April 2026
Events
Weekday Morning Prayer
Weekdays6-6:45 amChurch Office/Zoom Join us to pray each weekday morning as we talk to our great God about the needs of our church, the city, and the world. We will meet every day via Zoom using the link and login information below: On Mondays, participants are also welcome to join us to pray in person, in the Multipurpose Room of the Church Office Building. Questions? Contact Pastor Femi Ibitoye; fibitoye@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x246.
Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Fridays Through April 24 9-11 amFellowship Hall/Zoom This year we are “Listening to the Word,” as we look at passages in John’s Gospel and explore what the Bible says about listening to God. Registration is required via the button above, if you have not already done so! Winter/Spring Schedule: Study materials are available for $10 at the church office and at the in-person studies. Friday study questions? Contact Cathy Williams; williamscathyr@gmail.com. Can’t make it on Fridays? Please note that we…
Friday Morning Nursery & Lambs
Fridays (Not April 3) 9-11 amCheck-in b-100s Hallway During the Friday AM Women’s Bible Study, we provide childcare for children whose moms are on-campus, attending the Bible study. Nursery: (Rooms B123 and B125) cares for children from 0 – 2 years of age. NOTE: Children must have turned 2 years old by September 1, 2025 to attend Lambs School for the 2025-26 school year. Lambs School: (Check-in at Room B126) Children ages 2 (by September 1, 2025) through 5 years old are…
33: The Series – A Young Men’s Study on Authentic Manhood
Saturdays, starting January 107:30-8:30 amHoly Grounds Conference Room Men in your 20s & 30s—join us to watch and talk about authentic manhood with the video series: 33 The Series. Questions? Contact Philip, philipj@gmail.com or Lorin, lorin.staats@gmail.com.
Bread of Healing Clinic Open
Third Saturday of each month · 8:30 am-1 pm We get the joy of serving a diverse group of patients from the city and around the world. Are you a medical provider or anon-medical person interested in getting to know and caring for our patients physically, emotionally, and spiritually? Consider joining our team on Monday afternoons or the 3rd Saturday of every month. Check out our new volunteer website to sign up and be kept in the loop for current…
Food Pantry Open
Saturdays9-11 am The Eastbrook Food Pantry, in partnership with the Hunger Task Force, helps families and other churches feed the needy within the community. We are located in the back lot of Eastbrook Church and are open Mondays from 6:30-8:30 pm and Saturdays from 9-11 am. The pantry is a rewarding way you can serve with a great team of volunteers and give back to the local community. Wealways need more volunteers to keep the pantry running smoothly and consistently.…
Hymn Sing
Saturday, April 185-6 pmHoly Grounds Join us for an hour of worship with hymns, piano and others who love to sing. Anyone who loves to sing hymns is welcome to join! Questions? Contact Linda Ehlers; psalm34_5@yahoo.com, 414.931.8900.
Sunday Worship Services
Join us each Sunday for one of three identical services, both in person and online: 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 am.
Adonai Singers
(GRADEs 7-12) Sundays8-9:15 amB228 The Adonai Singers is a choir for students in Grade 7-12. We work on a variety of music that we prepare to lead worship with in Eastbrook’s Weekend Worship Services. It’s a community for learning music, worship, building friendships and discipleship. Questions? Contact Pastor Femi Ibitoye; fibitoye@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x246.
Kids’ Choirs
KIDS’ PRAISE CHOIR (K4-GRADE 2) Sundays8-9:15 amA006 (Little TheateR) Kids’ Choirs teach about the importance of worship through Scripture and music. The kids’ choirs lead worship for Sunday services about 3 times during the school year. Questions? Contact Cynthia Volpentesta, gvolp@wi.rr.com. CREDO CHOIR (GRADES 3-6) Sundays8-9:15 amB229 Kids’ Choirs teach about the importance of worship through Scripture and music. The kids’ choirs lead worship for Sunday services about 3 times during the school year, and the Credo Choir produces the…
Sunday Nursery & Preschool Open
Sundays, Ongoing8, 9:30 & 11 AMB-100s Hallway Infants and toddlers are cared for during all three services on Sundays (8, 9:30 & 11 am). On Family Worship Weekends, Nursery and Preschool are only available during the 9:30 and 11 am services. When you’re in our building, look for signs pointing you to the Nursery Counter, located on the first floor immediately north of the Main Lobby. Additional details: Questions? Contact Pastor Laure Herlinger; lherlinger@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220.
GriefShare
Sundays, January 11-April 19 (not April 5)8:30-10:30 amHoly Grounds A warm, caring, faith-based support group for people who have experienced the death of someone close, whether that occurred recently or years ago. We meet weekly and will walk with you on your journey through grief toward healing and hope. This group has a $20 fee for a workbook; scholarships are available. We encourage you to contact Eric or Nancy to let them know you’ll attend. Questions? Contact Eric or Nancy; epeterson277@gmail.com,…
Accessibility Parents Group
3rd Sundays9:30 amB225 We meet monthly to share resources, and to encourage and support one another through the unique challenges of parenting a child with special needs. Questions? Contact Ann Hacker; ann.hacker@att.net, 414.232.0203.
Missions Prayer
Sundays, Ongoing (Not December 28, April 5 or May 24)9:30-10:45 AMFellowship Hall Join us as we pray for our members, outreach ministries, and field workers serving around our city and world! Hear updates directly from those serving in missions, and pray with fellow Eastbrook members. Questions? Contact Miranda; miranda@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x224.
Sanctification Beyond Justification
Sundays, January 4-April 269:30 amRoom B222b What does it truly look like for us to be followers of Jesus beyond receiving salvation from Him? Join Dr. John Greene and other facilitators as they challenge us to consider our life as disciples through the lens of a journey of being transformed day by day. Questions? Contact John Greene, john@i5consulting.net.
8 Days that Changed the World: Holy Week
Sundays, January 4-April 26 (not April 5)9:30 amRoom B229 Holy Week was the exciting climax of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Almost 1/3 of all the passages in the 4 Gospels take place during these 8 days from Palm Sunday to Easter. If God gave Holy Week this much attention in Scripture, so should we! We will study everything Jesus said and did during these 8 days where He changed the world, from the puzzling (cursing the fig tree) to the profound…
High School Sunday AM
Sundays, January 11-May 17 (not February 1, March 15 or April 5)9:30-10:45 amFellowship Hall 3 Grades 9-12: We will be studying various topics together. Join us for a time of deeper study, good conversation, and community. This is for all 9-12 graders during second hour on Sunday Mornings. Questions? Contact Pastor Nic Fridenmaker; nfridenmaker@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x242.
Middle School Sunday AM
Sundays, January 11-May 17 (not February 1 or April 5)9:30-10:45 amGYM Grades 5-8: Join us as we study the foundations of our faith in small groups! We begin each Sunday in the gym and then move to small group rooms in the A-200 wing. Questions? Contact Pastor Joran Weitzer; jweitzer@eastbrook.org, 414.477-4265.
9:30 am Sunday School (K4-Grade 4)
Sundays, Ongoing (Not November 30 or December 28)9:30 AM During the 9:30 am service, children in K4-Grade 4 will focus on learning the Bible. Students in K4-Grade 4 learn Bible stories and how to apply them in their lives today. All children must be picked up (older children can be dismissed on their own) at 10:45 am. If you are visiting for the first time, we have a brief “Guest Check-in Form” for you to complete, one for each child…
Dance Eternal
Sundays10:45 am-12 pmEast Gym Dance Eternal is dedicated to worshiping the Lord with dance. Adults and teens who are gifted and have formal dance training are welcome. We are a year-round ministry, with only a few weeks off, however, you are not required to be in every dance. If you are interested, you must meet with Kim to get full details and schedule; kimmerbrunner@gmail.com, 414.477.9310.
Improving with Age
3rd Sundays11 amRoom B229 If you recognize that you are aging and you want to do it well and in community, this once a month class is for you! We will be continuing to explore relevant topics this fall while sharing our own God Stories with one another. Questions? Contact Pastor Jim Caler; jcaler@eastbrook.org, 414.228-5220 x213.
Student Worship
Sundays, January 11-April 19 (not February 1 or April 5)12:30-2:30 pmChurch Office Wanted: Students who love worshipping God through song, scripture, and serving others looking to grow in their servant leadership! Adults, we need your help as well! Please reach out if you are interested in leading our student ministry in worship in some capacity. We rehearse three Sunday afternoons each month and lead one Wednesday night per month. Registration is required! Contact Pastor Joran Weitzer to sign up. Questions?…
Bread of Healing Clinic Open
Mondays2-7 pm We get the joy of serving a diverse group of patients from the city and around the world. Are you a medical provider or anon-medical person interested in getting to know and caring for our patients physically, emotionally, and spiritually? Consider joining our team on Monday afternoons or the 3rd Saturday of every month. Check out our new volunteer website to sign up and be kept in the loop for current serving needs: breadofhealing.galaxydigital.com. Questions? Contact Jewel Mattke,…
Food Pantry Open
Mondays6:30-8:30 pm The Eastbrook Food Pantry, in partnership with the Hunger Task Force, helps families and other churches feed the needy within the community. We are located in the back lot of Eastbrook Church and are open Mondays from 6:30-8:30 pm and Saturdays from 9-11 am. The pantry is a rewarding way you can serve with a great team of volunteers and give back to the local community. Wealways need more volunteers to keep the pantry running smoothly and consistently.…
Living Waters
Saturdays, January 10 & April 11, 9 am-1 pmTuesdays January 13-May 12, 6:30-9 pmHoly Grounds Living Waters is a confidential ministry where we come to the Cross, confess our sins to one another, and pray for healing (James 5:16). We will meet on Tuesday evenings, from January to May, with our kickoff happening on Saturday, January 11, 2026.
Adult Worship Choir
Rehearsals on Tuesdays6:45-9 pmB229 Be a part of the largest worship team at Eastbrook. Participate in a community of singers seeking to worship God and lead others to worship Him. Questions? Contact Helene Pickett; hpickett@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x235.
Eastbrook 301
Intro to Life on Mission Three Tuesdays: April 14, 21 & 287-8 pmChurch Office Walk through the Bible’s teaching on how we are called to make a difference in this world. We use various tools to discover the unique ways we are called to serve, and discuss what it means for us to live as ambassadors for Christ in our families, neighborhoods, and communities. RSVP is required to Pastor Jim Caler; jcaler@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x213.
Student Night
Wednesdays, January 7-May 13 (not January 28, FebRuary 4, February 18 or April 1)6:30-8 pm; Doors open at 5:30 pmWorship Hall 5th-12th graders, join us as we study God’s design for us as the church living on mission as a God-centered community. Each night includes worship, games, split Middle and High School teaching, and small group discussion. You don’t want to miss it! Doors open at 5:30 pm. Questions? Contact Pastor Joran Weitzer; jweitzer@eastbrook.org, 414.477-4265.
Wednesday Evening Men’s Bible Study
Wednesdays, Ongoing6:30-8 pmHoly Grounds Connect with other Eastbrook Men as we study the Minor Prophets together this Fall. Short in words, they have a “major” message from God that is as relevant today as ever! Questions? Contact Pastor Jim Caler; jcaler@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220.
Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study
Wednesdays through April 296:30- 8 pmFellowship Hall/Zoom This year we are “Listening to the Word,” as we look at passages in John’s Gospel and explore what the Bible says about listening to God. Registration is required via the button above, if you have not already done so! Winter/Spring Schedule: Study materials are available for $10 at the church office and at the in-person studies. Wednesday study questions? Contact Carol Shires, carolshires2@gmail.com. Can’t make it on Wednesdays? Please note that we…
Women’s Global Prayer
Thursdays, Ongoing9-11 AMZoom Join other Eastbrook women as we meet with and care for our international workers. We learn how we can be prayingfor these workers and spend time together as a group praying through their requests. Questions? Need a Zoom link Contact Miranda; miranda@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x224.
Thursday Noon Men’s Bible Study
Thursdays, ongoing12 pmHoly Grounds Join other Eastbrook men for encouragement through studying the Bible and prayer. Questions? Contact Pastor Tom Meyer; tmeyer@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x229.
20s & 30s
Thursdays (ongoing)7-8:30 pmHoly Grounds A weekly gathering of Eastbrook 20 & 30 year olds for fellowship, fun and faith! Find weekly details on our Instagram or our Facebook page to stay connected. Questions? Contact eastbrook20s-30s@eastbrook.org.
Kids’ Musical: “Praystation”
Friday, April 246:30-8 pmWorship Hall Join us for our annual Kids’ Choir Musical, PrayStation—a musical video game where we level up with each portion of the Lord’s Prayer! An ice cream social will follow the performance. Join us for this free, fun, family-friendly event open to the public! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors. Questions? Contact Pastor Laure Herlinger; lherlinger@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x225.
Milwaukee River Clean-Up
Saturday, April 25 9 am-12 pm Did you know we had a river on our church campus!? Join us in keeping it clean after the winter thaw. We gather along with community members and spend a few hours cleaning our waterway. We’d love to have you help us care for creation in this very practical way. Click the button above to register! Questions? Contact Pastor Nic Fridenmaker, nfridenmaker@eastbrook.org.
African Global Gateway
Sunday, April 26Services at 8, 9:30 & 11 am in the Worship HallLunch at 12:30 pm in Fellowship Hall Global Gateway is a celebration of the diversity of Christ’s Church with a focus on one particular part of the world. We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate God with our brothers and sisters from around the world. Questions? Contact Pastor Femi Ibitoye; fibitoye@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x246.
FAST (Foster/Adoption Support Group)
2nd & 4th Sundays9:30 amB225 We meet twice a month to share resources, support, and to pray for one another’s families. Occasionally, topical book studies are also included. Questions? Contact Eric and Katie Hodgson; hodgson_eric@yahoo.com, 608.247.0056.
Caregiver Support Group
Last Sunday of the Month (January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26, May 31)11 am-NoonChurch Office/Zoom Join other family caregivers of older adults, either online or in-person, on the last Sunday of each month for encouragement and connection at Eastbrook’s Caregiver Support group. Questions? Contact Susan Johnson; sljohnson.730@gmail.com, 414.228.5220
Eastbrook Forum
Monday, April 277-8:30 pmWorship Hall Join us for our quarterly gathering for Eastbrookers to explore key topics and major initiatives for the church. Questions? Contact Pastor Matt Erickson, merickson@eastbrook.org.
Women’s Worship Celebration
Saturday, May 29 amWorship Hall Please join us with other women, as we “Worship the God who Speaks”. He is teaching, listening, and speaking as we grow and engage in our relationship with Him. What a blessing it is for Him to speak to us as we listen to what he is telling us. Feel free to bring a friend, family member or neighbor! Please enter through the East Lobby Doors (Door 2 or 3), not the Main Lobby Doors…
Living Forever: 4-Year-Old Faithmarker
Saturday, May 210-11:30 amRoom B126 Children at about 4 years of age have an acute awareness of death and may even think about death many times a day. Their sensitivity to this topic makes this a good time to take about eternal life. Observant parents can look for opportunity to talk with their children about eternal life, especially during this stage of development. A special event is held in late spring for children and their parents that presents eternal life…