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.

Our Monthly Gathering is today! 10am, at the frame park rotary building. “Going to Church” can mean a lot of different things to different people - for us it means eating brunch and wrestling with our tradition together. Loving our neighbor as ourself is a challenging calling - but together we can grow into it. Details- Collectivemke.com/calendar
A while ago I was talking with someone about why they couldn’t move past something what happened to them 10 years ago. Their response perfectly and tragically captured the essence of how we often live: “I’m not going to forgive him - I am just waiting for the right moment when I can give him one more good whack." With a fist shaking in the air, her hatred for her former lover who, over a decade ago hurt her, was the single thought that occupied her mind each day. Her entire life was fueled by an emotional tornado of vengeance + rage. What a tragic waste of life - as legitimate as her pain was, the decade of bitterness had cost her even more. Her rage had already devoured 3,600 days of her life and if anything was growing stronger. If we do not develop a regular person ritual of letting go, turning the page, moving on, grieving our sads, we will forever be captive the the negative things than happened to us. A few years ago, inspired by that story, we started a yearly event to create a space to name the things we carry and symbolically turn the page. It’s one of my favorite events and anyone is welcome. S59 W22773 Glengarry Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 Details: www.facebook.com/events/1759202467540976/
House church fun.
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!)

Coming up soon: 

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Jesus + Beer @ Dugout 54
Nov 20
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.

Combined House Church @ Klemowits'
Nov 25
Combined 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. 

4TH MONDAY MEALS - GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE
Nov 26
4TH MONDAY MEALS - GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE

CollectiveMKE helps feed the men on Guest House of Milwaukee on the fourth Monday of every month.  This endeavor requires donations of food and money, volunteers that are willing to help prepare the food to take to the shelter and volunteers to serve the meal on the actual day. They have a brand new industrial kitchen that makes serving easy and fun!

Kids Pizza + Movie Night
Nov 30
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 - *Baby Dedications*
Dec 2
Collective Monthly Gathering - *Baby Dedications*

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

Jesus + Beer - *EASTSIDE*
Dec 4
Jesus + Beer - *EASTSIDE*

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.

Jesus + Beer @ Bernie's
Dec 11
Jesus + Beer @ Bernie's

Genuine People, Honest Conversations, Strong Ale
Jesus & 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.

Jesus + Beer @ Dugout 54
Dec 18
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.