Z
UID:6687-1462554000-1462564800@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Spectacular Spring Tag Sale
DESCRIPTION:St. Michael’s is famous for its Tag Sales.   Come see what amazing deals you can get on clothing\, household items\, furniture and more!   Furniture available outside beginning around 3 pm.   Doors open at 5 pm.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/spectacular-spring-tag-sale/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160422T140714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T140714Z
UID:6688-1462611600-1462622400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Spectacular Spring Tag Sale
DESCRIPTION:St. Michael’s is famous for its Tag Sales.   Come see what amazing deals you can get on clothing\, household items\, furniture and more!      Doors open at 9 am.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/spectacular-spring-tag-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160224T223249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T220954Z
UID:6615-1464364800-1464534000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Strong Heart\, Clear Mind
DESCRIPTION:Strong Heart Clear Mind: \nA Buddhist/Christian Retreat Weekend\n\n\nPractice:We will learn 3 essential tools for understanding what meditation is and how it works. These tools can be applied to your present meditation or other spiritual practice.\n\n\nIdeas:Drawing on Buddhist and Christian scriptural practices we will explore techniques on how to develop deep compassion in the midst of everyday situations and difficulties.\n\n\nReflection: As we approach the beginning of summer we take some time for reflection and to contemplate the potential of our coming year.\n\n\nDates: Friday\, 5:30pm  through Sunday\, 3 pm\, May 27-29\nPlace: Hallelujah Farm\, Chesterfield\, New Hampshire\, www.hallelujahfarm.org\nCost: $300 for those who register by April 1\, $325 for those who register after April 1.   Cost includes meals\, lodging\, classes and yoga.   For those who need scholarships\, we offer a sliding scale from $225-$300.\nTo Register: Fill out the Retreat Registration Form and mail (with check for full amount or deposit of $75) to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church\, 16 Bradley Avenue\, Brattleboro\, Vermont 05301\nRegistration is limited.\nFor more information about Will Duncan’s teaching and background\, see www.willduncan.org\nQuestions?   Please contact Mary Lindquist at mary@stmichaelsvermont.org
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/strong-heart-clear-mind/
LOCATION:Hallelujah Farm\, Chesterfield\, NH
GEO:42.9030941;-72.4494848
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160626T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160526T143653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T143653Z
UID:6739-1466936100-1466940600@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Pride Sunday
DESCRIPTION:St. Michael’s PRIDE SERVICE\, June 26  \nSt. Michael’s invites you to join us for our own celebration of June as PRIDE month.  On Sunday\, June 26 we are inviting the community to be with us as St. Michael’s celebrates PRIDE Sunday.  At both the 8am and 10:15am services\, our worship and liturgy will reflect the joy of our diversity as human beings and the sermon will include reflection and witness from Nate Kohlmeier from his own story of faith\, identity and sexuality.   In addition we will host a special 9:00 am forum led by David Carr. \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/pride-sunday-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160702T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160702T214408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T214408Z
UID:6787-1467446400-1467478800@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:8 am Worship at Christ Church
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CHURCH\, GUILFORD: Again this summer\, we will be worshipping in our beautiful “Mother Church\,” Christ Church\, Guilford. Christ Church was founded in 1817 and was the second Episcopal Church established in Vermont. While Christ Church no longer hosts a weekly congregation\, it is used for concerts\, weddings and for occasional worship by the St. Michael’s congregation. Mark your calendars to take part in worshipping at this wonderful\, sacred place.  \nFirst Sundays\nOn the first Sundays of July\, August and September\, St. Michael’s 8 am service is being held at Christ Church\, not St. Michael’s.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/8-am-worship-at-christ-church/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160703T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160703T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160702T214853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T214853Z
UID:6790-1467532800-1467536400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:8 am Worship at Christ Church\, Guilford
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CHURCH\, GUILFORD: Again this summer\, we will be worshipping in our beautiful “Mother Church\,” Christ Church\, Guilford. Christ Church was founded in 1817 and was the second Episcopal Church established in Vermont. While Christ Church no longer hosts a weekly congregation\, it is used for concerts\, weddings and for occasional worship by the St. Michael’s congregation. Mark your calendars to take part in worshipping at this wonderful\, sacred place. \nFirst Sundays\nOn the first Sundays of July\, August and September\, St. Michael’s 8 am service is being held at Christ Church\, not St. Michael’s.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/8-am-worship-at-christ-church-guilford-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160703T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160703T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160702T214524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T214524Z
UID:6788-1467565200-1467567000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Sung Evening Prayer at Christ Church\, Guilford
DESCRIPTION:Sung Evening Prayer  \nA short service of sung Evening Prayer will be offered at Christ Church\, Guilford\, at 5:00 pm on the following Sunday evenings: July 3\, July 31\, and August 21. The service will follow Rite II in the hymnal and the Book of Common Prayer and will be led by parishioner Valerie Abrahamsen. The service lasts approximately half an hour; all are welcome!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/sung-evening-prayer-at-christ-church-guilford/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160723T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160723T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160702T214712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T214712Z
UID:6789-1469266200-1469277000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Approaches to Climate Change: A Morning Retreat
DESCRIPTION:CONTEMPLATIVE APPROACHES TO CLIMATE CHANGE: “RECLAIMING OUR INTIMATE\, CO-CREATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATURAL WORLD\,” SATURDAY\, JULY 23\, 9:30-12:30\, ST. MICHAEL’S: Facing news about the climate crisis is often overwhelming and deeply distressing. How can we move through our sadness and despair to\, in Pope Francis’ words\, “enter into dialogue with all people about our common home?” In this half-day retreat\, Dr. Robert Jonas will draw on the work of Pope Francis and James Finley to explore ways in which contemplative approaches to the world can help us meet the challenges set before us\, to step through our fears\, and to bear our suffering\, no matter what the future holds. Robert A. Jonas\, Ed.D.\, M.T.S.\, is the founder of The Empty Bell\, a contemplative sanctuary (www.emptybell.org). Trained as a psychologist and theologian\, Jonas is a retreat leader\, musician\, and video artist. His publications include\, among others\, Rebecca (Crossroad)\, Henri Nouwen (Orbis) and The Essential Henri Nouwen (Shambhala). This retreat is free and open to all.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/contemplative-approaches-to-climate-change-a-morning-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160807T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160702T214946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T214946Z
UID:6791-1470556800-1470560400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:8 am Worship at Christ Church\, Guilford
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CHURCH\, GUILFORD: Again this summer\, we will be worshipping in our beautiful “Mother Church\,” Christ Church\, Guilford. Christ Church was founded in 1817 and was the second Episcopal Church established in Vermont. While Christ Church no longer hosts a weekly congregation\, it is used for concerts\, weddings and for occasional worship by the St. Michael’s congregation. Mark your calendars to take part in worshipping at this wonderful\, sacred place. \nFirst Sundays\nOn the first Sundays of July\, August and September\, St. Michael’s 8 am service is being held at Christ Church\, not St. Michael’s.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/8-am-worship-at-christ-church-guilford-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160828T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160828T111500
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160813T231445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160813T231445Z
UID:6823-1472379300-1472382900@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Backpacks
DESCRIPTION:We welcome students and teachers of all ages to bring their backpacks or book bags to church with them on Sunday\, August 28 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!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/blessing-of-the-backpacks/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160813T231022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160813T231341Z
UID:6822-1472889600-1472889600@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:8 am Worship at Christ Church\, Guilford
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CHURCH\, GUILFORD: Again this summer\, we will be worshipping in our beautiful “Mother Church\,” Christ Church\, Guilford. Christ Church was founded in 1817 and was the second Episcopal Church established in Vermont. While Christ Church no longer hosts a weekly congregation\, it is used for concerts\, weddings and for occasional worship by the St. Michael’s congregation. Mark your calendars to take part in worshipping at this wonderful\, sacred place. \nFirst Sundays\nOn the first Sundays of July\, August and September\, St. Michael’s 8 am service is being held at Christ Church\, not St. Michael’s.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/8-am-worship-at-christ-church-guilford-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160911T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160911T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133516
CREATED:20160813T230839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160813T230839Z
UID:6821-1473585300-1473588000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School Open House
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 11\, Sunday School Open House  \nSeptember 11th 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 check out St. Michael’s great opportunities for kids – Godly Play\, Workshop Rotation\, Youth Forum\, Choir School & more!   There will be food\, play\, bouncy house and balloons.   Invite your friends who have children to come and check our St. Michael’s!   We will also be commissioning the teachers during the 10:15am liturgy.   Please join us for this special day.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/sunday-school-open-house-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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