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Brew City Church

Milwaukee, WI

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1036 N Van Buren StMilwaukee, WI 53202

Gathering: Sunday 10 AM (Sunday Worship)

When to go

Worship and gatherings

  • Sunday10 AM · Sunday Worship

About

Summary

Brew City Church is a welcoming and inclusive congregation in Milwaukee, centered around Jesus and committed to love, transparency, and community. The church emphasizes radical welcome for all, including the LGBTQIA+ community and women in leadership. Services are held every Sunday at 10 AM and include a warm welcome, good coffee, and engaging sermons. Sunday Mornings

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Brew City Church is a congregation for those seeking a deeper, more inclusive spiritual journey. Centered around Jesus, the church is committed to embodying Christ's love in the community and embracing all people, regardless of background or identity. Brew City Church is particularly welcoming to those who feel disillusioned by traditional church structures and seeks to foster a sense of belonging and transparency.

The church emphasizes inclusivity and radical welcome, with full membership and leadership opportunities for women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from all walks of life. This commitment is reflected in the church's statement of faith, which emphasizes God's story of creation, sin, redemption, and healing. Statement of Faith

Services at Brew City Church are held every Sunday at 10 AM and are designed to be welcoming and engaging. Visitors can expect a warm atmosphere, good coffee, and sermons that are both challenging and rooted in Scripture. The church also offers a range of programs and ministries, including kid's church for different age groups and learning communities for deeper spiritual growth. Sunday Mornings

The church is located at 1036 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee, WI 53202. It has a dedicated team of staff and pastors, including Lead Pastor Randy Knie and Pastor of Discipleship Shelly Schmor. The church is committed to community engagement and justice issues, and it actively works to support the local neighborhood through various initiatives. Contact

From Faith Near Me

Brew City Church in Milwaukee offers a welcoming, inclusive environment centered on Jesus, with a focus on radical transparency and community. First-time visitors can expect a warm atmosphere, engaging Sunday services at 10 AM, and a commitment to embracing all identities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and women in leadership.

Pros

  • Emphasizes radical welcome for all, including the LGBTQIA+ community and women in leadership
  • Offers Sunday services at 10 AM with engaging sermons and a welcoming atmosphere
  • Provides kid's church programs for multiple age groups and learning communities for spiritual growth
  • Features accessible facilities including ramps, accessible bathrooms, and parking
  • Actively engaged in community outreach and justice initiatives in Milwaukee
  • Includes a cafe with coffee and snacks during services

Cons

  • The church's approach to social and political themes in sermons may differ from expectations of those seeking strictly Bible-centered teachings
  • Smaller congregation size may affect the scale of certain programs or events

Reviews from around the web

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  • Danny Jug7 months ago

    I attended Brew City Church twice while searching for a Bible centered, non-political church here in Milwaukee. I want to start by saying that everyone I met was very kind, welcoming, and friendly. Despite the church stating they don’t preach politics, the messages were strongly tied to social and political themes rather than being rooted primarily in Scripture. If you’re looking for a church that intentionally connects faith with modern political or social issues, this may be a good fit for you. However, if you’re like me, seeking a church that adheres closely to the Bible and focuses solely on Jesus and Scripture traditionally, this likely won’t be the right place. Every church has its style—this one just wasn’t for me unfortunately.

  • Nick Mills2 years ago

    My partner and I have FINALLY found our home church that loves us unconditionally. Pastor Randy is such a personable and caring pastor and gets to know everyone in his congregation. While it is a smaller church, staff make sure you feel comfortable with welcomed and included in this environment. My partner and I cannot wait to see what God continues to do through this church.

  • Stephanie Perry11 years ago

    We just had our wedding at Brew City Church. My fiance and I were both living out of state, and found Brew City as a church that could accommodate our long-distance needs. Shari, the coordinator, was wonderful to work with leading up to the ceremony, as well as on the wedding day. She was organized, helpful, and friendly. The sanctuary itself was beautiful and the perfect place for our families to witness our wedding. (The pastor that married us was incredible throughout pre-marital counseling and during the service, but has since moved on from Brew City.) So happy we were able to start this next chapter of our lives at Brew City Church.

  • Justina Jaye4 years ago

    My first time at the church was a blessing. I am truly blessed by the people at the church. They were very nice and kind. Even welcoming. Thank you Jesus for the beautiful songs at the church. Coffee hot cocoa and snacks was a blessing. Thank you Brew City Church. Your church service was amazing. Loved it!!!

  • Wade Loofboro8 years ago

    I cannot give a review that will do justice to how amazing Brew City Church is! Brew City is family to my family and community to my community. The leadership is diverse and continually looking to get more diverse. The church is committed to the local neighborhood and to the justice issues that face our city including drug addiction and rehabilitation, racial conciliation, serving the poor and poor in spirit, and so much more. We love Brew City's challenging sermons, powerful and vibrant worship, and its commitment to the community through prayer and acts of service. I would invite you to come and feel the warm, welcoming embrace of the BCC family. My hope is that you will feel right at home the moment you step foot into the doors.

  • Henry Weiner9 years ago

    The first thing that greets you when you walk into Brew City is the genuine warmth of its people. You'll be greeted with a smile from someone who actually wants to get to know you. You'll be welcomed into the cafe for hot coffee. The music is top notch. The messages are approachable, yet challenging and deep-diving. On top of all of that, the people are what really make this place a great church.

  • Linda Zick9 years ago

    This is my daughters church and we have visited a couple of times. I thank God this is the fellowship she chose and she is growing in her love and knowledge of Jesus. The home church fellowship she has is very much a part of spiritual growth. I listen to all the sermons online and they challenge me in my walk with Jesus. May our Lord Jesus continue to advance His Kingdom through this body of believers!

  • Christopher Edwin Johnson9 years ago

    The people are welcoming, gracious and loving. The lead pastor is bold in his affection for Jesus, the Father, and the Holy Spirit, and adheres to scripture. The space is historic and beautiful. It's a great place to come into spiritual family.

  • Joe Thomas3 years ago

    Brew City Church hosted our wedding ceremony. The pastors were helpful and were patient when walking us through setting things up. Thank you for hosting our ceremony in your beautiful church.

  • Ktown Lee9 years ago

    Wonderful church in the heart of Milwaukee. It's a diverse group of loving people - great community! They have kid's church during both services. I've been attending the last couple years - the insightful, inspiring instruction and uplifting worship keep bringing me back!

  • Ramona Ydunate8 years ago

    Brew City Church....come all who are wounded and weary and find rest and restoration for your soul. But be warned God is in the business of transformation. And The beautiful people of this community will walk with you and encourage you every step of the way. Jesus loved you and is for you and if you welcome Him He will live in you. As the Holy Spirit whispers and rouses you can and will find victory at the foot of the cross.

  • Sarah Hardcastle9 years ago

    When I first walked into Brew City Church, I immediately had this sense of being welcomed and belonging, like coming home to family after a long separation. The presence of God is so tangible and beautiful in this group of believers, which keeps me coming back!

  • Wade Griffin10 months ago

    Congregation member stepped out tattooed and blowing smoke. A real Christian church. No one will volunteer to cut weeds. Is this the new Milwaukee? A scene out of Embrace of the Vampire"? With Alyssa Milano.

  • Garrett Anderson9 months ago

    Great worship, wonderful staff, Bible-focused teachings. Would recommend to anyone!

  • Matt Brown8 years ago

    This place has people with a wide diversity of church backgrounds and with a real respect for spiritual differences of opinion. God is at work in powerful ways to bring Brew City unity and transformation.

  • Mikaela Higgins2 years ago

    I love this church! Pastor Randy and the church eldors are so welcoming, down to earth, and are true Christian leaders. A church following the ways of Jesus just like it should be!

  • Michael Dugan6 years ago

    We had our wedding here and the church is so beautiful for wedding ceremonies! Abbie is a pleasure to work with and everything ran super smoothly! Would highly recommend.

  • Joshua Hummel7 years ago

    If you want to feel welcome, even just checking out churchs, this is the church to visit. Everyone is welcoming and loving, come to connect with others while being taught straight from the Bible.

  • מיכאל אהב7 years ago

    God, names of. 6. Tsur (Rock): Five times in the "Song" of Moses (Deut 32:4; Deut 32:15; Deut 32:18; Deut 32:30; Deut 32:31 (refs5)) the word tsur, "Rock," is used as a title of God. It occurs also in the Psalms, Isa and poetical passages of other books, and also in proper names, Elizur, Zuriel, etc. Once in the King James Version (Isa 44:8) it is translated "God," but "Rock" in the American Standard Revised Version and the American Revised Version, margin. The effort to interpret this title as indicating the animistic origin of Old Testament religion is unnecessary and a pure product of the imagination. It is customary for both Old Testament and New Testament writers to use descriptive names of God: "rock," "fortress," "shield," "light," "bread," etc., and is in harmony with all the rich figurativeness of the Scriptures; the use of the article in many of the cases cited further corroborates the view that the word is intended to be a descriptive title, not the name of a Nature-deity. It presents the idea of God as steadfast: "The appellation of God as tsur, `rock,' `safe retreat,' in Deuteronomy refers to this" (Oehler, Old Testament Theology). It often occurs, in a most striking figure, with the pers. suffix as "my rock," "their rock," to express confidence (Ps 28:1). 7. Kadhosh: The name (qadhosh, "holy") is found frequently in Isaiah and Psalms, and occasionally in the other prophets. It is characteristic of Isaiah, being found 32 times in that book. It occurs often in the phrase qedhosh yisra'el, "Holy One of Israel." The derivation and meaning remain in doubt, but the customary and most probable derivation is from qadhash, "to be separate," which best explains its use both of man and of the Deity. When used of God it signifies: (1) His transcendence, His separateness above all other beings, His aloneness as compared to other gods; (2) His peculiar relation to His people Israel unto whom He separated Himself, as He did not unto other nations. In the former sense Isaiah used it of His sole deity (40:25), in the latter of His peculiar and unchanging covenant-relation to Israel (43:3; 48:17), strikingly, expressed in the phrase "Holy One of Israel." Qadhosh was rather attributive than personal, but became personal in the use of such absolute theists as Job and Isaiah. It expresses essential Deity, rather than personal revelation.

  • Daren Olson9 years ago

    Brew City Church is an authentic Christ following church. Its foundation of Bible teaching and home churches is incredible. I experience Jesus there.

Services and facilities

Services

  • Kid'S Church (Nursery, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary)
  • Learning Communities
  • Home Church
  • Wedding Services

Facilities

  • Sanctuary
  • Cafe
  • Parking
  • Accessible Bathrooms
  • Ramp For Accessibility

Events and programs

  • Sunday Worship

    Weekly

    A welcoming and engaging service with good coffee and challenging sermons.

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