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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250811T183000
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Open to all experience levels. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes/shoes! Mondays at 6:30. For questions or more information call or text Ana @ 269- 352-1733
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/chair-yoga/
LOCATION:The Gathering Place
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250810T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250730T131001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T131001Z
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SUMMARY:Elyn Sue Knappen Memorial
DESCRIPTION:In loving honor and memory of Elyn Sue Knappen\, a memorial will be held in the East Transept \nSunday\, August 10 at Noon
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/elyn-sue-knappen-memorial/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
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SUMMARY:In Honor of Paul Hartwigsen
DESCRIPTION:Visitation at Noon\nMemorial at 1 pm \nat Joldersma and Klein (917 S Burdick St\, Kalamazoo\, MI 49001)
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/in-honor-of-paul-hartwigsen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250801T190000
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CREATED:20250723T134702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T134835Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial in honor of Lucy Hammond
DESCRIPTION:At the Pine Island Chapel\, 8882 W Q Avenue\, Mattawan\, MI 49071 \n 
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/memorial-in-honor-of-lucy-hammond/
LOCATION:Pine Island Chapel\, 8882 W Q Ave.\, Mattawan\, MI\, 49071\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T150920Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Mission 2025 - Food and Supply Sign-up
DESCRIPTION:The youth mission trip heads to West Virginia on August 2 and we need your help!  The community we serve is quite remote so all food and supplies need to go with us.  If you can help by providing and item or two from our list\, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E49A4AB2DA3F94-57367691-youth\nIf you’d rather make a financial contribution\, simply note Youth Mission and drop it in the offering plate or send to Louise in the office.  Please contact Meredith with any questions.
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/youth-mission-2025-food-and-supply-sign-up/
CATEGORIES:Young Adult Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250702T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250624T171819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T172344Z
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SUMMARY:In honor of Jeanene Lewis
DESCRIPTION:An inurnment ceremony will take place at the Columbarium\, in loving memory of Jeanene Lewis.
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/in-memory-of-jeanene-lewis/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 321 W South Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Weeldreyer":MAILTO:sethw@fpckzoo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250624T134210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T172309Z
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SUMMARY:In honor of Gloria Lee
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the columbarium for a loving inurnment ceremony for Gloria Lee.
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/in-loving-memory-of-gloria-lee/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 321 W South Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250612T181309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T181309Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Author William Schwartz will be the visiting preacher on 6/22/2025.\nFollowing worship\, he will lead a discussion related to his book Islam: A Christian Understanding (the very book about which we’ve been Noodling at Noon on Tuesdays).\nBill has served much of his life working with the Anglican church in the Eastern Mediterranean / Arabian region of the world. Plan to share this intriguing and informative opportunity starting right after our 10 am Sunday service.
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/book-discussion/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 321 W South Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Weeldreyer":MAILTO:sethw@fpckzoo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250515T172511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T172511Z
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SUMMARY:All-Church Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join your church family after Sunday service for stories\, laughter and community. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided.\nPlease bring a side dish to share\, delivering it to members of the Congregational Life Committee who will be waiting (starting at 9 am) before Worship.\nAfter church\, your dishes will be transported to Bronson Park. In case of rain\, we will move to the dining room.
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/all-church-picnic/
LOCATION:Bronson Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250507T154154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T172406Z
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SUMMARY:Pine Island Chapel Dedication
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\nWe are thrilled to announce the Dedication of the Pine Island Chapel on Sunday\, June 1\, 2025! The celebration will include an open house beginning at 2:00 p.m.\, followed by a special Worship Service at 4:00 p.m. (Please RSVP.)\nTo help ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all\, especially given limited parking and property capacity\, attendance for the worship service will be capped at 100 guests. We want everyone to feel welcomed without crowding the space or creating challenges for parking.  Carpooling is strongly encouraged!\nIf interest exceeds that number\, we may offer an additional opportunity to worship at a future date.\nTo help us plan\, we kindly ask that you RSVP in advance if you intend to attend the Worship Service.\nPine Island Dedication R.S.V.P. 6.1.25
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/pine-island-chapel-dedication/
LOCATION:Pine Island Chapel\, 8882 W Q Ave.\, Mattawan\, MI\, 49071\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250515T171841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T171841Z
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SUMMARY:Ascension Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis retrospective concert will feature the Choir\, Red Door Ringers\, and other musicians connected to our church\, looking back on all the great music that has been presented in our space throughout this ensemble season. Free admission with a cookie reception to follow in the gathering place.
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/ascension-day-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 321 W South Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250515T171703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T171703Z
UID:6658-1748174400-1748174400@fpckzoo.org
SUMMARY:“International climate action implementation: I have a dream” by Dr. Paul Clements
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Clements notes: “President Trump’s reversal of the Biden Administration’s climate action policies and withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has catastrophic implications for international responses to the climate crisis. :Long before Trump entered national politics\, however\, the United States had rejected responsibility for international effects of our carbon polluion” \nHe states that “I have a dream” how citizen action can address this. Come hear Dr. Clements talk on Sunday\, May 25\, after worship.
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/international-climate-action-implementation-i-have-a-dream-by-dr-paul-clements/
LOCATION:Room 314
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250515T171201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T171201Z
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SUMMARY:KSO Community Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join musicians of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for an evening of chamber music. The program will feature works by Beethoven\, Kreutzer\, and living composures Anna Clyne and John Duncan. Admission is free\, but reservation is required and can be done at kalamazoosymphony.com
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/kso-community-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 321 W South Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250430T184951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T140959Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service - Martha Ford
DESCRIPTION:There will be a memorial service for Martha Ford\nin the Sanctuary at Noon on May 9th.
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/memorial-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 321 W South Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250421T180321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T180808Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service: Gary Elfring
DESCRIPTION:A memorial service for Gary Elfring will be held in the Sanctuary on May 3\, 2025 at 7 PM
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/memorial-service-gary-elfring/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 321 W South Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250421T180056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T180830Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service: Carol Payne-Smith
DESCRIPTION:A memorial service for Carol Payne-Smith will be held in the Sanctuary at 3 PM\, Saturday\, May 3\, 2025
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/memorial-service-carol-payne-smith/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 321 W South Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250423T180610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T180610Z
UID:6560-1745766000-1745771400@fpckzoo.org
SUMMARY:Combined Concert: Kalamazoo Community Chorale / Kalamazoo Male Chorus
DESCRIPTION:The Kalamazoo Community Chorale (KCC) began in 1934 as the Mother Singers\, comprised primarily of\nmothers seeking an opportunity to participate in choral music activities without the requirement of an\naudition or an extensive musical background. Today\, the Chorale consists of 60-75 members who come\nfrom the greater Kalamazoo area. The Chorale is comprised of women who thoroughly enjoy music as\nwell as the camaraderie and fellowship that comes from belonging to a group. The experience level of\nour members ranges from professional\, formally educated musicians to those who have pleasant\nsinging voices and enjoy performing within a group.
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/combined-concert-kalamazoo-community-chorale-kalamazoo-male-chorus/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 321 W South Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Choir,Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250401T133305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T180534Z
UID:6433-1745712000-1745798399@fpckzoo.org
SUMMARY:CROP WALK
DESCRIPTION:If we work together\, we can end world hunger. That’s why we’re participating in the CROP Hunger Walk to support CWS and help families who are struggling with hunger. Please join us with your steps and your donations. Together we will provide more meals for the growing number of people in our community who need them and create greater food security in communities around the world. \nPlease donate to our team today! \n\nAedin Clements\, Laurie Tupper and Wendy King
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/crop-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250326T185639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T155815Z
UID:6409-1745143200-1745146800@fpckzoo.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Worship with Holy Communion
DESCRIPTION:Lo! Jesus meets us\nrisen from the tomb;\nlovingly he greets us\,\nscatters fear and gloom.\nLet the church with gladness\nhymns of triumph sing\,\nfor the Lord now liveth;\ndeath hath lost its sting. \n~ “Thine is the Glory” \nArt by Rev. Heather Thum-Gerber
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/easter-sunday-worship-with-holy-communion/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 321 W South Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232912
CREATED:20250331T183034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T183034Z
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SUMMARY:Great Vigil of Easter with Holy Communion
DESCRIPTION:Held at the Pine Island Chapel\, this ancient service looks to the resurrection in a reflective and creative way. Fire\, water\, candles\, scripture and music will serve as tools to remember God’s deliverance and grace. \n 
URL:https://fpckzoo.org/event/great-vigil-of-easter-with-holy-communion/
LOCATION:Pine Island Chapel\, 8882 W Q Ave.\, Mattawan\, MI\, 49071\, United States
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