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SUMMARY:Weaving Our Stories: Racial Justice Series
DESCRIPTION:Weaving Our Stories: Tapestry Story Telling Zoom Gatherings \nHosts: by Pastor Harry Griffith\, Pastor Paul Pingel\, and Maurice Gallimore.  \nDates: Mondays\, January 12\, January 26\, February 9 – 7pm \nIn 2026\, the Tapestry Team invites you to storytelling Zoom gatherings. Weaving Our Stories invites us to tell stories and listen deeply to one another. Each of the five Tapestry Threads will host a series of three Zooms to explore participant experiences about the focus Thread. The first of the three Zooms is a kick off night. The final two Zooms of each Thread’s series will dig deeper. \nTapestry’s aim is to have meaningful dialogue and learn from each other’s lives. Members of each of the focus communities\, allies\, and those seeking to learn and understand more are all invited to each of the series. It’s okay to not have all the answers and to ask vulnerable questions. Let’s weave our threads together into God’s diverse tapestry. \nThe first series will be hosted by the Racial Justice Thread Co-Leaders: Pastor Harry Griffith\, Maurice Gallimore\, and Pastor Paul Pingel. The dates are: Mondays\, January 12\, January 26\, February 9 at 7pm. \nParticipants do not have to attend all of the Zooms. There will be separate sign ups for each of the series. Participants can choose to attend all three Zooms in a Thread series or just the first one. \nIndividuals or congregational groups can sign up. Individuals will be grouped with others in breakout rooms for discussion. If requested\, congregational groups can be assigned their own breakout room. \nThe sessions will begin at 7pm and wrap-up by 8:15pm. The sessions will not be recorded. However\, the discussion guides will be shared as a resource for congregational or individual use. \nThis form is for the first series on Racial Justice. \nRegistration closes on January 8. \nRegister here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/weaving-our-stories-racial-justice-series/
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SUMMARY:Midwinter Power in the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Midwinter Power in the Spirit will take place on Zoom from February 2\, 2026 through February 4\, 2026 in the evenings. \nFor complete information on the event and to register\, go to: https://vasynod.org/power-in-the-spirit/
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/save-the-date-midwinter-power-in-the-spirit/
CATEGORIES:Power in the Spirit
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SUMMARY:Winter Celebration
DESCRIPTION:WINTER CELEBRATION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER SAFTEY HAZARDS \nWinter Celebration will be Feb. 13-15\, 2026 at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center in Lynchburg. (Friday evening to Sunday noon) \nIf you were registered for Winter Cel. Please fill out this form to indicate you’ve received this information and so that we can update your registration status. All registrations will be kept the same unless told otherwise. If you were unable to join us for the January date but can attend in February\, registration is still open through the regular portal – see links below.  \nWinter Celebration is our annual weekend faith sharing retreat for youth in 9th through 12th grade and their adult advisors. \nWe have Large Group gatherings that consist of singing\, energy\, comedy\, worship and Planning Group presentations on our event theme. After each Large Group gathering\, participants will gather in Small Groups. These are made up of a handful of youth and a team of adult leaders. In small groups\, participants will get to know youth from other Lutheran congregations in Virginia and discuss life and faith\, as well as other topics that arise throughout the weekend. \nOn Saturday afternoon there is large chunk of Free Time during which participants can continue to build relationships\, enjoy outdoor recreation\, visit the Eagle Eyrie coffee shop and ice cream parlor\, and so much more. Our annual Open Mic/Talent Show will also take place during this time\, it’s a great time to support your friends as well as show off a unique talent. \nAt the end of the evening’s activities you will relax in your Cottage and gather with other youth and adults from your congregation\, and other congregations\, to talk about how the weekend is going. \nTo register online\, click here. You will have the option of going directly to the payment page at the end. \nTo register using a paper form that you download as a pdf\, fill out\, then mail in\, click here. \nTo go to the payment page for Winter Celebration\, click here and scroll down to “Winter Celebration” \nEarly Registration discount ends Dec. 15\, 2025!  \nWe hope to see you there! \nIf you have questions about Winter Celebration\, contact Virginia Synod Youth Director Dave Delaney – delaney@vasynod.org\, cell: 540-529-6893. \nIs it your first time coming to Eagle Eyrie or it’s been a while since you’ve visited? Check out this video to take a tour of the retreat center with Dave! \nSee below to get a peek at the fun!!
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/winter-celebration/
LOCATION:Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center\, 1 Eagle Eyrie Drive\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the next Discernment Cohort. This ministry is shared between the Metro DC and Virginia Synods. The focus of the cohort is for individuals who are discerning a call to rostered ministry. All those who are interested in applying to candidacy in the Virginia Synod are strongly encouraged to participate in this cohort. \nThe cohort will be held on Zoom on the first Thursday of the month beginning March 5\, 2026 (With the exception of April 9 instead of 2)\, and running through August 6\, 2026. Meeting time will be from 5 – 6 pm. Additional details are below. \nRegister for Discernment Cohort \nParticipants will need the following: \n\nA good study Bible (ex: NRSV\, Lutheran Study Bible) will be used for devotions in each Zoom session. \nA journal\nBooks from this reading list. Sometimes your home congregation may be willing to help contribute to your book purchase\, so please don’t be afraid to ask for support if there is a need. \nAn open heart and spirit willing to listen to God\, each other\, and ourselves as we are challenged to grow into the people God created us to be\n\nDiscernment Partner: \nEach participant in the Discernment should have a discernment partner who will sojourn with them and join them in listening to God. The discernment partner will: \n\nRead all materials\nMeet each month with you for a discussion of the readings and mutual conversation and consolation\nAttend the monthly large group Zoom gathering of the discernment group\n\nYour discernment partner can be anyone you trust to sojourn with you as you discern: a pastor or deacon\, a friend\, a layperson from your congregation\, a family member\, etc.  \nPlease invite your discernment partner soon so they can be present for the first meeting on March 5. Your discernment partner should register that they receive all emails as well.  \nTo prepare for Session # 1 please: \n\nRead: Ezekiel 2:1-3:18; Exodus 4:1-17; Luke 5:2-11\nPlease plan to share with the group a little about yourself and why you have chosen to join this cohort.\nPlease have your study bible with you to share in devotions.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/discernmentchort2026/
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SUMMARY:7th Day
DESCRIPTION:7th Day is our annual overnight faith sharing event for youth in 5th and 6th grades and their adult advisors.  In 2026\, 7th Day will take place from noon Saturday\, March 7th to 1:30 Sunday\, March 8th at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center. \nDuring the weekend\, each youth participant is part of a “Shepherd Group” with 5-6 other youth and adult leaders. Along with other Shepherd Groups\, participants will explore a story of the Bible through drama\, games\, crafts\, and music. Then everyone is together in a large group setting for singing\, worship\, and a presentation from our 7th Day Planning Group youth! In the evening youth and adults will have time to relax in their Cottages with their congregation and other congregations from Virginia to talk about their 7th Day experience! \nCost is $125 per youth or adult participant.  Early Registration discount – $115 – ends February 9th\, 2026.  \nSTARTING FEB. 23th\, PLEASE CONTACT DAVE DELANEY BEFORE REGISTERING – THANKS! (delaney@vasynod.org; cell: 540-529-6893) \nTo register online\, click here. You will have the option of going directly to the payment page at the end. \nTo register using a paper form that you download as a pdf\, fill out\, then mail in\, click here. \nTo go to the payment page for 7th Day\, click here and scroll down to “7th Day” \nEarly Registration discount ends Feb. 9\, 2026!  \n\n\nAre you a pastor\, parent\, youth leader\, or loved one of a VA Synod fifth or sixth grader? Are they registered for Seventh Day? If not\, are they feeling a little nervous about attending their first Synod Youth Event? Click the link below to access a document that can help you talk to your 5th or 6th grader about what 7th Day is all about and what they can expect at the event. \n‘Seven Reasons Why You Should Attend Seventh Day’\n\n\nIf you have additional questions\, contact Synod Youth Director Dave Delaney – delaney@vasynod.org or 540-529-6893 (cell) \nHope to see you there! \nHere’s some photos from recent 7th Day events! Take a look at all the fun we had!!
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/7th-day/
LOCATION:Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center\, 1 Eagle Eyrie Drive\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
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SUMMARY:Synod Youth Ministry Summit
DESCRIPTION:Your Virginia Synod Lutheran Youth Organization Board is piloting a new event this year\, which will take the place of the Youth Assembly in years when the Synod Assembly is not held. \n“Summit“ is an opportunity for select youth in grades 7-12 from around the Virginia Synod to gather for fellowship and conversation about the life and work of the church beyond their congregations\, and to contribute to the planning and oversight of the Synod’s Ministry with Youth and Young Adults. It will be held on April 24-25 (Fri 8 pm to Sat 3 pm) at Epiphany\, Richmond. The cost will be $35. \nPastors can click here to see a regularly updated list of all registrants sorted by conference and congregation. \nWhat will happen: We will spend time singing and worshiping together … listening\, discussing\, and asking questions about the various ministries of the church … providing evaluation and input on the synod’s youth ministry … bringing our own concerns about life and the world to discuss … contributing to the revised structure of synod youth ministry oversight that is taking shape. PLUS: we will have meals together and enjoy some great fellowship time with old and new friends from around the Virginia Synod! \nHow does someone attend this event? Fill out this online registration form for “Synod Youth Summit.” It will go to the Synod office and your conference Dean\, who will follow up with you on the details of completing your registration. Before the event\, you will receive a registration confirmation and a list of items to bring. At this point\, any youth in the 7th-12th grade age range may attend\, but please let your pastor know\, who can then inform your conference Dean. \nFor the first time at this event\, we are estimating 5 youth per conference\, but if there are many more who want to attend\, please let Dave Delaney in the Synod office know\, and we will see if more can be admitted. And\, as always\, if you have questions\, also contact Dave (cell: 540-529-6893; delaney@vasynod.org). \nFor more information\, click the link below.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/synod-youth-ministry-summit/
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
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SUMMARY:Youth Assembly
DESCRIPTION:In years when our Synod Assembly does not meet\, the youth of the Virginia Synod are invited to an event called “Youth Ministry Summit” where we do some of the same things we would be doing at Youth Assembly\, but with less formal business. We’ll concentrate on hearing and exploring the story of the church’s work beyond the congregations of the youth participants and invite them to participate in conversation and leadership for the Synod’s Youth Ministry. This year\, this lock-in style overnight will be at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond\, April 24-25 (Friday evening to Saturday afternoon). \nCLICK HERE to go to the event page for the Youth Ministry Summit\, which contains complete information and preregistration instructions. \nTHANKS TO EVERYONE who made the 2025 Virginia Synod Youth Assembly another wonderful gathering of the youth of Virginia! \nWe elected the 2025-2027 Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) Board – Kat Kolodinsky\, Caroline Griffin\, Retta Short\, and Denman Blanchard – and received important presentations from various ministries of the church\, including Campus Ministry and the ELCA Coaching program. \nYouth Assembly 2027 is scheduled for the same time as the Synod Assembly\, as usual – June 11-13\, 2027 (Friday noon to Sunday noon) at Roanoke College.  This event is planned by our Synod’s Lutheran Youth Organization Board. \n \nThe Purpose of the Youth Assembly is: \n\nto give glory to God\, celebrate the good news of the gospel\, and nurture faith in the synod’s young leaders.\nto conduct the business of the Synodical Lutheran Youth Organization\, including the election of the LYO Board.\nto hear and explore the story of the church’s work beyond the congregations of the youth delegates and equip them to share and interpret those stories in their home contexts.\nto give voice to and encourage leadership among youth in the church.\n\nParticipants consist of delegates sent from our congregations in 7th through 12th grade. Additional advance information on the 2027 Youth Assembly will start to be available in summer of 2026 and full registration opportunities will begin in early 2027. \nFor additional information or questions\, contact Dave Delaney (c: 540-529-6893 / delaney@vasynod.org).
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/youth-assembly/
CATEGORIES:Synod Assembly,Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Weaving Our Stories: Justice for Women
DESCRIPTION:Weaving Our Stories: Justice for Women \nTapestry Story Telling Zoom Gatherings \nDates: Mondays\, April 20\, May 4\, May 18 – 7pm \nZoom \nIn 2026\, the Tapestry Team invites you to storytelling Zoom gatherings. Weaving Our Stories invites us to tell stories and listen deeply to one another. Each of the five Tapestry Threads will host a series of three Zooms to explore participant experiences about the focus Thread. \nTapestry’s aim is to have meaningful dialogue and learn from each other’s lives. Members of each of the focus communities\, allies\, and those seeking to learn and understand more are all invited to each of the series. It’s okay to not have all the answers and to ask vulnerable questions. Let’s weave our threads together into God’s diverse tapestry. \nParticipants do not have to attend all of the Zooms. There will be separate sign ups for each of the series. Participants can choose to attend all three Zooms in a Thread series or just the first one. \nIndividuals or congregational groups can sign up. Individuals will be grouped with others in breakout rooms for discussion. If requested\, congregational groups can be assigned their own breakout room. \nThe sessions will begin at 7pm and wrap-up by 8:15pm. The sessions will not be recorded. However\, the discussion guides will be shared as a resource for congregational or individual use. \nRegistration closes on April 15.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/weaving-our-stories-justice-for-women/
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SUMMARY:Weaving Our Stories: Accessibility Justice
DESCRIPTION:Weaving Our Stories: Accessibility Justice \nTapestry Story Telling Zoom Gatherings \nDates: Tuesdays\, June 2\, 16\, 30 – 7pm \nZoom \nIn 2026\, the Tapestry Team invites you to storytelling Zoom gatherings. Weaving Our Stories invites us to tell stories and listen deeply to one another. Each of the five Tapestry Threads will host a series of three Zooms to explore participant experiences about the focus Thread. The next thread to host a series is Accessibility Justice. \nTapestry’s aim is to have meaningful dialogue and learn from each other’s lives. Members of each of the focus communities\, allies\, and those seeking to learn and understand more are all invited to each of the series. It’s okay to not have all the answers and to ask vulnerable questions. Let’s weave our threads together into God’s diverse tapestry. \nParticipants do not have to attend all of the Zooms. There will be separate sign ups for each of the series. Participants can choose to attend all three Zooms in a Thread series or just the first one. \nIndividuals or congregational groups can sign up. Individuals will be grouped with others in breakout rooms for discussion. If requested\, congregational groups can be assigned their own breakout room. \nThe sessions will begin at 7pm and wrap-up by 8:15pm. The sessions will not be recorded. However\, the discussion guides will be shared as a resource for congregational or individual use. \nRegistration closes on May 27.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/weaving-our-stories-accessibility-justice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
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SUMMARY:VSWO 2026 Convention: Boots of Faith
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Synodical Women’s Organization (VSWO) Convention will be June 11 to 13\, 2026.\n\nThe convention will include:\n\nConvention Without Walls (fun and inspiring activities)\nMeeting with Conferences\nBBQ Picnic\nIce Cream Social\nAbingdon Attractions\nService Project – Mended Women\nBishop Attending\n\n\nWe hope you can attend (AND bring a friend!). \nOnline registration is open.  Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations as well. \nClick here for the Call to Convention for more information. \nClick here to register and to make your hotel reservation: https://vswo.org/events/ \n  \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/vswo-2026-convention-boots-of-faith/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:Kairos
DESCRIPTION:Kairos is our annual week-long faith sharing event for youth who will be in 9th-12th grades in the fall!  \nThis year’s event will take place June 21-26\, 2026 (Sunday evening  through Friday noon) at Roanoke College in Salem\, VA. \nStarting June 8\, please contact Dave Delaney before registering! \nAbout Kairos:\nKairos is an event where youth and adults gather together for for lots of singing and skits and fun and friend-making and prayers\, then participants gather in small groups that meet throughout the week. There are so many beloved features of Kairos: event theme t-shirts\, Open Talent Mic Show\, faith testimonies\, comic relief\, reflection time\, prayer stations\, speed friending\, t-shirt fashion show\, and more!  \n\n(“Kairos” is the New Testament Greek word for “special time.” It is used whenever God’s people want to talk about a time of change\, of renewal\, of God’s special work in the believer and the community.) \nThis event is a chance for youth who are already committed to a life of faith to be part of a unique Christian community for an entire week\, to have a fresh experience of the grace and presence of God in that community\, and to develop habits for discipleship that can be taken home as they live out their baptismal call to be followers of Jesus. Unlike our weekend events (Lost & Found\, Winter Celebration)\, congregational adult advisors are not required to accompany youth to this event. The small group leader staff serves as adult leaders for the week.  \nDates:  June 21\, 2026 (Sunday evening) – June 26\, 2026 (Friday noon) \nLocation: Roanoke College\, Salem VA \n \nClick here to go to the online registration page for YOUTH for Kairos 2026. Please contact Dave Delaney before registering after June 8th! \n(OR Click here to go to the downloadable and printable Kairos 2026 registration form for completion and return via mail to: Kairos\, Virginia Synod ELCA\, PO Box 70\, Salem VA 24153) \nClick here to go to the downloadable permission and signature page which must be completed and returned for online registration to be complete. This page also summaries the expectations for both youth and adult participants at Kairos. \nClick here to go to the online registration page for ADULTS for Kairos 2026. \nClick here to see the expectations of all adults at Synod youth events (on page two of the Small Group Leader Information Form). \nClick here to see who from your congregation has registered! \nThe cost for youth participants for Kairos 2026 is $350. Click here to go to the online payments page and scroll down to the Kairos 2026 tile to make a payment for Kairos 2026. \nContact Pastor Dave Delaney (delaney@vasynod.org / cell: 540-529-6893) if you are having trouble downloading any of these forms or for more information about Kairos and the application process.   \n  \n\n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/kairos/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:LAUNCH is an event for youth who have just graduated from high school. Its purpose is to give you a chance to take stock of where your faith life has led you so far and also to provide an opportunity to engage in discussion on matters of faith and life that are likely to face you as you move on to the next stage of your life\, whether it be the workforce\, military or other public service\, college\, or something else. \nIf you are a veteran of our Virginia Synod ELCA Youth Events (Lost and Found\, Winter Celebration\, Kairos\, etc.)\, you will find that this event is structured differently. We will spend our three full days together in a rhythm of worship\, informal presentations to the whole group\, small group discussions\, and individual reflections that engage the mind as well as the spirit.  Of course\, there will be time for fellowship and relaxation and enjoyable meal times together. \nAll LAUNCH Participants must agree to the provisions of the LAUNCH Covenant (click here to read) \nThe cost per participant is $130.  Click here to go to the online registration form. At the end of the form you’ll be able to click a link to the payment page or you can go to the “Give” tab at the Synod Website to pay. \nQUESTIONS about LAUNCH or the registration process should be directed to Synod Youth Director Dave Delaney (cell: 540-529-6893 / delaney@vasynod.org). \n \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/launch/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
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SUMMARY:Summer Power in the Spirit 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/save-the-date-summer-power-in-the-spirit-2026/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Power in the Spirit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
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SUMMARY:Junior High Servant Event
DESCRIPTION:At The Water’s Edge is our annual event for youth who have completed grades 6-8\, and their adult advisors. It is held every year at a church in Tidewater and allows participants to engage in a week of service and reflection while building community with one another. \nThis year’s event will be held at St. Michael in Virginia Beach on July 26-30. Use the form below to register your congregation and let the planning team know your congregation will be attending. Once you register your congregation\, you will receive the individual registration information to share with participants. The deadline for congregations to indicate that they are planning to attend is June 22\, 2026. \n2026 Group Registration Form \nDownload Flyers and Publicity Information
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/junior-high-servant-event/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, Norfolk\, 1301 Colley Avenue\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Ministerium
DESCRIPTION:Gathering of the Ministerium 2026 \nThe Virginia Synod Gathering of the Ministerium will take place on September 28-30\, 2026 in Virginia Beach \nThe keynote speaker for our 2026 Gathering of the Ministerium will be The Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer! Dr. Rimmer joined Lenoir-Rhyne as rector and dean of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) in April 2023. In this role\, he serves as the lead academic and church administrator for LTSS and works to further develop the seminary to an exemplary status within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. \nClick here to learn more about the 2026 Gathering of the Ministerium and to register.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/gathering-of-the-ministerium-3/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn and Suites North Beach\, 3900 Atlantic Ave\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministerium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270614
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SUMMARY:2027 Virginia Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Synod will not hold a Synod Assembly in 2026. The primary gathering of the synod in 2026 will take place at Summer Power in the Spirit from July 16-18 on the campus of Roanoke College. \nThe next Virginia Synod Assembly will take place in 2027. The dates for the assembly will be June 11-13\, 2027.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/2027-virginia-synod-assembly/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Synod Assembly
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