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SUMMARY:Women in the Gospel of John
DESCRIPTION:Women in the Gospel of John\nBible Study by Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick\nTuesdays Sept 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, and Oct 4\n\n7-8:15pm – Zoom \n\nThe Gospel of John is filled with stories of Jesus’ encounters with women – Mary\, the Mother of Jesus; Martha of Bethany; the Samaritan woman at the well; Mary Magdalene; and many others. From these experiences we learn much about Jesus (Martha tells us he is “the Messiah\, the Son of God”!) and much about how Jesus calls us all to follow\, to witness\, and to lead (Mary Magdalene is the first to proclaim: “I have seen the Lord!”). Expanded from Pastor Kelly’s Power in the Spirit Workshop\, this study invites participants to dig deeper.\n  \n\nParticipants are welcome to attend just one session or all five.\n\n  \nThe registration link is closed\, but you are welcome to join the study still! Email Pastor Colleen Montgomery if you would like to be added to the list. montgomery@vasynod.org.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/women-in-the-gospel-of-john/
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Planning\, Pruning\, and Planting for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Due to low registration\, this event has been cancelled. Pastor John Wertz Jr will be in touch with those did sign up to do a one-on-one.  \n\nMondays\, September 19 & October 3 – 7pm EST – Zoom \nTaught by Pastors Colleen Montgomery and John Wertz Jr. \nAre you overwhelmed trying to plan for ministry in a world that was turned upside down? Are you unsure of what ministry opportunities to prune back? Are you having a hard time deciding which new ministry opportunity to plant? \nThis two workshop series will guide you through a core values focused method of evaluating and designing ministry\, introducing intentionality into your next season of onsite\, hybrid\, digital worship and faith formation. This workshop will be particularly fruitful for leaders if pastors\, deacons\, and a portion of council leadership attend together. \nParticipants will be asked to complete pre-work prior to the event as well as an assignment in between the sessions. Each Virginia Synod congregation will also be offering a follow-up one-on-one session with either Pastor Colleen or Pastor John to contextualize what they have learned and to keep the momentum going. \nAttendance at both sessions is strongly encouraged. \nRegistration closes on September 12. \nLink to register
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/planning-pruning-and-planting-for-growth-2/
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SUMMARY:Youth Event Sampler for Adult Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Rostered Ministers and Adult Leaders of youth in the Synod! \nIn-person youth events are returning this year! That means it’s time to re-orient ourselves with where our weekend youth retreats are held. So\, we’re hosting a sampler event at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center on Thursday\, September 8th from 10am to 3pm. All adult leaders of youth in the Synod\, as well as rostered ministers are invited. Whether you’re brand new to VA Synod Youth Events\, or you know them very well\, please join us for a day of exploring Eagle Eyrie\, sampling what a youth event is like\, and being in community with one another. \nThis will be a chance to get a small taste of what the events entail\, enjoy a meal at the Eagle Eyrie Dining Hall\, and get a tour of the cottage and other facilities at Eagle Eyrie. \nThe Youth Event Sampler is free of charge\, so take advantage of it! We have a full slate of in-person youth events planned for this upcoming year and we want to get everyone excited about them\, as well as answer any questions or concerns about the events. \nPre-registration is required! Click here to sign-up!! \nContact Dave Delaney with any comments\, questions\, or concerns (delaney@vasynod.org)
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/youth-event-sampler-for-adult-leaders/
LOCATION:Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center\, 1 Eagle Eyrie Drive\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Assembling Here\, There\, And Anywhere
DESCRIPTION:Assembling Here\, There\, And Anywhere \nLiturgy Workshop for Hybrid Worship \nAugust 23 – 3pm EST – Zoom  \nLed by Pastor Colleen Montgomery  \n  \nYour congregation’s Sunday assembly is no longer just in here in the sanctuary. The assembly is also there in homes and anywhere that folks worship from. This workshop will help worship leaders revise a liturgy to be inclusive of these places and worship experiences. Participants will be divided into work groups to focus on the four parts of Lutheran liturgy: gathering\, word\, meal\, and sending. Each work group will share their ideas and have time to ask questions of the other groups. All will get access to liturgy and rubrics worked on during this session.  \n  \nThis workshop will not be recorded because of the collaborative nature of our time together. We’re going to work!  \n  \nThis workshop will not discuss the why\, how\, or technology set-up of hybrid worship. Participants will start from the foundation that hybrid worship is happening and this focused work on the liturgy is a necessary step in inclusive hybrid worship.  \n  \nThis workshop will not delve into the theological debate of digital communion. The focus is on the practical and theological adaption of liturgy for communities that are engaging hybrid in worship including communion already. \n  \nRegistration is closed. If you would like to attend\, email Pastor Colleen at montgomery@vasynod.org.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/assembling-here-there-and-anywhere/
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SUMMARY:VSWO Convention
DESCRIPTION:2022 Virginia Synodical Women’s Organization Convention \nAugust 12-13 at Hotel 24 in Staunton. Virginia \nConvention Theme: “Shining God’s Light in the Darkness” – John 1:5 – “The light shines in the darkness\, and the darkness has not overcome it.” ​\nConvention Hymn: “We Are Marching in the Light”\nRegistration Fee: $60\nLove Offering: Valley Mission -Providing shelter\, support\, and hope to the homeless in the Staunton area and Women of the ELCA ministries.\nConvention Project: 2022 SOCK CHALLENGE! \nFor More Information go to: http://vswo.weebly.com/vswo-news.html
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/vswo-convention-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T120000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Gathering and Celebration of Service
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to gathering in-person as the Virginia Synod on July 15-16 in conjunction with Power in the Spirit to celebrate ministries of service from around the Virginia Synod\, to gather together for worship\, and to learn from one another.\n  \n\nEveryone can attend. Unlike an Assembly where the number of participants is limited\, anyone in the Virginia Synod can attend the Synodical Gathering. Congregations are encouraged to send at least two leaders\, but anyone who is interested can register.\n  \nThere are two options for Registration:\n\nOn-Campus Housing which includes the event\, one night lodging on the campus of Roanoke College plus Friday lunch\, Friday dinner\, and Saturday breakfast. The cost will be $140.\nCommuter which includes the event including Friday lunch\, Friday dinner\, and Saturday breakfast. The cost will be $100.\n\n  \nIf you attend Power in the Spirit\, you are automatically registered for the Synodical Gathering. Since the Synodical Gathering will be happening in conjunction with Power in the Spirit and the schedules will overlap\, everyone registered for Power in the Spirit (which begins on July 14) will be registered for the Synodical Gathering.\n  \nEven if you can’t attend the whole gathering\, you are invited to be a part of a Festival Worship Service at College Lutheran on Friday\, July 15 at 7:00 PM.\nDownload the latest draft of the schedule:  2022 Synodical Gathering Celebration of Service with Power in the Spirit Updated May 4 2022 \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-gathering-and-celebration-of-service/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Power in the Spirit (Summer 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Power in the Spirit: July 14-16\, 2022  \nWhat does it mean to be a leader in the Church and a follower of Jesus? The words of Saint Thomas reveal a disciple whose faith in Jesus makes him willing to go where Jesus goes\, even when danger and death are real possibilities. For Thomas\, it’s better to be unsafe with Jesus than to stay behind as Jesus heads into dangerous places. For the Church today\, we just may be called to a similar faith that goes with Jesus—even into danger. At Power in the Spirit 2022 we’ll explore these themes\, and more! \nCome and learn! Come for fellowship! Come to serve your neighbor! Come to Power in the Spirit 2022! \nDownload the Power in the Spirit Booklet for more information: Power in the Spirit 2022 Booklet (April 4\, 2022)\n \nFor more information or to register go to: https://vasynod.org/power-in-the-spirit/
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/power-in-the-spirit-summer-2022/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220628T110000
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SUMMARY:Building a Culture of Generosity Preview Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Synod is partnership with the Churchwide Organization and GSB Consulting to provide congregations discounted access to Building a Culture of Generosity. The program is a combination of a document library\, video library\, and live Zoom sessions designed to help with a fall financial emphasis. The program seeks to help congregations grow giving by 5-10% and also teaches biblical stewardship principles\, helps members discover generosity\, and begins to build the foundation for a generous culture. The program is led by Mike Ward\, author of Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity\, 2020 Fortress Press.\n\nIf you would like to learn more about Building a Culture of Generosity\, email Pastor John Wertz\, Jr. at wertz@vasynod.org to receive the Zoom information for an overview of the program to be provided by Mike Ward on Tuesday\, June 28 at 10 AM.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/building-a-culture-of-generosity-preview-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor John Wertz%2C Jr.":MAILTO:wertz@vasynod.org
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SUMMARY:Pride Worship 2022
DESCRIPTION:Tapestry in conjunction with the Virginia Synod Office of the Bishop invites you to join us for Pride Worship on Sunday\, June 26 at 7pm on Zoom. This special worship service has been crafted by LGBTQIA+ rostered ministers\, musicians\, seminarians\, and lay leaders from across the synod. The service will include song\, prayer\, preaching\, and communion. If you would like to join in communion\, please prepare elements beforehand. Worship will be led by LGBTQIA+ leaders from across the Synod together with Office of the Bishop staff and Tapestry leaders. \n  \nCan’t watch live? The Virginia Synod Facebook Page will share the worship recording later that week.  \n  \nLink:Topic: Pride Worship 2022 \nTime: Jun 26\, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://vasynod-org.zoom.us/j/86147867076?pwd=bm1OeUNnRGdDa2Rhdm9rVnBQVTlQQT09 \n  \nMeeting ID: 861 4786 7076 \nPasscode: Pride
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/pride-worship-2022/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220621T160000
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SUMMARY:Congregation Websites 101
DESCRIPTION:Congregation Websites 101 \nTuesday\, June 21\, 3pm EST  \nTaught by Pastor Colleen Montgomery \n  \nCountless things about being church together have changed in the past two years. Throughout all of these changes your congregation’s website became lifelines for ministry\, prayer\, and regularly updating protocols. This summer is a great time to refresh (or build) your congregation’s website.  \n  \nThis workshop will cover why your congregation website matters\, the basics of what it should include\, and advice on how to make your website authentically represent your community. Attend live to get answers to your questions and connect with other learners. All registrants will get access to edited recordings\, resources\, and checklists. \n  \nVirginia Synod congregations can sign up for a one-on-one follow-up conversation with Pastor Colleen to work on your particular needs.  \n  \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/congregation-websites-101/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220604T120000
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SUMMARY:The ONE Vocations Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join the Virginia Synod Candidates and Candidacy Committee for their annual retreat at Eagle Eyrie\, Lynchburg\, on Friday\, June 3\, from Noon to Saturday\, June 4 at Noon.\n\n  \nWe will spend the weekend considering the ways we are called by God through our Baptismal promise to whatever it is we do\, which is a process named discernment. There are many times in our lives when we discern where God is calling us\, and what we do in response is considered our Vocation. Some people might even be called to be a pastor or deacon! Join us for a weekend retreat to practice discernment and consider where God is calling you.\n\n  \nDeacons and pastors\, please invite anyone you know who is discerning God’s call in their lives. And plan to attend with them!\n\n  \n “There is one body and one Spirit\, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling\, one Lord\, one faith\, one baptism\, one God and Father of all\,\nwho is above all and through all and in all.” \nEphesians 4:4-6\n\nClick Here for Retreat Schedule\nRegistration InformationWhile some keynote conversations will be offered in a hybrid format\, all other parts of the retreat are in-person only.Cost: There is no cost for candidacy committee members\, for VA Synod pastors and deacons\, and for VA Synod candidates for ministry (who have had an Entrance interview). For all others\, the cost is $50 for in-person and $25 for online. Congregations are encouraged to pay for those who are discerning a call to ordained ministry to attend this retreat.\n\nIn-person registration has closed. Only registrations for online participants are currently being accepted.\n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/the-one-vocations-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Candidacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220524T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220524T200000
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SUMMARY:Planning\, Pruning\, and Planting for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Pastors Colleen Montgomery and John Wertz Jr. \nAre you overwhelmed trying to plan for ministry in a post-pandemic world? Are you unsure of what ministry opportunities to prune back? Are you having a hard time deciding which new ministry opportunity to plant? \nThis workshop will guide you through a core values focused method of evaluating and designing ministry\, introducing intentionality into your next season of in-person\, hybrid\, digital worship and faith formation. This workshop will be particularly fruitful for leaders if pastors\, deacons\, and a portion of council leadership attend together. \nParticipants will be asked to complete pre-work prior to the event. Each Virginia Synod congregation will also be offering a follow-up one-on-one session with either Pastor Colleen or Pastor John to contextualize what they have learned and to keep the momentum going. \nRegistration is now closed for this event. If someone from your congregation has already registered\, please reach out to them to ask them to forward you the links and materials. 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/planning-pruning-and-planting-for-growth/
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SUMMARY:Spring Rostered Minister Gathering - Coastal
DESCRIPTION:As COVID restrictions continue to ease around Virginia\, the Office of the Bishop looks forward to gathering with you for a time of prayer and fellowship. \nFive Rostered Minister Gatherings will take place over the next three months. These gatherings will be from 11 AM to 1 PM and will include a prayer service\, fellowship\, conversation with Synod staff.\n\nLunch will be provided\, so we ask that you register for the event using the link below for the event you plan to attend.\n\n\nTuesday\, May 17 – Coastal\n\nLocation: St. Paul’s\, Hampton\nRegistration Link: Coastal Gathering\nRegistration Deadline: May 11
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/rostered-minister-gathering-coastal/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220510T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220510T130000
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SUMMARY:Spring Rostered Minister Gathering - Valley
DESCRIPTION:As COVID restrictions continue to ease around Virginia\, the Office of the Bishop looks forward to gathering with you for a time of prayer and fellowship. \nFive Rostered Minister Gatherings will take place over the next three months. These gatherings will be from 11 AM to 1 PM and will include a prayer service\, fellowship\, conversation with Synod staff.\n\nLunch will be provided\, so we ask that you register for the event using the link below for the event you plan to attend.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 10 – Valley\n\nLocation: Grace\, Winchester\nRegistration Link: Valley Gathering\nRegistration Deadline: May 5
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/rostered-minister-gathering-valley/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
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SUMMARY:Spring Rostered Minister Gathering - Blue Ridge
DESCRIPTION:As COVID restrictions continue to ease around Virginia\, the Office of the Bishop looks forward to gathering with you for a time of prayer and fellowship. \nFive Rostered Minister Gatherings will take place over the next three months. These gatherings will be from 11 AM to 1 PM and will include a prayer service\, fellowship\, conversation with Synod staff.\n\nLunch will be provided\, so we ask that you register for the event using the link below for the event you plan to attend.\n\n\nThursday\, April 28 – Blue Ridge\n\nLocation: Salem\, Mt. Sydney\nRegistration Link: Blue Ridge Gathering\nRegistration Deadline: April 22
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/rostered-minister-gathering-blue-ridge/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220426T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220426T203000
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SUMMARY:Social Media Platforms For Ministry 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of the four major social media platforms (Facebook\, Instagram\, YouTube\, and TikTok) and some of their applications for ministry. By the end of the session you’ll have what you need to chose which platform is best for your ministry\, how to post to it\, and an example posting schedule.  \n  \nThis session will be about 75 minutes long. \n  \nRegister here. \n  \nTaught by Pastor Colleen Montgomery \nDirector for Digital Ministries\, Virginia Synod \nMission Developer\, All Places Together 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/social-media-platforms-for-ministry-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220425T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220425T130000
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SUMMARY:Spring Rostered Minister Gathering - Piedmont
DESCRIPTION:As COVID restrictions continue to ease around Virginia\, the Office of the Bishop looks forward to gathering with you for a time of prayer and fellowship. \nFive Rostered Minister Gatherings will take place over the next three months. These gatherings will be from 11 AM to 1 PM and will include a prayer service\, fellowship\, conversation with Synod staff.\n\nLunch will be provided\, so we ask that you register for the event using the link below for the event you plan to attend.\n\n\nMonday\, April 25 – Piedmont\n\nLocation: Peace\, Charlottesville\nRegistration Link: Piedmont Gathering\nRegistration Deadline: April 20
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/rostered-minister-gathering-piedmont/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220402T160000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Youth Rally at College Lutheran\, Salem
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Synod youth from Grades 5 through 12 are invited to a Youth Rally on Saturday\, April 2\, 2022 at College Lutheran Church. The event will run from 10 AM until 4 PM and will include lunch. \nThe cost is $5 per participant and $10 for an optional t-shirt. Fees are payable on the day of the event. \nPre-registration is required via Google \nForm:  https://forms.gle/SjSs5STfnhExEUuD8 \nCOVID full vaccination or recent negative test required of all participants.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-youth-rally-at-college-lutheran-salem/
LOCATION:College Lutheran Church\, 210 S. College Ave\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220328T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220328T130000
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SUMMARY:Spring Rostered Minister Gathering - Appalachia
DESCRIPTION:As COVID restrictions continue to ease around Virginia\, the Office of the Bishop looks forward to gathering with you for a time of prayer and fellowship. \nFive Rostered Minister Gatherings will take place over the next three months. These gatherings will be from 11 AM to 1 PM and will include a prayer service\, fellowship\, conversation with Synod staff.\n\nLunch will be provided\, so we ask that you register for the event using the link below for the event you plan to attend.\n\n\nMonday\, March 28 – Appalachia\n\nLocation: Moon Dog Brick Oven in Wytheville\nRegistration Link: Appalachia Gathering \nRegistration Deadline: March 23
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/spring-rostered-minister-gathering-appalachia/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
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SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Youth Rally at Epiphany\, Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Synod youth from Grades 5 through 12 are invited to a Youth Rally on Saturday\, March 26\, 2022 at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond. The event will run from 10 AM until 4 PM and will include lunch. \nThe cost is $5 per participant and $10 for an optional t-shirt. Fees are payable on the day of the event. \nPre-registration is required via Google \nForm:  https://forms.gle/SjSs5STfnhExEUuD8 \nCOVID full vaccination or recent negative test required of all participants.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-youth-rally-at-epiphany-richmond/
LOCATION:Epiphany Lutheran Church\, Richmond\, 1400 Horsepen Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
CREATED:20220223T170136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T170216Z
UID:21155-1647975600-1647979200@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Digital Greeter Training
DESCRIPTION:March 22\, 2022 – 7pm EST – Zoom \nCultivating conversation in the chat of your worship’s live stream is an important piece of hospitality and relationship building. Rostered ministers and lay leaders are invited to come to this training session to learn practical skills on how to do this. Participants will hear from a variety of contexts to help them imagine what might work best in their congregations. \n  \nCongregations are invited to participate as a group. \n  \nRegister here. \n  \nLed by Pastor Colleen Montgomery  \nDirector for Digital Ministries\, Virginia Synod \nMission Developer\, All Places Together
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/digital-greeter-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
CREATED:20220208T171709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T173101Z
UID:21099-1647628200-1647702000@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Synod Council will meet on Friday\, March 18 and Saturday\, March 19 in Richmond.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-council-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220312T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
CREATED:20220224T185906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T193634Z
UID:21164-1647079200-1647100800@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Youth Rally at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Synod youth from Grades 5 through 12 are invited to a Youth Rally on Saturday\, March 12\, 2022 at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp. The event will run from 10 AM until 4 PM and will include lunch. \nThe cost is $5 per participant and $10 for an optional t-shirt. Fees are payable on the day of the event. \nPre-registration is required via Google \nForm:  https://forms.gle/SjSs5STfnhExEUuD8 \nCOVID full vaccination or recent negative test required of all participants.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-youth-rally-at-caroline-furnace-lutheran-camp/
LOCATION:Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp and Retreat Center\, 2642 Camp Roosevelt Road\, Fort Valley\, VA\, 22652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
CREATED:20220124T193628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T193729Z
UID:21035-1645556400-1645560000@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Digital Hospitality for Hybrid Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join with Director for Digital Ministries Pastor Colleen Montgomery and other hybrid worship leaders to learn and contextualize practical steps for building lasting relationships with online worshipers. Move from welcome\, to connection\, to growing together. Registration is free and includes space for you to share your particular questions and situation.  \nNote: This webinar assumes that your community is already worshiping in a hybrid format or has plans to do this soon. This webinar is not about equipment or set-up. It is about adapting relational skills from in-person to online and about learning new relational skills for the digital space.  \nRegister Here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/digital-hospitality-for-hybrid-worship/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
CREATED:20220208T170913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T172959Z
UID:21097-1645092000-1645101000@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Dean's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Deans of the Virginia Synod will meet on Thursday\, February 17 at 10 AM.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-deans-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
CREATED:20211222T131252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T162028Z
UID:20939-1643650200-1643657400@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Midwinter Power in the Spirit 2022
DESCRIPTION:Midwinter Power in the Spirit (Digital): January 31\, 2022 – February 2\, 2022 \nJoin us for live sessions online from Monday\, January 31\, to Wednesday\, February 2\, 2022. We’ll open our virtual doors at 5:30 PM each night\, and by 5:45 PM we’ll be enjoying lectures and workshops from a variety of leaders. At 7:00 PM we’ll close with worship.\n\nThe Rev. Kevin Strickland\, Bishop of the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA\, joins us as our keynote speaker! Bishop Strickland brings a wealth of knowledge regarding worship practices and how our worship forms us for mission.\n\nClick here for more information including the workshops that will be offered.\n\nClick here to access the emails and recordings.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/midwinter-power-in-the-spirit-2022/
LOCATION:Digital Continuing Education Event
CATEGORIES:Power in the Spirit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
CREATED:20211025T193031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T193031Z
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SUMMARY:Hark! The Herald Facebookers Sing!
DESCRIPTION:Hark! The Herald Facebookers Sing! \nOnline Engagement & Evangelism Training for Christmas 2021 \nMonday\, December 6 – 7-8pm \nLiking\, commenting\, and sharing on Facebook is a means of evangelism and outreach. In this training session learn why and how to do it authentically! This training is for lay people of all ages (and rostered ministers) to empower you to share your faith with your Facebook feed. Congregations are welcome to join as a group. You can submit specific questions ahead of time to be sure they get addressed. Contact Pastor Colleen Montgomery (montgomery@vasynod.org) Register here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/hark-the-herald-facebookers-sing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
CREATED:20211111T171505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T171505Z
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SUMMARY:Online Youth Rally Day
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Synod Youth  haven’t been together in person for almost two years\, and a lot of us miss the songs and the people and the fun!\n\nSo we’re going to\n• Sing your favorite songs!*\n• Have some group conversation with your home group or online friends!\n• Hear important announcements about upcoming events!\n• Share time for prayer and receiving prayer concerns\n*Maybe we’ll take requests\, even!\n\nSUGGESTION: Get together with your congregation youth group and tune into the Zoom from one spot – stay safe\, of course! Whatever you’ve been doing to keep safe\, keep doing that!\n\nContact Pastor Dave Delaney (delaney@vasynod.org) with questions and to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/online-youth-rally-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
CREATED:20211025T192810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T192852Z
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SUMMARY:Advent & Christmas Content Creation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 16 – 10-11:30am \nLet’s work together to brainstorm great ideas for your ministry’s Advent and Christmas social media. In this workshop\, we will brainstorm as a group. Then there will be time for individual ministries to set out their content calendar and begin creating! This workshop is open to anyone (rostered or lay) who works on their ministry’s social media team. Contact Pastor Colleen Montgomery (montgomery@vasynod.org) with questions. Register here. \n*Note: If there are at least 10 communities who cannot make this time and would be interested in an evening session\, Pastor Colleen will add an additional section. Respond directly to me\, if this is the case.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/advent-christmas-content-creation-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135001
CREATED:20210824T144631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T182316Z
UID:20606-1636632000-1636635600@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Fall Food and Faith Series: Bread for the World
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia ELCA Hunger Committee is resuming its Food and Faith series. Fall sessions will include an emphasis on how to be an effective advocate for our brothers\, sisters\, and siblings who are hungry.  The conversation is an hour and takes place on Zoom. \nThursday\, November 11 at Noon \nThe Rev. David Street\, a Deputy Director with Bread for the World\, will speak on advocating for hunger issues both nationally and internationally. Bread for the World is a non-partisan\, Christian advocacy organization based in the United States that advocates for policy changes to end hunger. \nUse this link to register: Food and Faith Series Registration
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/fall-food-and-faith-series-bread-for-the-world/
CATEGORIES:World Hunger
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