Peace United Church of Christ

Manitowoc Cooperative Ministry (MCM) is a collaborative partnership between First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) and Peace United Church of Christ (UCC), serving the Manitowoc community since 2017. Located in downtown and westside Manitowoc, MCM is known for its inclusive and welcoming environment, emphasizing Christ's love and social justice. Services are held every Sunday at 10AM, rotating between the two locations.

Manitowoc Cooperative Ministry (MCM) is a partnership between First Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian Church USA) and Peace United Church of Christ (United Church of Christ), formed in 2017 to better serve the Manitowoc community. MCM is rooted in the belief that all people are created in God's image and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, including diverse races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses. The congregation is committed to inclusivity and social justice, reflecting the teachings of Jesus Christ.

MCM offers Sunday worship services at 10AM, rotating between two locations: First Presbyterian Church at 502 N 8th St (downtown Manitowoc) on the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays, and Peace United Church of Christ at 3613 Waldo Blvd (westside Manitowoc) on the 1st and 2nd Sundays Worship. Services are also live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

In addition to worship, MCM runs the Community Dinners program, providing free meals every Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church Community Dinners. The program serves approximately 200 meals weekly and is open to all, with no questions asked. MCM also operates a Warming Shelter and offers a variety of outreach and community-building initiatives.

The congregation is led by The Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Sauer, with administrative support from Tony Karl. Office hours are typically Monday through Thursday from 9AM to 1PM at the downtown location Contact. MCM encourages visitors to attend services, volunteer, or donate to support its mission of love, hospitality, and justice.

Peace United Church of Christ in Manitowoc, WI, partners with First Presbyterian Church in a collaborative ministry emphasizing inclusivity and social justice. Visitors can expect welcoming Sunday services at 10AM in rotating downtown and westside locations, with live-streamed options for broader accessibility. The congregation’s commitment to community programs like free weekly meals suggests a focus on hospitality and service.

Pros

• Welcoming and inclusive environment for diverse backgrounds
• Clear Sunday worship schedule with live-streamed options
• Community-focused initiatives like free weekly meals and a warming shelter
• Two accessible locations in downtown and westside Manitowoc
• Transparent leadership contact information and office hours

Cons

• Service location rotation schedule is partially specified (exact alternation unclear)
• No explicit details about kid/family-specific ministries
• Bible Study recurrence includes a scheduled break period