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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260111T143334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T143349Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Stitching
DESCRIPTION:Gather to Stitch from the Soul!    North door is open at 9am.  Fellowship over a potluck lunch and around the quilt top. \nAll are welcome to join or  just visit! \nContact Jane Knoop with questions at 3319-478-8156 \nThe top – the tools – the results!
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/soul-stitching-15/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Patchwork Stitching
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260218T235529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T013407Z
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SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts
DESCRIPTION:The Traer Quilt Experience Ripley  \n \nMarch 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience\nBinding Faith and Community through Patchwork\nPast – Present & Future \nThe Ripley Stitchers are working with the Traer Historical Museum and the Traer\nPublic Library to bring a Quilting Experience to the community in honor of National\nQuilting Month-March & National Quilt Day – March 21st. \n○ Ripley UCC Quilt Show and Exhibit 10am – 4pm\n■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\n■ The Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with\nthe community as part of our quilt show and include the story of\nthe quilt.\n■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing\npatchwork.\n■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .\n■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in\nHeavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. \, Americans for Independent Living\,\nCedar Valley Hospice\, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the\nStork’s Nest)\n■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.\n■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist\nChurch will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm \n● Lunch for Purchase includes:\n○ Choice of Chili\, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken\nand Wild Rice Soup\n○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches\n○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen \n○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm\n■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March\n■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display\n■ Quilt process exhibit\n■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience\n● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson\n● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March\n21st\n■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the\n“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series \n○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon\n■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest\n■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.\n■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-45/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260111T141853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T141906Z
UID:3796-1770744600-1770750000@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Board of Trustees Meet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/board-of-trustees-meet-15/
LOCATION:Ripley South Office\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Josie Hulme":MAILTO:hulmejosie@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260125T012856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T143226Z
UID:3824-1770660000-1770665400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Board of Deacons Meet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/board-of-deacons-meet-13/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Christy Flamme":MAILTO:christycalderwood@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260111T143736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T030446Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Church Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ripley 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
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/annual-church-meeting/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Church Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260208T030401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T030401Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260125T014031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T020213Z
UID:3825-1770282000-1770301800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts
DESCRIPTION:The top – the tools – the results!\nThe Ripley Stitchers have a simple mission.  Take scraps of fabric and sew them into   quilts of warmth for those in need. \n  \nThe group meets at 9 am on Thursday mornings. \nQuestions: Contact Jane Knoop 319-478-8156 \nOur Alter Committee utilized the Quilts made by the Ripley Stitchers to decorate the Pulpit for The Blessing of the Quilts 11 02 25
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-44/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Patchwork Stitching
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
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;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260111T144424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T144505Z
UID:3808-1769904000-1769990399@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Annual Church Meeting Report Q&A due
DESCRIPTION:Please review Annual Reports and submit all questions to the individual reporting by today.  Thank you!
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/annual-church-meeting-report-qa-due/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Church Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
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:20260125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260111T144842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T144856Z
UID:3810-1769331600-1769335200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Noisy Offering Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Missions project to be determined
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/noisy-offering-sunday-7/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Missions
ORGANIZER;CN="Missions Committe":MAILTO:pattycalderwood@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260111T144100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T144116Z
UID:3806-1768694400-1768780799@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Church Reports due for Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual Reports are due to the Trustees by Jan. 18th\n\n\n\n\nReports can be turned in to Josh Youel\, preferably by email to: youelcj@gmail.com \n\n\nQuestion to Report Contributors should be asked by Feb. 1st to allow research and possible resolution before the meeting on the 8th\n\n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/church-reports-due-for-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Church Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260111T142235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T154525Z
UID:3798-1768327200-1768334400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Missions Committee Meets
DESCRIPTION:Missions Committee to meet – location to be determined. \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/missions-committee-meets-4/
LOCATION:IA
ORGANIZER;CN="Missions Committe":MAILTO:pattycalderwood@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20260111T142907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T142917Z
UID:3800-1768208400-1768226400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts
DESCRIPTION:   The Ripley Stitchers are meeting on Monday this week .   Enter at the North Door. Starting at 9am. \nQuestions: Contact Jane Knoop   at 319-478-8156   janekoop13@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-43/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Patchwork Stitching
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20250216T204354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T204814Z
UID:2928-1768125600-1768132800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Board of Deacons Meet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/board-of-deacons-meet-15/
LOCATION:Ripley South Office\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Christy Flamme":MAILTO:christycalderwood@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20251226T164325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T165910Z
UID:3763-1768035600-1768055400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Soul Stitching
DESCRIPTION:The Ripley Stitchers are an amazing group. On the 2nd Saturday they gather to “Soul Stitch”. \nDid you know???    Ripley Soul Stitching begins its Fourth Year in 2026! \n  \nMary Ann Steffeny\, Jane Knoop\, Gayle Hansen and  Myla Hansen.\n  \nNorth Tama Telegraph article announcing Ripley Soul Stitching in March of 2023 : \nhttps://www.northtamatelegraph.com/news/local-news/2023/03/23/ripley-ucc-quilters-mark-national-quilting-day-with-new-soul-stitching-group/ \n\n\n\nThe group gets their day started at 9am by entering through the North door to the Fellowship Hall in the Church Basement.\n\n\n\nQuilts by size \, go to Cedar Valley Hospice\, Black Hawk Veterans\, AFIL\, Mercy One\, Salvation Army\, Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown\, The Stork’s Nest\, and Sleep in Heavenly Peace…..just to name a few of the recipients of their work!\n\nVeterans Home receives quilts from Ripley Stitcher Becky Gaston.\n\n\nAmericans for Independent Living\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot only do they stitch fabric pieces\, but they stitch meaning through fellowship.\n\nWe invite all to pop in through the North door and see what they are up to! OR – grab a needle\, pull a stitch and bring joy to those who are covered in the warmth of a quilt loving constructed by the Ripley Stitchers.\n\n\n\n Contact: Jane Knoop\n319-478-8156\njanekoop13@gmail.com
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/soul-stitching-14/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Patchwork Stitching
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20251216T204426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T204435Z
UID:3723-1767720600-1767729600@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Board of Trustees Meet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/board-of-trustees-meet-14/
LOCATION:Ripley South Office\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Josie Hulme":MAILTO:hulmejosie@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20251226T154855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T155643Z
UID:3750-1767225600-1767311999@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Happy New Year!
DESCRIPTION:Ripley UCC \nHappy New Year! May the year 2026 be filled with the promise of hope\, peace\, love and joy ! \n \nRipley UCC is a member of the congregation of the United Church of Christ. \n  \nOur Purpose is “to serve God by serving others.” \n  \nServices are at 9:00 every Sunday morning\, with fellowship(coffee and treats) to follow. \n  \nYou can connect to us virtually on Facebook\, or at www.ripleyucc.org. \n  \nOpportunities to get involved include quilting groups\, concerts\, mission events\, child and adult Christian Education\, special music\, and the chance to volunteer for a variety of roles during worship. Talk to any member to learn how. \n  \nPrayer requests can be submitted on line https://tinyurl.com/3n324nvk \, in person to Pastor Jim or any Deacon. \n  \nBridge Minister Jim Coppoc is available to our community at:\n515-708-4343 (text is best)\njimatripley@gmail.com\nFacebook.com/jim.at.ripley \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/happy-new-year-2/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20251216T205305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T150732Z
UID:3728-1766620800-1766707199@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
DESCRIPTION:Merry Christmas from all of us at Ripley UCC!   May you all have a blessed Christmas with family and friends. \n  \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-on-holiday-break/
LOCATION:IA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20251225T020948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T021233Z
UID:3744-1766602800-1766606400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Ripley United Church of Christ Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:12 24 2025 Christmas Eve Bulletin \n  \nIn Memory of:\nMaggie\, Jolie\, Gerry and Jim Youel \nby Josh and Cindy Youel and Family \nIn Memory of:\nRoger and Inis Winklepleck\nTheodore Bishop\nBarbara Adams \nby Denis and Rose Winklepleck and Family \nIn Memory of:\nHugh Sr. and Rhea Calderwood\nFred and Edna Stoakes \nby Hugh Jr. and Ruth Calderwood and Family \nIn Memory of:\nRuth Ann Stoakes\nWanda Mae Stoakes\nEleanor Eggleston\nDoug Livy \nby Hugh Jr. and Ruth Calderwood and Family \nIn Memory of:\nJuanita and Roger Becker\nLynn Becker\nCindy (Becker) Jepsen \nby David and Patty Calderwood and Family \nIn Memory of Glen Gaston \nby Becky Gaston and Family \nIn Memory of Kathy Stammer \nby Becky Gaston and Family \nIn Memory of Darrell Sivertsen \nby Kathy\, June\, Kayla and Family \nIn Memory of:\nDavid Weston\, Dan Corbett\, Bill Coppoc\,\nJen Barnes-Seger and Evelyn Miller \nby The Coppoc and Bagenstos Families \nThe Norfolk Pine that graces our sanctuary is in Memory of Rodger Knoop\nby Jane Knoop & Family
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/ripley-united-church-of-christ-christmas-eve-service/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20251118T210303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T201947Z
UID:3644-1766311200-1766318400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:RUCC Christmas Tea
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Tea  – A special time at Ripley
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/rucc-christmas-tea/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20251216T204839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T204848Z
UID:3725-1766048400-1766068200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Our Alter Committee utilized the Quilts made by the Ripley Stitchers to decorate the Pulpit for The Blessing of the Quilts 11 02 25\n  \n  \n\nRipley Stitchers are making a difference of those in need. Small pieces of fabric stitched with purpose. Be a part of their mission as they bring peace through patchwork to warm the hearts of those in need. Today !!\n\n\n  Starting at 9am. Enter at the North door. 400 S Main Traer. Questions? Contact Jane Knoop at 319-478-8156\n\n\nCan’t make a week day?   Non problem!  Soul Stitching is the 2nd Saturday of the month.  Same routine!   Potluck lunch.
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-42/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Patchwork Stitching
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20251217T202209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T202209Z
UID:3741-1765958400-1765990800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Happy New Year!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/happy-new-year/
LOCATION:IA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20251217T201606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T201614Z
UID:3738-1765929600-1766015999@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Merry Christmas!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/merry-christmas/
LOCATION:IA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T155000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131740
CREATED:20251118T205553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T212447Z
UID:3641-1765727400-1765735200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:**UPDATE**   Community Caroling led by Traer United Presbyterian Church AS OF 12/13/25
DESCRIPTION:AS OF 12/13/25    UPDATE FOR COMMUNITY CAROLING \n  \nDue to the dangerously low temperature and wind chill temps predicted for the day of this event – Community Caroling is being amended . \nThe group will only be caroling at Sunrise Hill Care Center.    Please gather at the care center at 3:50 pm. \n    \nBring Joy to those in our Community this holiday season with the gift of song. \nCarri Holst  – music director for Traer United Presbyterian Church is leading those in the community that wish to go a caroling ! \n  \nAfter caroling at Sunrise Hill Care Center – the group will meet back at United Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in the lower level. \nHot drinks – snacks and fellowship to be shared…who knows – maybe even a game of Bingo! \n  \nMore info to follow!
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/community-caroling-led-by-traer-united-presbyterian-church/
LOCATION:Sunrise Hill Care Center\, 900 6th Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Community
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