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SUMMARY:“Living Stones”
DESCRIPTION:May 03 2026 Bulletin with communion \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:  Thursday\, May 7th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday May 9th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – May 31st – Alive and Running (suicide prevention)\n\n  \nLenten Project 2026 \nThank you to all who donated to Maternal Health – Tama County.  Your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of the mothers and children this organization serves. \n  \nReport on Ecclesiastical Council \nLast Sunday\, 16 members of the Ripley family travelled to Urbandale to support Pastor Jim in his “Ecclesiastical Council\,” or examination by delegates from all over the Central Association of the Iowa Conference of the UCC.  The Council unanimously voted for Jim to move forward on his path to full ordination as a Minister of Word and Sacrament.  We now begin the process of formally discerning a longer-term call for Jim\, as his desire is to remain with us at Ripley for a very long time to come. \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
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/living-stones/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T100000
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SUMMARY:“Breaking Bread Together”
DESCRIPTION:April 19\, 2026 Bulletin \n  \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 – Suicide 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\nSunday April 26th – Meeting Starts at 2:30\, Ecclesiastical Council approx 3:45\n\n  \nPlans are underway for the upcoming conference meeting where Pastor 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 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 details in the rear of the church. \n  \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  \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
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/breaking-bread-together/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T132442Z
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SUMMARY:“Seeing God”
DESCRIPTION:  \nApr 12 2026 Bulletin \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nBoard of Deacons: Sunday April 12th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday – April 16th  @  5:30 pm – Office\nMission Committee: Wednesday – May 13th @ 7:00 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thur. April 16th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday May 9th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – April 26th Alive and Running more info in Newsletter\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  \nThank you to those who celebrate the Easter season by sharing an Easter Lily in memory of their loved ones. \n  \nIn Memory of:  \nDarrell Sivertsen              by Kathy\, June\, Kayla and Family \n  \nIn Memory of: \nHugh Sr. and Rhea Calderwood                  Doug Livy \nFred and Edna Stoakes                             Ruth Ann Stoakes \nEleanor Eggleston       Wanda Mae Stoakes      \nby Hugh Jr. and Ruth Calderwood and Family \n  \nIn Memory of:  \nMaggie\, Jolie\, Gerry and Jim Youel               by Josh and Cindy Youel and Family \n  \nIn Memory of: \nDavid Weston    \nBill and Karolee Coppoc        by Their Children and Grandchildren \n  \nIn Memory of: \nDan Corbett \nJen Barnes-Seger             by the Bagenstos/Coppoc Family \n  \nIn Memory of: \nEvelyn Miller   by the Coppoc/Bagenstos Family
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/seeing-god/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260329T135610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T135619Z
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SUMMARY:A Different Kind of King”
DESCRIPTION:Mar 29 2026 Bulletin \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nBoard of Deacons: Sunday April 12th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday – April 14th  @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thur. April 2nd @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday April 11th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – March 29th: Alive and Running more info in Newsletter\n\n  \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come: \n\nLenten Project:  Maternal Health – Tama County\nMen’s Lenten Breakfasts: \n\nApril 1: Clutier Community\n\n\nMaundy Thursday April 2nd – 7:00 pm at United Meth. Church\nGood Friday April 3rd – 7:00 pm at RUCC\nEaster: April 5th\n\nBreakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am\n\n\n\n  \nEaster Lilies for the Altar: \n\nSponsor a Lily in honor or memory of a loved one to adorn our altar.\n\n$16.00 each – Coordinate with Patty\, Christy or Dave\n\n319-269-7286 or pattycalderwood@gmail.com
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/a-different-kind-of-king/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260322T133914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T133925Z
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SUMMARY:"Finding the Beauty"
DESCRIPTION:Mar 22 2026 Bulletin \n  \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nBoard of Deacons: Sunday April 12th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday – April 14th  @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thur. March 26th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday April 11th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – March 29th: Alive and Running more info in Newsletter\n\n  \nThank you to everyone who helped make the Quilt Experience weekend a success!!   \n> If the Congregation’s help is requested today after church to help take down the Quilt Displays. \n  \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come: \n\nLenten Project:  Maternal Health – Tama County\nWednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n\nMarch 25\n6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion\n\n\nMen’s Lenten Breakfasts: \n\nMarch 25: RUCC – (David Calderwood is Organizing)\nApril 1: Clutier Community\n\n\nMaundy Thursday April 2nd – 7:00 pm at United Meth. Church\nGood Friday April 3rd – 7:00 pm at RUCC\nEaster: April 5th\n\nBreakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am\n\n\n\n  \nEaster Lilies for the Alter: \n\nSponsor a Lily in honor or memory of a loved one to adorn our altar.\n\n$16.00 each – Coordinate with Patty\n\n319-269-7286 or pattycalderwood@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/finding-the-beauty/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260315T132556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T141211Z
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SUMMARY:“Light of the World"
DESCRIPTION:Mar15 2026 Bulletin with quilt blessing \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nBoard of Deacons: Sunday April 12th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday – March 19th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:  \n\nQuilting: Wed – March 18th Afternoon until the Lenten Meal\n\n   Thur. March 19th @ 9:00 am \n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday April 11th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – March 29th: Alive and Running more info in Newsletter\nRipley Quilt Show – March 21st \n\nThe Congregation’s help is requested Sunday the 22nd after church to help take down the Quilt Displays after this event. \n\n\n\n  \n✦ March 15th – Special Offering for One Great Hour of Sharing \n✧ The One Great Hour of Sharing Fund (OGHS) is managed by National UCC Disaster Ministries.  OGHS supports partners worldwide with ministries that fund health\, education\, and agricultural development\, emergency relief\, refugee ministries and both international and domestic disaster response. The Mission Committee has budgeted  $100 for this offering and any other donations will be added to this amount. \n✧ In addition to this offering the Mission Committee will be sending $1000 to the National UCC Special Relief Fund.  These funds are used to provide national and international relief\, for disaster response and recovery in connection with the OGHS Fund\, and are specific to appeals for disasters like hurricanes.  \n  \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come: \n\nLenten Project:  Maternal Health – Tama County\nWednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n\nMarch 18 and 25\n6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion\n\n\nMen’s Lenten Breakfasts: \n\nMarch 18: United Presbyterian\nMarch 25: RUCC – (David Calderwood is Organizing)\nApril 1: Clutier Community\n\n\nMaundy Thursday April 2nd – 7:00 pm at United Meth. Church\nGood Friday April 3rd – 7:00 pm at RUCC\nEaster: April 5th\n\nBreakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/siyahamba/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260218T025308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T025308Z
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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Quilts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/blessing-of-the-quilts-2/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Patchwork Stitching,Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260308T034531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T034537Z
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SUMMARY:“The Woman at the Well”
DESCRIPTION:  \nMar 08 2026 Bulletin \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nBoard of Deacons:  Sunday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday – March 19th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting: Wed – March 11th Afternoon until the Lenten Meal\n\n   Thur. March 12th @ 9:00 am \n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am\n\n✦ March 15th – Special Offering for One Great Hour of Sharing \n✧ The One Great Hour of Sharing Fund (OGHS) is managed by National UCC Disaster Ministries.  OGHS supports partners worldwide with ministries that fund health\, education\, and agricultural development\, emergency relief\, refugee ministries and both international and domestic disaster response. The Mission Committee has budgeted  $100 for this offering and any other donations will be added to this amount. \n✧ In addition to this offering the Mission Committee will be sending $1000 to the National UCC Special Relief Fund.  These funds are used to provide national and international relief\, for disaster response and recovery in connection with the OGHS Fund\, and are specific to appeals for disasters like hurricanes.  \n\nNoisy Offering – March 29th: Alive and Running more info in Newsletter\nRipley Quilt Show – March 21st \nThe Congregation’s help is requested Sunday the 22nd after church to help take down the Quilt Displays after this event. \n\n  \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come: \n\nLenten Project:  Maternal Health – Tama County\nWednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n\nMarch 11\, 18 and 25\n6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion\n\n\nMen’s Lenten Breakfasts: \n\nMarch 11: St. Paul Catholic\nMarch 18: United Presbyterian\nMarch 25: RUCC – (David Calderwood is Organizing)\nApril 1: Clutier Community\n\n\nMaundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD\nGood Friday April 3rd – TBD\nEaster: April 5th – Details TBD\n\nBreakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 a
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/the-woman-at-the-well/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260301T020728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T021625Z
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SUMMARY:“20/20 Vision”
DESCRIPTION:Mar 01 2026 Bulletin with communion \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nBoard of Deacons:  Sunday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday – March 19th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting: Wed – March 4th Afternoon until the Lenten Meal\nQuilting: Thur. – March 5th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am\nNoisy Offering – March 29th  Alive and Running Iowa\n\n\nRipley Quilt Show – March 21st \nThe Congregation’s help is requested Sunday the 22nd after church to help take down the Quilt Displays after this event. \n\nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come: \nLenten Project:  Maternal Health – Tama County \n\nWednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n\nMarch 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n\n6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion\nSign up for meal prep in the kitchen.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nMen’s Lenten Breakfasts: \n\nMarch 4: St. Luke’s Lutheran\nMarch 11: St. Paul Catholic\nMarch 18: United Presbyterian\nMarch 25: RUCC – (David Calderwood is Organizing)\nApril 1: Clutier Community\n\n\n\n  \n\nMaundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD\nGood Friday April 3rd – TBD\n\nEaster: April 5th – Details TBD\n\nBreakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/20-20-vision/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Lent,Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260222T024250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T025046Z
UID:3995-1771750800-1771754400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“Nachash the Tempter”
DESCRIPTION:  \nFeb 22 2026 Bulletin \n \n  \n \nThe Traer Quilt Experience Ripley b \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLent_Spring Activities 2026 \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Mission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet\n● Board of Deacons: Monday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nMission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet\nBoard of Deacons:  Monday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees:  Tuesday – Feb. 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office\n\nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting: Thur. Feb. 26th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – Feb. 22nd:  Project to be Announced\nRipley Quilt Show – March 21st \n\nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come: \n\nLenten Project:  Maternal Health – Tama County\nWednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n\nFeb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion\nSign up for meal prep in the kitchen.\n\n\nMen’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n\nFeb. 25: Traer United Methodist\nMarch 4: St. Luke’s Lutheran\nMarch 11: St. Paul Catholic\nMarch 18: United Presbyterian\nMarch 25: RUCC\nApril 1: Clutier Community\n\n\nMaundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD\nGood Friday April 3rd – TBD\nEaster: April 5th – Details TBD\n\nBreakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/3995/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260215T144620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T144641Z
UID:3951-1771146000-1771149600@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"That of God"
DESCRIPTION:Feb 15 2026 Bulletin \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nMission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet\nBoard of Deacons:  Monday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees:  Tuesday – Feb. 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nCE Volunteers! \nAs we start to attract more children and families\, our Christian Ed. ministry becomes more and more important all the time.  We still need volunteers to help.  So much more than child care–this is a chance to engage and guide and support–to “be the church” our children grow to love.  Please talk to Pr. Jim if you are interested in learning more. \n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting: Thur. Feb. 19th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – Feb. 22nd:  Project to be Announced\nRipley Quilt Show – March 21st \n\n  \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come: \n\nLenten Project:  Maternal Health – Tama County\nAsh Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026 – imposition of ashes @ 6pm\nWednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n\nFeb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion\nSign up for meal prep in the kitchen.\n\n\nMen’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n\nFeb. 25: Traer United Methodist\nMarch 4: St. Lukes Lutheran\nMarch 11: St. Paul Catholic\nMarch 18: United Presbyterian\nMarch 25: RUCC\nApril 1: Clutier Community\n\n\nMaundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD\nGood Friday April 3rd – TBD\nEaster: April 5th – Details TBD\n\nBreakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/that-of-god/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260208T030401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T030401Z
UID:3946-1770541200-1770544800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“Salt and Light”
DESCRIPTION:Feb 08 2026 Bulletin \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Deacons: Monday – Feb. 9th @ 6:00 pm – Fellowship Hall\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 10th @ 6:00 pm – Office\n● Mission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet \nCE Volunteers!\nAs we start to attract more children and families\, our Christian Ed. ministry\nbecomes more and more important all the time. We still need volunteers to\nhelp. So much more than child care–this is a chance to engage and guide and\nsupport–to “be the church” our children grow to love. Please talk to Pr. Jim if\nyou are interested in learning more. \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting: Thur. Feb. 12th @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Feb. 14th @ 9:00 am\n● Noisy Offering – Feb. 22nd: Project to be Announced\n● Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st \nRipley Annual Meeting: Today after worship – with a Baked Potato Bar to\nfollow in the Fellowship Hall – Please join us for lunch.\nWeather Make Up: Feb. 15th\, 2026 after worship\n● Annual Reports were emailed out. If you did not receive one or would like a\nprinted copy please let Josh Youel know. \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:\n● Lenten Project: Storks Nest\n● Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026 – Details TBD\n● Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n○ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n○ Sign up for meal prep in the kitchen.\n● Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n○ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, April 1st\n● Maundy Thursday April 2nd\n● Good Friday April 3rd\n● Easter: April 5th – Details TBD
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/salt-and-light/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260201T011328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T011623Z
UID:3944-1769936400-1769940000@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“The Beatific Roadmap”
DESCRIPTION:Feb 01 2026 Bulletin with communion \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Deacons: Monday – Feb. 9th @ 6:00 pm – Fellowship Hall\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 10th @ 5:30 pm – Office\n● Mission Committee: TBD \nHymn Refresh\nIt’s a brand new year\, and a brand new opportunity to liven up our worship! If\nyou have a hymn you love and haven’t heard in a while\, or a new one you want\nto try\, please let Pr. Jim know or write the title on the sheet at the back of the\nsanctuary. Let’s sing something fresh together! \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting: Thur. Feb. 5th @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Feb. 14th @ 9:00 am\n● Noisy Offering – Feb. 22nd: Project to be Announced\n● Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st    Details noted below \nRipley Annual Meeting: Feb. 8th\, 2026 after worship with Baked Potato Bor\nto follow in the Fellowship Hall\nWeather Make Up: Feb. 15th\, 2026 after worship\n● Annual Reports were emailed out. If you did not receive one or would like a\nprinted copy please let Josh Youel know.\n● Question to Report Contributors should be asked by Feb. 1st to allow\nresearch and possible resolution before the meeting on the 8th\n● Our Potluck Potato Bar will follow the meeting in the Fellowship Hall \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:\n● Lenten Project: Storks Nest\n● Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026 – Details TBD\n● Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n○ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n○ Sign up for meal prep in the kitchen.\n● Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n○ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, April 1st\n● Maundy Thursday April 2nd\n● Good Friday April 3rd\n● Easter: April 5th – Details TBD \n  \nMarch 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience \n           Binding Faith and Community through Patchwork \n                               Past – Present & Future \nThe Ripley Stitchers are working with the Traer Historical Museum and the Traer Public Library to bring a Quilting Experience to the community in honor of National Quilting Month-March & National Quilt Day – March 21st.  \n\nRipley UCC Quilt Show and Exhibit   10am – 4pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\nThe Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with the community as part of our quilt show and include the story of the quilt. \nExhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing patchwork. \nChildren’s activity  / Make and Take is in the planning stages. \nQuilt recipients are being invited to participate (Sleep in Heavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. etc)\nDonation Drive for unwanted fabric and sewing supplies.\nMissions Committee organizing lunch sales 11am – 2pm\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Traer Historical Museum is  participating   10am – 4pm \n\nWill be featuring quilts in windows for month of March rotating often\nOpperman Quilts and additional quilts on display\n Quilt process exhibit\nQuilt block coloring contest in collaboration with Traer Public Library.\nThe library will be handing out and collecting entries\n\nThe museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March 21st\nVoting guidelines TBD\nHosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm.  Author of the “Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon\n\n\n\n\nSponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest\nHanding out and collecting Coloring Contest Entries\nAdditional quilt related options in the planning stages.
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/the-beatific-roadmap/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260125T012452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T014227Z
UID:3821-1769331600-1769335200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“Fishing 101”
DESCRIPTION:Jan 25 2025 Bulletin \n \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Deacons: Monday – Feb. 9th @ 6:00 pm – Fellowship Hall\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 10th @ 5:30 pm – Office \nHymn Refresh\nIt’s a brand new year\, and a brand new opportunity to liven up our worship! If\nyou have a hymn you love and haven’t heard in a while\, or a new one you want\nto try\, please let Pr. Jim know or write the title on the sheet at the back of the\nsanctuary. Let’s sing something fresh together! \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting: Thur. Feb. 5th @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Feb. 14th @ 9:00 am\n● Noisy Offering – Today – Jan. 25th: Project to be Announced\n● Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st – Details TBD \n  \n \nRipley Annual Meeting: Feb. 8th\, 2026 after worship with Baked Potato Bor\nto follow in the Fellowship Hall\nWeather Make Up: Feb. 15th\, 2026 after worship\n● Annual Reports were emailed out this week. If you did not receive one or \nwould like a printed copy please let Josh Youel know.\n>There is a limited quantity in the rear of the church.\n● Question to Report Contributors should be asked by Feb. 1st to allow\nresearch and possible resolution before the meeting on the 8th\n● Sign up in the Kitchen to help provide for our Potluck Potato Bar \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:\n● Lenten Project: Storks Nest\n● Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026 – Details TBD\n● Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n○ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n○ Sign up for meal prep in the kitchen.\n● Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n○ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, April 1st\n● Maundy Thursday April 2nd\n● Good Friday April 3rd\n● Easter: April 5th – Details TBD
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/fishing-101/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260118T145644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T150510Z
UID:3814-1768726800-1768730400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“Come and See”
DESCRIPTION:Jan18 2025 Bulletin \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Deacons: Monday – Feb. 9th @ 6:00 pm – Fellowship Hall\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 10th @ 5:30 pm – Office \nHymn Refresh\nIt’s a brand new year\, and a brand new opportunity to liven up our worship! If you have a hymn you love and haven’t heard in a while\, or a new one you want to try\, please let Pr. Jim know or write the title on the sheet at the back of the\nsanctuary. Let’s sing something fresh together! \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting: Thur. Jan. 22nd @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Feb. 14th @ 9:00 am\n● Noisy Offering – Jan. 25th: Project to be Announced\n● Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st – Details TBD \nRipley Annual Meeting: Feb. 8th\, 2026 after worship\nWeather Make Up: Feb. 15th\, 2026 after worship\n● Annual Reports are due to the Trustees Today – Jan. 18th\n○ Reports can be turned in to Josh Youel\, preferably by email to:\nyouelcj@gmail.com\n● Question to Report Contributors should be asked by Feb. 1st to allow\nresearch and possible resolution before the meeting on the 8th \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:\n● Lenten Project: Storks Nest\n● Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026 – Details TBD\n● Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n○ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n● Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n○ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, April 1st\n● Maundy Thursday April 2nd\n● Good Friday April 3rd\n● Easter: April 5th – Details TBD
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/come-and-see/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260111T141601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T141601Z
UID:3793-1768122000-1768125600@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“Sacrament and Covenant”
DESCRIPTION:Jan 11 2025 Bulletin \nAnnouncements \n  \nRipley Church Meetings: \n● Board of Deacons: Sunday – Jan. 11th @ 10 am – Office\n● Mission Committee: Wednesday – Jan 14th @ 6:00 pm – Location TBD\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 10th @ 5:30 pm – Office \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n● Quilting: MONDAY Jan. 12th @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Feb. 14th @ 9:00 am\n● Noisy Offering – Jan. 25th: Project to be Announced \nRipley Annual Meeting: Feb. 8th\, 2026 after worship \nWeather Make Up: Feb. 15th\, 2026 after worship\n● Annual Reports are due to the Trustees by Jan. 18th\n○ Reports can be turned in to Josh Youel\, preferably by email to:\nyouelcj@gmail.com\n● Question to Report Contributors should be asked by Feb. 1st to allow\nresearch and possible resolution before the meeting on the 8th \nFuture Dates:\n● Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026\n● Easter: April 5th\, 2026
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/sacrament-and-covenant/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20260104T021300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T021617Z
UID:3784-1767517200-1767520800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“Being the Light”
DESCRIPTION:Jan 04 2025 Bulletin with communion \nPlease join us as we wish Arlene Schmidt a very happy 94th Birthday today! \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Jan. 6th @ 5:30 pm – Office\n● Board of Deacons: Sunday – Jan. 11th @ 10 am – Office\n● Mission Committee: Wednesday – Jan 14th @ 6:00 pm – Office \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting: Thursday Jan. 8th @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Jan 10th @ 9:00 am \n● Noisy Offering – Jan. 25th: Project to be Announced \nRipley Annual Meeting: Feb. 8th\, 2026 after worship\n● Annual Reports are due to the Trustees by Jan. 18th\n○ Reports can be turned in to Josh Youel\, preferably by email to:\nyouelcj@gmail.com\n● Question to Report Contributors should be asked by Feb. 1st to allow\nresearch and possible resolution before the meeting on the 8th \nFuture Dates:\n● Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026\n● Easter: April 5th\, 2026 \n  \nPrayer Requests: \nPrayer requests can be submitted online at https://tinyurl.com/3n324nvk\, in person to Jim or any Deacon \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/being-the-light/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251226T160752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T030306Z
UID:3758-1766912400-1766916000@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Joint Worship with TUMC  : “The Gift” - Pastor Mark Keefer
DESCRIPTION:Joint Worship with TUMC \nRipley UCC and Traer UMC share Sunday Service at Ripley Sunday December 28th.\, 2025\nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nBoard of Trustees:  Tuesday – Jan. 6th @ 5:30 pm – Office\nBoard of Deacons:  Sunday – Jan. 11th @ 10 am – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting is on Christmas break\, see you in the new year !\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Jan 10th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – Dec. 28th: “PS” – Project Share – TMU\n\n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/joint-worship-with-tumc/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service,Worship with Traer UMC
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251214T151043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T151057Z
UID:3720-1765702800-1765706400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Homily: “The Magnificat”
DESCRIPTION:Dec14 2025 Bulletin \nAnnouncements \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Jan. 6th @ 5:30 pm – Office\n● Board of Deacons: Sunday – Jan. 11th @ 10 am – Office \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting – Thursday Dec. 18th @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Jan 10th @ 9:00 am\n● Noisy Offering – Dec. 28th: “PS” – Project Share – TMU \nAdvent 2025 – Nov. 30-Dec 24 – Theme: Angels\n● Sponsor a Poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one to adorn\nour altar.\n○ $16.00 each – contact Patty –\n319-269-7288/pattycalderwood@gmail.com\n● Dec 14th – Today – 03:50 pm – Ecumenical Christmas Caroling – Meet\nat Sunrise Hill @ 4:00.\n○ Return to UPC for Snacks and Fellowship – bring a snack to share\n● Dec. 21st – Christmas Tea provided by the Deacons\n● Dec. 24th – Christmas Eve Services @ 7:00 pm\n● Dec. 28th – Worship with UMC at Ripley!
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/homily-the-magnificat/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251129T235323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T235338Z
UID:3681-1764493200-1764496800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“Like a Thief in the Night…”
DESCRIPTION:Nov 30 2025 Bulletin \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Dec. 2nd @ 6:30 pm – Office\n● Board of Deacons: Sunday – Dec. 14th @ 10 am – Office \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting – Thursday Dec. 4th @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Dec. 13th @ 9:00 am\n● Adopt-A-Family / Giving Tree:\n○ Return to Ripley on or before Dec. 7th\n● Noisy Offering – today: “PS” – Project Share – TMU \nSunday School!!!\n● Volunteers are still needed to help facilitate Sunday school at least\none Sunday a month. Please see Jim for details. \nAdvent 2025 – Nov. 30-Dec 24 – Theme: Angels \n● Christmas Church Decorating today after service – Everyone is invited to\nparticipate and then enjoy lunch downstairs together.\n● Sponsor a Poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one to adorn our altar.\n○ $16.00 each – Coordinate with Patty\n■ 319-269-7286 or pattycalderwood@gmail.com\n● Dec 7th Cookie Swap – see below for details\n● Dec 14th – Ecumenical Christmas Caroling w/United Presby. approx. 1:00 –\ndetails TBA\n● Dec. 21st – Christmas Tea provided by the Deacons \nCookie Swap! – Sunday\, 12/7 @ 2:30 – The Parsonage\n● Bring a plate with cookies\, and a spare. Fill the second plate with all\nthe flavors of the season.\n● Be sure to sign up for fabulous door prizes! \nFundraising Opportunity\n● Farmer’s State Bank will again be donating $3 to the church of choice\nfor each person who registers at their open house on Friday\,\nDecember 5\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/like-a-thief-in-the-night/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251123T134150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T144630Z
UID:3651-1763888400-1763892000@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"Prophets of the Most High"
DESCRIPTION:Nov 23 2025 Bulletin \nRipley Church Meetings: \n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – TBD @ 6:30 pm – Office\n● Board of Deacons: Sunday – Dec. 14th @ 10 am – Office \n  \nThanksgiving Eve – Wednesday Nov. 26th \n● Traer Ecumenical Service @ UMC – Wednesday Nov. 26th – 6:30 pm\n○ Pr. Mark\, UMC\, will be directing a combined choir.\n■ If you are interested in singing\, please let Jim know\, and he’ll\npass your info on. \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n● Quilting – (in two weeks) Thursday Dec. 4th @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Dec. 13th @ 9:00 am\n● Adopt-A-Family / Giving Tree:\n○ Tags Arrive at Ripley: Sunday Nov. 23rd\n○ Packages return to Ripley on or before Dec. 7th\n● Noisy Offering – Nov. 30th: “PS” – Project Share – TMU \n  \nSunday School!!! \n● Volunteers are still needed to help facilitate Sunday school at least\none Sunday a month. Please see Jim for details. \n  \nAdvent 2025 – Nov. 30-Dec 24 – Theme: Angels \n● Christmas Church Decorating – Every one is invited to participate\nNovember 30th – Sunday after Church – With a Fellowship Meal to follow \nFundraising Opportunity \n● Farmer’s State Bank will again be donating $3 to the church of choice\nfor each person who registers at their open house on Friday\,\nDecember 5\, 8:00 am – 5:00
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/prophets-of-the-most-high/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251117T172433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T190729Z
UID:3618-1763283600-1763287200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"Down to the River..."
DESCRIPTION:Nov 16 2025 Bulletin \nCelebrating all Fall has to offer\n  \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – TBD @ 6:30 pm – Office\n● Board of Deacons: Sunday – Dec. 14th @ 10 am – Office \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting – Thursday Nov. 20th @ 9:00 am\n○ Next Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Dec. 13th @ 9:00 am\n● Adopt-A-Family / Giving Tree:\n○ Tags Arrive at Ripley: Sunday Nov. 23rd\n○ Packages return to Ripley on or before Dec. 7th\n● Noisy Offering – Today – Nov. 30th: “PS” – Project Share – TMU \nSunday School!!!\n● In response to our continuing growth\, Deacons and Trustees are\nexploring opening a Sunday School. We are in the process of\ndiscerning space/logistics and selecting curriculum. Your help is\nneeded!!!\n● If you would like to help teach K-6\, please let Jim know.\n● If you would like to help choose curriculum\, please let Jim know.\n● If you would like to help create a learning space\, please let Jim know. \nThanksgiving Eve – Wednesday Nov. 26th\n● Traer Ecumenical Service @ UMC – Wednesday Nov. 26th – 6:30 pm\n○ Pr. Mark\, UMC\, will be directing a combined choir.\n■ If you are interested in singing\, please let Jim know\, and he’ll\npass your info on. \nAdvent 2025 – Nov. 30-Dec 24 – Theme: Angels\n● Christmas Church Decorating – Every one is invited to participate\nNovember 30th – Sunday after Church – With a Fellowship Meal to follow \nFundraising Opportunity\n● Farmer’s State Bank will again be donating $3 to the church of choice\nfor each person who registers at their open house on Friday\,\nDecember 5\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/and/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251109T135753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T135804Z
UID:3600-1762678800-1762682400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"...in every good work and word"
DESCRIPTION:Nov 09 2025 Bulletin \n  \nToday’s Announcements: \nRipley Church Meetings: \n● Board of Deacons: Sunday – Dec. 14th @ 10 am – Office\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Nov. 11th @ 6:30 pm – Office \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n● Quilting – Thursday Oct. 30th @ 9:00 am\n○ Next Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Nov. 15th @ 9:00 am\n● Noisy Offering – Today – Oct. 26th: “PS” – Project Share – TMU \nOpen Mic – Parsonage Series @ The Parsonage \n● Wednesday\, November 12th – Open Mic @ 6:30\nFeaturing Robert Yeltman (robertyeltman.com) \nSunday School!!! \n● In response to our continuing growth\, Deacons and Trustees are\nexploring opening a Sunday School. We are in the process of\ndiscerning space/logistics and selecting curriculum. Your help is\nneeded!!!\n● If you would like to help teach K-6\, please let Jim know.\n● If you would like to help choose curriculum\, please let Jim know.\n● If you would like to help create a learning space\, please let Jim know. \nThanksgiving Eve – Wednesday Nov. 26th \n● Traer Ecumenical Service @ UMC – Wednesday Nov. 26th\n○ More Details to Follow\n○ Pr. Mark\, UMC\, will be directing a combined choir.\n■ If you are interested in singing\, please let Jim know\, and he’ll\npass your info on. \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/in-every-good-work-and-word/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251101T234909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T234921Z
UID:3589-1762074000-1762084800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“For All the Saints”
DESCRIPTION:  \nNov 02 2025 Bulletin Booklet \nRipley UCC FAll Gathering 2025 \nFeaturing RUCC Newsletter Trivia  – Meal and Fellowship after 9am Service. \n \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Nov. 11th @ 6:30 pm – Office\n● Board of Deacons: Sunday – Dec. 14th @ 10 am – Office \nFall Gathering – Today\n● Join us for entertainment\, featuring Newsletter Trivia and a meal\nafter worship in the Fellowship Hall. \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting – Thursday Nov. 6th @ 9:00 am\n○ Next Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Nov. 8th @ 9:00 am\n● Noisy Offering – Today – Nov. 30th: “PS” – Project Share – TMU \n                                                                         \n    \nBlessing of the Quilts Today \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAll Saints Day : Darrell Sivertsen \nWe honor those we have lost this past year. \nOpen Mic – Parsonage Series @ The Parsonage\n● Wednesday\, November 12th – Open Mic @ 6:30\nFeaturing Robert Yeltman (robertyeltman.com) \nSunday School!!!\n● In response to our continuing growth\, Deacons and Trustees are exploring\nopening a Sunday School. We are in the process of discerning\nspace/logistics and selecting curriculum. Your help is needed!!!\n● If you would like to help teach K-6\, please let Jim know.\n● If you would like to help choose curriculum\, please let Jim know. \n● If you would like to help create a learning space\, please let Jim know. \nThanksgiving Eve – Wednesday Nov. 26th\n● Traer Ecumenical Service @ UMC – Wednesday Nov. 26th\n○ More Details to Follow\n○ Pr. Mark\, UMC\, will be directing a combined choir.\n■ If you are interested in singing\, please let Jim know\, and he’ll\npass your info on. \nSupplies Needed for Our Church Home:\nToilet Paper Paper Towels\nSmall Garbage Bags (13gal) Large Garbage Bags (30 gal)
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/for-all-the-saints/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251026T015953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T020002Z
UID:3535-1761469200-1761472800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“Self Righteousness”
DESCRIPTION:Oct 26 2025 Bulletin \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nBoard of Deacons:  Sunday – Dec. 14th @ 10 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees:  Tuesday – Nov. 11th @ 6:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting – Thursday Oct. 30th @ 9:00 am\n\nNext Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Nov. 8th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering –  Today – Oct. 26th: “PS” – Project Share – TMU\nFall Gathering – Next Sunday – Nov. 2nd – Services @ 9:00 AM\n\nJoin us for entertainment\, featuring Newsletter Trivia and a meal after worship.  \nReview past newsletters on our website at ripleyucc.org\n\n\n\n  \nOpen Mic – Parsonage Series @ The Parsonage \n\nWednesday\, November 12th – Open Mic @ 6:30\n\nFeaturing Robert Yeltman (robertyeltman.com) \n  \nSunday School!!! \n\nIn response to our continuing growth\, Deacons and Trustees are exploring opening a Sunday School.  We are in the process of discerning space/logistics and selecting curriculum.  Your help is needed!!! \nIf you would like to help teach K-6\, please let Jim know.\nIf you would like to help choose curriculum\, please let Jim know.\nIf you would like to help create a learning space\, please let Jim know.\n\n  \nThanksgiving Eve – Wednesday Nov. 26th \n\nTraer Ecumenical Service @ UMC – Wednesday Nov. 26th\n\nMore Details to Follow\nPr. Mark\, UMC\, will be directing a combined choir.\n\nIf you are interested in singing\, please let Jim know\, and he’ll pass your info on.
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/self-righteousness/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251019T133501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T133513Z
UID:3523-1760864400-1760868000@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"Covenant"
DESCRIPTION:Oct 19 2025 Bulletin \nReading: Jeremiah 31:27-34 \nJerimiah 31: 27-34\n \n  \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/covenant/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251012T135842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T135911Z
UID:3493-1760259600-1760263200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"Serenity"
DESCRIPTION:  \nOct 12 2025 Bulletin \nAnnouncements: \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nBoard of Deacons:  Sunday – Oct. 12th @ 10 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees:  Tuesday – Oct 14th @ 6:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nNote:  Anyone with information for the Newsletter – please get articles to Annette by Oct. 20th. \n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting – Thursday Oct. 16th @ 9:00 am\n\nNext Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Nov. 8th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – Oct. 26th: “PS” – Project Share – TMU\nFall Gathering – Nov. 2nd – Services @ 9:00 AM\n\nJoin us for entertainment\, featuring Newsletter Trivia and a meal after worship.  \nReview past newsletters on our website at ripleyucc.org\n\n\n\n  \nOpen Mic – Parsonage Series @ The Parsonage \n\nWednesday\, November 12th – Open Mic @ 6:30\n\nFeaturing Robert Yeltman (robertyeltman.com) \n  \nYour Help is needed: \n\nNeed a Ride to Church? – Contact Pastor Jim\nCan you Give a Ride to Church? – Contact Pastor Jim\n\n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/serenity/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251005T135731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T135750Z
UID:3481-1759654800-1759658400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"Hard Times"
DESCRIPTION:Oct 05 2025 Bulletin with Communion
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/hard-times/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T194237
CREATED:20251005T151957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T152520Z
UID:3486-1759050000-1759053600@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"On Hell"
DESCRIPTION:September 28 2025 Bulletin
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/on-hell/
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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