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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160626T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160626T113000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160702T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160702T214408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T214408Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160703T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160703T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T214853Z
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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:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160702T214524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T214524Z
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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:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160702T214712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T214712Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160807T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160828T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160828T111500
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160813T231445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160813T231445Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160813T231022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160813T231341Z
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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:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160813T230839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160813T230839Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T164500
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160829T162830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160829T162830Z
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SUMMARY:Choir School (Level 2) begins
DESCRIPTION:THE CHOIR SCHOOL: MUSIC THAT FEEDS MIND AND SOUL \nThe fall session of The Choir School is beginning in September\, and all children who love to sing are welcome to join one of our programs. The Choir School is a children’s choral program that nurtures and inspires student achievement through quality music education and the joy of choral singing. It was founded in the spring of 2014 by Susan Dedell\, and now offers two levels. \nLEVEL ONE CHOIR is for children ages 8-10. Students in this prep choir will learn basic vocal skills\, beginning note reading\, and general “choircraft” in addition to singing some wonderful music. Little or no prior musical experience is required. This group meets on Thursdays at 3:45-4:30 and begins on September 15. \nLEVEL TWO CHOIR is for singers aged 11-16. In this more advanced choir\, students expand their skills in vocal technique\, sight reading\, and harmony singing. They perform several individual programs per year\, including the spring “Mystery Play”. New incoming students should have at least one year of some prior musical experience. This group meets on Tuesdays at 3:45-4:45 and begins on September 13. \nIn 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. \nBoth programs are free of charge and are open to all children who love to sing and want to learn more.  The program is sponsored by St. Michael’s Episcopal Church\, but no church affiliation of any kind is required. Interested students are encouraged to contact director at sdedell@sover.net\, by phone at 802-348-7735\, or through St. Michael’s at 802-254-6048. “When children sing beautifully\, it speaks directly to the soul.” \n  \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/choir-school-level-2-begins/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160829T162602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160829T162602Z
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SUMMARY:Choir School (Level 1) begins
DESCRIPTION:THE CHOIR SCHOOL: MUSIC THAT FEEDS MIND AND SOUL \nThe fall session of The Choir School is beginning in September\, and all children who love to sing are welcome to join one of our programs. The Choir School is a children’s choral program that nurtures and inspires student achievement through quality music education and the joy of choral singing. It was founded in the spring of 2014 by Susan Dedell\, and now offers two levels. \nLEVEL ONE CHOIR is for children ages 8-10. Students in this prep choir will learn basic vocal skills\, beginning note reading\, and general “choircraft” in addition to singing some wonderful music. Little or no prior musical experience is required. This group meets on Thursdays at 3:45-4:30 and begins on September 15. \nLEVEL TWO CHOIR is for singers aged 11-16. In this more advanced choir\, students expand their skills in vocal technique\, sight reading\, and harmony singing. They perform several individual programs per year\, including the spring “Mystery Play”. New incoming students should have at least one year of some prior musical experience. This group meets on Tuesdays at 3:45-4:45 and begins on September 13. \n 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. \nBoth programs are free of charge and are open to all children who love to sing and want to learn more.  The program is sponsored by St. Michael’s Episcopal Church\, but no church affiliation of any kind is required. Interested students are encouraged to contact director at sdedell@sover.net\, by phone at 802-348-7735\, or through St. Michael’s at 802-254-6048. “When children sing beautifully\, it speaks directly to the soul.” \n  \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/choir-school-level-1-begins/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160925T100500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160918T093505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160918T093505Z
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SUMMARY:St. Micheal's Feast Day
DESCRIPTION:BISHOP ELY VISITS SEPTEMBER 25\, ST. MICHAEL’S DAY  \nThe Feast of St. Michael and All Angels will be celebrated on Sunday\, September 25\, at both the 8:00 & 10:15 a.m. services. This year\, the celebration will be extra special\, because this is the day the Bishop of Vermont\, Tom Ely\, is doing his official visitation to St. Michael’s. \nHere is why you won’t want to miss this special celebration: \n\nBishop Ely will preach\, celebrate\, and confirm several parishioners\nBishop Ely will lead the Adult Forum (9:00-10:00 a.m.)\nWe will honor Susan Dedell for her 25 years of ministry at St. Michael’s\nThere will be a special\, festive reception following the 10:15 service\n\nIn the Episcopal Church\, only bishops can offer the sacrament of Confirmation. If you are interested in being confirmed or received\, please let Mary Lindquist know ASAP. Bishop Ely only visits once every 12-18 months\, so this is your last chance for awhile!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-micheals-feast-day/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160918T092417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160918T092417Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Fall Tag Sale
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URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-fall-tag-sale/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160918T092503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160918T092503Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Fall Tag Sale
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URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-fall-tag-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20160918T093305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160918T093305Z
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SUMMARY:St. Francis Day Missa Gaia / Earth Mass
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY OCTOBER 2\, ST. FRANCIS’ DAY:\nWe will be celebrating the Feast of St.Francis with the Missa Gaia (Earth Mass) by Paul Winter at the 10:15 service\nThis is going to be a wonderful\, spirit-filled celebration\, with music that will move you!\n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-francis-day-missa-gaia-earth-mass/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161009T173500
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161005T221147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T221147Z
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SUMMARY:Evensong
DESCRIPTION:EVENSONG AT ST. MICHAEL’S\, NEXT SUNDAY OCTOBER 9\, 5 PM: A beautiful way to end your weekend and prepare for the coming week. This calming service of thanksgiving lasts about 25 minutes. Meant to be sung at dusk\, Evensong has lots of singing and chanting — no sermon — and a beautiful sense of gratefulness for the day past and the evening to come. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/evensong/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161019T151618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T151618Z
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SUMMARY:All Saint Feast Day Observed
DESCRIPTION:On October 30th\, St. Michael’s will celebrate the Feast of All Saints’ at both the 8 am and the 10:15 am services. 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 who have died in the last year who you would like to be named in the prayers\, please add them to the book in the back of the church.\n· 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-saint-feast-day-observed/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161019T151419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T151419Z
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SUMMARY:From Africa to America: The Roots of the Spiritual
DESCRIPTION:  From Africa to America: The Roots of the Spiritual\, Nov. 12\, 12:30-4 \n\nOn November 12\, from 12:30-4\, Charles Mays\, Jr. will inspire\, teach\, and lead in an afternoon sure to be both fun and thought-provoking.   Our explorations will start in the varied historical sources\, including some that may be surprising\, and will reach their end in the global music of today. Far from a sterile lecture\, this will be an opportunity to immerse in the music itself through singing\, listening\, questioning\, humming\, clapping\, stomping\, and possibly shouting with transcendent joy. The spiritual has been a vehicle used to claim “personhood” by a people who were considered less than animals\, and today its modes\, rhythms\, and forms find themselves used as a key core of western music.  I hope that you will join us as we touch our inner light and “let it shine”. \n\n\nOur parish is so excited (and lucky) to be hosting an extraordinary event\, and we hope many of you will be there to take advantage of this joyful and fascinating experience!  Charles is a fantastic singer (3 seasons at the Marlboro Festival\, and the regional winner of the Metropolitan Young Artist Award)\, and an even more engaging teacher and human being.   YOU NEED NOT BE A  “SINGER”  or have any musical experience in order to participate and enjoy.  The cost of the afternoon is $40\, and includes delicious refreshments.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/from-africa-to-america-the-roots-of-the-spiritual/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161029T202636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161029T202636Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop -- From Africa to America: The Roots of the Spiritual
DESCRIPTION:On November 12\, from 12:30-4\, Charles Mays\, Jr. will inspire\, teach\, and lead in an afternoon sure to be both fun and thought-provoking.   Our explorations will start in the varied historical sources\, including some that may be surprising\, and will reach their end in the global music of today. Far from a sterile lecture\, this will be an opportunity to immerse in the music itself through singing\, listening\, questioning\, humming\, clapping\, stomping\, and possibly shouting with transcendent joy. The spiritual has been a vehicle used to claim “personhood” by a people who were considered less than animals\, and today its modes\, rhythms\, and forms find themselves used as a key core of western music.  We hope that you will join us as we touch our inner light and “let it shine”. \n Charles is a fantastic singer (3 seasons at the Marlboro Music Festival\, and the regional winner of the Metropolitan Young Artist Award)\, and an even more engaging teacher and human being.  As a doctoral student at the Hartt College of Music\, he explored the origins of the Middle Passage Spiritual for his doctoral thesis. As a recitalist\, he has performed a variety of programs of spirituals\, and feels passionate about this uniquely American folk music. \n Please note: YOU NEED NOT BE A  “SINGER”  or have any musical experience in order to participate and enjoy!  The suggested donation for the afternoon is $40 (and includes refreshments) — however participants may pay whatever they are able. Everyone is welcome!  
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/workshop-from-africa-to-america-the-roots-of-the-spiritual/
LOCATION:st michaels church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161029T203040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161029T203040Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT -- From Africa to America: Let it Shine!
DESCRIPTION:  \nFrom Africa to America:  Let it Shine! \n    Charles Mays\, Jr.\, bass  \n    Susan Dedell\, piano \n    Nov. 12\, 7:30 p.m. \n    St. Michael’s Episcopal Church\, Brattleboro\, VT \n    Suggested donation $10\, but all welcome \nThe evening’s program traces the evolution of the spiritual from field chants and ring songs to the great spirituals and hymns of Black America.   \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/concert-from-africa-to-america-let-it-shine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161114T234958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161114T234958Z
UID:6965-1479981600-1479985200@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Service at Christ Church\, Guilford
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thanksgiving Day\, November 24\, 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-day-service-at-christ-church-guilford/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161126T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161126T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161126T222357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T222357Z
UID:6997-1480194000-1480199400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Festival Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Holy Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/festival-candlelight-christmas-eve-service-with-holy-eucharist/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161120T182415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161120T182513Z
UID:6972-1480526100-1480530600@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:The Cost of Discipleship Book Study begins
DESCRIPTION:Advent Book Study: The Cost of Discipleship  \nJoin an Advent study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s 1937 classic\, Cost of Discipleship. We will meet from 5:15-6:30 on Wednesday evenings at the church to discuss Bonhoeffer’s reflections on the Sermon on the Mount and what it means to follow Christ\, especially in a time political turmoil. We recommend buying the book ($10) and reading the first section before the first meeting on Wed 11/30. Led by Jeff Hiam and Duncan Hilton.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/the-cost-of-discipleship-book-study/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161120T182634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161120T182634Z
UID:6981-1480851000-1480856400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:St. Nicholas Day Fair
DESCRIPTION:St. Nicholas Day Fair\, December 4 \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 4 immediately following the 10:15 service.. 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 Lydia Taggert at (413) 773-5554 or lydiafin@comcast.net
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-nicholas-day-fair-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161120T182755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161120T182755Z
UID:6983-1481360400-1481364000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:The Greening of the Church
DESCRIPTION:The Greening of the Church\, December 10  \nAll are invited to the greening of the church on Saturday\, December 10th at 9am.   This is a festive time when parishioners of all ages are invited to adorn the church with greens and decorate the Christmas tree.   Please join us for this festive gathering!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/the-greening-of-the-church/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161126T221615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T221615Z
UID:6989-1481472000-1481475600@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Advent Lessons and Carols Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/advent-lessons-and-carols-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161126T221758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161217T183512Z
UID:6991-1481990400-1481994000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Festival of Lights Service- POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY\, DECEMBER 20 AT 6PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/festival-of-lights-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161126T222053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T222053Z
UID:6993-1482076800-1482080400@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 over- whelming at a time when joy and celebration are expected. The Longest Night is a service of hope for \n\n\n\n\nall 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. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/the-longest-night-service-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164231
CREATED:20161217T183622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161217T183622Z
UID:7061-1482256800-1482260400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Festival of Lights Service by the Children of the Choir School
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/festival-of-lights-service-by-the-children-of-the-choir-school/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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