Our Savior Lutheran Church
Owatonna
MN

55060-1415

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Owatonna, Minnesota, United States
Confirmation class of 2017
Getting ready for Stations of the Cross on Good Friday

Who we are

Our Mission: Building a Caring Community in Christ

Our Savior's is a welcoming congregation that offers numerous ways to study the Bible, make a difference in the world by helping others, or develop meaningful friendships. We are a neighborhood church. You are invited to explore your faith here, whether you're a lifelong Christian or seeking a relationship with God for the first time. All are welcome here!

Lutherans believe in the Triune God. God created and loves all of creation -- the earth and the seas and all of the world's inhabitants. We believe that God's Son, Jesus Christ, transforms lives through his death on the cross and his new life, and we trust that God's Spirit is active in the world.

We are part of God's unfolding plan. When we gather for worship, we connect with believers everywhere. When we study the Bible or hear God's word in worship, we are drawn more deeply into God's own saving story.

Street Address

1909 Saint Paul Rd
Owatonna, MN 55060-1415
United States
Phone: (507) 451-4853
Fax: (507) 446-0688

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Church Pastor

Rev. John Weisenburger
Senior Pastor
1909 Saint Paul Rd
Owatonna, MN 55060-1415
United States
Phone: (507) 451-4853
Fax: (507) 446-0688

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Quote of the Day

Psalms 26:2

Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America



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Leadership

Leader Name:
Rev. John Weisenburger
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Senior Pastor
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(507) 446-0688

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Pastor John Weisenburger has served Our Savior's for the last 10 years. He is married to Lori and has three children - Joshua, Anna and Lydia. His passion is to see where Christ is alive in the church and the world. John loves to open up the Scriptures and to hear how God's word speaks to us today. He has a heart for all the religious traditions of our wonderful multi-faceted world and loves to see God's wisdom coming through the many ancient, diverse faiths.
Other Church Leaders:
Associate Pastor - Rev. Lauren Baske Davis
Associate Pastor - Rev. Karl Korbel

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Senior Pastor Rev. John Weisenburger


Administration

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Bernice Jensen
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Office
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(507) 446-0688

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Mailing Address

PO Box 423
Owatonna, MN
55060-1415



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Our Savior Lutheran Church Owatonna Service Times

Sunday Worship - September-May

8:15 am Traditional worship with communion
9:15 am Coffee and fellowship
9:30 am Sunday School and Adult Education
10:45 am Contemporary worship with communion

*Hearing assistance devices are available at the sound board in the back of the sanctuary.

Baccalaureate Service

Baccalaureate Service for graduating seniors is Sunday, June 3, at a special service at 8:00 a.m. Regular worship will follow at 9:15 am.


Sunday Worship - Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend

9:15 am Worship with communion
10:15 am Coffee and fellowship

Service Times last updated on the 3rd of May, 2018


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Casual dress is welcome at Our Savior's.


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Our Savior Lutheran Church, Owatonna, Minnesota, United States
Confirmation class of 2017
Getting ready for Stations of the Cross on Good Friday



Our Savior Lutheran Church History

Our Savior's History

Our Savior's started as a mission congregation when in 1966, the American Lutheran Church had a vision for a mission congregation on Owatonna's northeast side. At the same time, Pastor Helgesen at the Our Savior's congregation on Rose Street asked the congregation if it would consider dissolving the existing church and joining the mission on St. Paul Road. The congregation jumped in with both feet to the vision of what would be named Our Savior's Lutheran Church, supporting not only with their money and assets, but also their time and talents.

The cornerstone was laid on July 9, 1967, and the Rev. Thomas Lee officiated the first worship service on August 27, 1967. Pastor Tom Lee was called as Our Savior's first pastor on December 10, 1967. Our Savior's quickly grew as people on the northeast side of Owatonna began to join its ministry. An education wing was added and dedicated on December 15, 1968. The congregation continued to grow. Soon there was a new sanctuary with Easter Sunday celebrating the first service in April, 1995.

Since then, God has continued leading us in our mission on the northeast side as well as bridging ministries to the greater Owatonna community. Our mission statement says, "Together Building a Caring Community in Christ." With a membership of nearly 1000 members, Our Savior's has a thriving program ministry with worship, music ministry, and education for children, youth and adults. To meet needs in our community we've partnered with the Migrant Head Start program for more than 15 years. We host multiple groups for our community such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, widowed persons support groups, Parkinson's groups, immigrant Somali and Sudanese programs, Girl and Boy Scouts, parenting support groups, and many others.


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