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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T084500
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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:20260407T062358
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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:20260407T062358
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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:20260407T062358
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:20260407T062358
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:20260407T062358
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:20260407T062358
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:20260407T062358
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:20260407T062358
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
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:20260407T062358
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T083000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
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:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180127T234212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T234246Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180127T234410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T234410Z
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T191500
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180210T224919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180210T224919Z
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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:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180210T225028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180210T225028Z
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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:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180223T201333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T201333Z
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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:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180306T201601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201601Z
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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:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180306T201656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201656Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180324
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180223T201452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T201452Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Contemplative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:MARCH 23-24 LENTEN CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT AT HALLELUJAH FARM: \n\n\n\n\nThis retreat is an opportunity to practice silent prayer in community. Practitioners of all \n\n\n\n\nlevels are welcome; there will be a brief time of instruction for anyone new to Centering \n\n\n\n\nPrayer. The primary practice during the retreat will be group Centering Prayer\, but we \n\n\n\n\nwill also practice “lectio divina” or sacred reading (the ancient monastic practice of \n\n\n\n\nlistening to the Spirit speak to our hearts through Scripture)\, “lectio natura” (an outdoor \n\n\n\n\npractice to connect to God through nature)\, and Conscious Practical Work (a practice of \n\n\n\n\npresence and attention). The retreat will be mostly in silence except for times of \n\n\n\n\ninstruction and reflection on the prayer practices and at the closing circle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Coordinators: Cary Gaunt\, Karen Guthrie\, Rev. Duncan Hilton\, Michael \n\n\n\n\nPittman \n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: beginning Friday\, March 23rd at 6 pm with a light supper (people are \n\n\n\n\nwelcome earlier in the afternoon for optional retreat time) and ends Saturday evening \n\n\n\n\nafter supper\, around 7:00 pm. \n\n\n\n\nCost: All are welcome at Hallelujah Farm and we are grateful for your support in the \n\n\n\n\namount you feel you can afford. As a guideline\, suggested contributions for one \n\n\n\n\novernight stay and four meals is $100. \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Guests receive the hospitality of Sandy & Roger Daly at beautiful Hallelujah \n\n\n\n\nFarm. Accommodations are in shared double rooms. \n\n\n\n\nInformation & Registration: Contact Jeanie in the office or email Duncan at \n\n\n\n\nduncan@stmichaelsvermont.org.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/lenten-contemplative-retreat/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T233000
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Palm Sunday\, March 25\, 8 & 10:15am.  This special liturgy 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/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
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SUMMARY:Tenebre Service
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 28\, 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180223T200634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T201022Z
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SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Maundy Thursday\, March 29\, 5:30 pm – \nDinner & Holy Eucharist with Washing of the Feet in the Undercroft\, \nfollowed by the Stripping of the Altar in the sanctuary \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/maundy-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180223T200714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T201103Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday\, March 30\, 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180328T180747Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Saturday Walk and Meditations
DESCRIPTION:Holy Saturday Walk and Meditations\, March 31\, 9 am: This year\, we will have an opportunity to experience the Book of Common Prayer’s liturgy for Holy Saturday Morning and other meditations. We invite you to meet outside the Chapel on Saturday\, March 31st at 9:00 am. We will then walk together to the Brattleboro Retreat Cemetery where we will do some readings from Anne Catherine Emmerich’s meditations\, Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. If possible wear red and/or a robe or shawl or blanket to wrap up in\, rain\, snow\, or shine. Holy Saturday morning is about experiencing the grief\, disorientation and wonder that the disciples and followers of Jesus felt after losing their Teacher in the crucifixion and not knowing what would happen next.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/holy-saturday-walk-and-meditations/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180223T200756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T200827Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Easter Vigil\, Saturday\, March 31\, 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.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/easter-vigil/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180401T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180401T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180223T200938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T200938Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday\, April 1\,8 am and 10:15am\, is the most important day of celebration in the Christian Year.   On this day we celebrate how Christ overcame death to rise to new life\, offering his redemption and love to all.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/easter-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180404T193402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T193402Z
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SUMMARY:Theology Study Group
DESCRIPTION:THEOLOGY STUDY GROUP MEETS AGAIN APRIL 7\, 9:30 – 11 AM: If you are someone who is excited about theology and are looking for a group who shares that excitement\, you are invited to join a monthly theology study group! We will be meetingat St. Michael’s at 9:30 – 11am on the first Saturday of the month. At these meetings\, one or 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. Karen Guthrie will be presenting April 7th. \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\, and anyone is 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 toseeing you Saturday\, April 7th at 9:30 am in the St. Michael’s meeting room!
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/theology-study-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T062358
CREATED:20180404T192224Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Parish Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:PARISH POETS: SATURDAY APRIL 14 AT 7 PM \nAll are invited to the 2nd annual ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH POETS READING on Saturday\, April 14th at 7 pm. April is National Poetry Month! Come join us in the Meeting Room for an hour-long program of original poetry\, featuring poets from the St. Michael’s community: Nye Ffarrabas\, Leigh Marthe\, Ross urb- er\, Andy Burrows\, Lloyd Graf\, Dianne Clouet\, Megan Buchanan. is year we will feature Ross urber of Li- lac Ridge Farm. His rst full-length poetry collection\, Pioneer Species\, is stunning and has just been published by Green Writers Press. \n**If there are other poets in the parish who would like to participate\, please contact Megan at mbuchanan@ hotmail.com or 802.258.9052. She has o ered an open- to-all\, experimental poetry writing workshop at St. Mi- chael’s for over six years and will host the event.
URL:https://www.stmichaels-vt.org/event/st-michaels-parish-poetry-reading/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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