Our History
Our Milestones
Our Savior has grown from a mission church with 41 charter members on East Avenue to a growing ministry that is a place where people come to know Jesus and be transformed by His love for us. Moving to our current campus on South Livermore, the ministry is united as a church, school, and preschool in mission together to bring the Word of God and the love of Christ to the Tri-Valley.
Where We Are Today
Our Savior is a ministry that has seen tremendous growth in our school and preschool, as well as our congregation through both our traditional and family worship services. We offer a variety of ministries for people of all ages, including worship services, children’s and youth ministry, Bible studies, and adult education classes.
Where We’re Going
As a ministry united across church, school, and preschool, we seek to build on our Lutheran heritage, bringing Jesus to the people of the Tri-Valley. Engaging people with our great God, Encouraging people within the context of a Christ-centered community, Equipping people for lives of following Jesus, and Launching people into lives of mission.
Founding
- Our Savior Lutheran Church began as a mission church in the old Livermore Library (now the Carnegie Building).
- The congregation is formally organized with 41 people as the charter members in February of 1954.
- In August of 1954, the first full-time Pastor to serve Our Savior is installed.
Milestones
- The new sanctuary is dedicated to the Glory of God in September of 1958 on the East Avenue campus.
- Our Savior Lutheran Preschool is established in 1965.
- Our Savior Lutheran School is started in 1975.
- Our Savior Lutheran School moved to the Florence Road site in 1987.
- In 1996, the school moves to S. Livermore campus.
- On August 30, 1998, the last worship service takes place at the Jensen site with a processional to the S. Livermore campus uniting Our Savior Lutheran Ministries in a single location.
- In April of 2000, the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is dedicated.
- Groundbreaking takes place for the Sanctuary on the S. Livermore campus in April of 2003.
- In November of 2020, our current vision is cast uniting the whole of the ministry under one mission and vision.
- In August of 2021, Family Worship began as an evening service for school and preschool families, moving to 11:15 AM in 2023.
Mission Statement
Our Savior Lutheran Ministries proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ and nurtures discipleship by following Him, guiding others to faith, and encouraging spiritual growth, in accordance with The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20).
Vision Statement
Our Savior Lutheran Ministries engages people with the greatness of God, encourages them within a Christ-centered community, equips them to follow Jesus in everyday life, and launches them into lives of mission.
Core Values
Loving
We reflect Christ’s unconditional love by building relationships, showing compassion, and caring for one another with grace and humility.
Forgiving
We embrace God’s gift of forgiveness, extending mercy and reconciliation to others as Christ has forgiven us.
Welcoming
We create a Christ-centered environment where everyone feels valued, included, and embraced as part of God’s family.
Hospitable
We joyfully serve with open hearts and hands, ensuring that all who enter our community experience kindness, generosity, and warmth.
Trusting
We cultivate faith in God’s promises and foster a culture of honesty, integrity, and mutual respect in all relationships.
Safe
We are committed to providing a spiritually, emotionally, and physically safe environment where people can grow in faith without fear or judgment.
Clear Communication
We strive for transparency, honesty, and clarity in all interactions, ensuring that our message is aligned with Christ’s truth and mission.
Affiliation
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a denomination that confesses the historic, orthodox Christian faith, a faith built on “the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone” (Eph. 2:20).
The LCMS, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is mission-oriented and Bible-based. LCMS doctrine reflects the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther, as summarized in The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Today, the LCMS has nearly 2 million baptized members in more than 6,000 congregations. Locally Our Savior is a part of the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of the LCMS.
The Concordia University System comprised of 6 colleges and universities plus 2 seminaries is a part of the LCMS providing quality higher education to over 35,000 students nationwide.
The official LCMS publisher for the LCMS is Concordia Publishing House located in St. Louis, MO.
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