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SUMMARY:“By Our Love…”
DESCRIPTION:April 26\, 2026 Bulletin.docx \n  \nRipley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: Sunday May 11th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday – May 21st  @  5:30 pm – Office\nMission Committee: Wednesday – May 13th @ 7:00 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thur. April 23rd @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday May 9th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – April 26th Alive and Running – Sucide Prevention\n\n  \nLenten Project 2026 \n\nMaternal Health – Tama County\n\nWe will conclude our collections at the end of April\n\n\n\n  \nPastor Jim’s “Ecclesiastical Council” @ Iowa UCC Conference Meeting: \n\nToday – Meeting Starts at 2:30\, Ecclesiastical Council approx 3:45\n\n  \nPastor Jim will speak before attendees. During this meeting\, delegates will vote on his status as a pastor and whether he should proceed toward ordination. \nA “cheering section” of supporters from Ripley has being organized to attend and show encouragement\, with some willing to speak on his behalf. If you are still interested in joining the cheering section\, just speak up\, there’s still room. If you are unable to attend in person you can join virtually. Find the flyer with those zoom link details in the rear of the church. \n  \n\nJoin us downstairs for a Hearty Brunch Fellowship today\nLeave Ripley approximately 12:00 noon – travel to Urbandale UCC Church\n\nCarpooling sign up in the kitchen\n\n\nAttend Conference Meeting and Cheer Jim on\nStop somewhere for Supper on the way home (Dutch Treat)\n\n  \nSummer Dates to Note: \n\nRUCC Volunteer @ Tama County Fair – Tue. July 14th – 10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\nVBS Hosted @ Ripley – Aug. 3rd – 6th\nWinding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th\, 8th\, 9th\n\n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/by-our-love/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Pastor Jim’s "Ecclesiastical  Council" @ Iowa UCC Conference Meeting:
DESCRIPTION:Sunday April 26th – Meeting Starts at 2:30\, Ecclesiastical Council approx 3:45 \nPlans are underway for the upcoming conference meeting where Pastor Jim will speak before attendees.  As most of you know\, Pastor Jim serves our church as a “Lay Minister\,” which is a temporary status.  For the past couple years\, Ihe has been working with a group of Ripley congregants to complete the steps to becoming fully ordained\, so that he can continue to serve Ripley UCC. \nSunday\, April 26\, Pastor Jim will go before an “Ecclesiastical Council” made up of delegates from all the UCC churches in the Central Iowa Association.  This is part of the Association’s Annual meeting.  The results of the Council will determine his status as a pastor.    The meeting starts at 2:30 pm.  His part will likely start around 3:45\, and go for an hour.  During this meeting\, delegates will vote on his status as a pastor and whether he should proceed toward ordination. \nFrom Pastor Jim: “Beyond the need for recommendation\, I have never felt more a part of a church than I do Ripley.  I feel like we are one body\, working together to “serve God by serving others.”  Full ordination is a big step in the life of a pastor\, and it would feel more “right” to have the church there (in person or online) with me.” \n\n \nA “cheering section” of supporters from Ripley is being organized to attend and show encouragement\, with some willing to speak on his behalf. If you are interested in joining the cheering section\, please sign up in the kitchen so that car pooling can be arranged. If you are unable to attend in person you can join virtually. Find the flyer with those zoom link below. \nDetails:  \n\nHearty Brunch Fellowship at Ripley \nLeave Ripley approximately 12:00 noon – travel to Urbandale UCC Church\n\nCarpooling sign up in the kitchen\n\n\nAttend Conference Meeting and Cheer Jim on\nStop somewhere for Supper on the way home (Dutch Treat)\n\n  \n  \n  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89152410736?pwd+vtapSEpzLcXVOulaq3KotRbT3Zkobz.1
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/pastor-jims-ecclesiastical-council-iowa-ucc-conference-meeting/
LOCATION:Urbandale United Church of Christ\, 3530 70th STreet\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John K. Ashby":MAILTO:john.kennethg.ashby@gmail.com
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