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First Presbyterian Church Ripon

First Presbyterian Church Ripon is a Presbyterian Church in America congregation with roots in Ripon dating to 1918. Sunday morning and evening worship includes hymns, selected contemporary songs, preaching and prayer. Nursery care and children's worship serve young families, while school-year clubs, student groups, young adults and seniors' ministry offer opportunities for learning and friendship. Life Groups and men's and women's ministries meet beyond Sunday worship. The church provides free biblical counseling through certified counselors and hosts a community fair.

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Service Times

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Sunday

Morning Worship

10:00 AM

Evening Worship

6:00 PM

Tuesday

SUMMIT High School Group

7:00 PM

Wednesday

Wednesday Night Live Meal

5:45 PM

Wednesday Night Live Clubs

6:15 PM

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At a Glance

Sunday worship begins at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM at 305 Boesch Drive, Ripon, CA 95366. Nursery care serves children aged zero-three. Children aged three through second grade may attend children's worship after the opening part of the service or remain with their parents. The congregation celebrates the Lord's Supper monthly, with wine, juice and gluten-free options. School-year children's clubs and student gatherings have separate schedules.

Kids ministry: Available
Worship style: Traditional and Contemporary

Church Ministries

Life Stages

NurseryNursery: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young AdultsYoung Adults: Yes
SeniorsSeniors: Yes

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes
Biblical CounselingBiblical Counseling: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Local OutreachLocal Outreach: Yes
Global MissionsGlobal Missions: Yes

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Accessibility

Parking?Parking: Unknown
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

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When and where is worship?

Sunday worship begins at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM at 305 Boesch Drive, Ripon, CA 95366. Services include hymns, selected contemporary songs, prayer and preaching. The Lord's Supper is celebrated monthly with wine, juice and gluten-free options.

What is available for children and students?

Nursery care serves ages zero-three, and children's worship serves age three through second grade after the opening worship; children may remain with their parents. During September-April, Wednesday Night Live offers a meal at 5:45 PM and clubs 6:15-8:00 PM: Pioneer for age four-second grade, GEMS girls and Cadets boys in grades3-6, and The Rock in grades7-8. SUMMIT high-school students meet Tuesday7:00-9:00 PM during the school-year season. Check https://www.riponfirstpres.org/wednesday-night-live for registration and holiday dates.

What groups and support are available?

Life Groups meet two-four times monthly for Bible study and fellowship. Men's and women's ministries, young adults and monthly seniors' activities offer further connection. Free biblical counseling is provided by certified counselors, but requests may have a waiting period. Request help at https://www.riponfirstpres.org/biblical-counseling.

Where can I find sermons online?

Sermons are linked from https://www.riponfirstpres.org/ and the official YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5kdps7dLh_MTpVdn1NsANA.

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Leadership

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Glenn Gerdes

Senior Pastor

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LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

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