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SUMMARY:Christmas Flowers
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to make a contribution toward Christmas flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one\, please do so through Realm Connect\, beginning November 17. For more information\, please call the church office or email margaretcompton@lmpc.org.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/christmasflowers/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Compton":MAILTO:margaretcompton@lmpc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T180000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy the sounds of the season with our Chancel Choir\, Girls’ Ensemble\, Children’s Choir\, and Handbell Choir! Nursery is provided.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Hyberger":MAILTO:brett@lmpc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T161500
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CREATED:20231121T183057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T205207Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Caroling
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family or small group and go caroling at 1:30 p.m. at Morning Pointe at Happy Valley or 3:15 p.m. at Thrive at Brow Wood. Or\, come to both! \nPlease register on Realm Connect.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/christmas-caroling/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jocelyn Christie":MAILTO:jocelyn@lmpc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T160000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Christmas Eve services on Wednesday\, December 24. Services will be held at 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. in both the sanctuary and fellowship hall. Nursery is provided during both times. Overflow seating will be available in the chapel from the sanctuary as needed. The 5:00 p.m. service will be livestreamed. \n 
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/christmas-eve-service-2/2025-12-24/1/
LOCATION:Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T180000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Christmas Eve services on Wednesday\, December 24. Services will be held at 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. in both the sanctuary and fellowship hall. Nursery is provided during both times. Overflow seating will be available in the chapel from the sanctuary as needed. The 5:00 p.m. service will be livestreamed. \n 
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/christmas-eve-service-2/2025-12-24/2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260104T104500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20230606T225316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T215049Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to LMPC
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining LMPC? For this session\, our membership class will run as an adult elective during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. from January 4 through March 1. Please register on Realm Connect by December 23.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/intro-to-lmpc/2026-01-04/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Dean":MAILTO:julie@lmpc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20231201T184520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T163733Z
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SUMMARY:High School Salt & Light Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the LMPC High School Youth In-town Winter Retreat. Below is the schedule. \nWednesday\, January 7 / 7:30-8:30 p.m. evening gathering at the Jane Harris Youth Building\nThursday\, January 8 / 6:30-7:30 a.m. breakfast at the Jane Harris Youth Building\nFriday\, January 9 / 7:00-9:00 p.m. evening gathering at the Hilgers’ home\nSaturday\, January 10 / 9:00-11 a.m. guys at the Lindquists’ home & girls at the Jane Harris Youth Building\nSunday\, January 11 / 7:30-8:30 p.m. youth group at the Jane Harris Youth Building
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/high-school-salt-light-retreat/
LOCATION:JHYB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T104500
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SUMMARY:Intro to LMPC
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining LMPC? For this session\, our membership class will run as an adult elective during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. from January 4 through March 1. Please register on Realm Connect by December 23.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/intro-to-lmpc/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Dean":MAILTO:julie@lmpc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260118T104500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T215049Z
UID:10000321-1768730400-1768733100@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:Intro to LMPC
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining LMPC? For this session\, our membership class will run as an adult elective during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. from January 4 through March 1. Please register on Realm Connect by December 23.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/intro-to-lmpc/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lmpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Intro-image-for-website.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Dean":MAILTO:julie@lmpc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T104500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20230606T225316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T215049Z
UID:10000322-1769335200-1769337900@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:Intro to LMPC
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining LMPC? For this session\, our membership class will run as an adult elective during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. from January 4 through March 1. Please register on Realm Connect by December 23.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/intro-to-lmpc/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lmpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Intro-image-for-website.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Dean":MAILTO:julie@lmpc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20240109T212056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T150231Z
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SUMMARY:Middle School Tacky Bowling
DESCRIPTION:Come to the JHYB for dinner at 6:30\, and then we’ll go bowling. Cost includes dinner and shoe rental; bring your own socks. Register on Realm Connect by January 28.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/middle-school-tacky-bowling/
LOCATION:JHYB
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ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Compton":MAILTO:margaretcompton@lmpc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260201T104500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20230606T225316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T215049Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to LMPC
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining LMPC? For this session\, our membership class will run as an adult elective during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. from January 4 through March 1. Please register on Realm Connect by December 23.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/intro-to-lmpc/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lmpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Intro-image-for-website.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Dean":MAILTO:julie@lmpc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T134500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20230730T184050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T173305Z
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SUMMARY:College Lunch
DESCRIPTION:College students\, join us for lunch after church in the Jane Harris Youth Building for a time of connection and fellowship.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/college-lunch/
LOCATION:JHYB
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Dean":MAILTO:julie@lmpc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20251219T155532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T154243Z
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SUMMARY:GriefShare Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The GriefShare seminar will meet Tuesdays from February 3 through April 28. Find comfort and support alongside others. A fee of $20 will cover the cost of the workbook. Please register.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/griefshare/
LOCATION:Room 212
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Salter":MAILTO:edwardsalter815@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20260203T141622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T141622Z
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SUMMARY:The Marriage Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to renew your marriage? Whether you are newlyweds or have been married many years\, the Marriage Course can help you strengthen your communication and grow your relationship. This seven-week course is a video series where each couple sits at their own table and interacts only with each other. The cost is $50 per couple and dessert will be provided. Please register on Realm Connect by February 2.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/the-marriage-course/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Room 211
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Goodman":MAILTO:ldgoodman@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20260116T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T173150Z
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SUMMARY:London Missions Family Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of missions family fun as we hear from supported missionaries Chris and Savanna serving in London! We will enjoy food\, fellowship\, crafts and games while learning more about their important work abroad. Please register on Realm Connect. Regular Wednesday dinner rates apply; dairy-free/gluten-free options available.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/london-missions-family-event/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20260109T144000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T213701Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Training
DESCRIPTION:The Session of LMPC has committed to providing ongoing safeguarding training for the congregation. This year\, we’re grateful to welcome Dr. Jana Pressley from the Complex Trauma Treatment Center in Boston for an essential safeguarding workshop. \nThis training will explore how chronic\, relational trauma shapes the whole person—emotionally\, relationally\, cognitively\, physically\, and spiritually. Dr. Pressley will help us understand how trauma can affect faith itself\, and how the church can become a wiser\, safer\, and more compassionate community of care. Practical application will focus on supporting individuals in the context of the church community. \nFriday\, Feb. 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Chapel)\nIntroduction to complex trauma (chronic\, relational trauma)\nIntroduction to how trauma impacts lifelong development\nEmotional impact: feeling too much or too little\nCognitive impact: executive functioning of the brain\nPhysiological impact: how the body holds the trauma\nRelational impact: how interpersonal patterns can be shaped\nSpiritual impact: shaping of worldview\, perception of relationship with God \nSaturday\, Feb. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Chapel)\nWhat does complex trauma “look like” in the people in your life?\nUnderstanding the complicated emotions\, behaviors\, and relational patterns associated with complex trauma\nWhat are common triggers for trauma survivors?\nWhat are common coping responses for trauma responses?\nHow to support complex trauma survivors in a faith community context\nHelpful support and potential pitfalls\nVicarious traumatization when supporting vulnerable community members \nSunday\, Feb. 8 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. (High School Room in JHYB)\nHow trauma impacts lifelong development – emotionally\, cognitively\, interpersonally\, spiritually Trauma examples in a faith community setting\nHow to help \nThe Session of LMPC has committed to providing ongoing safeguarding training for the congregation. This year\, we’re grateful to welcome Dr. Jana Pressley from the Complex Trauma Treatment Center in Boston for an essential safeguarding workshop. \nThis training will explore how chronic\, relational trauma shapes the whole person—emotionally\, relationally\, cognitively\, physically\, and spiritually. Dr. Pressley will help us understand how trauma can affect faith itself\, and how the church can become a wiser\, safer\, and more compassionate community of care. Practical application will focus on supporting individuals in the context of the church community. \nIf you serve\, lead\, teach\, care\, or simply want to love others more wisely\, this training matters. It’s an opportunity to grow in awareness\, deepen compassion\, and strengthen our calling to love and protect God’s people. \nDr. Jana Pressley\, Psy.D\, is a licensed clinical psychologist\, trainer\, and consultant. She serves as Director of Clinical Services at the Complex Trauma Treatment Center-Boston\, Co-Director of the Complex Trauma Treatment Affiliates\, Founding Faculty at the Complex Trauma Training Institute\, and Senior Training Associate of the Foundation Trust. She specializes in the treatment of youth\, adults\, and couples/families impacted by developmental trauma\, as well as providing consultation supporting systems-level implementation of trauma-informed care in community settings and state-wide organizations.  \nDr. Pressley is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Richmont Graduate University\, where she designed and directed a trauma-based specialization certificate program. She teaches trauma-related courses at the graduate level\, and implemented trauma treatment specialization courses and qualitative trauma-focused research labs for multiple graduate programs. Dr. Pressley’s research focuses on the experience of court-involved young adults who have suffered relational trauma in the midst of chronic poverty and community violence\, as well as the impact of complex trauma history on adult spirituality and meaning-making. She has authored multiple articles and book chapters on these topics.  \nDr. Pressley is also a content developer for www.complextrauma.org\, a comprehensive information and resource website for trauma-impacted consumers\, families and providers. She is a national trainer and consultant in the Attachment\, Regulation\, and Competency (ARC) and Component-Based Psychotherapy (CBP) complex trauma intervention models.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/safeguarding-training/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Chapel
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lmpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Safeguarding-Training-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jocelyn Christie":MAILTO:jocelyn@lmpc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20260109T144000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T213701Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Training
DESCRIPTION:The Session of LMPC has committed to providing ongoing safeguarding training for the congregation. This year\, we’re grateful to welcome Dr. Jana Pressley from the Complex Trauma Treatment Center in Boston for an essential safeguarding workshop. \nThis training will explore how chronic\, relational trauma shapes the whole person—emotionally\, relationally\, cognitively\, physically\, and spiritually. Dr. Pressley will help us understand how trauma can affect faith itself\, and how the church can become a wiser\, safer\, and more compassionate community of care. Practical application will focus on supporting individuals in the context of the church community. \nFriday\, Feb. 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Chapel)\nIntroduction to complex trauma (chronic\, relational trauma)\nIntroduction to how trauma impacts lifelong development\nEmotional impact: feeling too much or too little\nCognitive impact: executive functioning of the brain\nPhysiological impact: how the body holds the trauma\nRelational impact: how interpersonal patterns can be shaped\nSpiritual impact: shaping of worldview\, perception of relationship with God \nSaturday\, Feb. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Chapel)\nWhat does complex trauma “look like” in the people in your life?\nUnderstanding the complicated emotions\, behaviors\, and relational patterns associated with complex trauma\nWhat are common triggers for trauma survivors?\nWhat are common coping responses for trauma responses?\nHow to support complex trauma survivors in a faith community context\nHelpful support and potential pitfalls\nVicarious traumatization when supporting vulnerable community members \nSunday\, Feb. 8 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. (High School Room in JHYB)\nHow trauma impacts lifelong development – emotionally\, cognitively\, interpersonally\, spiritually Trauma examples in a faith community setting\nHow to help \nThe Session of LMPC has committed to providing ongoing safeguarding training for the congregation. This year\, we’re grateful to welcome Dr. Jana Pressley from the Complex Trauma Treatment Center in Boston for an essential safeguarding workshop. \nThis training will explore how chronic\, relational trauma shapes the whole person—emotionally\, relationally\, cognitively\, physically\, and spiritually. Dr. Pressley will help us understand how trauma can affect faith itself\, and how the church can become a wiser\, safer\, and more compassionate community of care. Practical application will focus on supporting individuals in the context of the church community. \nIf you serve\, lead\, teach\, care\, or simply want to love others more wisely\, this training matters. It’s an opportunity to grow in awareness\, deepen compassion\, and strengthen our calling to love and protect God’s people. \nDr. Jana Pressley\, Psy.D\, is a licensed clinical psychologist\, trainer\, and consultant. She serves as Director of Clinical Services at the Complex Trauma Treatment Center-Boston\, Co-Director of the Complex Trauma Treatment Affiliates\, Founding Faculty at the Complex Trauma Training Institute\, and Senior Training Associate of the Foundation Trust. She specializes in the treatment of youth\, adults\, and couples/families impacted by developmental trauma\, as well as providing consultation supporting systems-level implementation of trauma-informed care in community settings and state-wide organizations.  \nDr. Pressley is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Richmont Graduate University\, where she designed and directed a trauma-based specialization certificate program. She teaches trauma-related courses at the graduate level\, and implemented trauma treatment specialization courses and qualitative trauma-focused research labs for multiple graduate programs. Dr. Pressley’s research focuses on the experience of court-involved young adults who have suffered relational trauma in the midst of chronic poverty and community violence\, as well as the impact of complex trauma history on adult spirituality and meaning-making. She has authored multiple articles and book chapters on these topics.  \nDr. Pressley is also a content developer for www.complextrauma.org\, a comprehensive information and resource website for trauma-impacted consumers\, families and providers. She is a national trainer and consultant in the Attachment\, Regulation\, and Competency (ARC) and Component-Based Psychotherapy (CBP) complex trauma intervention models.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/safeguarding-training/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Chapel
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lmpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Safeguarding-Training-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jocelyn Christie":MAILTO:jocelyn@lmpc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260208T104500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20230606T225316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T215049Z
UID:10000324-1770544800-1770547500@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:Intro to LMPC
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining LMPC? For this session\, our membership class will run as an adult elective during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. from January 4 through March 1. Please register on Realm Connect by December 23.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/intro-to-lmpc/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lmpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Intro-image-for-website.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Dean":MAILTO:julie@lmpc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T104500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20260109T144000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T213701Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Training
DESCRIPTION:The Session of LMPC has committed to providing ongoing safeguarding training for the congregation. This year\, we’re grateful to welcome Dr. Jana Pressley from the Complex Trauma Treatment Center in Boston for an essential safeguarding workshop. \nThis training will explore how chronic\, relational trauma shapes the whole person—emotionally\, relationally\, cognitively\, physically\, and spiritually. Dr. Pressley will help us understand how trauma can affect faith itself\, and how the church can become a wiser\, safer\, and more compassionate community of care. Practical application will focus on supporting individuals in the context of the church community. \nFriday\, Feb. 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Chapel)\nIntroduction to complex trauma (chronic\, relational trauma)\nIntroduction to how trauma impacts lifelong development\nEmotional impact: feeling too much or too little\nCognitive impact: executive functioning of the brain\nPhysiological impact: how the body holds the trauma\nRelational impact: how interpersonal patterns can be shaped\nSpiritual impact: shaping of worldview\, perception of relationship with God \nSaturday\, Feb. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Chapel)\nWhat does complex trauma “look like” in the people in your life?\nUnderstanding the complicated emotions\, behaviors\, and relational patterns associated with complex trauma\nWhat are common triggers for trauma survivors?\nWhat are common coping responses for trauma responses?\nHow to support complex trauma survivors in a faith community context\nHelpful support and potential pitfalls\nVicarious traumatization when supporting vulnerable community members \nSunday\, Feb. 8 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. (High School Room in JHYB)\nHow trauma impacts lifelong development – emotionally\, cognitively\, interpersonally\, spiritually Trauma examples in a faith community setting\nHow to help \nThe Session of LMPC has committed to providing ongoing safeguarding training for the congregation. This year\, we’re grateful to welcome Dr. Jana Pressley from the Complex Trauma Treatment Center in Boston for an essential safeguarding workshop. \nThis training will explore how chronic\, relational trauma shapes the whole person—emotionally\, relationally\, cognitively\, physically\, and spiritually. Dr. Pressley will help us understand how trauma can affect faith itself\, and how the church can become a wiser\, safer\, and more compassionate community of care. Practical application will focus on supporting individuals in the context of the church community. \nIf you serve\, lead\, teach\, care\, or simply want to love others more wisely\, this training matters. It’s an opportunity to grow in awareness\, deepen compassion\, and strengthen our calling to love and protect God’s people. \nDr. Jana Pressley\, Psy.D\, is a licensed clinical psychologist\, trainer\, and consultant. She serves as Director of Clinical Services at the Complex Trauma Treatment Center-Boston\, Co-Director of the Complex Trauma Treatment Affiliates\, Founding Faculty at the Complex Trauma Training Institute\, and Senior Training Associate of the Foundation Trust. She specializes in the treatment of youth\, adults\, and couples/families impacted by developmental trauma\, as well as providing consultation supporting systems-level implementation of trauma-informed care in community settings and state-wide organizations.  \nDr. Pressley is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Richmont Graduate University\, where she designed and directed a trauma-based specialization certificate program. She teaches trauma-related courses at the graduate level\, and implemented trauma treatment specialization courses and qualitative trauma-focused research labs for multiple graduate programs. Dr. Pressley’s research focuses on the experience of court-involved young adults who have suffered relational trauma in the midst of chronic poverty and community violence\, as well as the impact of complex trauma history on adult spirituality and meaning-making. She has authored multiple articles and book chapters on these topics.  \nDr. Pressley is also a content developer for www.complextrauma.org\, a comprehensive information and resource website for trauma-impacted consumers\, families and providers. She is a national trainer and consultant in the Attachment\, Regulation\, and Competency (ARC) and Component-Based Psychotherapy (CBP) complex trauma intervention models.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/safeguarding-training/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Chapel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jocelyn Christie":MAILTO:jocelyn@lmpc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20260203T141622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T141622Z
UID:10000340-1770748200-1770755400@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:The Marriage Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to renew your marriage? Whether you are newlyweds or have been married many years\, the Marriage Course can help you strengthen your communication and grow your relationship. This seven-week course is a video series where each couple sits at their own table and interacts only with each other. The cost is $50 per couple and dessert will be provided. Please register on Realm Connect by February 2.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/the-marriage-course/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Room 211
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Goodman":MAILTO:ldgoodman@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20240125T183335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T184737Z
UID:10000152-1770978600-1770984000@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:VIP Valentine's Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cheerful brunch where friends\, laughter\, and good times come together. Please register  on Realm Connect or by calling the church office on or before Monday\, February 9. \nThe VIP group is made up of mostly retired adults (ages 65+) from LMPC and the community who meet bi-monthly for fun and fellowship.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/vip-valentines-brunch/
LOCATION:Lookout Mountain\, GA City Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sorrell":MAILTO:tdsorrell88@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T104500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20230606T225316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T215049Z
UID:10000325-1771149600-1771152300@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:Intro to LMPC
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining LMPC? For this session\, our membership class will run as an adult elective during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. from January 4 through March 1. Please register on Realm Connect by December 23.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/intro-to-lmpc/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Dean":MAILTO:julie@lmpc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20260203T141622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T141622Z
UID:10000341-1771353000-1771360200@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:The Marriage Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to renew your marriage? Whether you are newlyweds or have been married many years\, the Marriage Course can help you strengthen your communication and grow your relationship. This seven-week course is a video series where each couple sits at their own table and interacts only with each other. The cost is $50 per couple and dessert will be provided. Please register on Realm Connect by February 2.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/the-marriage-course/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Room 211
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Goodman":MAILTO:ldgoodman@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20251016T194835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T192555Z
UID:10000314-1771545600-1771718399@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Studio
DESCRIPTION:*Note: This event has been rescheduled. If you are registered and can no longer attend the new date\, please email jocelyn@lmpc.org.  \nSacred Studio is an in-town women’s retreat based upon an event at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Birmingham by the same name. “Sacred” means “to connect with God” and “Studio” means “a place to create.” This weekend will attempt to give women the opportunity to do to both through fellowship over good meals\, Gospel teaching\, and creative workshops (“studios”). Our speaker will be Rachel Stevener; scroll down to find her bio\, below. \nCost is $100 and includes two meals\, two studios\, a dessert reception\, and a Sacred Studio notebook. Register on Realm Connect by January 15 and make your studio selections. (If cost is prohibitive\, some scholarships are available. Please contact Caroline Scruggs.) \nSTUDIOS: iPhone Photography\, Needlepoint\, Ceramics\, Collage\, Floral Design\, Jewelry\, Liturgical Prayer\, Mindful Movement\, Tablescaping\, Sourdough\, Writing\, Watercolors (Read descriptions on all studios here.) \nSCHEDULE:\nFriday Night\n5:30-6:00pm: Doors Open/Check In\n6:00-6:30pm: Dinner\n6:30-7:15pm: Session #1 with Rachel Stevener\n7:30-9:00pm: Studio #1\n9:00-9:30pm: Dessert and Artist Reception\nSaturday Morning\n8:30-9:00am: Doors Open/Coffee\n9:00-9:30am: Breakfast\n9:30-10:15am: Session #2 with Rachel Stevener\n10:30am-12:00pm: Studio #2 \nRACHEL STEVENER BIO\nRachel Stevener is a pastor’s wife\, mother to four daughters\, and a singer/songwriter based in New York City. Proud to be a native Chattanoogan\, she graduated from Vanderbilt University and got her master’s degree in biblical studies at RTS Charlotte. She loves talking about Jesus and what his Gospel means in our lives\, whether over coffee\, through writing\, leading a Bible study\, or in a song. Her most recent music project was an album written through the book of Lamentations\, and she has also produced an EP and multiple singles varying in style from Americana to Indie Worship. She loves to run\, lead worship\, cook\, be with people\, and hopefully make you laugh.  
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/sacred-studio/
LOCATION:LMPC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T104500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20230606T225316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T215049Z
UID:10000326-1771754400-1771757100@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:Intro to LMPC
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining LMPC? For this session\, our membership class will run as an adult elective during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. from January 4 through March 1. Please register on Realm Connect by December 23.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/intro-to-lmpc/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Dean":MAILTO:julie@lmpc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20231128T154020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T161017Z
UID:10000140-1771956000-1771963200@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:Women's Winter Supper
DESCRIPTION:These fellowship dinners\, hosted in individual homes\, are a great opportunity to connect with women across various ages and stages of life. Invite your friends and neighbors! Register on Realm Connect by February 19. If you are interested in hosting one of our Women’s Suppers\, please email Caroline Scruggs (caroline@lmpc.org)
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/womens-winter-supper/
LOCATION:Various Homes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20260203T141622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T141622Z
UID:10000342-1771957800-1771965000@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:The Marriage Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to renew your marriage? Whether you are newlyweds or have been married many years\, the Marriage Course can help you strengthen your communication and grow your relationship. This seven-week course is a video series where each couple sits at their own table and interacts only with each other. The cost is $50 per couple and dessert will be provided. Please register on Realm Connect by February 2.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/the-marriage-course/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Room 211
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Goodman":MAILTO:ldgoodman@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T104500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20240103T203700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T172535Z
UID:10000143-1772217000-1772361900@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:Youth Communicant Class
DESCRIPTION:This class is for youth in grades 6-12th who are interested in joining LMPC and will be held February 27-March 1: Friday evening\, Saturday morning\, and Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday School hour. Please register on Realm Connect by February 20. Email Margaret Compton with any questions at margaretcompton@lmpc.org. \nIf you are considering LMPC membership\, please complete the Statement of Intent form. \nThe communicant’s process for elementary students is a different structure. If your elementary child is asking questions about church membership\, please contact Jocelyn Christie at jocelyn@lmpc.org.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/youth-communicant-class/
LOCATION:JHYB Middle School Room
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ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Compton":MAILTO:margaretcompton@lmpc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260301T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260301T104500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140644
CREATED:20230606T225316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T215049Z
UID:10000332-1772359200-1772361900@lmpc.org
SUMMARY:Intro to LMPC
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining LMPC? For this session\, our membership class will run as an adult elective during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. from January 4 through March 1. Please register on Realm Connect by December 23.
URL:https://lmpc.org/event/intro-to-lmpc/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Dean":MAILTO:julie@lmpc.org
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