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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
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SUMMARY:EPIC in Harrisonburg
DESCRIPTION:During EPIC 2025\, we will explore what it means to have Strong Connections through Intertwining Hope with topics that explore how to have Intertwining Hope in God and Intertwining Hope with each other. \nThis event is open to all people in the Virginia Synod and will feature times of worship and large-group presentations as well as small-group breakout sessions led by members of the Office of the Bishop Staff and local leaders from each hosting area. We hope attendees will also share their ideas and resources with one another for some holy cross-pollinating! \nInformation on EPIC Harrisonburg is coming soon and will be posted at: https://vasynod.org/epic/
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/epic-in-harrisonburg/
LOCATION:Muhlenberg Lutheran Church\, Harrisonburg\, 281 E Market St\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22801\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPIC
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SUMMARY:EPIC: Our Saviour's\, Norge
DESCRIPTION:March 8\, 2025 – 9am – 2pm \nOur Saviour’s Lutheran Church \n7479 Richmond Rd \nWilliamsburg\, VA 23188 \n  \nDuring EPIC 2025\, we will explore what it means to have Strong Connections through Intertwining Hope with topics that explore how to have Intertwining Hope in God and Intertwining Hope with each other. \nThis event is open to all people in the Virginia Synod and will feature times of worship and large-group presentations as well as small-group breakout sessions led by members of the Office of the Bishop Staff and local leaders from each hosting area. We hope attendees will also share their ideas and resources with one another for some holy cross-pollinating! \nRegistration information for the two dates is below. Registration for the March 8 EPIC will close on February 27. \nMore details about the event and workshop descriptions are in the brochure linked below. When registering\, you’ll need to select which workshops you want to attend. If you are registering multiple people\, you’ll need to have all of their workshop selections. Unfortunately we are not able to offer a group discount this year. \nContact Pr. Liz Radtke at radtke@vasynod.org with any questions. \nEPIC BROCHURE 2025 \nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/epic-our-saviours-norge/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:EPIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031307
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SUMMARY:EPIC: St. Michael\, Blacksburg
DESCRIPTION:Effective Practices for Innovative Congregations (EPIC) is a one-day leadership development conference that is designed to strengthen congregational leaders for their ministry in the congregation and in the world.  There will be four separate opportunities to attend the event at four locations spread throughout the Synod. \nDuring EPIC we will explore what it means to have Strong Connections with topics that explore how to have: \n\nStrong Connections in the Congregation\nStrong Connections in the Community\nStrong Connections in the Synod\nStrong Connections in the Wider Lutheran Expression\nStrong Connections in God\n\nThe event will feature times of worship and large-group presentations as well as small-group breakout sessions covering a variety of topics led by members of the Synod staff as well as local leaders from each hosting area.  We are hopeful that attendees will also share ideas and resources with one another for some holy cross-pollinating! \nFor more information on EPIC\, click here. \nUse this link to register for the EPIC event in Blacksburg.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/epic-blacksburg/
LOCATION:St Michael Lutheran Church\, Blacksburg\, 2308 Merrimac Rd\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T140000
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SUMMARY:EPIC: St. Luke\, Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Effective Practices for Innovative Congregations (EPIC) is a one-day leadership development conference that is designed to strengthen congregational leaders for their ministry in the congregation and in the world.  There will be four separate opportunities to attend the event at four locations spread throughout the Synod. \nDuring EPIC we will explore what it means to have Strong Connections with topics that explore how to have: \n\nStrong Connections in the Congregation\nStrong Connections in the Community\nStrong Connections in the Synod\nStrong Connections in the Wider Lutheran Expression\nStrong Connections in God\n\nThe event will feature times of worship and large-group presentations as well as small-group breakout sessions covering a variety of topics led by members of the Synod staff as well as local leaders from each hosting area.  We are hopeful that attendees will also share ideas and resources with one another for some holy cross-pollinating! \nFor more information on EPIC\, click here. \nUse this link to register for the EPIC event in Richmond as an in-person or digital attendee. 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/epic-richmond/
LOCATION:St. Luke Lutheran Church\, Richmond\, 7757 Chippenham Pkwy\, Richmond\, VA\, 23225\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T083000
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SUMMARY:EPIC: Muhlenberg\, Harrisonburg - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately the EPIC event in Harrisonburg has been canceled. Plans are underway to reschedule the digital event. \n  \nEffective Practices for Innovative Congregations (EPIC) is a one-day leadership development conference that is designed to strengthen congregational leaders for their ministry in the congregation and in the world.  There will be four separate opportunities to attend the event at four locations spread throughout the Synod. \nDuring EPIC we will explore what it means to have Strong Connections with topics that explore how to have: \n\nStrong Connections in the Congregation\nStrong Connections in the Community\nStrong Connections in the Synod\nStrong Connections in the Wider Lutheran Expression\nStrong Connections in God\n\nThe event will feature times of worship and large-group presentations as well as small-group breakout sessions covering a variety of topics led by members of the Synod staff as well as local leaders from each hosting area.  We are hopeful that attendees will also share ideas and resources with one another for some holy cross-pollinating! \nFor more information on EPIC\, click here. \nUse this link to register for the EPIC event in Harrisonburg as an in-person or digital attendee. 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/epic-muhlenberg-harrisonburg/
LOCATION:Muhlenberg Lutheran Church\, Harrisonburg\, 281 E Market St\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22801\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031307
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SUMMARY:EPIC: St. Paul\, Hampton
DESCRIPTION:Effective Practices for Innovative Congregations (EPIC) is a one-day leadership development conference that is designed to strengthen congregational leaders for their ministry in the congregation and in the world.  There will be four separate opportunities to attend the event at four locations spread throughout the Synod. \nDuring EPIC we will explore what it means to have Strong Connections with topics that explore how to have: \n\nStrong Connections in the Congregation\nStrong Connections in the Community\nStrong Connections in the Synod\nStrong Connections in the Wider Lutheran Expression\nStrong Connections in God\n\nThe event will feature times of worship and large-group presentations as well as small-group breakout sessions covering a variety of topics led by members of the Synod staff as well as local leaders from each hosting area.  We are hopeful that attendees will also share ideas and resources with one another for some holy cross-pollinating! \nFor more information on EPIC\, click here. \nUse this link to register for the EPIC event in Hampton.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/epic-st-paul-hampton/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, Hampton\, 807 W Mercury Blvd\, Hampton\, VA\, 23666\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031307
CREATED:20190605T141855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T154747Z
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SUMMARY:EPIC Leadership Conference at Christ\, Roanoke
DESCRIPTION:E.P.I.C – Effective Practices for Innovative Congregations\nVirginia Synod Leadership Development Conferences \nE.P.I.C is a leadership development conference designed to strengthen congregational leaders for their ministry in the congregation and in the world. Each event will have a series of 18-20 minute presentations in the morning and workshops in the afternoon to address the needs of congregational leaders. E.P.I.C will happen in three different locations around the state and one event will be simulcast. \n* Two notes on registration: (1) The registration site works best with the Chrome browser. (2) The registration form will ask you to enter a “Country Code”.  Please enter “US”.  If you have any questions about registration\, please contact Tammy Kasper at: kasper@vasynod.org \nTo download a bulletin insert invitation to this EPIC event\, click here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/epic-event-3/
LOCATION:Christ Lutheran Church\, Roanoke\, 2011 Brandon Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor John Wertz%2C Jr.":MAILTO:wertz@vasynod.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T031307
CREATED:20190605T141800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T202535Z
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SUMMARY:EPIC Leadership Conference at Muhlenberg\, Harrisonburg
DESCRIPTION:E.P.I.C – Effective Practices for Innovative Congregations\nVirginia Synod Leadership Development Conferences \nE.P.I.C is a leadership development conference designed to strengthen congregational leaders for their ministry in the congregation and in the world. Each event will have a series of 18-20 minute presentations in the morning and workshops in the afternoon to address the needs of congregational leaders. E.P.I.C will happen in three different locations around the state and one event will be simulcast. \nTo download a bulletin insert invitation to this EPIC event\, click here. \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/epic-event-2/
LOCATION:Muhlenberg Lutheran Church\, Harrisonburg\, 281 E Market St\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22801\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor John Wertz%2C Jr.":MAILTO:wertz@vasynod.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T140000
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CREATED:20190605T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T144226Z
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SUMMARY:EPIC Leadership Conference at St. Paul's\, Hampton
DESCRIPTION:E.P.I.C – Effective Practices for Innovative Congregations\nVirginia Synod Leadership Development Conferences \nE.P.I.C is a leadership development conference designed to strengthen congregational leaders for their ministry in the congregation and in the world. Each event will have a series of 18-20 minute presentations in the morning and workshops in the afternoon to address the needs of congregational leaders. E.P.I.C will happen in three different locations around the state and one event will be simulcast. \nRegistration has been closed for this event. \n* Two notes on registration: (1) The registration site works best with the Chrome browser. (2) The registration form will ask you to enter a “Country Code”.  Please enter “US”.  If you have any questions about registration\, please contact Tammy Kasper at: kasper@vasynod.org \nTo download a bulletin insert invitation to this EPIC event\, click here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/epic-event-1/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, Hampton\, 807 W Mercury Blvd\, Hampton\, VA\, 23666\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor John Wertz%2C Jr.":MAILTO:wertz@vasynod.org
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