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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="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T100000
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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="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
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SUMMARY:" Mothering God "
DESCRIPTION:  \nMay 10\, 2026 Bulletin.docx \nRipley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: TODAY\, May 10th @ 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 14th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday June 13th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – May 31st – Alive and Running (suicide prevention)\n\nTEVBS Update! \nPlanning for this year’s Traer Ecumenical Vacation Bible School is underway!  It will take place August 3-6 from 5:00-7:45 pm at Ripley.  Registration forms will roll out on all social media in the next couple weeks\, and will be available in hard copy in the Fellowship Hall.  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. \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/mothering-god/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
CREATED:20260517T124805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T124813Z
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SUMMARY:“That They May All Be One”
DESCRIPTION:May 17 2026 Bulletin \n  \nWear RED on Pentecost! \nNext week\, May 24th\, we celebrate Pentecost.  This day marks the descent of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Christ\, and by extension\, on us.  In keeping with the imagery of the day (“tongues of flame”)\, we wear RED.  If you are able\, please come in your brightest\, boldest red to celebrate the Spirit we share. \n  \nRipley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: May 17th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday\, May 21st  @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, May 21st @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday June 13th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – May 31st – Alive and Running (suicide prevention) \n\nTEVBS Update! \nPlanning for this year’s Traer Ecumenical Vacation Bible School is underway!  It will take place August 3-6 from 5:00-7:45 pm at Ripley.  Registration forms will roll out on all social media in the next couple weeks\, and will be available in hard copy in the Fellowship Hall.  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. \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/that-they-may-all-be-one/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
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SUMMARY:“In the Spirit…”
DESCRIPTION:May 24\, 2026 Bulletin \nRipley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday\, June 16th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, May 28thst @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday June 13th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – May 31st – Alive and Running (suicide prevention) \n\n  \n  \nNotice for Congregational Meeting: \nCongregational Meeting – June 7th\, 2026 Immediately following Service. \nThe 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.  \n 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”.\n Questions can be directed to Board of Deacons Chairperson Christy Flamme @ 319-269-0625. \nTEVBS Update! \nPlanning for this year’s Traer Ecumenical Vacation Bible School is underway!  It will take place 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. \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/in-the-spirit/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
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SUMMARY:“And what does the Lord require of you?”
DESCRIPTION:  \nMay 31\, 2026 Bulletin.docx \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\n● Board of Trustees: Thursday\, June 16th @ 5:30 pm – Office\nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting: Thursday\, June 4th @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday June 13th @ 9:00 am\n● Noisy Offering – TODAY! – Alive and Running (suicide prevention)\nNotice of Congregational Meeting:\nCongregational Meeting – June 7th\, 2026 Immediately following Service.\nThe Board of Deacons is calling a congregational meeting for Sunday June 7th\nimmediately following service (Approx. 9:45 am). The purpose of the meeting is to hold a\ncongregational vote to extend a “Letter of Call for a part-time Settled Pastor” to Jim\nCoppoc.\nPer Ripley UCC ByLaws the congregation must be notified for two consecutive\nweeks before holding a congregational meeting to vote on the recommendation of the\nBoard of Deacons to issue a “Letter of Call for a part-time Settled Pastor”.\nQuestions can be directed to Board of Deacons Chairperson Christy Flamme @\n319-269-0625.\nTEVBS Update!\nTraer Ecumenical Vacation Bible School – August 3-6 from 5:00-7:45 pm at Ripley.\nVolunteers are needed for a number of tasks\, including leading groups\, setting up the\nspace\, prepping food\, and helping with activities. Please let Christie\, Becky\, Jim or\nLindsey know if you are interested.\nSummer Dates to Note:\n● RUCC Volunteer @ Tama County Fair – Tue. July 14th – 10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\n● VBS Hosted @ Ripley – Aug. 3rd – 6th\n● Winding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th\, 8th\, 9th
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/and-what-does-the-lord-require-of-you/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T100000
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SUMMARY:“Mercy\, Not Sacrifice”
DESCRIPTION:June 07 2026 Bulletin with Communion Booklet \nSPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY following Sunday Service. \nOn line attendance is counted  – your voice will be heard – join us for our special meeting following service . \nThe 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.  \n  \nRipley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday\, June 16th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, June 11th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday June 13th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – June 28th – Alive and Running (suicide prevention) \n\nNotice of Congregational Meeting: \nCongregational Meeting – TODAY – June 7th\, 2026 Immediately following Service. \nThe 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.  \n 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”.\n Questions can be directed to Board of Deacons Chairperson Christy Flamme @ 319-269-0625. \n  \nTEVBS Update! \nTraer 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. \n  \nSummer Dates to Note: \n\nRUCC Volunteer @ Tama County Fair – Tue. July 14th – 10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\n\nSign up to Volunteer in the church Kitchen\n\n\nVBS Hosted @ Ripley – Aug. 3rd – 6th\nWinding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th\, 8th\, 9th
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/mercy-not-sacrifice/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Church Meeting,Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
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SUMMARY:“Shake the Dust”
DESCRIPTION:  \nJune 14 2026 Bulletin \n  \n Ripley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Thursday\, June 16th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, June 18th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday July 11th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – June 28th – Alive and Running (suicide prevention)\n\n  \nCollection for Junkman/Knobel Center – Pathways – June/July \n\nCollection of items to be donated to the Residential Center\n\n\nTowels – Gently Used is Acceptable\, Twin Size Linens\n\n\nFurniture – Gently Used is Acceptable\n\nIf you have something to give we should contact them to make sure that it is acceptable and meets their needs.\n\n\nCleaning Products\n\nDish soap\, dishwasher soap etc\n\n\nMale and Female Hygiene Products\n\nSoap and Shampoo/Conditioner Toothbrushes and toothpaste \nfeminine hygiene products NO Razors please\n\n\nRecreational Items – Gently Used is acceptable\n\nBags game or pool table\, Board games\, 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles\, Art/painting supplies\nContact Laura for Questions – 319-239-3188\n\n\n\n  \nTEVBS Update! \nTraer 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. \n  \nSummer Dates to Note: \n\nRUCC Volunteer @ Tama County Fair – Tue. July 14th – 10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\n\nSign up to Volunteer in the church Kitchen\nWinding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th\, 8th\, 9th\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/shake-the-dust-2/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
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SUMMARY:“You Can’t Take It With You”
DESCRIPTION:  \nJun 21 2026 Bulletin. \n  \nRipley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Monday\, July 13th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, June 25th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday July 11th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – June 28th – Alive and Running (suicide prevention)\n\n  \n\nRUCC Volunteer @ Tama County Fair – Tue. July 14th – 10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\n\nSign up to Volunteer is on the counter in the church Kitchen\nDo you like to bake? Pies/Bars needed for that day.\nQuestions contact Patty Calderwood 319-269-7286\n\n\n\n  \nCollection for Junkman/Knobel Center – Pathways – June/July \n\nCollection of items to be donated to the Residential Center\n\n\nTowels – Gently Used is Acceptable\, Twin Size Linens\n\n\nFurniture – Gently Used is Acceptable\n\nIf you have something to give we should contact them to make sure that it is acceptable and meets their needs.\n\n\nCleaning Products\n\nDish soap\, dishwasher soap etc\n\n\nMale and Female Hygiene Products\n\nSoap and Shampoo/Conditioner Toothbrushes and toothpaste \nfeminine hygiene products NO Razors please\n\n\nRecreational Items – Gently Used is acceptable\n\nBags game or pool table\, Board games\, 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles\, Art/painting supplies\n\n\nContact Laura for Questions – 319-239-3188\n\n  \nTEVBS Update! \nTraer 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. \n  \nWinding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th\, 8th\, 9th \n\nRipley Hosts Sunday worship and fellowship after at the Memorial Bldg
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/you-cant-take-it-with-you/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
CREATED:20260628T033527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T134816Z
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SUMMARY:"Lawless Love"
DESCRIPTION:Jun 28 2026 Bulletin \n Ripley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Monday\, July 13th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, July 25nd @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday July 11th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – June 28th – Alive and Running (suicide prevention)\n\n  \n\nRUCC Volunteer @ Tama County Fair – Tue. July 14th – 10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\n\nSign up to Volunteer is on the counter in the church Kitchen\nDo you like to bake? Pies/Bars needed for that day.\nQuestions contact Patty Calderwood 319-269-7286\n\n\n\n  \nCollection for Junkman/Knobel Center – Pathways – June/July \n\nCollection of items to be donated to the Residential Center\n\n\nTowels – Gently Used is Acceptable\, Twin Size Linens\n\n\nFurniture – Gently Used is Acceptable\n\nIf you have something to give we should contact them to make sure that it is acceptable and meets their needs.\n\n\nCleaning Products\n\nDish soap\, dishwasher soap etc\n\n\nMale and Female Hygiene Products\n\nSoap and Shampoo/Conditioner Toothbrushes and toothpaste \nfeminine hygiene products NO Razors please\n\n\nRecreational Items – Gently Used is acceptable\n\nBags game or pool table\, Board games\, 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles\, Art/painting supplies\n\n\nContact Laura for Questions – 319-239-3188\n\n  \nTEVBS Update! \nTraer 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. \n  \nWinding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th\, 8th\, 9th \n\nRipley Hosts Sunday worship and fellowship after at the Memorial Bldg\n\n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/lawless-love/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
CREATED:20260705T134620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T134626Z
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SUMMARY:"The Yoke of Freedom"
DESCRIPTION:Jul 05 2026 Bulletin with communion \n  \nRipley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Monday\, July 13th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, July 9nd @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday July 11th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – July 26th – ThreeHouse Collaborative (Campus Ministry)\nVBS is still looking for volunteers August 3-6.  Please let Christy\, Becky\, Lindsey or Jim know if you are interested.\n\n  \n\nRUCC Volunteer @ Tama County Fair – Tue. July 14th – 10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\n\nSign up to Volunteer is on the counter in the church Kitchen\nDo you like to bake? Pies/Bars needed for that day.\nQuestions contact Patty Calderwood 319-269-7286\n\n\n\n  \nCollection for Junkman/Knobel Center – Pathways – June/July \n\nCollection of items to be donated to the Residential Center\n\n\nTowels – Gently Used is Acceptable\, Twin Size Linens\n\n\nFurniture – Gently Used is Acceptable\n\nIf you have something to give we should contact them to make sure that it is acceptable and meets their needs.\n\n\nCleaning Products\n\nDish soap\, dishwasher soap etc\n\n\nMale and Female Hygiene Products\n\nSoap and Shampoo/Conditioner Toothbrushes and toothpaste \nfeminine hygiene products NO Razors please\n\n\nRecreational Items – Gently Used is acceptable\n\nBags game or pool table\, Board games\, 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles\, Art/painting supplies\n\n\nContact Laura for Questions – 319-239-3188\n\n  \nWinding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th\, 8th\, 9th \n\nRipley Hosts Sunday worship and fellowship after at the Memorial Bldg\nTraer United Presbyterian Church hosting community breakfast at UPC\n\n \nPlan now to attend this special event at Ripley: Recently\, Ripley UCC voted to call Pastor Jim as our settled minister. This is the last step of an 8 year ordination process for Jim\, and the first step of a lifelong ordained journey. To mark the occasion\, our church is hosting a Service of Ordination and Installation on Saturday\, August 1st\, followed by a potluck supper at Taylor Park. You are all invited.
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/the-yoke-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
CREATED:20260712T024641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T024659Z
UID:4201-1783846800-1783850400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"Good Soil"
DESCRIPTION:Jul 12 2026 Bulletin \n  \n Ripley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Monday\, July 13th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, July 16th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday August TBD @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – July 26th – ThreeHouse Collaborative Campus Ministries\nVBS is still looking for volunteers August 3-6.  Please let Christy\, Becky\, Lindsey or Jim know if you are interested. \n\nNEXT WEEK! \n\nRUCC Volunteer @ Tama County Fair – Tue. July 14th – 10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\n\nWe can use a few more Volunteers\nSign up is on the counter in the church Kitchen\nDo you like to bake? Pies/Bars needed for that day.\nQuestions contact Patty Calderwood 319-269-7286\n\n\n\n  \nCollection for Junkman/Knobel Center – Pathways – June/July \n\nCollection of items to be donated to the Residential Center\n\n\nTowels\, twin linens\, furniture (ask first)\, cleaning products\, hygiene products (no razors\, recreational items\, etc.\nGently used is acceptable\n\n\nContact Laura for Questions – 319-239-3188\n\n  \nService of Ordination/Installation! \n\nOn Saturday\, August 1\, at 4:00 pm\, Ripley will host clergy and lay members from Central Iowa and beyond for Pastor Jim’s ordination and installation as our settled minister.  You are all invited to share in the moment.  A potluck at Taylor Park follows\, with music by Charles Michels\, III.\nIf you’d like to help with the potluck part of this\, please let Jim know.\n\n  \nWinding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th\, 8th\, 9th \n\nRipley Hosts Sunday worship and fellowship  at the Memorial Bldg\nService starts at 10:30am\n\n  \nTHANK YOU to Kathy\, Lindsey and Becky for all the work they put into our Free Sale\, and thank you to all who donated.  
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/good-soil/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
CREATED:20260719T133143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T140217Z
UID:4242-1784451600-1784455200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"Good Soil"
DESCRIPTION:Jul19 2026 Bulletin \n Ripley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Monday\, July 13th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, July 16th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday August TBD @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – July 26th – ThreeHouse Collaborative Campus Ministries\nVBS is still looking for volunteers August 3-6.  Please let Christy\, Becky\, Lindsey or Jim know if you are interested.\n\n  \nCollection for Junkman/Knobel Center – Pathways – June/July \n\nCollection of items to be donated to the Residential Center\n\n\nTowels\, twin linens\, furniture (ask first)\, cleaning products\, hygiene products (no razors\, recreational items\, etc.\nGently used is acceptable\n\n\nContact Laura for Questions – 319-239-3188\n\n  \nService of Ordination/Installation! \n\nOn Saturday\, August 1\, at 4:00 pm\, Ripley will host clergy and lay members from Central Iowa and beyond for Pastor Jim’s ordination and installation as our settled minister.  You are all invited to share in the moment.  A potluck at Taylor Park follows\, with music by Charles Michels\, III.\nIf you’d like to help with the potluck part of this\, please let Jim know.\n\n  \nWinding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th\, 8th\, 9th \n\nRipley Hosts Sunday worship and fellowship after at the Memorial Bldg\nCommunity Breakfast at Traer United Presbyterian Church  –  supporting Food Bank & CHAT.   If you would like to volunteer\, please contact Ronda Pususta.\n\n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/good-soil-2/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
CREATED:20260726T135920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T142207Z
UID:4245-1785056400-1785060000@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"Heaven Grows"
DESCRIPTION:July 26 2026 Bulletin with quilt blessing.docx \n  \n  \n Ripley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Monday\, July 13th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, July 30th @ 9:00 am\, Thursday Aug. 6th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday August 15th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – July 26th – ThreeHouse Collaborative Campus Ministries\nVBS is still looking for volunteers August 3-6.  Please let Christy\, Becky\, Lindsey or Jim know if you are interested.\n\n  \nRed Sand Sunday \n\nTODAY\, after fellowship\, we will join the Methodists across the street for pouring of Red Sand at 10:30\, followed by a presentation by Chains Interrupted to raise awareness around human trafficking.\n\n  \nCollection for Junkman/Knobel Center – Pathways – June/July \n\nCollection of items to be donated to the Residential Center concludes this week. Thank you to all who donated.\n\n  \nService of Ordination/Installation for Jim Coppoc! \n\nSaturday\, August 1\, at 4:00 pm @ Ripley\n\nClergy and lay members from Central Iowa and beyond will join in the ordination and installation of Pastor Jim as our settled minister.  You are all invited to share in the moment.\nPotluck at Taylor Park to follow\, with music by Charles Michels\, III.\n\nBurgers\, Beans\, table service and drinks will be provided. If you’d like to bring a side or dessert feel free – but your presence is all that is requested. \n\n\n\n\n\nWinding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th. 8th\, 9th \nRipley to Host Community Worship Service: Sun. Aug 9th at the Memorial Bldg \n\nHelp is needed to provide Cookies\, Bars and assistance to serve – sign up in the kitchen\n\n  \nVerona Staker Service of Remembrance \n\nVisitation tomorrow\, 7/27\, from 9-11am.\nService at 11:00 with reception to follow at the Memorial Building\nhttps://www.kruse-phillips.com/obituaries/verona-staker for details\n\nRipley United Church of Christ \nCelebration of Worship \n  \nJuly 26th\, 2026 \nProper 12 \n  \nWelcome and Announcements \nPrelude and Candle Lighting \n  \nPraise and Invocation (Psalm 105:1-4): \n  \nOne:  O give thanks to the LORD; call on his name; make known his deeds among the peoples. \nMany:  Sing to him\, sing praises to him; tell of his wonderful works. \n  \nOne:  Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. \nMany:  Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually. \n  \nCall to Worship: \n  \nOne:  Let us worship in the presence of a just and loving God. \nMany:  Amen \n  \n*Opening Hymn: “Enter\, Rejoice and Come In” (black hymnal #73) \n  \nConfession \nOne:  Our Gospel proclaims the Kingdom of Heaven is near! \nMany: We fail to see God working in the world around us.  We fail to do our part to bring his kingdom near. \n  \nOne:  All our God asks is that we come with the faith of a
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/heaven-grows/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
CREATED:20260802T135645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T140107Z
UID:4252-1785661200-1785664800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“Wrestling with God”
DESCRIPTION:Aug 02 2026 Bulletin with communion \n  \nl Ripley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: August 2nd @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Aug. TBD @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, Aug. 6th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday August 15th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – August 30th – ThreeHouse Collaborative Campus Ministries\nSleep In Heavenly Peace Field Trip – FRIDAY Sept. 11th\n\nMark your Calendars – Details to follow.\n\n\n\n\nVBS Starts Tomorrow!   \n\nVBS is still looking for volunteers Monday Night through Thursday this week.  Please let Christy\, Becky\, Lindsey or Jim know if you are interested.\n\n  \nWinding Stairs Festival – Aug. 7th. 8th\, 9th \nRipley to Host Community Worship Service: Sun. Aug 9th at the Memorial Bldg \n\nHelp is needed to provide Cookies\, Bars and assistance to serve – sign up in the kitchen\nHelp is needed at the Pancake Breakfast at the Presbyterian Church that is open to the public and benefits CHAT.  Sign up in the Kitchen at Ripley.\n\n  \nBackpack Blessing! \n\nOn Sunday\, August 23rd\, we will recognize our school-aged children with a “Backpack Blessing.”  The children are encouraged to bring their backpacks to receive a special gift and a prayer.\nIf you know or are aware of a child in our community who might benefit from feeling connected to a local church\, please feel free to invite them.
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/wrestling-with-god/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
CREATED:20260816T135805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T135814Z
UID:4266-1786870800-1786874400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:“Unclean”
DESCRIPTION:August 16 2026 Bulletin \nRipley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: Sept. 13 @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Sept. 15th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, Aug. 20th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Sept. 12th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – August 30th – ThreeHouse Collaborative Campus Ministries\nSleep In Heavenly Peace Field Trip – FRIDAY Sept. 11th\n\nMark your Calendars – Details to follow.\n\n\n\n  \nBackpack Blessing! \n\nOn Sunday\, August 23rd\, we will recognize our school-aged children with a “Backpack Blessing.”  The children are encouraged to bring their backpacks to receive a special gift and a prayer.\nIf you know or are aware of a child in our community who might benefit from feeling connected to a local church\, please feel free to invite them.\nIf you know of a child who cannot otherwise afford a backpack or school supplies\, please reach out to Pastor Jim for help navigating resources.\n\n  \nOur Four-Year Bible Journey \n  \nOn Sunday\, September 13\, Ripley will change from the Revised Common Lectionary\, which has been choosing our scriptures the past several decades\, to the Narrative Lectionary.  The new structure starts at Genesis\, then follows the main throughlines of the Hebrew Bible\, the Gospel\, and the New Testament that follows.  Each year of this four-year cycle restarts at the beginning\, takes a different path\, and explores a different Gospel.  Join us\, as we dig deep into our most sacred scriptures\, and engage the Message therein. \n  \nGratitude… \nOver the past few weeks\, we have asked a lot of this congregation.  VBS\, Saltlight\, county fair\, pancake breakfast\, and Ordination/Installation–just to name a few.  And that’s not even mentioning all our regular\, ongoing ministries.  This church continues to rise to every call\, and YOU have worked to make Ripley one of the most active and impactful congregations in the area.  So thank you\, to each and every one of our volunteers\, for all the amazing work you do. \n  \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/unclean/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T195121
CREATED:20260823T130622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T132304Z
UID:4269-1787475600-1787479200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:"To Become  Like Children"
DESCRIPTION:Join us today as we Bless the Backpacks of our littles as they get ready for another school year!\nAug 23 2026 Bulletin with Backpack Blessing \nBackpack Blessing is Today for our school-aged children!   \n\nIf you know or are aware of a child in our community who might benefit from feeling connected to a local church\, please feel free to invite them. Christian Ed (CE) continues each week.\nIt’s not to late to get a child started off on the right foot. If you know of a child who cannot otherwise afford a backpack or school supplies\, please reach out to Pastor Jim for help navigating resources.\n\n \nBlessing of the Backpacks August 23rd 2026Backpack Blessing is Today for our school-aged children!   \n  \nTraer Ecumenical VBS 2026 at Ripley\n  \nRipley Volunteers at Tama County 4-H Fair food stand\nSaltLight Christian Band provides Music and Message to Winddown the 2026 Winding Stairs Festival\n  \nOrdination of Jim Coppoc UCC Minister August 1\, 2026 at Ripley UCC\nGratitude…worth repeating \nLindsey Coppoc and David Calderwood volunteer a shift at 2026 Community Breakfast hosted by Traer UPC\n  \n  \n  \n  \n                                       Gratitude…worth repeating \nOver the past few weeks\, we have asked a lot of this congregation.  VBS\, Saltlight\, county fair\, pancake breakfast\, and Ordination/Installation–just to name a few.  And that’s not even mentioning all our regular\, ongoing ministries.  This church continues to rise to every call\, and YOU have worked to make Ripley one of the most active and impactful congregations in the area.  So thank you\, to each and every one of our volunteers\, for all the amazing work you do. \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting:  Thursday\, Aug. 27th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Sept. 12th @ 9:00 am\nNoisy Offering – August 30th – ThreeHouse Collaborative Campus Ministries\n\n\n\n\nSeptember/October Newsletter Deadline – Aug 25th  annetteatripley@gmail.com\n\nRipley Church Meetings: \n\nBoard of Deacons: Sept. 13th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees: Sept. 15th @  5:30 pm – Office\n\nFall Sleep In Heavenly Peace Field Trip – Friday Sept. 11th \n\nLeave Ripley @ 7:30 AM – Car Pool sign up in the Kitchen\nWork from 9 to 11 AM – Picnic Lunch on Site for all participants \nReturn to Ripley around 2:00 pm\nSomething to do for all – Bed Building\, Watching\, Quilt Tying\, Fellowship\n\nOur Four-Year Bible Journey \nOn Sunday\, September 13\, Ripley will change from the Revised Common Lectionary\, which has been choosing our scriptures the past several decades\, to the Narrative Lectionary.  The new structure starts at Genesis\, then follows the main throughlines of the Hebrew Bible\, the Gospel\, and the New Testament that follows.  Each year of this four-year cycle restarts at the beginning\, takes a different path\, and explores a different Gospel.  Join us\, as we dig deep into our most sacred scriptures\, and engage the Message therein. \nFaith Opportunities in our Area: \n\nWomen’s Retreat\, Dysart Methodist\, M & T Sept. 20/21 @ Hickory HIlls Lodge\n\nInvitations with details are on the back table\n\n\nThreeHouse Collective Campus Ministries – Block Party\, Sun. Aug. 30th 5 to 7\n\nFlyer with more details on the back table
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/to-become-like-children/
LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Sunday Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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