Biblical preaching and teaching. Pastor Keith Reid is loved by all his congregation. Members are…read morefriendly and helpful. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give this church a 12.

Traditional service with mix of contemporary, hymnal, and country gospel music. Historic church…read moredating from 1854, one block from Columbia State Park. Excellent preaching, Bible based and Christ centered. Active in the community and friendly.... coffee hour after the 10:00 service. Worship attendance about 90 people. Hosts community dinners on Mondays, September through May.

Description: Authentic Greek Dinner, Outdoor Coffeehouse, hot loukoumades and Greek coffee,…read moreMarketplace, Bakery, Church Tours, Take-Out Window. Admission / Parking:*** Free Parking and Shuttle from Burlington Coat Factory parking lot. Entertainment: Live Greek music, dancing, and entertainment.

Great house of worship. They incorporated a little bit of politics in one service which was not…read moreacceptable but overall a great experience

Best church I've ever been to I miss it had to move back to mi I still watch it on line all the…read moretime love all the pastors this church is on fire like no other

(Attended 10/09/24 WE @ 10:00am): Sorry St. Patrick, on this day we wore black to pay our final…read morerespects and laid to rest a strong Catholic woman in your church! On this date, I helped put to rest a loving strong grandmother of a dear friend at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ripon. This house of worship was her parish, so it only seemed fitting that her funeral service and eventual burial would take place here. For a time, "Noni" was a grandmother-in-law to me as I was married to one of her grandchildren. She, like most of my relatives, was always about feeding people, and she made wonderful authentic Italian food with a ton of butter, so I had no problem consuming whatever she put in front of me! I understood she was a very giving and loving woman to anyone who ever got caught in her orbit. Were we able to equally give back to her all that she gave in life as we gathered at St. Patrick's Church!? EXPERIENCE I was a pallbearer for my friend's grandmother's funeral, so once all of us arrived at the church, we were briefed by the mortuary staffers what our responsibilities were before the service and ceremony started. Once everything started, it was a straightforward Catholic service. The priest was respectful and showed patience as there were several elderly guests. About 1.5 hours later, the church service wrapped up, at which time the priest then led us to the onsite cemetery where my friend's grandmother was to be laid to her final resting spot. Once we arrived at the burial site, a few kind words were said, my pallbearer duties concluded, and everyone gave their last goodbyes and well-wishes. There wasn't much pomp and circumstance for this funeral service which was fine by me. It was simple while the weather was warm and inviting. "May you rest in peace, Noni; you treated me with respect and fed me well while we knew each other." SERVICE Aside from the mortuary staff, the priest, and altar boy, there really wasn't much else. Things appeared to run smoothly with the one exception of missing pallbearer gloves - amen! PARKING (FREE) They had their own medium lot - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A medium-sized church with two sections filled with wooden pews and bibles, the altar was the focal point, and your usual assortment of Catholic decorations and effigies such as statues (e.g. The Virgin Mary, Jesus), the Stations Of The Cross, and definitely a more modern feel versus the more traditional feel of my own parish. Outside, there were also some statues https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=di_NBvR46q9mx7hW6CJtEQ that welcomed you in. The quaint onsite cemetery https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=GAAfjmqBpW2qcr3t-Vd5mw was very convenient on this occasion. Plenty of muted natural lighting came through the many stained-glass windows and doors while electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There weren't any TVs or monitors like some modern churches I've experienced while hymnal music was sung and played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=QvFZ9W96CovKb4mAqelWoQ ATTIRE Out of respect for the occasion, I was in all-black long-sleeve buttoned-up collar shirt, dress slacks, and dress shoes. OVERALL Generally speaking, St. Patrick's Catholic Church https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=lEYSP2t5D2bVdGm1-60nYA was fine and it truly satisfied the needs of the occasion. From an aesthetics standpoint, it was a bit too modern for me; I guess I'm just so used to my parish which still held onto most of the traditional aspects of decor, prayer, etc. Again this was more of a personal thing and nothing else. I found very good value based on the service and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $0.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, it was highly irrelevant whether or not they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

The other parishioners ate very kind and friendly. Although not able to go to mass as often as I…read morelike to.

This little church is more than we could have hoped for or prayed for. Amazing little church that…read moremade us feel like family from day one! The expository teach of the word is helping me and my family grow stronger in our faith for Jesus Christ. I didn't want a mega church or a production for service. Just give me Jesus. Pastor Gino and our elders do a wonderful job of that. Praise God for leading us in the direction of FBC of Ripon. We are blooming where he has planted us! Hallelujah!! Stop for a Sunday service to receive the gospel straight from the bible!! You are welcome here.

This church is a good balance of traditional and contemporary. The teaching is bold and Biblical…read more The people do a good job of being welcoming and loving to individuals yet there is still a community spirit that there is a common goal and purpose to our lives within God's plan. It is a Christ centered and Biblically based church community that lives in the hope of the Gospel. There is a good blend of mentors and younger families. The worship music also blends older hymns and contemporary music. The pastor preaches with conviction and belief in the Word and it is what he and the leaders of the church truly live in their daily lives. He likes to say that he takes the Gospel seriously but himself not so much. If you are looking for a church home that has the Bible at the heart of its teaching, is welcoming, fun, growing and loving then this is the place to check out.

God is good. Best place to find yourself and get back to…read moreeverything you lost. This place changes me every time for the last 24 years. Great loving staff. Fun activities. Great place were everyone from everywhere meets and gets a new look at life.

I love this church. Solid teaching from the Bible. Check out…read moretheir web site gbcsonora.com Not oversized or undersized. Welcoming church members.

My family enjoys attending mass here when we visit my parents. The church is full and pastor…read moreteaches the faith well by connecting it to real life. I see the effort the pastor and parishioners make to create a faith-filled active parish community for all who are interested in participating. With traditional Mexican or Portuguese celebrations to bingo night and youth group there is something you can find to connect your faith with fun.