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SUMMARY:RUCC Christmas Tea
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Tea  – A special time at Ripley
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/rucc-christmas-tea/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Ripley United Church of Christ Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:12 24 2025 Christmas Eve Bulletin \n  \nIn Memory of:\nMaggie\, Jolie\, Gerry and Jim Youel \nby Josh and Cindy Youel and Family \nIn Memory of:\nRoger and Inis Winklepleck\nTheodore Bishop\nBarbara Adams \nby Denis and Rose Winklepleck and Family \nIn Memory of:\nHugh Sr. and Rhea Calderwood\nFred and Edna Stoakes \nby Hugh Jr. and Ruth Calderwood and Family \nIn Memory of:\nRuth Ann Stoakes\nWanda Mae Stoakes\nEleanor Eggleston\nDoug Livy \nby Hugh Jr. and Ruth Calderwood and Family \nIn Memory of:\nJuanita and Roger Becker\nLynn Becker\nCindy (Becker) Jepsen \nby David and Patty Calderwood and Family \nIn Memory of Glen Gaston \nby Becky Gaston and Family \nIn Memory of Kathy Stammer \nby Becky Gaston and Family \nIn Memory of Darrell Sivertsen \nby Kathy\, June\, Kayla and Family \nIn Memory of:\nDavid Weston\, Dan Corbett\, Bill Coppoc\,\nJen Barnes-Seger and Evelyn Miller \nby The Coppoc and Bagenstos Families \nThe Norfolk Pine that graces our sanctuary is in Memory of Rodger Knoop\nby Jane Knoop & Family
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/ripley-united-church-of-christ-christmas-eve-service/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Happy New Year!
DESCRIPTION:Ripley UCC \nHappy New Year! May the year 2026 be filled with the promise of hope\, peace\, love and joy ! \n \nRipley UCC is a member of the congregation of the United Church of Christ. \n  \nOur Purpose is “to serve God by serving others.” \n  \nServices are at 9:00 every Sunday morning\, with fellowship(coffee and treats) to follow. \n  \nYou can connect to us virtually on Facebook\, or at www.ripleyucc.org. \n  \nOpportunities to get involved include quilting groups\, concerts\, mission events\, child and adult Christian Education\, special music\, and the chance to volunteer for a variety of roles during worship. Talk to any member to learn how. \n  \nPrayer requests can be submitted on line https://tinyurl.com/3n324nvk \, in person to Pastor Jim or any Deacon. \n  \nBridge Minister Jim Coppoc is available to our community at:\n515-708-4343 (text is best)\njimatripley@gmail.com\nFacebook.com/jim.at.ripley \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/happy-new-year-2/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
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SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts
DESCRIPTION:The Traer Quilt Experience Ripley  \n \nMarch 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience\nBinding Faith and Community through Patchwork\nPast – Present & Future \nThe Ripley Stitchers are working with the Traer Historical Museum and the Traer\nPublic Library to bring a Quilting Experience to the community in honor of National\nQuilting Month-March & National Quilt Day – March 21st. \n○ Ripley UCC Quilt Show and Exhibit 10am – 4pm\n■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\n■ The Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with\nthe community as part of our quilt show and include the story of\nthe quilt.\n■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing\npatchwork.\n■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .\n■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in\nHeavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. \, Americans for Independent Living\,\nCedar Valley Hospice\, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the\nStork’s Nest)\n■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.\n■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist\nChurch will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm \n● Lunch for Purchase includes:\n○ Choice of Chili\, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken\nand Wild Rice Soup\n○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches\n○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen \n○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm\n■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March\n■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display\n■ Quilt process exhibit\n■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience\n● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson\n● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March\n21st\n■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the\n“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series \n○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon\n■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest\n■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.\n■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-45/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Help us get ready for the Quilt Show!   We are working to bring you a lovely quilt filled sanctuary by filling every aspect we can. Our goal?  To tell the story of Those who Stitch at Ripley. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Jane Knoop at 319-478-8156 \n  \nMarch 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience\nBinding Faith and Community through Patchwork\nPast – Present & Future \nThe Ripley Stitchers are working with the Traer Historical Museum and the Traer\nPublic Library to bring a Quilting Experience to the community in honor of National\nQuilting Month-March & \n○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm\n■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\n■ The Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with\nthe community as part of our quilt show and include the story of\nthe quilt.\n■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing\npatchwork.\n■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .\n■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in\nHeavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. \, Americans for Independent Living\,\nCedar Valley Hospice\, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the\nStork’s Nest)\n■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed. \n■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist\nChurch will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm\n● Lunch for Purchase includes:\n○ Choice of Chili\, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken\nand Wild Rice Soup\n○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches\n○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen \n○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm\n■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March\n■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display\n■ Quilt process exhibit\n■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience\n● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson\n● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March\n21st\n■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the\n“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series \nLaura – Jane and Sharon\n○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon\n■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest\n■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.\n■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-46/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T160000
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SUMMARY:The Stories of Those Who Stitch - The Traer Quilt Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Ripley Stitchers are collaborating with The Traer Historical Museum and The Traer Public Library on \nThe Traer Quilt Experience Ripley b \n  \nThe Traer Quilt Experience.   Binding faith and community with patchwork.  Past – Present & Future.   10 am – 4 pm \nShowcasing the quilts that are made with love by the Ripley Stitchers and quilts made by those who stitch at Ripley. \nExhibits will be throughout the church.   Representatives from CHAT\, Sleep in Heavenly Peace\, Americans for Independent Living\, Tama County \nMaternal Health and Wellness\, Cedar Valley Hospice and will be on hand to explain how our mission of quilts benefit those in need. \n  \nAlso on hand will be Teri Sellers from Bobbins and Boards in Vinton.  She is our machine quilting artist as she quilted our RAFFLE Quilt \nAnswering all questions about machine quilting and sharing information about her retreat location. \n  \nConcessions will be available from 11 -2 organized by the Ripley Missions Committee and supported by Traer United Methodist Church. \n  \nLooking to reduce your fabric stash?  We can help!  Donation Drop off! \n  \nChildren’s Activity!  Make and Take activities. \n  \n \n  \nWatch for more activities at the Museum and the Library!   
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/the-stories-of-those-who-stitch-the-traer-quilt-experience/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Knoop":MAILTO:annetteatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
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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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