Worship at St. Olaf College

This chapel and the St. Olaf Student Congregation might be seen as twins, for the two of them came into existence at the same time. Both have changed in ways that remain true to their original purposes.

From the beginning the chapel was meant to be a place of welcome for worship, music, edifying convocations, college ceremonies, the arts and private meditation. Renovations have enabled the chapel to serve those purposes with enhanced ability.

The student congregation was never meant to
replace “home” congregations; it sought from the beginning to be a welcoming “home away from home” as well as a harbor for students without a spiritual home. Students do not join the student congregation — they simply participate in its life, worship and ministry. Over the years the congregation has become more ecumenical as students from a wider variety of denominational and religious traditions have come to St. Olaf.

Together Boe Memorial Chapel and the St. Olaf Student Congregation offer an open and welcoming Lutheran guesthouse for any and all students during their years at St. Olaf College.