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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Discipleship Groups
DESCRIPTION:EXPLORE JOINING A DISCIPLESHIP GROUP\, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30\, 9 AM-NOON OR MONDAY OCTOBER 2\, 5 PM- 8 PMIN THE MEETING ROOM \nCome reflect on the meaning of discipleship in the Episcopal tradition and share some of your stories about what following Jesus has meant in your life. Learn about a vibrant small group discipleship ministry flourishing across the country in Episcopal Churches that includes a format for prayer\, sharing from the heart\, and exploring calls to ministry in the community. Discern whether you feel drawn to being a member of a St Michael’s small group for a season and learn the next steps for joining a group. The 9/30 and 10/2 meetings will be a time of prayer\, a time of sharing\, and a time of learning. Anyone should attend who’s interested in being part of a small group. It is NOT necessary to attend the introductions on both days; we wanted to offer a weekday and a weekend option so as many people as possible could explore being part of a group.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/an-introduction-to-discipleship-groups/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171002T170000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Discipleship Groups
DESCRIPTION:EXPLORE JOINING A DISCIPLESHIP GROUP\, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30\, 9 AM-NOON OR MONDAY OCTOBER 2\, 5 PM- 8 PMIN THE MEETING ROOM \nCome reflect on the meaning of discipleship in the Episcopal tradition and share some of your stories about what following Jesus has meant in your life. Learn about a vibrant small group discipleship ministry flourishing across the country in Episcopal Churches that includes a format for prayer\, sharing from the heart\, and exploring calls to ministry in the community. Discern whether you feel drawn to being a member of a St Michael’s small group for a season and learn the next steps for joining a group. The 9/30 and 10/2 meetings will be a time of prayer\, a time of sharing\, and a time of learning. Anyone should attend who’s interested in being part of a small group. It is NOT necessary to attend the introductions on both days; we wanted to offer a weekday and a weekend option so as many people as possible could explore being part of a group.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/an-introduction-to-discipleship-groups-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20170930T224031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170930T224039Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Tag Sale
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URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-tag-sale-7/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170930T224128Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Tag Sale
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URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-tag-sale-8/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171008T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171008T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20170930T223614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170930T223813Z
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SUMMARY:Missa Gaia/Earth Mass
DESCRIPTION:MISSA GAIA AT 10:15\, NEXT SUNDAY OCTOBER 8\, ST. FRANCIS’ DAY: On St. Francis’ Day\, October 8\, St. Michael’s Choir and additional musicians will integrate the Missa Gaia (Earth Mass) in the 10:15 service. Come be with us as the wolf\, whale and loon join with our voices and instruments to celebrate this earth\, this gaia\, in the liturgy.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/missa-gaiaearth-mass/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20170930T223947Z
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SUMMARY:St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals
DESCRIPTION:ST. FRANCIS’ DAY BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS\, OCTOBER 8\, 4 PM AT THE COMMON: All people\, creatures and critters are invited to a special celebration in thanksgiving for our pets and animals! \nWhen: Sunday\, October 8\, 4 pm\nWhere: The Brattleboro Common (Rain venue: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church\, 16 \nBradley Avenue) \nWhat: The Choir School children will lead us in a brief time of music\, readings and prayer\, followed by a time of blessing each pet individually. \nWho: You\, your pet or a picture of your pet\, or a stuffed animal\, plus your animal- loving friends and neighbors!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-francis-day-blessing-of-the-animals-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171021T213112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171021T213141Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Morning Prayer at Christ Church
DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving Day Morning Prayer at Christ Church \nJoin us on Thanksgiving Day (November 23) 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-morning-prayer-at-christ-church/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T114000
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CREATED:20171021T212916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171021T212916Z
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SUMMARY:All Saints' Day Celebrated
DESCRIPTION:I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints\, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. – Paul’s letter to the Ephesians \nOn November 5\, St. Michael’s will celebrate the Feast of All Saints’ at both the 8 am and the 10:15 am service.  During this service\, we will remember those saints who have gone before us and loved ones who have died\, as well as recognize ourselves as those ‘saints’ who have been called to follow Jesus with our whole selves.   On this day\, we will remember in our prayers those who have died during the last year. \n\nIf you have people you would like to be named in the prayers\, please add them to the book in the back of the church.\nIf you have pictures of loved ones who have died whose lives you want to give thanks for\, we will provide two tables in the chancel area (in front of the altar and in the corner) as a visible reminder of the saints who have come before us for worship that day.\nBecause this is a major feast day\, we will have incense at the 10:15 am service.\n\n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/all-saints-day-celebrated-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171021T213030Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Thanksgiving Service \nAll are invited to an Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving on Tuesday Nov 21 at 7 pm\, held at the First Baptist Church\, 190 Main Street in Brattleboro. Leaders and members of various faith communities will be involved\, sharing from their own traditions. There will be singing and choirs of all ages. \nThis is an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for the amazing support and generosity of neighbor to neighbor in our community; and recognizing in the midst of all the ups and downs of life\, we have many blessings to share. An offering of non-perishables contributions will be accepted at the door to benefit the Brattleboro Drop-in Center. This service is sponsored by the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Clergy Association.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/interfaith-thanksgiving-service-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171105T195335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T195335Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Morning Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving Day Morning Prayer at Christ Church \n Join us on Thanksgiving Day (November 23) 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-morning-prayer/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171105T195208Z
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SUMMARY:Listening for God through the Heart\, Soul and Spirit
DESCRIPTION:“LISTENING FOR GOD THROUGH THE HEART\, SOUL\, AND SPIRIT\,” ADVENT WORKSHOP ON DISCERNMENT AND DECISION-MAKING\, SATURDAY DECEMBER 2: What would it be like to experience God’s guidance and support in everyday decisions as well as with major life choices? How do we discern God’s voice in our lives from other competing voices? Come learn a practical framework and method for accessing your deepest wisdom about what it means to follow God by listening for guidance in your decisions. Bring a decision you are currently wrestling with for reflection. The workshop will be co-led by Duncan Hilton and Sarah Moore\, a graduate of Harvard Law School and Divinity School and founder of Decision-making from the Soul (http://www.dmsoul.com). The workshop will be at St Michael’s on Saturday\, December 2 from 8:45 am – noon. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/listening-for-god-through-the-heart-soul-and-spirit/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171203T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171130T201617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T201617Z
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SUMMARY:St. Nicholas Day Fair
DESCRIPTION:St. Nicholas Day Fair\, December 3 \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 3 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-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171130T201811Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Lessons and Carols
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for 4:00 p.m.\, December 11\, and bask in the beauty of the cherished Service of Lessons and Carols! In our green-filled church\, we read and hear the story of Christ’s coming among us\, inter- spersed with carols\, hymns\, and choir anthems sung by our extraordinary choir. Although this service now seems like an ancient Anglican tradition\, in fact it was \n\n\n“formalized” for a service on Christmas Eve in 1880 by the Bishop of Truro (England). It has been in continual use throughout the world ever since\, and we here at St. Michael’s rejoice to celebrate the Nativity of Jesus together in this most anticipated magical service.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/advent-lessons-and-carols-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171203T022927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171203T022927Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Light Service by the Choir School
DESCRIPTION:FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS DECEMBER 16 \nOn Saturday\, December 16\, at 4:00 p.m.\, the parish is warmly invited to attend a service that features the voices of The Choir School in readings\, anthems\, prayers\, and candle lighting. These young people will be sure to touch your hearts\, and whether you have children or not you will find yourself experiencing the mystery and joy of the season in a way that is especially transmitted through the leadership of our children. Like the Service of Lessons and Carols\, hymns and carols will be sung by the congregation as well. Tis truly a special service!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/festival-of-light-service-by-the-choir-school/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171203T023034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171203T023034Z
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SUMMARY:Longest Night Service
DESCRIPTION:LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE DECEMBER 17 \nThe holiday season can magnify what is going on in our lives\, including pain and loss. “Peace onEarth\,” or even peace in our hearts\, may seem an impossible dream. Sadness and memories may seem overwhelming at a time when joy and celebration are expected. The Longest Night is a service of hope for all who carry sorrow of any kind. Join us at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday\, December 17\, in this inclusive service\, during which we honor the burdens we bear and claim the promise of light that follows even the darkest night. We hope that the music\, readings\, candles\, and chants may help us to find the comfort we need and strengthen the connection we share. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/longest-night-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171203T022714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171203T022744Z
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SUMMARY:Compline
DESCRIPTION:Compline Service December 5\, 12 and 19  \nAll are invited to come to a sung Compline Service (or O ce) at 7:30 pm in the Chapel on the three Tuesdays during Advent: December 5\, 12\, and 19. Compline is also known as “Night Prayer” and we will sing the prayers by candlelight. One of the Ministry of Discipleship disci- plines is o ering ourselves\, and receiving God’s love and blessings\, with our community in worship. In this sea- son of darkness\, we look forward to gathering together by candlelight to o er and receive those blessings.  \nCompline emerged in the life of the church in the fourth century as bedtime prayers for monks in their dormito- ries. In the late middle ages\, Compline was said daily in churches. Following similar moves by other provinces of the Anglican Communion in the early twentieth century\, Compline was restored to the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church in 1979. It is a service lled with tranquility and peace. We o er this worship opportunity during Advent so that we may deepen our connection to God and renew our hearts in preparation for the return of the light and the birth of Jesus.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/compline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171203T023232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171203T023232Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the Christmas story told by our children and youth\, ending with a candle-lit singing of Silent Night.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/christmas-pageant-holy-eucharist/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20171203T023406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171203T023440Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Festival Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:A traditional “midnight mass” celebrated at 8 pm!  Incense\, Christmas carols\, Holy Eucharist and Candlelight.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/candlelight-festival-christmas-eve-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180104T210521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T210521Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Martin Luther King Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:ST. MICHAEL’S CELEBRATES MARTIN LUTHER KING\, SUNDAY JANUARY 14: \nOn Sunday January 14\, St. Michael’s celebrates Martin Luther King. Charles Mays\, Jr will lead the Adult Forum at 9:00 am and he will preach at the 15:15 service. Charles will speak about King’s dream today through the lens of an African-American musician who has sung at Marlboro Festival and with Susan Dedell’s Concert Choir and who has won the Metropolitan Opera Young Artist Award. The Social Justice Ministry asked Charles several questions: \n\n  “What does a black man have to say to a predominantly white congregation on MLK Sunday?”\n  “What can white allies offer African Americans?”\n  “Do you see signs of hope?”\nWhen he accepted the invitation to spend the morning with us\, Mr. Mays wrote: “I will hope I can offer something to challenge and inspire the congregation to introspection resulting in outward action.” At the 8:00 am service on Martin Luther King Sunday\, January 14\, David Carr\, a member of the Social Justice Ministry and a retired Methodist pastor will be the preacher.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-martin-luther-king-day-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180104T210728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T210728Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Weekend with Father Bill Sheehan
DESCRIPTION:“INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: CENTERING PRAYER AND WELCOMING PRAYER;” FRIDAY JAN 19\, 5:30 – 8:30 PM AND SATURDAY JAN 20\, 8:30 AM – 12 NOON: These methods of Christian prayer and meditation are contemporary forms that have been developed from ancient Christian traditions by Benedictine monk Fr. Thomas Keating in order to “experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, close than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself.” Fr. Bill Sheehan OMI\, an experienced and beloved retreat director\, will lead this retreat at St. Michael’s. He has been involved with Contemplative Outreach since 1983 and continues to serve the Centering Prayer community. Fr. Sheehan also served as a priest at St. Michael Catholic Church in Brattleboro in the late 1970s. Good-will donations are welcome; simple supper and light breakfast will be provided. If you plan to attend\, please contact the Church office (254-6048\, jeanie@stmichaelsvermont.org ) or email duncan@stmichaelsvermont.org
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/contemplative-prayer-weekend-with-father-bill-sheehan/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180104T210818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T210818Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Weekend with Father Bill Sheehan
DESCRIPTION:“INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: CENTERING PRAYER AND WELCOMING PRAYER;” FRIDAY JAN 19\, 5:30 – 8:30 PM AND SATURDAY JAN 20\, 8:30 AM – 12 NOON: These methods of Christian prayer and meditation are contemporary forms that have been developed from ancient Christian traditions by Benedictine monk Fr. Thomas Keating in order to “experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, close than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself.” Fr. Bill Sheehan OMI\, an experienced and beloved retreat director\, will lead this retreat at St. Michael’s. He has been involved with Contemplative Outreach since 1983 and continues to serve the Centering Prayer community. Fr. Sheehan also served as a priest at St. Michael Catholic Church in Brattleboro in the late 1970s. Good-will donations are welcome; simple supper and light breakfast will be provided. If you plan to attend\, please contact the Church office (254-6048\, jeanie@stmichaelsvermont.org ) or email duncan@stmichaelsvermont.org
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/contemplative-prayer-weekend-with-father-bill-sheehan-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180201T142124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T142124Z
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SUMMARY:Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
DESCRIPTION:SHROVE TUESDAY ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER\nSt. Michael’s Outreach Team members will once again put on the annual pancake supper on Tuesday February 13\, serving from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. Costumes and bright colors are welcome! The supper benefits the tiny village of Kaioguchu in Kenya by funding a water purifier for the village. Brian and Joyce Morgan will be traveling there in February and hope to take a water purifier with them.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/shrove-tuesday-pancake-supper-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T083000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180127T234327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T234327Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday services are held at 7:30 am\, 12pm and 5:30 pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church.  Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of Lent. It occurs 46 days (40 fasting days\, if the six Sundays\, which are not days of fast\, are excluded) before Easter.  Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert\, where he endured temptation by Satan.  Lent originated as a mirroring of this\, fasting 40 days as preparation for Easter. \nAsh Wednesday derives its name from the practice of blessing ashes made from palm branches blessed on the previous year’s Palm Sunday\, and placing them on the heads of participants to the accompaniment of the words “Repent\, and believe in the Gospel” or “Remember that you are dust\, and to dust you shall return” \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/ash-wednesday-service-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180127T234212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T234246Z
UID:7644-1518609600-1518613200@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday services are held at 7:30 am\, 12pm and 5:30 pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church.  Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of Lent. It occurs 46 days (40 fasting days\, if the six Sundays\, which are not days of fast\, are excluded) before Easter.  Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert\, where he endured temptation by Satan.  Lent originated as a mirroring of this\, fasting 40 days as preparation for Easter. \nAsh Wednesday derives its name from the practice of blessing ashes made from palm branches blessed on the previous year’s Palm Sunday\, and placing them on the heads of participants to the accompaniment of the words “Repent\, and believe in the Gospel” or “Remember that you are dust\, and to dust you shall return” \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/ash-wednesday-service/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180127T234410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T234410Z
UID:7648-1518629400-1518633000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday services are held at 7:30 am\, 12pm and 5:30 pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church.  Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of Lent. It occurs 46 days (40 fasting days\, if the six Sundays\, which are not days of fast\, are excluded) before Easter.  Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert\, where he endured temptation by Satan.  Lent originated as a mirroring of this\, fasting 40 days as preparation for Easter. \nAsh Wednesday derives its name from the practice of blessing ashes made from palm branches blessed on the previous year’s Palm Sunday\, and placing them on the heads of participants to the accompaniment of the words “Repent\, and believe in the Gospel” or “Remember that you are dust\, and to dust you shall return” \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/ash-wednesday-service-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T191500
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180210T224919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180210T224919Z
UID:7670-1519102800-1519154100@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:THIS IS US: FAMILY\, RACE AND BELONGING WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY
DESCRIPTION:“THIS IS US: FAMILY\, RACE AND BELONGING WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY”: We begin with a simple meal together. We move to the Meeting Room to listen to people in our parish family and the community tell their stories of living in a society where issues of race are always a factor. Speakers will share their challenges and joys and will look for ways to increase racial healing. \n5:00 – 6 pm Simple supper in the Undercroft 6:00 — 7 pm Program in the Meeting Room 7:00–7:20pm ClosingWorship \n\n\n\n\nThe schedule follows: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 20: Stories from families with children of color.\nTuesday\, Feb. 27: “My Story: Race\, Empathy\, and the Power of Perspective”\nMaurice Harris\nTuesday\, March 6: Stories of each of us: belonging and exclusion\nTuesday\, March 13: Stories of an African-American woman growing up in Brattleboro\nTuesday\, March. 20: Stories of becoming aware of privileges and challenges in our lives and those around us\n\nWe close each evening with prayers in the candlelight that\, also\, give us the opportunity to respond to the stories we have heard and at the same time hear ways that God might be speaking though them.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/this-is-us-family-race-and-belonging-within-our-community/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T191500
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180210T225028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180210T225028Z
UID:7672-1519750800-1519758900@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:THIS IS US: FAMILY\, RACE AND BELONGING WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY
DESCRIPTION:“THIS IS US: FAMILY\, RACE AND BELONGING WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY”: We begin with a simple meal together. We move to the Meeting Room to listen to people in our parish family and the community tell their stories of living in a society where issues of race are always a factor. Speakers will share their challenges and joys and will look for ways to increase racial healing. \n5:00 – 6 pm Simple supper in the Undercroft 6:00 — 7 pm Program in the Meeting Room 7:00–7:20pm ClosingWorship \n\n\n\n\nThe schedule follows: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 20: Stories from families with children of color.\nTuesday\, Feb. 27: “My Story: Race\, Empathy\, and the Power of Perspective”\nMaurice Harris\nTuesday\, March 6: Stories of each of us: belonging and exclusion\nTuesday\, March 13: Stories of an African-American woman growing up in Brattleboro\nTuesday\, March. 20: Stories of becoming aware of privileges and challenges in our lives and those around us\n\nWe close each evening with prayers in the candlelight that\, also\, give us the opportunity to respond to the stories we have heard and at the same time hear ways that God might be speaking though them.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/this-is-us-family-race-and-belonging-within-our-community-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180223T201333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T201333Z
UID:7712-1520069400-1520074800@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Theology Study Group
DESCRIPTION:THEOLOGY STUDY GROUP BEGINS NEXT SATURDAY MARCH 3\, 9:30 – 11 AM: \nIf you are someone who is excited about theology and are looking for a group who shares that excitement\, the discipleship small group leadership team invites you to join a monthly theology study group! We will be meeting at St. Michael’s at 9:30 – 11am on the first Saturday of the month\, beginning March 3rd. At these meetings\, two members of the group will take turns presenting for 10-15 minutes on a work of Christian theology of their choice. Each presenter will then facilitate a 20-minute discussion on their chosen theology. Don’t worry about preparing for the first meeting\, as Darcey Mercier and Jeffrey Hiam will be presenting. \nWe hope that this format will allow us to engage more deeply and more broadly with our subject matter than a traditional book study and will also challenge the presenters to provide a concise and compelling account of what they have been studying. Members of the study group may choose to be presenters\, but they are also welcome to come to listen and discuss. If you have been looking for a place to dig into theology\, you are not alone! We are envisioning an environment in which anyone with an interest in theology will be welcome. You do not need to be an expert in order to attend\, in fact\, none of us are experts! We do\, however\, share a deep desire to grapple with the difficult questions about God and creation\, life and death\, good and evil\, crucifixion and resurrection\, and to do so within a curious and supportive group. We look forward to seeing you Saturday\, March 3rd at 9:30 am in the St. Michael’s meeting room!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/theology-study-group/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180307T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180306T201601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201601Z
UID:7727-1520443800-1520451000@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Open Discipleship Group - Still happening\, come if you can!
DESCRIPTION:A DISCIPLESHIP GROUP is an experiment in spending time together in prayer\, sharing from the heart\, and reflecting on spiritual practices. Beginning  Wednesday March 7\, anyone on any date may come and take part in the “open” discipleship group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm at the church with potluck suppers from 5:30-6. This group does not require a long-term commitment; anyone may come on any date. Childcare will also be provided. Contact Duncan\, (duncan@stmichaelsvermont.org) if you’d like to learn more. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/open-discipleship-group-still-happening-come-if-you-can/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044927
CREATED:20180306T201656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201656Z
UID:7729-1521653400-1521660600@www.stmichaels-vt.org
SUMMARY:Open Discipleship Group
DESCRIPTION:A DISCIPLESHIP GROUP is an experiment in spending time together in prayer\, sharing from the heart\, and reflecting on spiritual practices. Beginning in March anyone on any date may come and take part in the “open” discipleship group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm at the church with potluck suppers from 5:30-6. This group does not require a long-term commitment; anyone may come on any date. Childcare will also be provided. Contact Duncan\, (duncan@stmichaelsvermont.org) if you’d like to learn more. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/open-discipleship-group/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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