Church Life

     At Our Saviour's, church life isn't just about Sundays 

It's about fostering a warm and welcoming community where faith flourishes, friendships blossom, and everyone feels like they belong. Whether you're a seasoned churchgoer or simply curious about exploring your faith, we invite you to step into the vibrant heart of our church family.

What does a typical service look like? 

Our worship services typically last around an hour, and feature a blend of traditional, and contemporary music, inspiring messages, and opportunities for prayer and reflection. We offer a casual and friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome, including babies and small children, so come as you are! 

For your little ones: We have a nursery area adjacent to the sanctuary if you need, and a joyful children's christian education program after the Sunday service to keep them engaged and learning. 

Feeling a little nervous? Don't worry! We have friendly greeters who can answer any questions you might have and help you feel comfortable.

Join us on Thursdays at 6:30 pm in our cozy, intimate Chapel. Or, join us on Sundays at 9:00 in our beautiful Sanctuary for a more traditional feel!

How are we involved in our Community?

At Our Saviour's United Church of Christ, our faith extends beyond the walls of our church. We are deeply committed to serving and uplifting the Ripon community. Here are some ways we make a difference locally:

• The Sharing Table Ripon Free Community Meals - As part of the collaboration between 5 churches in Ripon, we serve a free meal on the first Tuesday of every month. Served in our handicap accessible Fellowship Hall, this meal is both delicious and nutritious. All are welcome to join us for both fellowship and a wonderful meal.
• Our Saviour's Annual Turkey Dinner - This longstanding and well loved event is held in October each year and features a full Thanksgiving style roasted turkey dinner with all the trimmings and homemade desserts. We offer dine-in, carry out, and delivery within Ripon as options.
• Open hearts, Open doors - Our facilities are often used by community groups such as Scouts, Lego Multiverse team, and TOPS for meetings or events that benefit the greater good.
• Ripon local Food Pantries - Each month, our congregation fills a shopping cart or two with much needed food supplies that is donated to our local food pantries. We hold several special food collections throughout the year to assist with the increased need that weather and holidays bring for families in need.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - We recently held a Brat Fry at Webster's with the proceeds all being donated to the Ripon Imagination Library. This program provides books to children each month who otherwise may not be able to own books, and helps instill a love of reading and learing in them.

How are we involved beyond our own Community?

Through the efforts of our Missions Committee, congregation support, and programs of the United Church of Christ we are able to help make a difference beyond our immediate community. Two of the ongoing programs we regularly support are:

• Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House - aluminum pop top tabs are collected and sent to Ronald McDonald House, who recycles them and uses the proceeds to help fund the general operations expense of the House. This helps keep it open to serve families during difficult times.
• Matthew 25: Ministries Pill Bottle Collection - We are one of the last collection points in the area for clean, empty prescription pill bottles of all sizes and colors that have the labels removed before donation to us. These bottles are collected and then shipped down to Matthew 25: Ministries in Blue Ash, OH to be used as part of their health ministries to developing countries. This also keeps the pill bottles out of landfills here and is better for our environment.

How are we involved within our Church?

We are a church who believes that by working together, we can create a more compassionate and just world for all. We are very blessed by the caring support of our congregation members who choose to volunteer and become involved in many different ways. Examples are singing in the choirs, assisting as ushers and greeters during worship services, teaching our children in Christian Education, helping visit our sick and shut-in members, helping in food prep and serving at our community dinner, and so many other ways too numerous to list. Friendships grow and fellowship abounds!