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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201128
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SUMMARY:Office of the Bishop Closed for Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/office-of-the-bishop-closed-for-thanksgiving-2/
CATEGORIES:Office Closed
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201111
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
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SUMMARY:Valley Online Boundaries Training
DESCRIPTION:The Valley Boundaries Training event invites the Northern Valley\, Central Valley\, and Page conferences to take part in the three-year rotation for boundaries training. The church should be a safe place where people can worship\, learn\, work\, love\, and receive care. As children of God and followers of Jesus\, each of us is a part of the body of Christ and individually members of it. For the sake of God’s mission and ministry in and through the Virginia Synod\, this Synod is committed to the formation of healthy leaders and to the nurturing of vital congregations. \nOnline Registration \n  \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/valley-boundaries-training/
LOCATION:VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boundaries Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20201012T194248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T145903Z
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SUMMARY:All Saints Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Bishop is planning an All Saints Sunday service on Sunday\, November 1 at 7 PM. This worship service will premiere on the Virginia Synod Facebook page\, so our Synod can worship together\, or opportunity to worship together.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/all-saints-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20201015T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T151441Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Planning for Advent and Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The impact of COVID-19 means that this year there is an opportunity to explore new ways of lifting up the preparation of Advent and celebrating the joy of Christmas.\n\nOn Wednesday\, Oct. 21 at 2 PM\, the Virginia Synod will be hosting an Advent and Christmas Collaborative Planning Conversation for Rostered Ministers. Come share your ideas and listen for\ninspiration.\n\nJoin the conversation using this Zoom link:\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: zoom.us/j/541796597?pwd=ZExsbDRIVGJnQ2kvYkxFK1BZdHZiQT09\nMeeting ID: 541 796 597\nPassword: 719750
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/collaborative-planning-for-advent-and-christmas/
CATEGORIES:Ministerium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200918
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20200128T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T194812Z
UID:16882-1600300800-1600387199@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Piedmont Online Boundaries Training
DESCRIPTION:The Piedmont Boundaries Training event invites the Richmond and Germanna conferences to take part in the three-year rotation for boundaries training. The church should be a safe place where people can worship\, learn\, work\, love\, and receive care. As children of God and followers of Jesus\, each of us is a part of the body of Christ and individually members of it. For the sake of God’s mission and ministry in and through the Virginia Synod\, this Synod is committed to the formation of healthy leaders and to the nurturing of vital congregations. \nOnline Registration
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/piedmont-boundaries-training/
LOCATION:VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boundaries Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20200825T135338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T153713Z
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SUMMARY:Being Church in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Synod\, the Southeastern Synod\, and the Virginia Synod invite you to a three-week webinar series\, beginning Monday\, September 14\, exploring what it means to be the church in a digital age. During the three week series\, author Ryan Panzer will explore: \n\nWhy Digital: The Continued Case for Prioritizing Digital Ministry\nWhat’s Next for Digital Worship: Moving Beyond the Zoom\nStaying Connected: Building Dynamic Church Community Online\n\nRegister today at se-reg.brtapp.com/BeingChurchinaDigitalAge
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/being-church-in-a-digital-age/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20200807T194925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T134917Z
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SUMMARY:What Now? Discussing the Sin of Racism and Dismantling Systemic Racism
DESCRIPTION:Luther Memorial\, Blacksburg invites Virginia Synod congregations to attend a Visiting Theologian Zoom Webinar with The Rev. Lenny Duncan entitled\, “What Now? Discussing the Sin of Racism and Dismantling Systemic Racism.” This free webinar includes a moderated Q&A session and will take place on Saturday\, September 12 at 7 PM EST. Rev. Duncan is the author of “Dear Church: A Love Letter to the Whitest Denomination in America.” \nTo register for the upcoming webinar\, click here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/what-now-discussing-the-sin-of-racism-and-dismantling-systemic-racism/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200908
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190906T144306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T144306Z
UID:16030-1599436800-1599523199@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Office of the Bishop Closed for Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/office-of-the-bishop-closed-for-labor-day/
CATEGORIES:Office Closed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200904
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20200128T200314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T194804Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachia Online Boundaries Training
DESCRIPTION:The Appalachia Boundaries Training event invites the New River and Highlands conferences to take part in the three-year rotation for boundaries training. The church should be a safe place where people can worship\, learn\, work\, love\, and receive care. As children of God and followers of Jesus\, each of us is a part of the body of Christ and individually members of it. For the sake of God’s mission and ministry in and through the Virginia Synod\, this Synod is committed to the formation of healthy leaders and to the nurturing of vital congregations. \nOnline Registration
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/appalachia-boundaries-training/
LOCATION:VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boundaries Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick":MAILTO:bayerderrick@vasynod.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200901
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20200128T200350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T194828Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Online Boundaries Training
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Boundaries Training event invites the Southern and Southern Valley conferences to take part in the three-year rotation for boundaries training. The church should be a safe place where people can worship\, learn\, work\, love\, and receive care. As children of God and followers of Jesus\, each of us is a part of the body of Christ and individually members of it. For the sake of God’s mission and ministry in and through the Virginia Synod\, this Synod is committed to the formation of healthy leaders and to the nurturing of vital congregations. \nOnline Registration
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/blue-ridge-boundaries-training/
LOCATION:VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boundaries Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200822
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190220T210720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T164244Z
UID:14967-1597968000-1598054399@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Vocations Conference
DESCRIPTION:Is God calling you to rostered\, public ministry in the church? Are you wondering what “rostered\, public ministry” even is?! The Virginia Synod Vocations Conference allows persons discerning God’s call to spend time in reflection and conversation around call\, gifts for ministry\, and the Candidacy process in the ELCA. \nDue to COVID-19\, this year’s Conference will be on Zoom. We’ll begin with a 90-minute session with Welcome and a Panel Discussion with First-Call Rostered Ministers (pastors and deacons in their first 3 years of ministry). Following a 30 minute break\, we will gather again\, this time in small groups for a 60 minute Q&A. Pastors and deacons are invited to the Vocations Conference\, too. \nTo register for the Vocations Conference\, click here\, the deadline for registration is Tuesday\, August 18th. If you have any questions\, contact Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick (bayerderrick@vasynod.org) for more info. \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/candidacy-committee-vocations-conference/
CATEGORIES:Candidacy Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200812
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20200128T200147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T194909Z
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SUMMARY:Coastal Online Boundaries Training
DESCRIPTION:The Coastal Boundaries Training event invites the Tidewater and Peninsulas conferences to take part in the three-year rotation for boundaries training. The church should be a safe place where people can worship\, learn\, work\, love\, and receive care. As children of God and followers of Jesus\, each of us is a part of the body of Christ and individually members of it. For the sake of God’s mission and ministry in and through the Virginia Synod\, this Synod is committed to the formation of healthy leaders and to the nurturing of vital congregations. \nOnline Registration
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/coastal-boundaries-training/
LOCATION:VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boundaries Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick":MAILTO:bayerderrick@vasynod.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200711
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20200615T202250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T133342Z
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SUMMARY:Power in the Spirit 2020
DESCRIPTION:Power in the Spirit 2020 is online\, for a whole week! And it’s free! \nJoin us Monday\, July 6\, through Friday\, July 10 for a week of study\, prayer\, fellowship\, worship\, and art. Learn about theology and advocacy\, about evangelism and worship. Experience new ways of worshiping at home and online. Join us as we gather in the name of the Holy Spirit! \nWhile it’s a shame we won’t be together in person this year\, that doesn’t mean going without the ministries of Power in Sprit. If you sign up for our email list you can expect: \n\nA daily devotional to arrive in your email each weekday morning\, Monday through Friday. Here you’ll receive readings\, brief videos\, and guides for at-home arts and crafts.\nAn invitation to a daily Zoom workshop\, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM\, Monday through Friday. Listen to presenters from across our Virginia Synod share from their areas of expertise.\nA closing vespers service at 6:45 PM\, live and online\, led by worship leaders from across the synod. Each weeknight you’ll participate in different ways of worship\, even while physically apart.\n\nOur theme this year centers on this event’s namesake: the Holy Spirit! Just who is this person of the Holy Trinity\, oft-neglected by Lutherans? Each day we’ll explore the scriptural images of God’s Spirit\, and how this Spirit continues to be at work in our world today.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/power-in-the-spirit-2020/
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20200615T201701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T201701Z
UID:17918-1592420400-1592424000@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance and Repentance
DESCRIPTION:On June 17th\, 2015\, Dylann Roof\, a member on the rolls of St. Paul Lutheran Church – ELCA\, entered Mother Emanuel AME  church in Charleston\, SC for a prayer meeting. He proceeded to shoot and kill nine of the people in attendance in an act born of white supremacy and racial hatred.\n\nLast summer\, at our Churchwide assembly\, the ELCA voted and approved a resolution to set aside June 17th as a Day of Remembrance and Repentance for the Emanuel 9. Acting on this resolution\, the Virginia Synod’s Tapestry team is hosting a Zoom meeting on Wednesday\, June 17th\, 2020 at 7:00 PM for a time of remembering the Emanuel 9\, an action step to take\, and a prayer. To join the meeting:\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 861 4878 5636\nPassword: 433801\nDial by your location:\n\n +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/day-of-remembrance-and-repentance/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20160218T204045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200506T170856Z
UID:9055-1591965000-1592051400@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED- Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 Synod Assembly has been canceled.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/synod-assembly/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Synod Assembly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick":MAILTO:bayerderrick@vasynod.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200526
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190130T213508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T142131Z
UID:14821-1590364800-1590451199@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Office of the Bishop Closed for Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/office-of-the-bishop-closed-for-memorial-day/
CATEGORIES:Office Closed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20200514T180116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T180116Z
UID:17732-1590069600-1590073200@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Digital Evangelism: Tips\, Tools\, and Ideas for Strengthening Your Digital Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Rob James\, ELCA Program Director for Learning and Evaluation and the Mission Developer of GPS (God’s People Serving) Faith Community in Machesney Park\, IL\, will be offering a one hour workshop of pastors\, deacons\, and congregational leaders on Digital Evangelism on Thursday\, May 21 at 2 PM. Pastor James will discuss tips and tools to strengthen digital ministry and increase engagement. If you aren’t able to join on Thursday\, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the Synod website. \nTopic: Digital Evangelism with Pastor Rob James \nTime: May 21\, 2020\, 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 874 1972 9699\nPassword: 069674 \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/digital-evangelism-tips-tools-and-ideas-for-strengthening-your-digital-ministry/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200414
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190130T213403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T142323Z
UID:14819-1586476800-1586822399@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Office of the Bishop Easter Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/office-of-the-bishop-easter-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Office Closed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190605T141855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T154747Z
UID:15592-1582360200-1582380000@vasynod.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200205
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190920T164221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T205917Z
UID:16107-1580688000-1580860799@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:First Call Theological Education Retreat
DESCRIPTION:First Call Theological Education Retreat on Monday\, February 3\, Noon – Tuesday\, February 4\, 11:00 am\, at Massanetta Springs Conference Center in Harrisonburg. \nThe topic this year is Personnel and Staffing\, led by the Rev. Glenn E. Ludwig\, Project Director of the Sr. Pastor Training Program at United Lutheran Seminary. \nAs a reminder\, all first call rostered ministers and their ministry partners are expected to attend this retreat. \nIn preparation for breakout sessions\, please bring with you any job descriptions or review tools that your congregation uses. \nThere will also be time for relaxation and self-care – either to yourself or with the group. Some options are provided below\, but you are welcome to bring board games or other activities to share. For social time in the evenings\, please bring whatever beverages you want (the Synod office will provide snacks).
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/first-call-theological-education-retreat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190605T141800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T202535Z
UID:15590-1580545800-1580565600@vasynod.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200121
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190130T213717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T213746Z
UID:14825-1579478400-1579564799@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Office of the Bishop Closed for MLK Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/office-of-the-bishop-closed-for-mlk-day/
CATEGORIES:Office Closed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190605T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T144226Z
UID:15587-1578731400-1578751200@vasynod.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190130T213619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T213652Z
UID:14824-1577059200-1577923199@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Office of the Bishop Christmas Break
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/office-of-the-bishop-christmas-break/
CATEGORIES:Office Closed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191130
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190130T213553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T213646Z
UID:14823-1574899200-1575071999@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Office of the Bishop Closed for Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/office-of-the-bishop-closed-for-thanksgiving/
CATEGORIES:Office Closed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190904T173041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T132729Z
UID:16008-1574240400-1574269200@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Spirited Generosity
DESCRIPTION:Presbytery of the James and the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church invite you to a live broadcast of the 2019 Generosity NEXT conference sponsored by the Ecumenical Stewardship Center. See and hear the event’s keynote speakers and participate in discussions with Lutheran and Presbyterian colleagues without the expense of travel to Atlanta. \nOnline Registration: \n\nSt. Philip Lutheran Church in Roanoke: tithe.ly/event-registration/#/907370\nBethel Lutheran Church in Winchester: tithe.ly/event-registration/#/907375\nTuckahoe Presbyterian Church in Richmond: tithe.ly/event-registration/#/907383
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/spirited-generosity/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor John Wertz%2C Jr.":MAILTO:wertz@vasynod.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190101T173013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T193832Z
UID:10985-1572685200-1572708600@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:ACTS 2019 Fall Course (Segment 2)
DESCRIPTION:The Ambassadors Community for Theological Study is intended to enrich and equip laity for intentional service as ambassadors for Christ in homes\, churches\, and in their communities. It provides comprehensive exposure to the foundations of Lutheran faith through classroom and experiential education. \n The Primary Goals of ACTS are:\n\nTo increase in laity the ability to intentionally live and share the Christian faith.\nTo develop in laity a fuller understanding of the Bible\, the theology of our church\, and the practice of ministry.\nTo equip in laity leadership in special areas of ministry and service as ambassadors for Christ.\nEncourage large groups to enroll from one congregation or parish. A special rate is provided for 6 or more who enroll at the same time.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/acts-course-2/
CATEGORIES:ACTS,Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190220T203535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190417T193326Z
UID:14959-1571907600-1571940000@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Retirement Seminar with Portico Benefit Services
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re just getting started on the road to retirement or racing to the finish line\, Portico’s Pre-Retirement Seminar can give you a clearer view of the journey ahead. And this year\, we are expanding the invitation to include members and their spouses ages 40+. Join us for the morning session\, afternoon session\, or both — whatever best fits your retirement planning needs. \nRegistration deadline is Monday\, May 20th\, 2019. \nIn the morning\, we’ll focus on saving and investing for retirement. This session addresses these important questions\, and more: \n\nHow does retirement fit in with my other financial priorities?\nHow much do I need to save for retirement?\nHow should I invest my retirement savings?\n\nAt 12:30 p.m. we’ll break for lunch. We invite all attendees — morning\, afternoon\, or all day — to join us. This is a great time to connect with other participants and hear a brief message from your bishop or synod staff. \nIn the afternoon\, we’ll explore ways you can live well and create sustainable income in retirement. In this session\, we’ll address these important questions\, and more: \n\nHow can I distribute income from my ELCA Retirement Plan account?\nHow much can I expect to receive from Social Security?\nWhat health care options will be available to me after I retire?\n\nFor more information and to register for the event\, click here
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/pre-retirement-seminar-with-portico-benefit-services/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn and Suites North Beach\, 3900 Atlantic Ave\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministerium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190903T162548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T192710Z
UID:10981-1569056400-1569079800@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:ACTS 2019 Fall Course
DESCRIPTION:Click for more information and to Register for ACTS \n  \n\n  \nThe Ambassadors Community for Theological Study is intended to enrich and equip laity for intentional service as ambassadors for Christ in homes\, churches\, and in their communities. It provides comprehensive exposure to the foundations of Lutheran faith through classroom and experiential education. \n The Primary Goals of ACTS are:\n\nTo increase in laity the ability to intentionally live and share the Christian faith.\nTo develop in laity a fuller understanding of the Bible\, the theology of our church\, and the practice of ministry.\nTo equip in laity leadership in special areas of ministry and service as ambassadors for Christ.\nEncourage large groups to enroll from one congregation or parish. A special rate is provided for 6 or more who enroll at the same time.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/acts-course/
CATEGORIES:ACTS,Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811
DTSTAMP:20260423T094915
CREATED:20190315T133403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T133403Z
UID:15090-1564963200-1565481599@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The ELCA Churchwide Assembly\, the primary decision-making body of the church\, is a process of communal spiritual discernment. Finding ourselves in Christ\, the fifteenth Churchwide Assembly will be a time for us to be the living body of Christ guided by the Spirit and conformed to God’s will. \nWe will meet at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, August 5-10\, 2019 to discuss and make decisions about how to go about God’s work as a church. This year the assembly will gather under the theme “We are church.” \nWhen the ELCA Churchwide Assembly convenes\, its voting members meet with confidence in God’s grace around word and water\, wine and bread\, to carry on their work on behalf of the entire church. Over the course of the assembly\, voting members: \n\nHear reports and review the work of churchwide officers\, leaders and units;\nReceive and consider proposals from synod assemblies;\nElect officers\, board members and other leaders as specified by the constitution or bylaws;\nEstablish ELCA churchwide policy;\nWorship together;\nAdopt a budget; and\nConduct other business related to the ELCA churchwide organization.\n\nFor more information on the 2019 Churchwide Assembly\, visit: www.elca.org/churchwideassembly
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/2019-elca-churchwide-assembly/
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