Patchwork Warms Hearts
2026-02-05 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
The top – the tools – the results!
The Ripley Stitchers have a simple mission. Take scraps of fabric and sew them into quilts of warmth for those in need.

The group meets at 9 am on Thursday mornings.
Questions: Contact Jane Knoop 319-478-8156
Our Alter Committee utilized the Quilts made by the Ripley Stitchers to decorate the Pulpit for The Blessing of the Quilts 11 02 25

“Salt and Light”
2026-02-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Sunday Service at Ripley UCC, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Feb 08 2026 Bulletin

Ripley Church Meetings:
● Board of Deacons: Monday – Feb. 9th @ 6:00 pm – Fellowship Hall
● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 10th @ 6:00 pm – Office
● Mission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet
CE Volunteers!
As 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.
Ripley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:
● Quilting: Thur. Feb. 12th @ 9:00 am
○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Feb. 14th @ 9:00 am
● Noisy Offering – Feb. 22nd: Project to be Announced
● Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st
Ripley Annual Meeting: Today after worship – with a Baked Potato Bar to
follow in the Fellowship Hall – Please join us for lunch.
Weather Make Up: Feb. 15th, 2026 after worship
● Annual Reports were emailed out. If you did not receive one or would like a
printed copy please let Josh Youel know.
Lenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:
● Lenten Project: Storks Nest
● Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th, 2026 – Details TBD
● Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall
○ Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25
○ Sign up for meal prep in the kitchen.
● Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD
○ Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1st
● Maundy Thursday April 2nd
● Good Friday April 3rd
● Easter: April 5th – Details TBD

Annual Church Meeting
2026-02-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Ripley Church, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Ripley Annual Meeting: Feb. 8th, 2026 after worship
Weather Make Up: Feb. 15th, 2026 after worship
● Annual Reports are due to the Trustees by Jan. 18th
○ Reports can be turned in to Josh Youel, preferably by email to:
youelcj@gmail.com
● Question to Report Contributors should be asked by Feb. 1st to allow
research and possible resolution before the meeting on the 8th

Board of Deacons Meet
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675

Board of Trustees Meet
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Ripley South Office, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675

Patchwork Warms Hearts
2026-02-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
The Traer Quilt Experience Ripley

March 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience
Binding Faith and Community through Patchwork
Past – Present & Future
The 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.
○ Ripley UCC Quilt Show and Exhibit 10am – 4pm
■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.
■ The 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.
■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing
patchwork.
■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .
■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in
Heavenly Peace , C.H.A.T. , Americans for Independent Living,
Cedar Valley Hospice, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the
Stork’s Nest)
■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.
■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist
Church will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm
● Lunch for Purchase includes:
○ Choice of Chili, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken
and Wild Rice Soup
○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches
○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen
○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm
■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March
■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display
■ Quilt process exhibit
■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience
● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson
● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March
21st
■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the
“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series
○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon
■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest
■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.
■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage

Soul Stitching
2026-02-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Gather to Stitch from the Soul! North door is open at 9am. Fellowship over a potluck lunch and around the quilt top.
All are welcome to join or just visit!
Contact Jane Knoop with questions at 3319-478-8156
The top – the tools – the results!

"That of God"
2026-02-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Sunday Service at Ripley UCC, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Feb 15 2026 Bulletin

Ripley Church Meetings:

Mission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet
Board of Deacons: Monday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office
Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office

CE Volunteers!
As 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.

Ripley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:

Quilting: Thur. Feb. 19th @ 9:00 am

Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am

Noisy Offering – Feb. 22nd: Project to be Announced
Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st

Lenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:

Lenten Project: Maternal Health – Tama County
Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th, 2026 – imposition of ashes @ 6pm
Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall

Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25
6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion
Sign up for meal prep in the kitchen.

Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD

Feb. 25: Traer United Methodist
March 4: St. Lukes Lutheran
March 11: St. Paul Catholic
March 18: United Presbyterian
March 25: RUCC
April 1: Clutier Community

Maundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD
Good Friday April 3rd – TBD
Easter: April 5th – Details TBD

Breakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Ripley Church, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Ripley UCC Lenten and Spring Plans – 2026
● Lent 2026 Activities:
○ Lenten Project: Tama County Maternal Health (formerly the Storks Nest)
Focusing on anyone who is pregnant, postpartum, or for a child 1 year
old or less.
○ We are donating items or dollars for infants and toddlers
■ Donated items and a donation basket will be set up in the Sanctuary.
Leave your donations anytime during the Lent season
○ Their new initiative is called the Family Cabinet
■ They hope to provide community support for expectant mothers,
caregivers, and growing families in need. Their gifted items are
focused on pregnancy through first birthdays, and available at no
cost to the community.
■ Hoping for new and like new items. Learn more by picking up a
brochure in the Sanctuary.
○ Any Free Will Offering funds leftover from our Wednesday Night Meals
will be donated to our Lenten Project.
○ Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th, 2026 – Sanctuary – 6:00 pm
○ Wednesday Night Meals and Reflections – Fellowship Hall
■ Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25
● Supper starts at 6:00 pm followed by a devotional at 6:30 pm
■ Sign up in the kitchen to provide the meal
■ Enjoy the food and fellowship for a free will donation – but don’t let
that stop you from coming. If you don’t have any extra to give, come
and enjoy supper anyway.
● Cooks are welcome to take any or all their expenses for the meal
from the free will donation basket
● Remaining free will donations will be given to our Lenten Project.
○ Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD
■ Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1st
■ Ripley is signed up to host March 25th
● David Calderwood will organize the morning
● If anyone would like to give the message please let him know
○ Maundy Thursday April 2nd – Details TBD
○ Good Friday April 3rd – Details TBD
○ Easter: April 5th – Breakfast at 8:00 am and Service at 9:00 am
March 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience
Binding Faith and Community through Patchwork
Past – Present & Future
The 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.
○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm
■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.
■ The 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.
■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing
patchwork.
■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .
■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in
Heavenly Peace , C.H.A.T. , Americans for Independent Living,
Cedar Valley Hospice, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the
Stork’s Nest)
■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.
■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist
Church will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm
● Lunch for Purchase includes:
○ Choice of Chili, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken
and Wild Rice Soup
○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches
○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen
○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm
■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March
■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display
■ Quilt process exhibit
■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience
● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson
● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March
21st
■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the
“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series
○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon
■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest
■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.
■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stages

"Dust to Dust"
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Ripley Church, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Febr18 2026 Bulletin Ash Wednesday
Ripley Church Meetings:

Mission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet
Board of Deacons: Sunday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office
Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office

CE Volunteers!
As 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.

Ripley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:

Quilting: Thur. Feb. 19th @ 9:00 am

Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am

Noisy Offering – Feb. 22nd: Project to be Announced
Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st

Lenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:

Lenten Project: Maternal Health – Tama County
Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th, 2026 – imposition of ashes @ 6pm
Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall

Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25
6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion
Sign up for meal prep in the kitchen.

Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD

Feb. 25: Traer United Methodist
March 4: St. Lukes Lutheran
March 11: St. Paul Catholic
March 18: United Presbyterian
March 25: RUCC
April 1: Clutier Community

Maundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD
Good Friday April 3rd – TBD
Easter: April 5th – Details TBD

Breakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am

Patchwork Warms Hearts
2026-02-19 09:00 - 14:30 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
March 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience
Binding Faith and Community through Patchwork
Past – Present & Future
The 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.
○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm
■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.
■ The 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.
■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing
patchwork.
■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .
■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in
Heavenly Peace , C.H.A.T. , Americans for Independent Living,
Cedar Valley Hospice, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the
Stork’s Nest)
■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.
■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist
Church will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm
● Lunch for Purchase includes:
○ Choice of Chili, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken
and Wild Rice Soup
○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches
○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen
○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm
■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March
■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display
■ Quilt process exhibit
■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience
● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson
● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March
21st
■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the
“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series
○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon
■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest
■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.
■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage

“Nachash the Tempter”
2026-02-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Sunday Service at Ripley UCC, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Feb 22 2026 Bulletin

The Traer Quilt Experience Ripley b

Lent_Spring Activities 2026
Ripley Church Meetings:
● Mission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet
● Board of Deacons: Monday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office
● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office
Ripley Church Meetings:

Mission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet
Board of Deacons: Monday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office
Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office

Ripley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:

Quilting: Thur. Feb. 26th @ 9:00 am

Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am

Noisy Offering – Feb. 22nd: Project to be Announced
Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st

Lenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:

Lenten Project: Maternal Health – Tama County
Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall

Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25
6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion
Sign up for meal prep in the kitchen.

Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD

Feb. 25: Traer United Methodist
March 4: St. Luke’s Lutheran
March 11: St. Paul Catholic
March 18: United Presbyterian
March 25: RUCC
April 1: Clutier Community

Maundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD
Good Friday April 3rd – TBD
Easter: April 5th – Details TBD

Breakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am

Missions Committee Meets
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | IA
Missions Committee meeting via Google Meets

Men's Lenten Breakfast
2026-02-25 07:00 - 08:30 | Traer United Methodist Church, 512 4th Street, Traer, IA, 50675

Lenten Meals & Message
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675

Patchwork Warms Hearts
2026-02-26 09:00 - 14:30 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Help us get ready for the Quilt Show! We are working to bring you a lovely quilt filled sanctuary by filling every aspect we can. Our goal? To tell the story of Those who Stitch at Ripley.

Questions? Contact Jane Knoop at 319-478-8156

March 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience
Binding Faith and Community through Patchwork
Past – Present & Future
The 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 &
○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm
■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.
■ The 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.
■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing
patchwork.
■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .
■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in
Heavenly Peace , C.H.A.T. , Americans for Independent Living,
Cedar Valley Hospice, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the
Stork’s Nest)
■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.
■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist
Church will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm
● Lunch for Purchase includes:
○ Choice of Chili, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken
and Wild Rice Soup
○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches
○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen
○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm
■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March
■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display
■ Quilt process exhibit
■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience
● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson
● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March
21st
■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the
“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series
Laura – Jane and Sharon
○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon
■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest
■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.
■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage

“20/20 Vision”
2026-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Sunday Service at Ripley UCC, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Mar 01 2026 Bulletin with communion
Ripley Church Meetings:

Board of Deacons: Sunday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office
Board of Trustees: Thursday – March 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office

Ripley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:

Quilting: Wed – March 4th Afternoon until the Lenten Meal
Quilting: Thur. – March 5th @ 9:00 am

Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am
Noisy Offering – March 29th Alive and Running Iowa

Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st
The Congregation’s help is requested Sunday the 22nd after church to help take down the Quilt Displays after this event.

Lenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:
Lenten Project: Maternal Health – Tama County

Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall

March 4, 11, 18 and 25

6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion
Sign up for meal prep in the kitchen.

Men’s Lenten Breakfasts:

March 4: St. Luke’s Lutheran
March 11: St. Paul Catholic
March 18: United Presbyterian
March 25: RUCC – (David Calderwood is Organizing)
April 1: Clutier Community

Maundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD
Good Friday April 3rd – TBD

Easter: April 5th – Details TBD

Breakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am

Men's Lenten Breakfast
2026-03-04 07:00 - 08:30 | St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 207 Taylor St, Traer, IA, 50675
Lent_Spring Activities 2026
Ripley UCC Lenten and Spring Plans – 2026
● Lent 2026 Activities:
○ Lenten Project: Tama County Maternal Health (formerly the Storks Nest)
Focusing on anyone who is pregnant, postpartum, or for a child 1 year
old or less.
○ We are donating items or dollars for infants and toddlers
■ Donated items and a donation basket will be set up in the Sanctuary.
Leave your donations anytime during the Lent season
○ Their new initiative is called the Family Cabinet
■ They hope to provide community support for expectant mothers,
caregivers, and growing families in need. Their gifted items are
focused on pregnancy through first birthdays, and available at no
cost to the community.
■ Hoping for new and like new items. Learn more by picking up a
brochure in the Sanctuary.
○ Any Free Will Offering funds leftover from our Wednesday Night Meals
will be donated to our Lenten Project.
○ Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th, 2026 – Sanctuary – 6:00 pm
○ Wednesday Night Meals and Reflections – Fellowship Hall
■ Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25
● Supper starts at 6:00 pm followed by a devotional at 6:30 pm
■ Sign up in the kitchen to provide the meal
■ Enjoy the food and fellowship for a free will donation – but don’t let
that stop you from coming. If you don’t have any extra to give, come
and enjoy supper anyway.
● Cooks are welcome to take any or all their expenses for the meal
from the free will donation basket
● Remaining free will donations will be given to our Lenten Project.
○ Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD
■ Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1st
■ Ripley is signed up to host March 25th
● David Calderwood will organize the morning
● If anyone would like to give the message please let him know
○ Maundy Thursday April 2nd – Details TBD
○ Good Friday April 3rd – Details TBD
○ Easter: April 5th – Breakfast at 8:00 am and Service at 9:00 am
March 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience
Binding Faith and Community through Patchwork
Past – Present & Future
The 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.
○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm
■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.
■ The 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.
■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing
patchwork.
■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .
■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in
Heavenly Peace , C.H.A.T. , Americans for Independent Living,
Cedar Valley Hospice, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the
Stork’s Nest)
■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.
■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist
Church will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm
● Lunch for Purchase includes:
○ Choice of Chili, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken
and Wild Rice Soup
○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches
○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen
○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm
■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March
■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display
■ Quilt process exhibit
■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience
● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson
● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March
21st
■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the
“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series
○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon
■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest
■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.
■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stages

Ripley Stitchers are Stitching today !
2026-03-04 13:00 - 18:00 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Extra day to work on those quilts for the March 21st Quilt show!

Group will be stitching during the afternoon hours and wrapping up just before the Lenten Meal at 6 pm. Questions? Contact Jane Knoop for details. 319-478-8156

Lenten Meal and Message
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675

Patchwork Warms Hearts
2026-03-05 09:00 - 14:30 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Join us! As we stitch small pieces of fabric into patchwork quilts that warm the hearts of those in need.
Doors open at 9am Enter at the north door. Questions? Contact Jane Knoop 319-478-8156

Our Alter Committee utilized the Quilts made by the Ripley Stitchers to decorate the Pulpit for The Blessing of the Quilts 11 02 25
March 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience
Binding Faith and Community through Patchwork
Past – Present & Future
The 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 &
○ Ripley UCC Quilts Show and Exhibit 10am – 4pm
■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.
■ The 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.
■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing
patchwork.
■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .
■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in
Heavenly Peace , C.H.A.T. , Americans for Independent Living,
Cedar Valley Hospice, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the
Stork’s Nest)
■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.
■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist
Church will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm
● Lunch for Purchase includes:
○ Choice of Chili, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken
and Wild Rice Soup
○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches
○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen
○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm
■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March
■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display
■ Quilt process exhibit
■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience
● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson
● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March
21st
■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the
“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series
○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon
■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest
■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.
■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage

“The Woman at the Well”
2026-03-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Sunday Service at Ripley UCC, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Mar 08 2026 Bulletin

Ripley Church Meetings:

Board of Deacons: Sunday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office
Board of Trustees: Thursday – March 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office

Ripley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:

Quilting: Wed – March 11th Afternoon until the Lenten Meal

Thur. March 12th @ 9:00 am

Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am

✦ March 15th – Special Offering for One Great Hour of Sharing
✧ 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.
✧ 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.

Noisy Offering – March 29th: Alive and Running more info in Newsletter
Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st
The Congregation’s help is requested Sunday the 22nd after church to help take down the Quilt Displays after this event.

Lenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:

Lenten Project: Maternal Health – Tama County
Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall

March 11, 18 and 25
6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion

Men’s Lenten Breakfasts:

March 11: St. Paul Catholic
March 18: United Presbyterian
March 25: RUCC – (David Calderwood is Organizing)
April 1: Clutier Community

Maundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD
Good Friday April 3rd – TBD
Easter: April 5th – Details TBD

Breakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 a

Board of Deacons Meet
2026-03-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Ripley South Office, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675

Men's Lenten Breakfast
2026-03-11 07:00 - 08:30 | St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1102 Walnut St, Traer, IA, 50675
Lent_Spring Activities 2026

PATCHWORK WARMS HEARTS
2026-03-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Be a part of the mission! No experience needed. Meeting every Thursday. Enter at the North door – 9am until 2. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy fellowship . Questions? Contact Jane Knoop 319-478-8156

March 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience
Binding Faith and Community through Patchwork
Past – Present & Future
The 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 &
○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm
■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.
■ The 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.
■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing
patchwork.
■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .
■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in
Heavenly Peace , C.H.A.T. , Americans for Independent Living,
Cedar Valley Hospice, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the
Stork’s Nest)
■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.
■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist
Church will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm
● Lunch for Purchase includes:
○ Choice of Chili, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken
and Wild Rice Soup
○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches
○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen
○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm
■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March
■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display
■ Quilt process exhibit
■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience
● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson
● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March
21st
■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the
“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series
○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon
■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest
■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.
■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage

Soul Stitching
2026-03-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Join the Ripley Stitchers

Blessing of the Quilts
2026-03-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Sunday Service at Ripley UCC, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675

“Light of the World"
2026-03-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Sunday Service at Ripley UCC, 400 South Main Street, Traer, IA, 50675
Mar15 2026 Bulletin with quilt blessing
Ripley Church Meetings:

Board of Deacons: Sunday April 12th @ 10:00 am – Office
Board of Trustees: Thursday – March 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office

Ripley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:

Quilting: Wed – March 18th Afternoon until the Lenten Meal

Thur. March 19th @ 9:00 am

Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday April 11th @ 9:00 am

Noisy Offering – March 29th: Alive and Running more info in Newsletter
Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st

The Congregation’s help is requested Sunday the 22nd after church to help take down the Quilt Displays after this event.

✦ March 15th – Special Offering for One Great Hour of Sharing
✧ 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.
✧ 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.

Lenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:

Lenten Project: Maternal Health – Tama County
Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall

March 18 and 25
6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion

Men’s Lenten Breakfasts:

March 18: United Presbyterian
March 25: RUCC – (David Calderwood is Organizing)
April 1: Clutier Community

Maundy Thursday April 2nd – 7:00 pm at United Meth. Church
Good Friday April 3rd – 7:00 pm at RUCC
Easter: April 5th

Breakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am

Men's Lenten Breakfast
2026-03-18 07:00 - 08:30 | Traer United Presbyterian Church, 307 Walnut Street, Traer, IA, 50675, United States
