May 2026
Events
Saturday Women’s Prayer
Saturdays, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 99-10 amZoom Inviting women of all ages to join us in this special time of prayer for our families, friends, and our nation. Questions? Contact Jamilah; promiseofprayer@yahoo.com, 414.464.3463.
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.…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mid-Week Kids’ Clubs
1st & 3rd Wednesdays6:30-8 pmCheck-in in the Lobby Kids’ Club is open to kids in Grades 3 & 4, and it meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month of the school year. Each gathering includes Bible study, games, snack and special seasonal activities. Questions? Contact Laura Brunner; lbrunner@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x264.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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
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.
Educators Prayer
2nd Sundays11 am-12 pmRoom B226b Are you a school employee, public or private school teacher, college or university professor, home school teacher or a parent of a student? Join us on the second Sunday of each month as we pray together. Questions? Contact Mary Nelson; nelsonmary64@gmail.com.
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.
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.
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…
Family Discipleship Conversations
1st Sundays (Not April 5)9:30 amB225 Parents, you are the most effective disciple-maker your kids will ever know. Please join us each month to be inspired and encouraged among a community of families just like yours! This drop-in class is for parents only and will include topics such as setting priorities, routines that matter, seasons of parenting, and parenting in community. Questions? Contact Pastor Laure Herlinger; lherlinger@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x225.
Family Discipleship: Taste & See
1st Sundays (Not April 5)11 amFellowship Hall 3 Parents, you are the most effective disciple-maker your kids will ever know. Please join us each month to be inspired and encouraged among a community of families just like yours! This drop-in class is for the whole family! Join us for a 30-minute class where we will practice—”taste and see”—a family spiritual formation practice. Questions? Contact Pastor Laure Herlinger; lherlinger@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x225.
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 712-12:30 pmWorship Hall Join us as we worship God and pray for our country, the United States of America Questions? Contact Pastor Femi Ibitoye; fibitoye@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x246.
Eastbrook 401
Intro to A LIFE OF LEADERSHIP Three Sundays: May 10, 17 & 249:30 amRoom B226b Leadership in ministry is a blend of spiritual and practical skills. It starts with a heart for God, leads to a desire to be used in His work and is expressed in love for God’s people. Ministry leadership (paid and volunteer) here at Eastbrook is a high calling that encompasses multiple facets of learning—from an understanding of our core theological beliefs to growing in an…
2nd Tuesdays: An Evening of Worship & Prayer
Tuesdays: March 10 & May 127-8 pmWorship Hall All are welcome to join us for these monthly services on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with an extended time of worship and prayer for each other, the city, and the world. Each month in 2026, our gathering will have a specific prayer focus: Questions? Contact Pastor Femi Ibitoye; fibitoye@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x246.
Conquering the Epidemic of Loneliness: A Living Well Seminar
Saturday, May 169-11 amHoly Grounds Social connection is a fundamental human need—as essential to survival as food, water and shelter. According to the Surgeon General, an increase in isolation and loneliness in our country has reached epidemic proportions and has significant health consequences, including premature death, heart disease, stroke, anxiety, depression and dementia. Hear from Krishna DasGupta, MD, psychiatrist, who will offer psychological and spiritual strategies and recommendations. Dr DasGupta is a Wisconsin local who attended medical school and has…
Food Pantry Garden Volunteer Hours
Mondays5-6 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 in harvest season for the Food Pantry Garden, so we need all hands on deck to help pick this high-quality produce and deliver it to the food pantry before the pantry opens. Come help out this fall! Questions? Contact Steve Kiskunas, s.kiskunas@manitou-group.com.
NextGen Family Picnic
Wednesday, May 205:30-8 pmEastbrook’s Front Lawn 3rd-12th grade families, join us for this school year’s final Wednesday night! We will provide a main dish. Please sign up below to bring something. Questions? Contact Pastor Joran Weitzer; jweitzer@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x227.
Food Pantry Garden Volunteer Hours
Saturdays7:30-8:30 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 in harvest season for the Food Pantry Garden, so we need all hands on deck to help pick this high-quality produce and deliver it to the food pantry before the pantry opens. Come help out this fall! Questions? Contact Steve Kiskunas, s.kiskunas@manitou-group.com.
Family Worship Weekend
Sunday, May 24 Family Worship Weekends are designed for the entire church to worship together. There will be no ministries for kids 4K and up, students, classes for adults, and other gatherings on campus, to encourage this to happen. Nursery and Preschool remain open for the 9:30 & 11 am services only.
Baptism Prep Class
Sunday, May 24 or sunday, May 3111 amRoom B229 Baptism is a public declaration of an internal change—it’s how we proclaim that Jesus is Lord of our lives. Find out what baptism is all about, how we baptize here at Eastbrook (and why) and the details for our summer baptism services. Anyone who wishes to be baptized should plan to take one of two baptism preparation classes. Registration is required at the button above! Questions? Contact Pastor Jim Caler; jcaler@eastbrook.org,…
Grades 5-6 Camping Trip
Friday, May 29 at 5 PM-Sunday, May 31 at 12:15 pmKettle Moraine-Southern Unit 5-6th graders, join us as we camp in the wonderful Kettle Moraine Forest! We believe in the transformational power of mixing Creation, community, and adventure as we distance ourselves from normal life and embrace what God can do in us! Registration is required! Click the button above. Questions? Contact Pastor Joran Weitzer; jweitzer@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x227.
Middle School Wilderness Trip (Grades 5/6)
Grades 5/6 Trip: Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31Kettle Moraine Forest 5th and 6th graders will explore the local beauty of the Kettle Moraine Southern Unit. This is a perfect entry point into camping in community! We will spend time discovering what creation teaches us about God, how difficult situations can push us towards Godly community, and how getting away from distraction can help us focus on what really matters. Join us as we camp in the beautiful Kettle…