October 2026
Events
Food Pantry Garden Volunteer Hours
Saturdays7-9 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.
Food Pantry Open
Saturdays (Not December 26)9-11 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. We always welcome new Food Pantry volunteers, especially those…
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.
Missions Prayer
Sundays, Ongoing (Not September 6, November 29 or December 27)9:30-10:45 AMFellowship Hall 1 & 2 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.
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.
33: The Series [For men]
Summer session: Sundays, May 17-August 2311 amB229 Fall session: Sundays, September 13-December 13 (Except November 29)11 amb226b There are so many voices out there that are telling you what it means to be a man. Discover God’s design for men with a clear definition and inspiring vision of authentic manhood. Led by Lorin Staats, we will investigate together what God’s intention for men is and how we can pursue it together! During the fall session, the group will go through…
Educators Prayer
2nd Sundays11 am-12 pmB226b 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.
Dance Eternal
Sundays11 am-12:15 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.
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
Mondays (not September 7)3-6:30 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 a non-medical person interested in getting to know and care for our patients physically, emotionally, and spiritually? We are looking for volunteers who have experience using the Epic program for scheduling and charting or are willing to be trained! Check out our new volunteer website to sign up and be kept…
Food Pantry Garden Volunteer Hours
Mondays (Not September 7)5-6 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.
Zumba for Women
Mondays & Wednesdays, Ongoing6-7 pmGym A wonderful outreach opportunity for women. All women are welcome to bring neighbors and or international friends to dance and sweat with us (no children please)! Questions? Contact Terri Plant, tplant@eastbrook.org, or Mary Ann Caler, mcaler@eastbrook.org.
Food Pantry Open
Mondays (Not September 7)6:30-8:30 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. We always welcome new Food Pantry volunteers, especially those…
Women’s Global Prayer
Thursdays, Ongoing (not November 26 or December 24)9-11 AMZoom Thursdays (not November 26) Join other Eastbrook women as we meet with and care for our international workers. We learn how we can be praying for 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 · 9 am-12 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 a non-medical person interested in getting to know and care for our patients physically, emotionally, and spiritually? We are looking for volunteers who have experience using the Epic program for scheduling and charting or are willing to be trained! Check out our new volunteer website to sign…
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.
Caregiver Support Group
Last Sunday of the Month 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, connection, and practical information. Questions? Contact Susan Johnson; sljohnson.730@gmail.com, 414.228.5220 x208.
2nd Tuesdays: An Evening of Worship & Prayer
Tuesdays, September 8, October 13, and November 107-8 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, our gathering will have a specific prayer focus: Questions? Contact Pastor Femi Ibitoye; fibitoye@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x246.
Friday Morning Nursery & Lambs
Fridays, September 11-December 11 (Not November 27) 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, 2026 to attend Lambs School for the 2026-27 school year. Lambs School: (Check-in at Room B126) Children ages 2 (by September 1, 2026) through 5…
Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Fridays, September 11-December 11 (except November 27)9-11 amFellowship Hall/Zoom We are studying Philippians and Job this year and learning to “Choose Joy by God’s Grace”. Study materials will be available for $25 at the church office, between Sunday Services on August 30 and September 6, and at the in-person studies. Registration is required via the button above, if you have not already done so! Friday study questions? Contact Cathy Williams; williamscathyr@gmail.com. Can’t make it on Fridays? Please note that we…
Saturday Women’s Prayer
2nd Saturday of the month9:00-9:45 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.
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 (select holiday weekends throughout the year), 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.
Middle School Sunday AM
Sundays, September 13-December 13 (not November 29)9:30-10:45 amGYM Grades 5-8: Join us as we dive into how God’s Word impacts our lives as we grow in community together. 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.
High School Sunday AM
Sundays, September 13-December 13 (not November 29)9:30-10:45 amFellowship Hall 3 Grades 9-12: Join us weekly to dive deeper into what it means to be like Jesus. Questions? Contact Pastor Nic Fridenmaker; nfridenmaker@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x242.
Sunday School for Kids
Sundays, September 13-December 20 (Not November 29)9:30 AM During the 9:30 am service, children in K4-Grade 4 will journey through the Bible with The Gospel Project! We meet for worship, Bible study, games or crafts. Note: Children are “promoted” to a new grade (their grade for the 2026-27 school year) as of September 13. Children turning 2 years old by September 1, 2026 will be promoted to Preschool on September 13. Nursery (birth-age 2) and Preschool (ages 2-4) are offered…
All Things John
Sundays, September 13-December 13 (not November 29)9:30 amB223 Study the writings of John the Apostle (specifically the Gospel of John and 1st, 2nd and 3rd John) section by section. We will discover John’s heart for helping people to know and follow Christ and his desire for Christians to live out their faith in love and service to each other. Note: this class will continue in the Spring semester as well. Questions? Contact Tony Impelliterri, tonyimpellitteri@gmail.com.
Practicing the Way
Sundays, September 13-November 19:30 amB229 An eight-session primer on spiritual formation. Two thousand years ago, Jesus said to his disciples, “follow me.” But what does it mean for us to follow Jesus today? The Practicing the Way Course is an on-ramp to spiritual formation, exploring what it means to follow Jesus and laying the foundation for a life of apprenticeship to Him. Questions? Contact Pastor Jim Caler; jcaler@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x213.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Sundays, September 13-December 13 (except November 29)9:30 amB220b Have life events left you feeling alone and confused? Learn and develop faith-filled skills for everyday challenges as your relationship with God and others is strengthened. A book packet will need to be purchased to participate in this class and will be available for the first week of the class. Cost is $20. Registration is required. Sign up with Victoria McAfee, vmcafee@eastbrook.org.
Families Stay & Play
Sundays, September 13-December 20 (Not November 29)10:30-11:15 AMGym Join us on Sunday mornings after the 9:30 am service for weekly fun & snacks in the Gym! Kids of all ages can enjoy free play while adults build community. Questions? Contact Erica Hope Short; erica.hope.short@gmail.com.
Credo Choir (Grades 3-6)
Sundays, September 13-December 20 (not November 29)11 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 annual kids’ musical in the spring. Registration is required! Click the button above to register your child. A big part of Credo Choir is the production of our annual Kids’ Musical (April 23, 2027). Auditions for speaking parts and…
Kids’ Praise Choir (K4-Grade 2)
Sundays, September 13-December 20 (not November 29)11 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. Registration is required! Click the button above to register your child. Check-in will begin at 10:50 am outside the Little Theater. Please note: It is important that at least one parent or guardian remain on the church campus during choir rehearsals. Questions? Contact…
Eastbrook 101
Intro to Life as the Church Three Sundays: September 13, 20 & 2711 AMB229 Take a look at the history, mission, vision, and values of Eastbrook with an introduction to key ministries and staff members. At the end, you will have an option to become a member. RSVP is required to Pastor Jim Caler; jcaler@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x213.
DivorceCare
Mondays, September 14-December 146:15-8:15 pmA006 (Little Theater) A ministry offering genuine hope to men and women going through separation or divorce, with encouragement, practical information, and fellowship in Jesus Christ. There is a $20 workbook cost; scholarships are available. Questions? Contact Diane Brayshaw; igwt7981@gmail.com, 262.748.9316.
GriefShare
Tuesdays, September 15-December 156-8 pmHoly 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, 262.242.2882.
Kids’ Club
Wednesdays, September 16-December 16 (not September 30 or November 25)6-8 pm Kids’ Club is open to kids in Grades 3 & 4, and it meets weekly on Wednesday during the school year. Each gathering includes Wednesday Worship from 6-6:30, followed by Bible study, games, snack and special seasonal activities. Questions? Contact Laura Brunner; lbrunner@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x264.
Wednesday Evening Men’s Bible Study
Wednesdays, September 16-May 126:30-8 pmB229 Connect with other Eastbrook Men as we walk section by section through the encouraging and challenging message in Isaiah this Fall. Isaiah is one of the most well-loved prophetic books from the Old Testament. Themes like God’s sovereignty and power, as well as the pictures it gives us of the coming Messiah (Jesus) have made it a book we look to time and time again. Join us each week before the study begins for church-wide…
Student Night
Wednesdays, September 16-December 16 (not September 30 or November 25)6:30-8 pmWorship Hall 5th-12th graders, join us for our weekly gathering as we grow together as a Jesus community! Doors open at 5:30 pm, followed by family-wide Wednesday Worship at 6 pm, and at 6:30 pm, High School and Middle School split up for games, teaching, and small groups. You don’t want to miss it! Join us each week before the study begins for church-wide Wednesday Worship from 6-6:30! Click here for…
Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study
Wednesdays, September 16-December 16 (except November 25)6:30- 8 pmFellowship Hall/Zoom We are studying Philippians and Job this year and learning to “Choose Joy by God’s Grace”. Study materials will be available for $25 at the church office, between Sunday Services on August 30 and September 6, and at the in-person studies. Registration is required via the button above, if you have not already done so! Wednesday study questions? Contact Carol Shires, carolshires2@gmail.com. Join us each week before the study begins…
Family Hike
Saturdays, September 19 & October 179-11 amLions Den Gorge (September) & Hoyt Park (October) Adventuring in God’s creation can be transformative for our community, so come join us as we hike together! No agenda, just simple quality time together in nature. In September, we will meet at the pavillion at Lions Den Gorge and in October we will meet at Hoyt Landing at Hoyt Park. Questions? Contact Pastor Joran Weitzer; jweitzer@eastbrook.org, 414.477.4265.
Financial Peace University
Sundays, September 20-November 159-11 amB226b Are you wondering what the Bible teaches about money? Money and finances are a part of daily life, and the Bible has a lot to say about them. Learn practical skills, grounded in God’s Word in this nine-week class that teaches you how to build a budget, save for emergencies, pay off debt, spend wisely, invest prudently, and give generously. You’ll connect with others who will hold you accountable, encourage you, and celebrate your progress! There is something…
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.
Student Worship
Sundays, September 20-December 13 (not November 29)12:30-2:30 pmChurch Office 5-12th graders, are you interested in growing your musical abilities, deepening your theological foundations, and discovering your leadership style, all while developing amazing community? Join our student worship teams! We practice on Sundays from 12:30-2:30pm (lunch included), and lead for Student Nights about once a month. Questions? Contact Pastor Joran Weitzer; jweitzer@eastbrook.org, 414.228.,5220.
CrossCurrent
Sundays, September 27-November 89:30 amB224 CrossCurrent is a confidential ministry that encourages participants to come to the Cross. If you are having any difficulty emotionally, psychologically, and/or sexually from wounds and hurts in your past relationships, CrossCurrent may be for you. Questions? Contact Charlie Davison; livingwaters@eastbrook.org, 414.426.8059.
You are Special and Unique!
Sunday, September 279:30 am-12 pmB222b How are you best suited to serve? Our lives are not random. God has been at work in our story. Before we ask, “What should I do?” We need to remember who we are before God. Join Richard Dassow as we explore our identities in Christ and discover the unique ways God has SHAPED us to serve in His Kingdom.
Lunch with the Staff
Sunday, September 2712:30-2 pmFellowship Hall Lunch with the Staff is an opportunity for you to meet Eastbrook staff, pastors, and members in a casual setting over great food! This quarterly gathering is a great place for newcomers to start. Please register at the button above. Questions? Contact Victoria McAfee; vmcafee@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220.
MissionsFest: All-Night Worship & Prayer
Friday, October 2 at 7 pm-Saturday, October 3 at 7 amHoly Grounds Join us for a special time together as we draw near to God and pray for our city and the nations through the night. Contact Miranda if you have questions or want to help out: Miranda@eastbrook.org MissionsFest is an annual, week-long focus on how God is at work in our church, city, and around the world. Join us for a special time together as a church family as…
Faithmarker: Prayer (Grade 2)
Saturday, October 39-11 amCheck-in at Main Lobby This half-day retreat for 2nd graders who attend Eastbrook Church allows kids to explore different kinds of prayer as they walk through interactive prayer stations. This is the “kick-off” to a unit of study on the Lord’s Prayer. Registration is required at the button above! Questions? Contact Laura Brunner; lbrunner@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220.
Eastbrook Academy High School Open House
Saturday, October 310 am-12 pmMain Lobby This free event is for families and students in Grades 6-11. Attendees will get to meet our dedicated staff, see our campus, and learn more about all of the opportunities that private Christian education offers students. With over 20 clubs and athletic opportunities combined, AP and ECC courses, and a 100% College Acceptance rating, Eastbrook Academy will be sure to prepare your student for college and beyond! Questions? Contact Timisha Swan; tswan@eastbrookacademy.org, (414) 228-7905.
MissionsFest 2026: Whole
Sunday, October 4-Sunday, October 11 MissionsFest is an annual, week-long focus on how God is at work in our church, city, and around the world. This year’s Missions Fest centers on the theme Whole, inspired by the Lausanne Movement’s vision of “the whole church bringing the whole gospel to the whole world.” Featuring guest speaker Brian Fikkert, we’ll explore how the Whole Gospel transforms every dimension of life. Fikkert defines the Whole Gospel as “helping each person be whole and…
MissionsFest 2026 Opening Weekend
Sunday, October 48, 9:30 & 11 amWorship Hall & Live Stream MissionsFest is an annual, week-long focus on how God is at work in our church, city, and around the world. Pastor Dan Ryan will open this year’s Missions Fest with our theme “Whole.” Throughout our history, we have been a church committed to seeing the Whole Church bringing the Whole Gospel to the Whole World. For opening Sunday, we’ll be focusing on what Scripture says about the Whole Church…
MissionsFest: WHOLE Church Missions Night
Wednesday, October 75:45-8 pmHoly Grounds Our Whole Church will come together for a special, intergenerational, family-friendly evening of worship, prayer, stories, and fun activities to learn about and engage with what God is doing around the world! Food will be served from 5:45-6:30 pm and the service will go from 6:45-8 pm. Click the button above to RSVP! Questions? Contact Miranda if you have questions or want to help out: Miranda@eastbrook.org MissionsFest is an annual, week-long focus on how God…
Missions Summit: Becoming Whole
Saturday, October 108 am-12 pmWorship Hall Join us for a time of teaching and fellowship with Dr. Brian Fikkert, the author of When Helping Hurts and Becoming Whole. We will be unpacking what it means to live out and offer the Whole Gospel to those in our city and world. He will bring both Scripture and current research to help answer the question of how we can see transformation take root in our community and around the world. Questions? Contact…
MissionsFest 2026 Closing Weekend
Sunday, October 118, 9:30 & 11 amWorship Hall & Live Stream MissionsFest is an annual, week-long focus on how God is at work in our church, city, and around the world. Join us for the closing Sunday as Dr. Brian Fikkert opens the Word and deepens our understanding of what is meant by the “whole” Gospel, at the intersection of proclaiming and embodying the love of Jesus Christ. Questions? Contact Pastor Dan Ryan; dryan@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x239.
Skyzone (Grades 3-8)
Wednesday, October 146-8 pmSkyzone Brown Deer Come jump the night away with us! $20 gets you two hours of jump time with our student family. Please note: This event will take the place of regular Wednesday Student Night ministry for Middle Schoolers on 10/14. Questions? Contact Pastor Joran Weitzer; jweitzer@eastbrook.org, 414.477.4265.
High School Laser Tag
Wednesday, October 146-8 pmEastbrook Church Gym Join us for a night of High School laser tag! We will be meeting at Eastbrook. Bring your friends and join us for an evening of games and fun. Please note: This event will take the place of regular Wednesday Student Night ministry for High Schoolers on 10/14. Questions? Contact Pastor Nic Fridenmaker; nfridenmaker@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x242.
Here for Good Discussion Group
Sundays, October 18-November 229:30 am (Room B222b) or 11 am (Room B224b) Join us for a new Sermon Discussion Group taking place during our Here For Good fall sermon series. Register using the link above! Questions? Contact Pastor Jim Caler; jcaler@eastbrook.org, 414.228.5220 x213.
Child Dedication Class
Sunday, October 1811 amRoom B120 In our Child Dedication ceremonies, held during Sunday morning worship services three times a year, parents bring their children forward to dedicate them to the Lord. The biblical basis for child dedication can be found in the example of Hannah dedicating her son, Samuel to God’s service (1 Samuel 1:27-28). Parents who have not dedicated a child at Eastbrook previously must attend this class prior to the dedication services on Sunday, October 25. . Registration…