BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ripley United Church of Christ - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ripleyucc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ripley United Church of Christ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250831T150614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T150748Z UID:3400-1758445200-1758452400@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Memories of Yesteryear! DESCRIPTION:Memories of Yesteryear!\n● Reverend Otto F. Moede was Pastor of Ripley 1935-1936\n● His Daughter\, Louise Lex\, who lived in our Parsonage and attended\nRipley during that time\, will visit our church on September 21st.\n● Louise’s daughter\, Andrea\, has written a biography of Louise’s amazing life. \nCopies will available for sale after the service \n  URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/memories-of-yesteryear/ LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250803T161714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T152740Z UID:3358-1757721600-1757807999@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Sleep in Heavenly Peace Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Sleep In Heavenly Peace Work Day – Ames – Sept. 13th \n \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided on site by the Mission Comm.  We will be using the previously given funds to put together a picnic for our volunteers as well as any others that are there for the day.\nBring a lawn chair and enjoy burgers and picnic fare.\nIf someone would like to bring some cookies or bars that would be great. Let Patty or Laura know. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/save-the-date-sleep-in-heavenly-peace-field-trip/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Missions,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Missions Committe":MAILTO:pattycalderwood@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T100000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250803T163535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T163544Z UID:3362-1755421200-1755424800@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Guest Speaker ! Ryan Currens of The United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities institution DESCRIPTION:Join us on line or in the pews as  Ryan Currens\, will be our guest speaker during service. \nRyan is currently  on staff as the major gifts officer for The United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities institution. \nUnited Theology Seminary of the Twin Cities\nUnited is a theological graduate school that welcomes and embraces life’s big questions. United students hone their intellectual capacity\, illuminate their spirituality\, and learn the lessons of compassionate leadership through our focus on social transformation\, theology and the arts\, and inter religious chaplaincy. Located in the heart of the Creative Enterprise Zone in St. Paul\, United’s community includes people from a wide range of faith traditions\, life stages\, and spiritual perspectives. Master of Arts\, Master of Arts in Religious Leadership\, Master of Theological Studies in Integrative Theology\, Master of Divinity\, Doctor of Ministry URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/guest-speaker-ryan-currens-of-the-united-theological-seminary-of-the-twin-cities-institution/ LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Special Event,Sunday Service ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250223T180347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T160750Z UID:3006-1754821800-1754827200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Ecumenical Service featuring SaltLight Christian Band DESCRIPTION:Salt Light Christian Band\nJoin us all as we enjoy music and message by Salt Light. \n  \nWho We Are\n\nGospel-Centered \n\n\n\nWe play and create music to glorify God and point people to the truth of the Gospel message. Matthew 5:13-16 calls us\, as Christ-followers\, to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world\, which we hope to display through our music. \nOriginal Music \nMany of the songs we play are originals\, written by our lead singer\, Darla Erskine\, and arranged by the group. Her songs tell stories of common feelings and circumstances that give those listening an opportunity to relate\, reflect\, and respond in worship. \nFamily \nThough none of us are related\, our love for music and for Jesus are two things we have in common. We are more than a band; we truly are a family. It is a joy to be involved in each other’s lives\, in every season. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/ecumenical-service-featuring-saltlight-christian-band/ LOCATION:Traer Memorial Building\, 414 2nd Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T100000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250731T030319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T164028Z UID:3320-1754816400-1754820000@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Traer United Presbyterian Church Celebrates 150 years! DESCRIPTION:Traer UPC extends an invitation for the Community of Traer to join them as they celebrate 150 years in the Traer Community. \n  \nAttend special Sunday Service at 9 am with light refreshments to follow.   Winding Stairs Festival Ecumenical Service follows at the Traer Memorial Building at 10:30am. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/traer-united-presbyterian-church-celebrates-150-years/ LOCATION:Traer United Presbyterian Church\, 307 Walnut Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250803T150159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T150331Z UID:3348-1754726400-1754737200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Winding Stairs Festival Breakfast @ Traer UPC DESCRIPTION:Winding Stairs Festival:\nUPC – 150th Open House and Pancake Breakfast\nSat. Aug. 9th 8:00 to 11:00 am \n  \n  \nIf you would like to volunteer to help with breakfast :\n○ Volunteers for breakfast are needed: Contact Rhonda @ 319-478-8943 URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/winding-stairs-festival-breakfast-traer-upc/ LOCATION:Traer United Presbyterian Church\, 307 Walnut Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250706T152550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T133036Z UID:3283-1753009200-1753023600@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Fishing and Fellowship DESCRIPTION:Ripley UCC Fishing Event\nSunday July 20th   after church service\n11:00 am\nUnion Grove State Park\, Gladbrook\n Denis Jr will be on hand for expert fishing advice\n Bring a license ( age16+) and gear if you have it\n\nUnion Grove Lake\, Gladbrook\nUnion Grove State Park\, established in 1938\, is a picturesque outdoor destination in Tama County. The 110-acre Union Grove Lake is a focal point of the park\, along with an often-photographed waterfall and dam nestled in the woods. \nAnglers enjoy fishing for crappie\, bluegill\, channel catfish\, largemouth bass and walleyes\, and visitors can hike\, birdwatch or camp while enjoying the park. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/fishing-and-fellowship/ LOCATION:Union Grove State Park\, 1215 220th Street\, Gladbrook\, 50635\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T143000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250601T133959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T160200Z UID:3244-1751189400-1751207400@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Sunday Fellowship/Service at Pilgrim Heights DESCRIPTION:Faith – Fellowship and Food\nPilgrim Heights – (3005 E. Ave\, Montour) – In place of regular worship \n\nSunday\, June 29th @ 9:30 am in the lower shelter  \n\nEnjoy Music\, Scripture and prayer\n\n\nBrunch potluck following worship(details forthcoming) \nJoin in time together canoeing\, kayaking\, pedal boating\, and enjoying each others’ company.  Enjoy Fishing –  bring their own gear and a license.  Watercraft and life vests will be supplied by the camp. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/sunday-fellowship-service-at-pilgrim-heights/ LOCATION:Pilgrim Heights\, 3005 E Ave\, Montour\, IA\, 50173 CATEGORIES:Special Event,Sunday Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T153000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250601T130407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T133151Z UID:3233-1750491000-1750519800@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Sleep in Heavenly Peace Field Trip - cancelled - Heat warngings DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 21st – Ripley Service Field Trip!\n\nSleep In Heavenly Peace Bed Build Field Trip to Ames \n\nLeave Ripley at 7:30 am (carpooling)\nWork from 9 to 11:00 am\nLunch at Pizza Ranch\n*Free Will Donation Basket out June 7th & June 14th reminder of cost taken care of by Mission Committee\nArrive back at Ripley approximately 2:00 pm\nSign up in the kitchen or contact Patty @ 319-269-7286 URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/sleep-in-heavenly-peace-field-trip/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Missions,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Missions Committe":MAILTO:pattycalderwood@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250511T134316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T134325Z UID:3155-1746921600-1747007999@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Mother's Day DESCRIPTION:Happy Mother’s Day URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/mothers-day-2/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T080000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250318T011527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T012646Z UID:3071-1744786800-1744790400@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Community Men's Lenten Breakfast at Clutier Community Church DESCRIPTION:Start your day at Clutier Community Church for Community Men’s Lenten Breakfast! URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/mens-community-lenten-breakfast-at-clutier-community-church/ LOCATION:Clutier Community Church\, 301 3rd St.\, Clutier\, IA\, 52217 CATEGORIES:Community,Lent,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T080000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250318T010650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T010657Z UID:3069-1744182000-1744185600@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Community Men's Lenten Breakfast at Ripley UCC DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/community-mens-lenten-breakfast-at-ripley-ucc/ LOCATION:Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Lent,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250223T175555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T175619Z UID:2995-1743811200-1743897599@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Two lives will be joined as one DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/two-lives-will-be-joined-as-one/ LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T080000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250318T010418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T010427Z UID:3066-1743577200-1743580800@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Community Men's Lenten Breakfast at Traer United Presbyterian Church DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/community-mens-lenten-breakfast-at-traer-united-presbyterian-church/ LOCATION:Traer United Presbyterian Church\, 307 Walnut Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Lent,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T080000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250318T005843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T005851Z UID:3064-1742972400-1742976000@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Community Men's Lenten Breakfast at St. Paul's Catholic Church DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/community-mens-lenten-breakfast-at-st-pauls-catholic-church/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s Catholic Church\, 1102 Walnut St\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Lent,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T080000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250318T004808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T005156Z UID:3043-1742367600-1742371200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Community Men's Lenten Breakfast at ST Luke's Lutheran DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/mens-lenten-breakfast-at-st-lukes-lutheran/ LOCATION:St. Lukes Lutheran Church\, 207 Taylor St\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Lent,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T080000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250312T004523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T005547Z UID:3053-1741762800-1741766400@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Community Men's Lenten Breakfast DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/community-mens-lenten-breakfast/ LOCATION:Traer United Methodist Church\, 512 4th Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Lent,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250223T170948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T140531Z UID:2972-1741195800-1741203000@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service @ St Paul's Catholic Church DESCRIPTION:Ripley UCC family has been invited to Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church as they honor the lives of local heroes Captain Hugh Wallace Breakenridge and Private David Pulkrabek on the 80th anniversary of their passing at the battle of Iwo Jima.   Ashes will be available for all in attendance. \n \nMass begins at 5:30 pm and a Pasta Bar Meal will follow mass in the St. Paul Fellowship Hall. \nKennan Seda will be presenting during the meal. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/ash-wednesday-service-st-pauls-catholic-church/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s Catholic Church\, 1102 Walnut St\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T113000 DTSTAMP:20260610T003921 CREATED:20250126T231017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T231947Z UID:2610-1739097000-1739100600@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Special Reading : The People are Kind : A Religious History of Iowa by Bill Douglas DESCRIPTION:With humor\, incisive analysis\, and sympathy\, Bill Douglas paints a tapestry that contributes not just to religious history but argues for its importance to the history of Iowa.   Join us after the Annual Meeting as Bill Douglas reads from his newly published book. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/special-reading-the-people-are-kind-a-religious-history-of-iowa-by-bill-douglas/ LOCATION:Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR