Plan Your Visit

You can just show up! There is no need to make a reservation or to call beforehand. We have space for you, and we often have people just show up.

However, you might feel more comfortable if you talked with us before arriving.

Even if you don’t talk with us before coming, you are welcome here.

We have long, cushioned benches with backs on them. We call them ‘pews.’

You are welcome to sit in any pew you prefer. On some Sundays, we may have a few pews in the front reserved for groups observing a special occasion like a baptism.

Worship consists of readings from our holy book called the Bible, an explanation of those readings (sermon), prayers, and singing. At most of our worship services, the congregation confesses its wrongdoings (sin) and receives forgiveness. We also observe a small, ritual meal called Holy Communion at most of our services. At some of our worship services, an individual may receive a ritual application of water called Holy Baptism.

Our worship services follow an ancient and set pattern. We often call this the “Liturgy.” You will find that our worship services are reverent. We believe that God comes to us at worship – that’s a holy thing, so we treat it that way.

Even though our worship services are reverent, you will find that they are also not “stuffy” or irrelevant. Worship is heartfelt and can even be surprising.

Worship services are mostly led by an organ or a keyboard.

You are welcome to participate in the worship service to the extent that you feel comfortable. You do not need to sing any hymns or speak the creed or any other responses.

In general, it is polite to stand when the rest of the congregation stands and to sit when they sit, if you are able. However, if you are unable to stand or feel uncomfortable standing for the portions of the worship service when we stand, you are free to remain seated.

If you are not a communicant member of a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregation, we ask that you speak with the pastor before receiving communion at our altar.

We make this request out of love for you and your spiritual well-being.

If you are unable to receive communion at our altar, simply remain seated during the communion distribution.

We will not call special attention to you as a visitor. You will not be asked to stand up or introduce yourself.

Our worship services are provided free-of-cost.

We have an offering plate that will be presented about halfway through a worship service. If you wish to contribute to our ministry, you may give a contribution then.

However, do not feel compelled to leave a contribution.

We welcome communicant members of sister congregations in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) to receive communion at our altar.

If you are not a communicant member of an LCMS congregation, we ask that you speak with the pastor before receiving communion.

We make this request out of love for you and your spiritual well-being.

If you are unable to receive communion at our altar, simply remain seated during the communion distribution.

You will see all types of dress at Our Saviour – casual dress as well as dresses and suits.

Yes, Our Saviour welcomes children. We have many child-focused programs like Sunday School and Catechism Class.

Children are always welcome in worship at Our Saviour. We do not hold a “children’s church,” because we want our children to worship with us, so that we can be blessed by their example of faith.

We understand that children can be restless and noisy. That’s okay!

If you feel like you need to step outside to calm your child, however, there is a convenient area to do so just outside the sanctuary.

Our Saviour has two onsite parking lots to the east and southeast of the church.

We have a restroom next to the fellowship hall (to the right as soon as you come in the entrance) with a changing table and handicap accessible. There is also a men’s and women’s room in the basement.