First Presbyterian Church of Ripley PCUSA

12/27/2022

Below is the obituary for Holly Pena's mother. Please keep Holly and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

View Debra Ellen Clarkson's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/23/2022

Due to the cold temperatures forecast for tomorrow, the Christmas Eve service scheduled for tomorrow at the church has been cancelled. Stay safe and warm. Merry Christmas everyone

02/12/2022

Once again this Sunday, we will be welcoming Rev. Doug Jenkins to preach the word of the Lord to us. However, Doug will be unable to join us in person and will be delivering the message virtually over Google Meet. This is another online platform much the same as Zoom. Instructions on how to participate are below. You can connect either on your computer or with your phone. Rev. Jenkins said he would log on around 10:45 so people could have plenty of time to join.

Hope to see everyone Sunday at 11.

To connect in your browser, just click on the link. You will be given a chance to check your audio and video connection and enter a name.
YOU DO NOT NEED A GOOGLE ACCOUNT ... just click on this link.
meet.google.com/rgy-zbzm-icc

Or join by phone for audio only
(US) +1 617-675-4444‬ PIN: ‪441 873 012 1674‬ #

You can go to meet.google.com at any time in your browser to check it out to practice or prepare. Click on "new meeting" and choose "start an instant meeting" to have your own "meet" to see how it works.

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02/05/2022

For the next two Sundays, we will be welcoming Rev. Doug Jenkins to preach the word of the Lord to us. However, Doug will be unable to join us in person and will be delivering the message virtually over Google Meet. This is another online platform much the same as Zoom. Instructions on how to participate are below. You can connect either on your computer or with your phone. I have attached an order of service for you to follow along and participate as indicated. Rev. Jenkins said he would log on around 10:45 so people could have plenty of time to join.

Hope to see everyone Sunday at 11.

To connect in your browser, just click on the link. You will be given a chance to check your audio and video connection and enter a name.YOU DO NOT NEED A GOOGLE ACCOUNT ... just click on this link.meet.google.com/rgy-zbzm-icc
Or join by phone for audio only(US) +1 617-675-4444‬ PIN: ‪441 873 012 1674‬ #
You can go to meet.google.com at any time in your browser to check it out to practice or prepare. Click on "new meeting" and choose "start an instant meeting" to have your own "meet" to see how it wo

02/01/2022

Gary was a long time member and leader in our congregation. Please keep Bernita and her family in your prayers.

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01/24/2022

I wanted to let everyone know that Belinda's mom passed away Saturday. The obituary can be found at

Anna Mae Easter-Taylor, 84, of Evans, WV passed away January 22, 2022 at the Ravenswood Village. She was born March 21, 1937 in Cottageville, WV the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Margaret Durst Stephens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband

12/23/2021

Good evening
The session has decided that the worship service on Sunday, December 26, 2021 will be held virtually over Zoom. The service will begin at 11 am as usual. The instructions on how to access this service are below. This is only for December 26 and in person services will resume on Sunday, January 2, 2022.
We hope everyone can join us.
First Presbyterian Church is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Time: Dec 26, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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12/12/2021

Next Please join us on Friday, December 24, as we will be having our annual Christmas Eve candlelight service beginning at 6pm. We invite everyone to come and celebrate this high point of the Christian calendar.

11/24/2021

This Sunday starts the season of Advent. Advent is the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Join us this Sunday at 11 am as we begin the Christmas season. All are welcome in the Lord's house.

11/24/2021

On Sunday December 19, we will be having our Christmas pageant as part of the morning worship service. Please join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ.

11/24/2021

On Sunday December 12, we will be having our annual meeting immediately after church followed by our Christmas Luncheon. The church will be providing the meat and the rolls. Please bring your favorite side dish and join us for this annual tradition. Everyone is welcome to join us for lunch at this joyous time of year. If you are looking for a place to worship on Sunday morning or just looking for a hot meal, please come to our table for food and fellowship.

11/08/2021

Our annual Adopt-a-Family drive is now underway. The church has adopted 4 families this year and monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Contact Diane or Francis for more information.