A black and white architectural sketch of a church, featuring modern design with multiple sections, trees, and a streetlamp.

Plan your visit

We would love to have you join us for Sunday worship at 9:00! We’re a welcoming bunch; expect that folks will greet you!

Church, 2124 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906

Aerial view of Our Savior's Lutheran Church with labeled areas including the office/fellowship hall, sanctuary/worship area, choir room, and parking lot. The parking lot has an entrance from Viola Rd. NE, and a marked one-way exit.

Planning a visit?

Here’s where to go!

Enter from Viola Road NE and turn right in our one-way parking lot.

Door 1 is the Music Door.

Doors 2 and 3 lead to the Sanctuary (enter here for any worship services!).

Door 4 leads to the Office and Fellowship Hall.

FAQ

Have questions before your first visit? We’ve got answers.

  • We get it. You can barely see our church from the road because half of it is underground, and our parking lot is a circle that you drive around counter-clockwise. We promise it’s worth it! Enter from Viola Rd and head to the right around the parking lot. Doors 2 and 3 are closest to the Sanctuary! Once inside, you’ll find folks milling about who are happy to say hi and show you around.

  • If you’re ready to actually enter the building, you’ll find a group of warm, welcoming people dressed in suits, jeans and t-shirts, and everything in between. We appreciate those who choose to dress in their “Sunday Best” and celebrate those who don’t let apparel get in the way of showing up to church.

  • We’re pretty lo-tech, so don’t expect a giant screen most Sundays or smoke machines ever. That’s just not our style. Expect insightful sermons, beautiful music, and traditional liturgy with a relaxed feel. We may use traditional worship patterns, but we’re not afraid to try new things as well. Services typically last 45-60 minutes.

    If you want to check us out before coming in person, you can watch a service here: Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN Youtube

  • Yes! We welcome all people, regardless of background, age, sense of worthiness, or any factor to join us in Communion. God loves all and welcomes all. No one really understands what’s going on in Communion…so who are we to gate keep?! We offer cups of red wine or white grape juice, and have a gluten-free option available.

  • Kids are welcomed and encouraged to participate in worship. We know being quiet and still can be hard…and that’s ok. If Jesus called the kiddos to him, who are we to turn them away?! We’ve got a whole table in the Narthex (the space right outside the Sanctuary) with quiet toys and fidgets that kids are welcome to bring into worship. Find out more about Sunday School and such here ((link)). The wall between the Narthex and the Sanctuary is glass, so if you’ve got a kid who just needs to run a bit, you can take advantage of the open space there while still seeing and hearing the service.


    After worship, head out of the Sanctuary and take two lefts to find the kitchen and Fellowship Hall. Help yourselves to treats, then check out the table in the Fellowship Hall with games and more crafts!

  • My favorite thing about Our Savior’s is our music program. We have a wonderful team of directors who lead us in choir, handbells, and orchestral music.

    - Jodie Westland

  • The reason I’m a member of Our Savior’s is the warm and welcoming members.

    - Kari Wright

  • My favorite thing about Our Savior’s is the people—and Pastor Ben and his sermons!

    – Marti

  • We’re members of Our Savior’s because of the welcoming, warm congregation. It’s lively and forward-thinking

    -Ralph & Beth Minton

  • “Since the 1970s, Our Savior’s has been home to my worship life.”

    – Diana Martens

  • “The reason I joined Our Savior’s is the warm, friendly greetings we received when we were searching for a church.”

    – Jodie Westland

People gathered in a church holding lit candles during a candlelight service, all wearing face masks, with some reading from booklets.
Children dressed as nativity characters on stage during a Christmas play.
A group of musicians with instruments, seated and standing in a room with brick walls, an American flag, and music stands, preparing for a performance.
A choir performing in a church with stained glass windows, a colorful backdrop with a sun and butterflies, and musicians playing keyboard, viola, and flute.

Join us this Sunday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN.

We can’t wait to welcome you.