BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ripley United Church of Christ - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ripley United Church of Christ X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ripleyucc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ripley United Church of Christ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260208T030401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T030401Z UID:3946-1770541200-1770544800@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:“Salt and Light” DESCRIPTION:Feb 08 2026 Bulletin \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Board of Deacons: Monday – Feb. 9th @ 6:00 pm – Fellowship Hall\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 10th @ 6:00 pm – Office\n● Mission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet \nCE Volunteers!\nAs we start to attract more children and families\, our Christian Ed. ministry\nbecomes more and more important all the time. We still need volunteers to\nhelp. So much more than child care–this is a chance to engage and guide and\nsupport–to “be the church” our children grow to love. Please talk to Pr. Jim if\nyou are interested in learning more. \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement:\n● Quilting: Thur. Feb. 12th @ 9:00 am\n○ Saturday Soul Stitching – Saturday Feb. 14th @ 9:00 am\n● Noisy Offering – Feb. 22nd: Project to be Announced\n● Ripley Quilt Show – March 21st \nRipley Annual Meeting: Today after worship – with a Baked Potato Bar to\nfollow in the Fellowship Hall – Please join us for lunch.\nWeather Make Up: Feb. 15th\, 2026 after worship\n● Annual Reports were emailed out. If you did not receive one or would like a\nprinted copy please let Josh Youel know. \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come:\n● Lenten Project: Storks Nest\n● Ash Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026 – Details TBD\n● Wednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n○ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n○ Sign up for meal prep in the kitchen.\n● Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n○ Feb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, April 1st\n● Maundy Thursday April 2nd\n● Good Friday April 3rd\n● Easter: April 5th – Details TBD URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/salt-and-light/ LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T103000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260111T143736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T030446Z UID:3804-1770544800-1770546600@ripleyucc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260218T235529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T013407Z UID:3985-1770886800-1770904800@ripleyucc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260111T143334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T143349Z UID:3802-1771059600-1771077600@ripleyucc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260215T144620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T144641Z UID:3951-1771146000-1771149600@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:"That of God" DESCRIPTION:Feb 15 2026 Bulletin \n  \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nMission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet\nBoard of Deacons:  Monday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees:  Tuesday – Feb. 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office\n\n  \nCE Volunteers! \nAs we start to attract more children and families\, our Christian Ed. ministry becomes more and more important all the time.  We still need volunteers to help.  So much more than child care–this is a chance to engage and guide and support–to “be the church” our children grow to love.  Please talk to Pr. Jim if you are interested in learning more. \n  \nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting: Thur. Feb. 19th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – Feb. 22nd:  Project to be Announced\nRipley Quilt Show – March 21st \n\n  \nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come: \n\nLenten Project:  Maternal Health – Tama County\nAsh Wednesday: Feb. 18th\, 2026 – imposition of ashes @ 6pm\nWednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n\nFeb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion\nSign up for meal prep in the kitchen.\n\n\nMen’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n\nFeb. 25: Traer United Methodist\nMarch 4: St. Lukes Lutheran\nMarch 11: St. Paul Catholic\nMarch 18: United Presbyterian\nMarch 25: RUCC\nApril 1: Clutier Community\n\n\nMaundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD\nGood Friday April 3rd – TBD\nEaster: April 5th – Details TBD\n\nBreakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/that-of-god/ LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260218T023831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T023838Z UID:3970-1771437600-1771441200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday DESCRIPTION:  \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/ash-wednesday/ LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 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:20260218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260218T232225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T232515Z UID:3981-1771437600-1771441200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:"Dust to Dust" DESCRIPTION:Febr18 2026 Bulletin Ash Wednesday \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nMission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet\nBoard of Deacons:  Sunday  – 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\n\n\n\n  URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/dust-to-dust/ LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 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:20260219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260219T012823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T012829Z UID:3670-1771491600-1771511400@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts DESCRIPTION:  \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 stage URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-51/ LOCATION:Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Lent ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260222T024250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T025046Z UID:3995-1771750800-1771754400@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:“Nachash the Tempter” DESCRIPTION:  \nFeb 22 2026 Bulletin \n \n  \n \nThe Traer Quilt Experience Ripley b \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLent_Spring Activities 2026 \nRipley Church Meetings:\n● Mission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet\n● Board of Deacons: Monday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office\n● Board of Trustees: Tuesday – Feb. 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office \nRipley Church Meetings:          \n\nMission Committee: Tuesday – Feb. 24th – 6:30 pm – Google Meet\nBoard of Deacons:  Monday – March 8th @ 10:00 am – Office\nBoard of Trustees:  Tuesday – Feb. 19th @ 5:30 pm – Office\n\nRipley Mission/Church/Community Involvement: \n\nQuilting: Thur. Feb. 26th @ 9:00 am\n\nSaturday Soul Stitching – Saturday March 14th @ 9:00 am\n\n\nNoisy Offering – Feb. 22nd:  Project to be Announced\nRipley Quilt Show – March 21st \n\nLenten Plans 2026 – More details to come: \n\nLenten Project:  Maternal Health – Tama County\nWednesday Night Meal and Reflections – Fellowship Hall\n\nFeb. 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18 and 25\n6:00 meal followed by 6:30 devotion\nSign up for meal prep in the kitchen.\n\n\nMen’s Lenten Breakfasts – Details TBD\n\nFeb. 25: Traer United Methodist\nMarch 4: St. Luke’s Lutheran\nMarch 11: St. Paul Catholic\nMarch 18: United Presbyterian\nMarch 25: RUCC\nApril 1: Clutier Community\n\n\nMaundy Thursday April 2nd – TBD\nGood Friday April 3rd – TBD\nEaster: April 5th – Details TBD\n\nBreakfast at 8:00 am followed by worship at 9:00 am\n\n\n\n  URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/3995/ LOCATION:Sunday Service at Ripley UCC\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Minister Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260222T030138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T030149Z UID:4000-1771957800-1771963200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Missions Committee Meets DESCRIPTION:Missions Committee meeting via Google Meets \n  URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/missions-committee-meets-5/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Missions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T083000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260218T020041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T232722Z UID:3954-1772002800-1772008200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Men's Lenten Breakfast DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/mens-lenten-breakfast/ LOCATION:Traer United Methodist Church\, 512 4th Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Lent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260218T021833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T233104Z UID:3963-1772042400-1772046000@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Lenten Meals & Message DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/lenten-meals-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:20260226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T152902 CREATED:20260219T000351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T003738Z UID:3986-1772096400-1772116200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Jane Knoop at 319-478-8156 \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 & \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 \nLaura – Jane and Sharon\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-46/ 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR