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“And what does the Lord require of you?”
Ripley Church Meetings:
● Board of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office
● Board of Trustees: Thursday, June 16th @ 5:30 pm – Office
Ripley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:
● Quilting: Thursday, June 4th @ 9:00 am
○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday June 13th @ 9:00 am
● Noisy Offering – TODAY! – Alive and Running (suicide prevention)
Notice of Congregational Meeting:
Congregational Meeting – June 7th, 2026 Immediately following Service.
The Board of Deacons is calling a congregational meeting for Sunday June 7th
immediately following service (Approx. 9:45 am). The purpose of the meeting is to hold a
congregational vote to extend a “Letter of Call for a part-time Settled Pastor” to Jim
Coppoc.
Per Ripley UCC ByLaws the congregation must be notified for two consecutive
weeks before holding a congregational meeting to vote on the recommendation of the
Board of Deacons to issue a “Letter of Call for a part-time Settled Pastor”.
Questions can be directed to Board of Deacons Chairperson Christy Flamme @
319-269-0625.
TEVBS Update!
Traer Ecumenical Vacation Bible School – August 3-6 from 5:00-7:45 pm at Ripley.
Volunteers are needed for a number of tasks, including leading groups, setting up the
space, prepping food, and helping with activities. Please let Christie, Becky, Jim or
Lindsey know if you are interested.
Summer Dates to Note:
● RUCC Volunteer @ Tama County Fair – Tue. July 14th – 10:00 am – to 3:00 pm
● VBS Hosted @ Ripley – Aug. 3rd – 6th
● Winding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th, 8th, 9th