“Mercy, Not Sacrifice”

June 07 2026 Bulletin with Communion Booklet

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY following Sunday Service.

On line attendance is counted  – your voice will be heard – join us for our special meeting following service .

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. 

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 11th @ 9:00 am
  • Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday June 13th @ 9:00 am
• Noisy Offering – June 28th – Alive and Running (suicide prevention) 

Notice of Congregational Meeting:

Congregational Meeting – TODAY – 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
  • Sign up to Volunteer in the church Kitchen
• VBS Hosted @ Ripley – Aug. 3rd – 6th
• Winding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th, 8th, 9th