Autumn Ridge Church

Making Disciples (followers) of Christ who Love God and Serve People. Rochester, MN

Who We Are

Autumn Ridge Church is an evangelical, non-denominational church. We are committed to sharing the good news of Christianity, and meet as an independent church, not part of any national organization. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us in fulfilling our mission of loving God and serving people.

About Us

Vibe
Casual, Traditional Liturgy, Friendly, Multigenerational, Lots of kids

Programs
Community Service, Social Justice, Faith and Work, Addiction/Recovery, Children's Ministry, Young Adults, Youth Group, Choir, Missions, Nursery, Adult Education

Music
Contemporary, Traditional Hymns

Denomination
Nondenominational

Size
Large

Language
English

Founded
1857

Plan Your Visit

Services

09:00amSunday 10:30amSunday 05:30pmSaturday

Contact

Address
3611 Salem Rd SW
Rochester, MN 55902-6677

Phone
(507) 288-8880

Website
Visit Website

Directions
Get directions on Google Maps

Our Services

What are services like?
Emmaus and Celebration Services: Emmaus Worship - Saturday at 5:30 pm Celebration Worship – Sunday at 10:30 am These services are contemporary in style that tell the ancient story of salvation in the musical language of our times. These services are led by the Celebration Band, Vocal Team, and Praise Choir. Adoration Service - Sunday at 9:00 am This is a more tradition service that feels at home to those who like a more "structured" service. The Adoration service is led by a choir and orchestra.

What is the community like?
What should you expect at Autumn Ridge? When you come to Autumn Ridge for the first time you can expect to worship God in a dynamic environment. You will be challenged to dig deeper into the Bible. You will have an opportunity to meet new people and make connections in our café and bookstore. We hope that you will feel welcomed into the family of God at Autumn Ridge. There is no dress code and there are no expectations except that you prepare to meet with God in worship. Our church welcomes people of all ages. We have programs for youth and children during all of our worship services. The children’s program offers a computerized check-in system that gives parents assurance of security.

What if I'm not a Christian?
What do we believe? We believe that God made each of us to love him with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. We believe in sharing the love of God with others through partnerships that serve both in our local community and globally. We believe that God meets us with complete forgiveness through his son Jesus. In worship we express our gratitude for this gift of love, even though none of us deserve it!

Leadership View all

C. John Steer

John is the preaching pastor of Autumn Ridge Church and speaks at our three weekend services. He also is responsible for special services throughout the year and for conducting weddings and funerals. He seeks to articulate the vision of the leadership to the congregation. In addition to leading the pastoral team John also provides pastoral care and counseling to the church family. John represents the church by attending community events and serving on various boards. He is an active participant in the Evangelical Pastors Fellowship. He speaks at local colleges, schools and para-church groups. He regularly preaches and teaches overseas. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Crossroads College and LifeSource, the organ procurement organization for the Midwest, as well as the Salvation Army.