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SUMMARY:Joyful Resistance Lenten Series
DESCRIPTION:JOYFUL RESISTANCE \nLenten Series 2017\nTuesdays — March 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 & April 4 \nThis year’s Lenten Series theme is Joyful Resistance. Resistance is a way of saying “no” to actions\, movements\, values\, temptations and violations to which we object. And it is a deeply spiritual practice. Lent is traditionally a time when we practice saying “no” to things which distract or obstruct our relationship with God. As Christians\, we are called to resist all that opposes the values of our faith. While we might not always agree on those values and how they are lived out\, our faith teaches us that resistance is an important part of our calling. \n\n\n\n\n\n  March 7\,  Spiritual Resistance\, led by Mary Lindquist\n  March 14\, Practical Tools for Resistance\, led by Ann Braden\n  March 21\, Artistic Resistance\, led by Susan and Paul Dedell\n  March 28\, Strategic Civil Resistance\, led by Maurice Harris\n  April\, 4 Joyful Resistance in Practice\n\n\n\nTuesday Lenten Schedule \n* 5-6pm\, Simple supper\, in the Undercroft \n* 6-7pm Program\, in the Meeting Room\n* 7-7:20pm\, Prayers & Music
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/joyful-resistance-lenten-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T160000
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SUMMARY:Trinity Institute WATER JUSTICE Webcast
DESCRIPTION:TRINITY INSTITUTE: WATER JUSTICE\nAn annual theological conference to be simulcast at St. Michael’s\, March 23-24\, 2017 \nWater is a gift. Water is life. As water crises increase\, access to safe and clean drinking water decreases. From Flint to Standing Rock\, many of today’s most pressing social issues revolve around water. Faith communities worldwide can help. \n\n\n\n\nWater Justic is a global conference that will be held in New York City and webcast all over the world. With a sharp focus on the need for water justice initiatives in areas of access\, droughts\, pol- lution\, rising tides\, and ooding\, Trinity Institute aims to o er actionable guidance for individuals\, congregations\, and the larg- er faith community surrounding these issues. \nSt. Michael’s will be a hosting partner for Trinity Institutes\, “Wa- ter Justice Conference” on ursday and Friday\, March 23-24. We will be webcasting the conference in the Meeting Room. You are welcome to attend one session or the entire conference. You may nd out more information at https://www.trinitywallstreet. org/trinity-institute/2017/home \nCONFERENCE SCHEDULE ursday\, March 23 \n9:30–11:00 a.m.\, Session 1: “Water: Commons or Com- modity?” e United Nations has declared water as a human right. Global markets regard it as a commodity. Can a fresh ap- proach to market capitalism serve the common good\, or does the world need a new and di erent system of exchange? Opening Talk: Maude Barlow\, international water justice advocate and best-selling author. Response: Christiana Peppard\, theologian (Fordham University) and author. After introductory and re- sponse\, storytellers from around their world will describe how they experience the water crisis in their contexts. \n2:30–4:00 p.m.\, Session 2: e Global and the Local Speakers in Trinity Church\, New York; and St. Paul’s Cathedral\, London will address issues in those cities to model how communities can solve local problems in light of global realities. Opening Talk: Kim Stanley Robinson – e award-winning\, best-selling sci- ence ction author’s forthcoming novel New York 2140\, o ers a vision of the future of New York City in the 22nd century\, “a ooded\, but vibrant metropolis” where inhabitants have adapt- ed to sea-level rise caused by climate change. Panel response – ose working on addressing how we can preserve New York \n\n\nfrom sea level rise and storm surge – the science\, the politics\, the cost. Moderator: Catherine McVay Hughes\, former Man- hattan Community Board 1 Chair. Panelists: Bill Golden – New York/New Jersey Storm Surge Working Group; Siobhan Collins – Manager\, Water Program\, Ceres; Rob Freudenberg – Regional Plan Association (RPA) \nFriday\, March 24 \n9:30–11:00 a.m.\, Session 3: “What Churches Are Doing to Make a Di erence” Opening Talk: Archbishop abo Mak- goba from St. George’s Cathedral\, Capetown\, South Africa. A diverse\, global group of presenters will relate stories about where faith communities are working to address the water issues pre- sented thus far. \n2:00–3:00 p.m.\, Session 4: “Being Agents of Change” \nis session will explore ways to make creative responses to the issues we’ve raised. Opening Talk: Katharine Hayhoe\, climate scientist (Texas Tech)\, author. \n3:15 – 4:45 p.m.\, Session 5: “What Can We Do Together?” \nA representative group of emerging leaders in the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion will present initiatives they are implementing\, invite others to join them\, and o er resources for participants to develop and sustain ministries in their own contexts.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/trinity-institute-water-justice-webcast/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T164500
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
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SUMMARY:Trinity Institute WATER JUSTICE Webcast
DESCRIPTION:TRINITY INSTITUTE: WATER JUSTICE\nAn annual theological conference to be simulcast at St. Michael’s\, March 23-24\, 2017 \nWater is a gift. Water is life. As water crises increase\, access to safe and clean drinking water decreases. From Flint to Standing Rock\, many of today’s most pressing social issues revolve around water. Faith communities worldwide can help. \n\n\n\n\nWater Justic is a global conference that will be held in New York City and webcast all over the world. With a sharp focus on the need for water justice initiatives in areas of access\, droughts\, pol- lution\, rising tides\, and ooding\, Trinity Institute aims to o er actionable guidance for individuals\, congregations\, and the larg- er faith community surrounding these issues. \nSt. Michael’s will be a hosting partner for Trinity Institutes\, “Wa- ter Justice Conference” on ursday and Friday\, March 23-24. We will be webcasting the conference in the Meeting Room. You are welcome to attend one session or the entire conference. You may nd out more information at https://www.trinitywallstreet. org/trinity-institute/2017/home \nCONFERENCE SCHEDULE ursday\, March 23 \n9:30–11:00 a.m.\, Session 1: “Water: Commons or Com- modity?” e United Nations has declared water as a human right. Global markets regard it as a commodity. Can a fresh ap- proach to market capitalism serve the common good\, or does the world need a new and di erent system of exchange? Opening Talk: Maude Barlow\, international water justice advocate and best-selling author. Response: Christiana Peppard\, theologian (Fordham University) and author. After introductory and re- sponse\, storytellers from around their world will describe how they experience the water crisis in their contexts. \n2:30–4:00 p.m.\, Session 2: e Global and the Local Speakers in Trinity Church\, New York; and St. Paul’s Cathedral\, London will address issues in those cities to model how communities can solve local problems in light of global realities. Opening Talk: Kim Stanley Robinson – e award-winning\, best-selling sci- ence ction author’s forthcoming novel New York 2140\, o ers a vision of the future of New York City in the 22nd century\, “a ooded\, but vibrant metropolis” where inhabitants have adapt- ed to sea-level rise caused by climate change. Panel response – ose working on addressing how we can preserve New York \n\n\nfrom sea level rise and storm surge – the science\, the politics\, the cost. Moderator: Catherine McVay Hughes\, former Man- hattan Community Board 1 Chair. Panelists: Bill Golden – New York/New Jersey Storm Surge Working Group; Siobhan Collins – Manager\, Water Program\, Ceres; Rob Freudenberg – Regional Plan Association (RPA) \nFriday\, March 24 \n9:30–11:00 a.m.\, Session 3: “What Churches Are Doing to Make a Di erence” Opening Talk: Archbishop abo Mak- goba from St. George’s Cathedral\, Capetown\, South Africa. A diverse\, global group of presenters will relate stories about where faith communities are working to address the water issues pre- sented thus far. \n2:00–3:00 p.m.\, Session 4: “Being Agents of Change” \nis session will explore ways to make creative responses to the issues we’ve raised. Opening Talk: Katharine Hayhoe\, climate scientist (Texas Tech)\, author. \n3:15 – 4:45 p.m.\, Session 5: “What Can We Do Together?” \nA representative group of emerging leaders in the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion will present initiatives they are implementing\, invite others to join them\, and o er resources for participants to develop and sustain ministries in their own contexts.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/trinity-institute-water-justice-webcast-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T192000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
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SUMMARY:Joyful Resistance Lenten Series
DESCRIPTION:JOYFUL RESISTANCE \nLenten Series 2017\nTuesdays — March 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 & April 4 \nThis year’s Lenten Series theme is Joyful Resistance. Resistance is a way of saying “no” to actions\, movements\, values\, temptations and violations to which we object. And it is a deeply spiritual practice. Lent is traditionally a time when we practice saying “no” to things which distract or obstruct our relationship with God. As Christians\, we are called to resist all that opposes the values of our faith. While we might not always agree on those values and how they are lived out\, our faith teaches us that resistance is an important part of our calling. \n\n\n\n\n\n  March 7\,  Spiritual Resistance\, led by Mary Lindquist\n  March 14\, Practical Tools for Resistance\, led by Ann Braden\n  March 21\, Artistic Resistance\, led by Susan and Paul Dedell\n  March 28\, Strategic Civil Resistance\, led by Maurice Harris\n  April\, 4 Joyful Resistance in Practice\n\n\n\nTuesday Lenten Schedule \n* 5-6pm\, Simple supper\, in the Undercroft \n* 6-7pm Program\, in the Meeting Room\n* 7-7:20pm\, Prayers & Music
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/joyful-resistance-lenten-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170404T192000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
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SUMMARY:Joyful Resistance Lenten Series
DESCRIPTION:Last “Joyful Resistance” Lenten Evening Program\, Tuesday\, April 4 \nPlease join us for our final session of “Joyful Resistance” on Tuesday\, April 4.   Supper is served between 5-6pm\, program is from 6-7pm and night worship is from 7-7:20pm.   Because Ann Braden’s session on March 14 was snowed out\, we rescheduled her to speak on April 4 on the topic of “Practical Tools of Resistance.”   Below is more background about Ann: \nAnn Braden is a Brattleboro-based community organizer. She founded and leads the statewide advocacy group GunSenseVT\, which helped to successfully passed a gun violence prevention bill in 2015 and is continuing to push for Universal Background Checks. She also recently started the Local Love Brigade\, a group of Vermonters banding together to respond to incidents of hate with giant helpings of love. Inspired by the simplicity and power of sending love postcards to victims of hate\, nine other states have followed suit and started Local Love Brigades of their own. Ann is part of the group putting together the Windham County Action Network (WeCAN)\, which is focused on streamlining communication to help people connect and plug in to the good work being done by grassroots organizations in the area. She is a former middle school social studies teacher and lives in town with her husband and two children.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/joyful-resistance-lenten-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170330T231742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T231742Z
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday Services
DESCRIPTION:8 am Holy Eucharist\, \n10:15 am Holy Eucharist & Procession with Palms \n\nPalm Sunday\, April 9\, 8 & 10:15am.  This special liturgy at the 10:15 am service begins with a procession (led by a real donkey and some spirited music) 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-services/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170330T231913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T231913Z
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SUMMARY:Tenebre Service
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 12\, 7:00pm\, Tenebre Service – Tenebre is Latin for “shadows” or “darkness.” At 7 pm\, we will gather for a Tenebrae service in the church. In this service\, candles are extinguished gradually as we hear a series of readings\, poems and music reflecting the passion story.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/tenebre-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170330T232023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T232023Z
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SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday Service
DESCRIPTION:Maundy Thursday\, April 13\, 5:30 pm – The word Maundy is derived from the Latin word\, madatum (commandment)\, and refers to Jesus giving the “new commandment” to “love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34) to his disciples at the Last Supper.   The Maundy Thursday service commemorates the Last supper and often focuses on two things Jesus did at the Last Supper: washing of the disciples’ feed 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.  This year\, we will begin with a “Dinner Eucharist” in the Undercroft with foot & hand-washing and end in the church with the stripping of the altar.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/maundy-thursday-service-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170414T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170330T232123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T232123Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Service
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday\, April 14\, 8 am & 7pm commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.   During this solemn service\, we mourn for the death of Jesus and for our own sins.   No Eucharist is celebrated on this day.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/good-friday-service-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170330T232209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T232209Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Service
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday\, April 14\, 8 am & 7pm commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.   During this solemn service\, we mourn for the death of Jesus and for our own sins.   No Eucharist is celebrated on this day.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/good-friday-service-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170330T232356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T232356Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Vigil of Easter
DESCRIPTION:The Easter Vigil\, Saturday\, April 15\, 7 pm : 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.  The service will be followed by a festive reception to celebrate Easter.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/the-great-vigil-of-easter-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170416T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170330T232507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T232507Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Easter Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday\, April 16\, 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/festival-easter-eucharist/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170429T231529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T231529Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Tag Sale
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-tag-sale-5/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170429T231624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T231624Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Tag Sale
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-tag-sale-6/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170412T212358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T212358Z
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SUMMARY:Theophilia: a modern mystery play
DESCRIPTION:  \nMiracle\, mystery\, transformation\, and a bit of magic are at the heart of Theophilia\, which will be presented on Saturday\, May 6 at 7:30\, and on Sunday\, May 7 at 4 pm at St Michael’s Episcopal Church\, Brattleboro\, VT. Featuring the amazing voices of The Choir School\, Theophilia is directed by Susan Dedell\, with guest cellist Judith Serkin. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/theophilia-a-modern-mystery-play-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170429T231313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T231313Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery Play: Theophilia
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY MAY 6 AT 7:30 and SUNDAY\, MAY 7 AT 4 PM— “THEOPHILIA”: Have you ever felt betrayed by a friend or family member? Have you ever been the subject of rumor or gossip? Did you ever feel so wronged that your anger led you to do or say things that were hurtful? Or maybe………….you were on the other side of these situations??! IF SO: how does forgiveness\, love\, and true healing take place? The Choir School is proud to invite you to “Theophilia”\, an original mystery play written and scripted by Paul Dedell\, with musical direction by Susan Dedell. Theophilia is based on a medieval miracle play written by the troubadour Rutebeuf in early 13th century France\, and is the story of a person who makes a pact with the devil in order to regain status and make misery for the townspeople who wronged him. Our young people have taken this subject matter to heart and they bring new life and energy into a story that is as timely today as it was 800 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nyears ago. Plan on attending one of these performances and be part of the “miracle” yourself!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/mystery-play-theophilia/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170411T234455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T234623Z
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SUMMARY:Theophilia\, a modern mystery play
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/theophilia-a-modern-mystery-play/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170429T231418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T231418Z
UID:7241-1494172800-1494176400@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Mystery Play: Theophilia
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY MAY 6 AT 7:30 and SUNDAY\, MAY 7 AT 4 PM— “THEOPHILIA”: Have you ever felt betrayed by a friend or family member? Have you ever been the subject of rumor or gossip? Did you ever feel so wronged that your anger led you to do or say things that were hurtful? Or maybe………….you were on the other side of these situations??! IF SO: how does forgiveness\, love\, and true healing take place? The Choir School is proud to invite you to “Theophilia”\, an original mystery play written and scripted by Paul Dedell\, with musical direction by Susan Dedell. Theophilia is based on a medieval miracle play written by the troubadour Rutebeuf in early 13th century France\, and is the story of a person who makes a pact with the devil in order to regain status and make misery for the townspeople who wronged him. Our young people have taken this subject matter to heart and they bring new life and energy into a story that is as timely today as it was 800 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nyears ago. Plan on attending one of these performances and be part of the “miracle” yourself!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/mystery-play-theophilia-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170521T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170508T172551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170508T172551Z
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SUMMARY:Recovery Sunday
DESCRIPTION:RECOVERY SUNDAY\, MAY 21: At both services on May 21\, we celebrate God in action in people’s lives. Recovery comes in every shape and form. In a real sense it is a name for the Spiritual Journey as we seek to reclaim and recover our identity as children of God. On May 21\, a member of St. Michael’s\, Ray Egan\, will share his experiences of recovery. The service reflects this theme in readings and prayers. Recovery Sunday is becoming a tradition at St. Michael’s having been celebrated in the past five years. Instead of wine\, we will use grape juice for communion on this day.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/recovery-sunday-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170611T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170520T113927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170520T113927Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Sunday
DESCRIPTION:PRIDE SUNDAY\, JUNE 11: St. Michael’s invites you to join us for our own celebration of June as PRIDE month. On Sunday June 11\, we are inviting the community to be with us as St. Michael’s celebrates PRIDE Sunday. At both the 8:00 am and 10:15 am services\, our worship and liturgy will reflect the joy of our diversity as human beings and the sermon will include reflection and witness from Janet Cramer. \nIn addition we will host a special 9:00 a.m. Forum on “What is it like to grow up gender fluid?” led by Jake Mattson and his family. An 11-year old member of St. Michael’s\, Jake will speak to us about his experience of not having a fixed gender identity. Jake\, who lives in Colrain\, Massachusetts\, often speaks at schools and other public venues to help people understand gender fluidity. The PRIDE services and Forum are a great opportunity to invite friends from the community to join us.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/pride-sunday-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170618T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170614T232625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T232625Z
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SUMMARY:Evensong
DESCRIPTION:EVENSONG\, SUNDAY JUNE 18\, 5 PM IN THE CHAPEL: On Sunday\, June 18\, we will have Evensong in the Chapel beginning at 5 pm. This evening prayer service is 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170520T114208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170520T114208Z
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SUMMARY:River of Life Pilgrimage Sunday
DESCRIPTION:RIVER PILGRIMAGE COMES TO BRATTLEBORO: SUNDAY\, JUNE 25: \nJOIN US FOR A DAY OF CELEBRATING OUR CONNECTICUT RIVER \nFrom May 31-July 9\, River Pilgrims of all faiths will be paddling portions of the Connecticut River from its headwaters to its mouth in Long Island Sound. \nRejoice in and give thanks for the miracle of all life that is made possible by the grace of God through water. This spiritual journey of renewal\, restoration\, and reconciliation\, is shaped by the Christian tradition around a series of activities along the Connecticut River\, from the Source to the Sea. \nWater is central to life\, and living\, flowing rivers have played an integral role in ecological\, social\, economic and spiritual practice worldwide since time immemorial. The Connecticut River is a prime example of a river carrying the lifeblood of a region. We’ll be joined by members of the Pilgrimage on Sunday June 25\, in worship\, food\, paddling and contemplative practice. \nThe first part of the morning will take place at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church\, 16 Bradley Avenue. \n9 AM: Adult Education Forum: “Honoring the Living Waters of our Earth and Our Lives” with reflections on “Water Justice” and “Watershed Discipleship” led by Cary Gaunt and Fred Taylor \n10:15 AM: Sunday Service of Worship: Theme of Sacred Water\, with Guest Preacher\, Rev. Stephen Blackmer\, founder of “Church of the Woods” and Initiator of the River of Life Pilgrimage \n12:00 AM: St. Michael’s “Strawberry Spectacular” fund-raiser for Pure Water for the World – with Strawberry Shortcake\, sandwiches-fixings and perhaps a few river songs! \n1-3 PM: Opportunity for paddling on the Connecticut River; meditative walking; and reflective sharing. Canoes and Kayaks will be available from the nearby canoe rental service for a reasonable charge: bring your canoe or kayak if you have one\, or just come and bring your love of water. We will gather at the boat launch north of the Marina Restaurant (28 Spring Tree Road) \nFor more information on the Pilgrimage\, go to kairosearth.org/river/ \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/river-of-life-pilgrimage-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170614T232437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T232437Z
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SUMMARY:Strawberry Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:STRAWBERRY SPECTACULAR\, SUNDAY JUNE 25\, 12 NOON: The Outreach Team announces that the Strawberry Spectacular will take place in the undercroft at noon after Lemonade on the Lawn on Sunday\, June 25. $7 per adult and $3 per child (12 and under). Proceeds will go towards international refugee support. \nAlso\, we are re-purposing the former CHABHA coin jars. Please bring your coin jars\, preferably full\, for Coinreach! Simultaneously we will conduct a potted perennial plant sale! Rather than a silent auction\, we will price donated perennials for sale. \nYou know how much you relish strawberries! Don’t be shy! The Outreach Team.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/strawberry-spectacular/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170730T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170719T220141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170719T220141Z
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SUMMARY:Jerusalem Peacebuilders
DESCRIPTION:JERUSALEM PEACEBUILDERS TEENS TO VISIT ST. MICHAEL’S ON JULY 30: Please join us for a special Sunday morning of worship and fellowship on July 30 at the 10:15 AM service as we welcome young Israeli\, Palestinian\, and American leaders and peacemakers from the Jerusalem Peacebuilders (JPB) Leadership Institute. JPB teens will participate in the service and offer a special interactive sermon detailing their work in the JPB program between July 16-30. Immediately after the service\, the group will join us for coffee hour and fellowship in the Undercroft. If you are looking for a message of hope and peace from the Holy Land\, don’t miss this opportunity to meet and interact with these inspiring young leaders building the new Jerusalem. 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/jerusalem-peacebuilders/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170806T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170719T220312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170719T220312Z
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SUMMARY:“REFUGEE DISLOCATION\, FLIGHT AND MIGRATION IN AN INCREASINGLY UNWELCOMING WORLD
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL SUMMER FORUM\, SUNDAY AUGUST 6: “REFUGEE DISLOCATION\, FLIGHT AND MIGRATION IN AN INCREASINGLY UNWELCOMING WORLD” — On August 6 from 9:00-10:00\, Dr. Laura Hammond of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London will present and lead a discussion on the above. Displacement has happened as a result of natural causes such as drought and demographic shifts\, but also because of human created causes\, such as civil wars\, deforestation\, famine\, governmental neglect and oppression\, racism\, religious fundamentalism\, intolerance and ethnic cleansing\, genocidal policies and even climate change. Millions of people throughout the world\, from Latin America\, the Middle East\, Africa and Asia are uprooted and homeless; yet risking their very lives\, they search our world for a home. Laura will speak of all this\, but also of humane societies and countries where hope persists\, of efforts within our international community to provide new homes at last\, and of the young and old who do create new lives for themselves\, against all odds. Her experience is rooted in the Horn of Africa – particularly Ethiopia and Somalia – where she has worked for the past 25 years.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/refugee-dislocation-flight-and-migration-in-an-increasingly-unwelcoming-world/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170807T202013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T202013Z
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SUMMARY:Parish Picnic
DESCRIPTION:PARISH PICNIC AT SPOFFORD LAKE\, SUNDAY\, AUGUST 20\, 12 – 4 pm: All are invited to St. Michael’s Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday\, August 20 (rain date\, August 27) from noon to 4 pm at 29 Barn Road\, Spofford Lake\, New Hampshire (about a 15- minute drive from St. Michael’s). Kate and Dana McGinn have generously agreed to host the picnic at their place\, which is right next to the lake\, with a great porch for sitting\, wonderful grounds for playing and great access to the lake for swimming\, kayaking\, etc. There will be games\, swimming and a chance to sit and visit with those (both old and new) from our St. Michael’s Community. Drinks\, hot dogs\, hamburgers and veggie burgers will be provided by the church. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. And don’t forget your bathing suits!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/parish-picnic-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170827T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170827T111500
DTSTAMP:20260406T233437
CREATED:20170812T144549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170812T144549Z
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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Backpacks
DESCRIPTION:Blessing of the Backpacks\, Sunday\, August 27\, 10:15 am – All students and teachers heading back to school this fall are invited to bring their backpacks for a special blessing at the 10:15 am service.   We want to honor\, bless and support you as you begin this new year!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/blessing-of-the-backpacks-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170910T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170910T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233438
CREATED:20170829T003840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T003840Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday School Open House
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE  SEPTEMBER 10:\nSeptember 10th marks the beginning of our program year at St. Michael’s! On that day 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\, Workshop Rotation\, Youth Forum\, Choir School & 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/sunday-school-open-house-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233438
CREATED:20170915T141034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T141034Z
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SUMMARY:Discipleship Here and Now
DESCRIPTION:Discipleship Here and Now\, September 17 & 24 – Come hear a bit about what Duncan and Mary have been thinking/wondering/praying about these last couple of months as they have pondered a vision of our ministry now and in the future. Share your thoughts\, questions or promptings of the Spirit as we move forward as a com­munity of faith. Duncan will lead the forum this Sunday and Mary will lead the forum on September 24.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/discipleship-here-and-now/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T233438
CREATED:20170915T141115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T141115Z
UID:7385-1506243600-1506247200@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Discipleship Here and Now
DESCRIPTION:Discipleship Here and Now\, September 17 & 24 – Come hear a bit about what Duncan and Mary have been thinking/wondering/praying about these last couple of months as they have pondered a vision of our ministry now and in the future. Share your thoughts\, questions or promptings of the Spirit as we move forward as a com­munity of faith. Duncan will lead the forum this Sunday and Mary will lead the forum on September 24.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/discipleship-here-and-now-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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