It's time for a better story.  

The kind of story that has room for everyone and where every voice is heard. Around the kitchen table with close friends, Collective was imagined by stripping away all the assumptions about what Church needs to be and rebuilding around shared meals, honest conversations, and the belief that together is better.

We are a community from around the greater Milwaukee area who want to be part of writing a better more loving and inclusive story for our community and world.

O u r Story A little more about our story and what gets us out of bed in the morning. 

Our Story

A little more about our story and what gets us out of bed in the morning. 

G ET INVOLVED Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself.

GET INVOLVED

Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself.

Hey friends - Brandon here. Last week I got to chauffeur my parents around Arizona. It was lovely to see Arizona's beautiful landscape and to spend time with my parents. Fortunately, much of my work is portable and can be done anywhere - even in random hotel rooms late at night (who needs sleep anyway?). I was thinking about all of you on the trip - on Tuesday, we were in Sedona and had a chance to visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross, hidden carefully in the base of a mountain. I lit a candle inside for each of our House Churches and took a moment to sit in gratitude for how much I love being part of this community. I am very grateful to Marlon for stepping up to take my Sunday responsibilities so I could go, and also for Dustin stepping into lead Jesus + Beer at Bernie's on Tuesday. #sedona #chapeloftheholycross #togetherisbetter #collectivemke
Sunday hikes - are the best - especially when Jan shows up with Hotdogs for everyone. #collectivemke #togetherisbetter
What’s your favorite part about Milwaukee? Photo by @brandon.j.brown #togetherisbetter #collectivemke
Picnic is wrapping up - but good times were had! #togetherisbetter #collecticemke
Last weekend’s canoe trip was amazing. What adventure should we do next? #collectivemke #togetherisbetter
[Love], the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask. (House Church tomorrow at 9:30 at the Pitchford’s house!)
Good thoughts over lunch today - about having a good thing and helping others have access to that good thing, gender-neutral worship songs, and making space for folks who need to lay low in the background of church for one reason or another. ✨ #collectivemke #togetherisbetter
Good times at house church today. Our Waukesha “summer tour” has started. Check our last post for upcoming locations. #collectivemke #togetherisbetter #housechurch
Over the summer, our two Waukesha houses are combining and will be moving around from week to week. The full schedule and addresses are listed below and I have included a bookmark you can print and put on your fridge. Please take second to add them to your calendar now so you always know where to find the good food and a seat waiting for you.
Sure Dustin (and most of us) was deep in good thought during house church this morning, but I’m just here to point out the cuteness of the kid sitting in the box. Kind of how comfortable I feel at House Church, too. #collectivemke #togetherisbetter

Coming up soon: 

Featured
Jesus + Beer @ Dugout 54
Oct 16
Jesus + Beer @ Dugout 54

Genuine People, Honest Conversations, Strong Ale
esus & Beer. They go together better than you might expect. These events are meant to provide space for people to explore the intersection of faith and doubt.

House Church @ Klemowits'
Oct 21
House Church @ Klemowits'

Church is about being connected with other humans who care about you and your story.  That's is what our weekly house church meetings are about. At House Church, we pray + immerse ourselves in the Biblical story together. We always share about life and eat together. Expect to talk and laugh and grow together. 

House Church @ Barrett's
Oct 21
House Church @ Barrett's

At House Church, sometimes we sing. Usually we pray and immerse ourselves in the Biblical story together. We always share about our life and eat brunch together. While we talk, and laugh, and grow together, our lives are becoming interconnected and beautiful. 

Rode / Neupauer House Church
Oct 21
Rode / Neupauer House Church

House Church is about stripping away the program and flash to rediscover Church as shared meals, honest conversations, and being together. Expect to talk, laugh, and cry together. It's open to anyone who wants to come. Often first-time visitors are surprised by how quickly they are drawn in and engaged.

The Liturgy of Fire
Oct 26
The Liturgy of Fire

On October 27th @ 6pm we are going to make a bonfire and have another Liturgy of Fire. It's mostly a bonfire, but also has a time of reflection on what holds us back. 

House Church @ Klemowits'
Oct 28
House Church @ Klemowits'

Church is about being connected with other humans who care about you and your story.  That's is what our weekly house church meetings are about. At House Church, we pray + immerse ourselves in the Biblical story together. We always share about life and eat together. Expect to talk and laugh and grow together. 

House Church @ Barrett's
Oct 28
House Church @ Barrett's

At House Church, sometimes we sing. Usually we pray and immerse ourselves in the Biblical story together. We always share about our life and eat brunch together. While we talk, and laugh, and grow together, our lives are becoming interconnected and beautiful. 

Rode / Neupauer House Church
Oct 28
Rode / Neupauer House Church

House Church is about stripping away the program and flash to rediscover Church as shared meals, honest conversations, and being together. Expect to talk, laugh, and cry together. It's open to anyone who wants to come. Often first-time visitors are surprised by how quickly they are drawn in and engaged.

Kids Pizza + Movie Night
Nov 2
Kids Pizza + Movie Night

Kids of all ages are welcome to come eat pizza and watch a movie together. Parents are welcome either to drop off their kids or to stay and hang out with other parents.


Collective Monthly Gathering
Nov 4
Collective Monthly Gathering

Collective Monthly Gatherings are where our House Churches come to reconnect with each other and regroup as a community.