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SUMMARY:Soul Stitching
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ripley Stitchers
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/soul-stitching-16/
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:20260315T090000
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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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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:20260318T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T083000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260218T020820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T233712Z
UID:3960-1773817200-1773822600@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Men's Lenten Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:  \nLent_Spring Activities 2026 \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/mens-lenten-breakfast-4/
LOCATION:Traer United Presbyterian Church\, 307 Walnut Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260218T205536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T233926Z
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SUMMARY:Meal and Message
DESCRIPTION:Lenten 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/meal-and-message/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Lent
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260219T011235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T014040Z
UID:3991-1773910800-1773930600@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Creating the backdrop for the Ripley UCC Quilt Show  “The Stories of those who Stitch at Ripley” \nWe are working hard to bring you : \nThe Traer Quilt Experience  \nBinding Faith and Community through Patchwork\nPast – Present & Future \n  \nThe Ripley Stitchers are working with the Traer Historical Museum and the Traer\nPublic Library to bring a Quilting Experience to the community in honor of National\nQuilting Month-March & \n  \n○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm\n■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\n■ The Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with\nthe community as part of our quilt show and include the story of\nthe quilt.\n■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing\npatchwork.\n■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .\n■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in\nHeavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. \, Americans for Independent Living\,\nCedar Valley Hospice\, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the\nStork’s Nest)\n■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed. \n  \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  \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  \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-49/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260125T022000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T124958Z
UID:3827-1774087200-1774108800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:The Stories of Those Who Stitch - The Traer Quilt Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Ripley Stitchers are collaborating with The Traer Historical Museum and The Traer Public Library on \nThe Traer Quilt Experience Ripley b \n  \nThe Traer Quilt Experience.   Binding faith and community with patchwork.  Past – Present & Future.   10 am – 4 pm \nShowcasing the quilts that are made with love by the Ripley Stitchers and quilts made by those who stitch at Ripley. \nExhibits will be throughout the church.   Representatives from CHAT\, Sleep in Heavenly Peace\, Americans for Independent Living\, Tama County \nMaternal Health and Wellness\, Cedar Valley Hospice and will be on hand to explain how our mission of quilts benefit those in need. \n  \nAlso on hand will be Teri Sellers from Bobbins and Boards in Vinton.  She is our machine quilting artist as she quilted our RAFFLE Quilt \nAnswering all questions about machine quilting and sharing information about her retreat location. \n  \nConcessions will be available from 11 -2 organized by the Ripley Missions Committee and supported by Traer United Methodist Church. \n  \nLooking to reduce your fabric stash?  We can help!  Donation Drop off! \n  \nChildren’s Activity!  Make and Take activities. \n  \n \n  \nWatch for more activities at the Museum and the Library!   
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/the-stories-of-those-who-stitch-the-traer-quilt-experience/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Knoop":MAILTO:annetteatripley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260322T133914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T133925Z
UID:4037-1774170000-1774173600@ripleyucc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T083000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260218T021028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T204304Z
UID:3961-1774422000-1774427400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Men's Lenten Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Lent_Spring Activities 2026 \nRipley UCC Lenten and Spring Plans – 2026\n● Lent 2026 Activities:\n○ Lenten Project: Tama County Maternal Health (formerly the Storks Nest)\nFocusing on anyone who is pregnant\, postpartum\, or for a child 1 year\nold or less.\n○ We are donating items or dollars for infants and toddlers\n■ Donated items and a donation basket will be set up in the Sanctuary.\nLeave your donations anytime during the Lent season\n○ Their new initiative is called the Family Cabinet\n■ They hope to provide community support for expectant mothers\,\ncaregivers\, and growing families in need. Their gifted items are\nfocused on pregnancy through first birthdays\, and available at no\ncost to the community.\n■ Hoping for new and like new items. Learn more by picking up a\nbrochure in the Sanctuary.\n○ Any Free Will Offering funds leftover from our Wednesday Night Meals\nwill be donated to our Lenten Project.\n○ Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026 – Sanctuary – 6:00 pm\n○ Wednesday Night Meals and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n■ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n● Supper starts at 6:00 pm followed by a devotional at 6:30 pm\n■ Sign up in the kitchen to provide the meal\n■ Enjoy the food and fellowship for a free will donation – but don’t let\nthat stop you from coming. If you don’t have any extra to give\, come\nand enjoy supper anyway.\n● Cooks are welcome to take any or all their expenses for the meal\nfrom the free will donation basket\n● Remaining free will donations will be given to our Lenten Project.\n○ Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n■ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, April 1st\n■ Ripley is signed up to host March 25th\n● David Calderwood will organize the morning\n● If anyone would like to give the message please let him know\n○ Maundy Thursday April 2nd – Details TBD\n○ Good Friday April 3rd – Details TBD\n○ Easter: April 5th – Breakfast at 8:00 am and Service at 9:00 am\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 Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm\n■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\n■ The Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with\nthe community as part of our quilt show and include the story of\nthe quilt.\n■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing\npatchwork.\n■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .\n■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in\nHeavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. \, Americans for Independent Living\,\nCedar Valley Hospice\, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the\nStork’s Nest)\n■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.\n■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist\nChurch will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm\n● Lunch for Purchase includes:\n○ Choice of Chili\, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken\nand Wild Rice Soup\n○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches\n○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen\n○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm\n■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March\n■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display\n■ Quilt process exhibit\n■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience\n● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson\n● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March\n21st\n■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the\n“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series\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 stages
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/mens-lenten-breakfast-5/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Lent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260218T022430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T234017Z
UID:3968-1774461600-1774467000@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Meal & Message
DESCRIPTION:  \nLent_Spring Activities 2026 \nRipley UCC Lenten and Spring Plans – 2026\n● Lent 2026 Activities:\n○ Lenten Project: Tama County Maternal Health (formerly the Storks Nest)\nFocusing on anyone who is pregnant\, postpartum\, or for a child 1 year\nold or less.\n○ We are donating items or dollars for infants and toddlers\n■ Donated items and a donation basket will be set up in the Sanctuary.\nLeave your donations anytime during the Lent season\n○ Their new initiative is called the Family Cabinet\n■ They hope to provide community support for expectant mothers\,\ncaregivers\, and growing families in need. Their gifted items are\nfocused on pregnancy through first birthdays\, and available at no\ncost to the community.\n■ Hoping for new and like new items. Learn more by picking up a\nbrochure in the Sanctuary.\n○ Any Free Will Offering funds leftover from our Wednesday Night Meals\nwill be donated to our Lenten Project.\n○ Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026 – Sanctuary – 6:00 pm\n○ Wednesday Night Meals and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n■ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n● Supper starts at 6:00 pm followed by a devotional at 6:30 pm\n■ Sign up in the kitchen to provide the meal\n■ Enjoy the food and fellowship for a free will donation – but don’t let\nthat stop you from coming. If you don’t have any extra to give\, come\nand enjoy supper anyway.\n● Cooks are welcome to take any or all their expenses for the meal\nfrom the free will donation basket\n● Remaining free will donations will be given to our Lenten Project.\n○ Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n■ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, April 1st\n■ Ripley is signed up to host March 25th\n● David Calderwood will organize the morning\n● If anyone would like to give the message please let him know\n○ Maundy Thursday April 2nd – Details TBD\n○ Good Friday April 3rd – Details TBD\n○ Easter: April 5th – Breakfast at 8:00 am and Service at 9:00 am\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 Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm\n■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\n■ The Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with\nthe community as part of our quilt show and include the story of\nthe quilt.\n■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing\npatchwork.\n■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .\n■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in\nHeavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. \, Americans for Independent Living\,\nCedar Valley Hospice\, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the\nStork’s Nest)\n■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.\n■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist\nChurch will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm\n● Lunch for Purchase includes:\n○ Choice of Chili\, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken\nand Wild Rice Soup\n○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches\n○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen\n○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm\n■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March\n■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display\n■ Quilt process exhibit\n■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience\n● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson\n● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March\n21st\n■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the\n“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series\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 stagesLent_Spring Activities 2026
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/lenten-meal-message/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Lent
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260219T011913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T013927Z
UID:3992-1774515600-1774535400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-50/
LOCATION:Ripley UCC  Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260329T135610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T135619Z
UID:4040-1774774800-1774778400@ripleyucc.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T083000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260218T021229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T234208Z
UID:3962-1775026800-1775032200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Men's Lenten Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Lent_Spring Activities 2026 \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/mens-lenten-breakfast-6/
LOCATION:Clutier Community Church\, 301 3rd St.\, Clutier\, IA\, 52217
CATEGORIES:Lent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260218T210444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T003827Z
UID:3980-1775088000-1775174399@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Maundy Thursday Service at Traer United Methodist Church. \n 
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/maundy-thursday/
LOCATION:Traer United Methodist Church\, 512 4th Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Lent
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260218T024515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T012148Z
UID:3974-1775242800-1775246400@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Apr 03 2026 Bulletin – Good Friday. \n \n  \nRipley UCC Lenten and Spring Plans – 2026\n● Lent 2026 Activities:\n○ Lenten Project: Tama County Maternal Health (formerly the Storks Nest)\nFocusing on anyone who is pregnant\, postpartum\, or for a child 1 year\nold or less.\n○ We are donating items or dollars for infants and toddlers\n■ Donated items and a donation basket will be set up in the Sanctuary.\nLeave your donations anytime during the Lent season\n○ Their new initiative is called the Family Cabinet\n■ They hope to provide community support for expectant mothers\,\ncaregivers\, and growing families in need. Their gifted items are\nfocused on pregnancy through first birthdays\, and available at no\ncost to the community.\n■ Hoping for new and like new items. Learn more by picking up a\nbrochure in the Sanctuary.\n○ Any Free Will Offering funds leftover from our Wednesday Night Meals\nwill be donated to our Lenten Project. \n○ Good Friday April 3rd –  \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\n\n\n\n\n\n○ Easter: April 5th – Breakfast at 8:00 am and Service at 9:00 am
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/good-friday-3/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Lent
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260218T024916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T025630Z
UID:3975-1775376000-1775383200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday   " He Has Risen"
DESCRIPTION:Apr 05 Easter 2026 Booklet Bulletin Baptism of Jhonny Watson and Communion \n                                                      \n\nThank you to those who celebrate the resurrection of our Lord \nby sharing an Easter Plant in memory of their loved ones.\n\nIn Memory of:   Darrell Sivertsen                                                by Kathy\, June\, Kayla and Family \nIn Memory of:     Hugh Sr. and Rhea Calderwood                  \nDoug Livy         Fred and Edna Stoakes          Ruth Ann Stoakes \nEleanor Eggleston     Wanda Mae Stoakes                                     by Hugh Jr. and Ruth Calderwood and Family \nIn Memory of:    Maggie\, Jolie\, Gerry and Jim Youel               by Josh and Cindy Youel and Family \nIn Memory of:   David Weston    Bill and Karolee Coppoc        by Their Children and Grandchildren \n In Memory of:  Dan Corbett   Jen Barnes-Seger                        by the Bagenstos/Coppoc Family \nIn Memory of:   Evelyn Miller                                                       by the Coppoc/Bagenstos Family \nIn Memory of:   Juanita and Roger Becker        Lynn Becker \nCindy (Becker) Jepsen                                                                        by David and Patty Calderwood and Family \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\nEaster: April 5th\n\nBreakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am\n\n\n\n  \nRipley UCC Lenten and Spring Plans – 2026 \n● Lent 2026 Activities:\n○ Lenten Project: Tama County Maternal Health (formerly the Storks Nest)\nFocusing on anyone who is pregnant\, postpartum\, or for a child 1 year\nold or less.\n○ We are donating items or dollars for infants and toddlers\n■ Donated items and a donation basket will be set up in the Sanctuary.\nLeave your donations anytime during the Lent season\n○ Their new initiative is called the Family Cabinet\n■ They hope to provide community support for expectant mothers\,\ncaregivers\, and growing families in need. Their gifted items are\nfocused on pregnancy through first birthdays\, and available at no\ncost to the community.\n■ Hoping for new and like new items. Learn more by picking up a\nbrochure in the Sanctuary.\n○ Any Free Will Offering funds leftover from our Wednesday Night Meals\nwill be donated to our Lenten Project.\n○\n○ Easter: April 5th – Breakfast at 8:00 am and Service at 9:00 am \n\nMaternal  Health  and Wellness – Tama County\n\nWe will conclude our collections at the end of April
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/easter-sunday-he-has-risen/
LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
CATEGORIES:Lent
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260412T132437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T132442Z
UID:4048-1775984400-1775988000@ripleyucc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260412T132619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T132626Z
UID:4050-1775989800-1775995200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Board of Deacons Meet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/board-of-deacons-meet-17/
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:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260419T132647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T132654Z
UID:4051-1776589200-1776592800@ripleyucc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260419T135649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T135656Z
UID:4055-1776934800-1776952800@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts - Ripley Stitchers
DESCRIPTION:Ripley Quilters Informational Handout \n \nIn 2006\, women from the Ripley  United Church of Christ came together  to construct quilts for charities and programs serving individuals in need of  support in Traer and the surrounding  communities. Meeting once a week –  they have met many\nchallenges\, but the one thing that remains  after 20 years\,  is their desire  to stay strong  in their mission  to provide warmth to\nthose in need  through patchwork. \n  \nJoin those who stitch. Enter at the North Door\nToday\, the group meets most Thursdays in Fellowship Hall at the church gathering at 9:00am. Fellowship over a sack lunch is also a highlight of their day. Women and men gather\ntogether with no experience necessary\, for a variety of quilting tasks including:  cutting\, piecing and sewing material;  layering tops\, batting and backing; tying knots; sorting and folding for delivery. They share many stories while plans are made\, and the mission continues. \nIn 2023\, Soul Stitching Saturday was  introduced. When it was noted that  those who work could not attend\, it was  determined that one Saturday a month would be designated as Soul Stitching  Saturday.   The nucleus of those who Soul Stitch  also stitch on Thursdays. Friends and  family members drop in to help tie and to learn more about the mission.\nOpen to all\, Soul Stitching provides the  feeling of the good ‘ole fashioned quilting  bees. Fellowship is enjoyed over potluck  lunches and sometimes special occasions  are celebrated as well! \nOver 300 quilts are constructed a year and  given to those in need.  Baby quilts – twin and  double sizes. The group  also makes burp clothes\,  dog beds and wheel chair caddies. They do their best to use all supplies donated and  are always thankful for those who think  of them and their mission. \nMission charities and programs that  have benefited from the quilts made by  the Ripley stitchers include: \n• Sleep in Heavenly Peace\, Ames Chapter\n• Marshalltown Veterans Home \n*Tama County Maternal Health and Wellness\n• Christian Hands Across Traer\, better known as C.H.A.T.\n• Cedar Valley Hospice\n• Americans for Independent Living\n• Salvation Army\n• and many more! \n \n Donations: The Ripley Stitchers Makers of Quilts\, could not continue without the support of the community. For those needing to downsize or simply re-evaluate their sewing supplies\, the  group is grateful for any financial or  material donations. For those who  experience the loss of a loved one\,  cleaning out their estate may be painful. The Stitchers can help make sad times  become lovely memories as they take  fabric chosen with care\, and create  colorful quilts with a new purpose. \nContact Jane Knoop at 319-478-8156 or\njanekoop13@gmail.com to make\narrangements.
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-ripley-stitchers/
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:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260426T123442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T123644Z
UID:4074-1777194000-1777197600@ripleyucc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260419T154009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T202716Z
UID:4066-1777204800-1777228200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Pastor Jim’s "Ecclesiastical  Council" @ Iowa UCC Conference Meeting:
DESCRIPTION:Sunday April 26th – Meeting Starts at 2:30\, Ecclesiastical Council approx 3:45 \nPlans are underway for the upcoming conference meeting where Pastor Jim will speak before attendees.  As most of you know\, Pastor Jim serves our church as a “Lay Minister\,” which is a temporary status.  For the past couple years\, Ihe has been working with a group of Ripley congregants to complete the steps to becoming fully ordained\, so that he can continue to serve Ripley UCC. \nSunday\, April 26\, Pastor Jim will go before an “Ecclesiastical Council” made up of delegates from all the UCC churches in the Central Iowa Association.  This is part of the Association’s Annual meeting.  The results of the Council will determine his status as a pastor.    The meeting starts at 2:30 pm.  His part will likely start around 3:45\, and go for an hour.  During this meeting\, delegates will vote on his status as a pastor and whether he should proceed toward ordination. \nFrom Pastor Jim: “Beyond the need for recommendation\, I have never felt more a part of a church than I do Ripley.  I feel like we are one body\, working together to “serve God by serving others.”  Full ordination is a big step in the life of a pastor\, and it would feel more “right” to have the church there (in person or online) with me.” \n\n \nA “cheering section” of supporters from Ripley is being organized to attend and show encouragement\, with some willing to speak on his behalf. If you are interested in joining the cheering section\, please sign up in the kitchen so that car pooling can be arranged. If you are unable to attend in person you can join virtually. Find the flyer with those zoom link below. \nDetails:  \n\nHearty Brunch Fellowship at Ripley \nLeave Ripley approximately 12:00 noon – travel to Urbandale UCC Church\n\nCarpooling sign up in the kitchen\n\n\nAttend Conference Meeting and Cheer Jim on\nStop somewhere for Supper on the way home (Dutch Treat)\n\n  \n  \n  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89152410736?pwd+vtapSEpzLcXVOulaq3KotRbT3Zkobz.1
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/pastor-jims-ecclesiastical-council-iowa-ucc-conference-meeting/
LOCATION:Urbandale United Church of Christ\, 3530 70th STreet\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John K. Ashby":MAILTO:john.kennethg.ashby@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260503T024915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T024925Z
UID:4077-1777798800-1777802400@ripleyucc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260419T151428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T151636Z
UID:4061-1778317200-1778335200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Soul Stitching - Ripley Stitchers
DESCRIPTION:Ripley Quilters handout  \nIn 2006\, women from the Ripley  United Church of Christ came together  to construct quilts for charities and programs serving individuals in need of  support in Traer and the surrounding  communities. Meeting once a week –  they have met many\nchallenges\, but the one thing that remains  after 20 years\,  is their desire  to stay strong  in their mission  to provide warmth to\nthose in need  through patchwork. Today\, the group meets most Thursdays in Fellowship Hall at the church gathering at 9:00am. Fellowship over a sack lunch is also a highlight of their day. Women and men gather\ntogether with no experience necessary\, for a variety of quilting tasks including:  cutting\, piecing and sewing material;  layering tops\, batting and backing; tying knots; sorting and folding for delivery. They share many stories while plans are made\, and the mission continues. \n  \n \n  \nIn 2023\, Soul Stitching Saturday was  introduced. When it was noted that  those who work could not attend\, it was  determined that one Saturday a month would be designated as Soul Stitching  Saturday.   The nucleus of those who Soul Stitch  also stitch on Thursdays. Friends and  family members drop in to help tie and to learn more about the mission.\nOpen to all\, Soul Stitching provides the  feeling of the good ‘ole fashioned quilting  bees. Fellowship is enjoyed over potluck  lunches and sometimes special occasions  are celebrated as well! \nOver 300 quilts are constructed a year and  given to those in need.  Baby quilts – twin and  double sizes. The group  also makes burp clothes\,  dog beds and wheel chair caddies. They do their best to use all supplies donated and  are always thankful for those who think  of them and their mission. \nMission charities and programs that  have benefited from the quilts made by  the Ripley stitchers include: \n\n Sleep in Heavenly Peace\, Ames Chapter     • Marshalltown Veterans Home   *Tama County Maternal Health and Wellness                                                        • Christian Hands Across Traer\, better known as C.H.A.T.   • Cedar Valley Hospice   • Americans for Independent Living   • Salvation Army   • and many more!\n\n \n  \nDonations: The Ripley Stitchers Makers of Quilts\, could not continue without the support of the community. For those needing to downsize or simply re-evaluate their sewing supplies\, the  group is grateful for any financial or  material donations. For those who  experience the loss of a loved one\,  cleaning out their estate may be painful. The Stitchers can help make sad times  become lovely memories as they take  fabric chosen with care\, and create  colorful quilts with a new purpose.Contact Jane Knoop at 319-478-8156 or\njanekoop13@gmail.com to make\narrangements. \n  \n  \nAs long as there are cars parked at this entrance – we are all still stitching!   Please feel free to pop in and see what we are up to! \nJoin those who stitch. Enter at the North Door
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/soul-stitching-ripley-stitchers/
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:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193828
CREATED:20260419T133531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T133553Z
UID:4054-1778698800-1778704200@ripleyucc.org
SUMMARY:Mission Committee Meets
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/mission-committee-meets-3/
LOCATION:Ripley South Office\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675
ORGANIZER;CN="Missions Committe":MAILTO:pattycalderwood@gmail.com
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