Very inviting church! I arrived at 810 for the 830 Mass with doors open and friendly greeters…read more Father Tim was talking with the parishioners and smiling. There was a group of friends visiting and laughing, I sat near them. The church is beautiful. The cross behind the alter is the first thing that drew my eye...very large and stunning. The alter area was also very beautiful with live plants and a tabernacle that looks like it was from Europe! The statues of Mary and Joesph are exquisite. The stations of the cross are also well done. The organ player is legit! Support from a talented cantor. Finally, a rave review for Father Tim! He was celebrating the 25th anniversary of St. Hedwig Three Holy Women Parish. His homily was an expert blend of great words and humor! He even recognized 3 women who were instrumental in the success of the parish in a very humble and appreciative style. Another treat was a single first communion. The manor in which he made her feel was genuine compassion. At the end of the mass he wanted to thank the parishioners for celebrating the 25th milestone. One lady stood up and said a few words which erupted in applause and a standing ovation for the impact Fr.Tim has made on this tight Catholic community. Start your Sunday off right with Father Tim! p.s. there is a great bakery across the street for afterwards.

I love this church I met a lot of new friends the staff are very kind and they also serve breakfast…read moreand lunch for a event and that is amazing and don't get me started on the youth group it is unbelievable you should go to lakeside and meet good and new friends

This beautiful and historic downtown church is a good choice for the twice a year Catholics because…read moreof the 19th Century majesty of the edifice, and the high quality music. I'm not Catholic, I come to humor my Chief of Staff, I'm sure it won't affect my reincarnation one way or another, and she thinks maybe this way I won't go to Heck when I pass on. Hence, my criteria here aren't cosmological or theological, only aesthetic, and this is a remarkable and ornate cathedral that's peaceful and humbling to sit in. I like to come early and leave late to experience the talented organist, the choir is professional quality, and on holidays they bring on a chamber brass ensemble. The one negative is the scary central hanging Jesus, with abstract accentuated crown of thorns and stigmata, it's not a friendly Jesus.

Great faith community of Roman Catholic believers welcoming anyone and everyone, no matter faith…read morebackground. Beautiful, inspiring worship space, spiritually moving liturgies, glorious music, and a diverse, warm and friendly community of fellow followers of Jesus Christ. Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee welcomes you!

An iconic landmark built in the 1800s, this lovely Catholic church has a beautiful interior setting…read morespecifically the stained glass windows. How blessed we were to have witnessed a baptism taking place during Sunday mass.

Old St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic Church in Milwaukee built by the Germans in the 1800s. It has…read morestained glass windows and many statues throughout the church. Most importantly, it has air conditioning! I attended a beautiful wedding here and think this is important to know for our Wisconsin summers. There is also a small parking lot behind the church. I would not bank on parking there unless you arrive very early.

I worship weekly at St. Peter's UCC. It is a good place to join a small congregation ministering…read moreto Saukville and Ozaukee county. We're "open and affirming", meaning everyone is welcome. We're active in our local mission field - Family Promise, senior meal site, Saukville Food Pantry. If you are looking to make a difference in your community please consider joining us Sunday morning for worship and fellowship.

I really love worshipping at All Saints. The people have been worshipping on the same spot since…read more1871, and when I am there I am confident that I am in the right place, and that the sacramental Christianity practiced there connects the living to an ancient faith. All baptized Christians are welcome at the communion rail. The parishioners are very friendly, and it's a come-as-you-are kind of place, even though the service is traditional and solemn. I leave feeling calm and purified. Additionally, the church is really beautiful inside. It has a wonderful organ! Only wrinkle--be sure to note the service times. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day there is only one Sunday service--at 9 am. The rest of the year, it's 8 and 10 am for the Sunday Eucharist.

Today was a special event at the cathedral, the annual Kirkin' o' th' Tartans, a celebration of…read moreScottish heritage and culture. The origins of the kirking are the stuff of legend, and like most legends, it is probably based in some fact but where the fact leaves off and the fantasy starts has been lost to history. First of all, what does it mean? The Scottish Gaelic word, "kirk" means church, and in this context, "kirk" means "blessing." Tartans are the traditional plaid emblems of Scottish clans, woven into (typically) wool cloth. According to legend, in the mid-18th Century, the British rulers took revenge on Scotland in retaliation for a failed attempt to regain Scottish independence. The wearing of tartans, kilts and any highlanded symbols was forbidden. Legend says Highlanders wore tartans under their garments, in defiance of the law, with their tartans blessed in church. 46 years later, the law was rescinded and the wearin' of the tartans returned. The problem is that no real history of the secret wearin' o' the tartans is known in Scotland. So this tradition may be a uniquely American tradition, going back to World War II. Either way, the Kirkin' o' th' Tartans takes place in churches all across the county on April 6 each year. Sometimes it's celebrated on Reformation Sunday the last Sunday in October, sometimes on St. Andrew's Day (St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland) on November 30, or, as in Milwaukee, on Tartan Day on April 6. At the kirking of the tartans, there is lots of bagpipe music, Scottish dancing, remembrance of those who left us in the prior year, the reading of the 23rd Psalm (with a Gaelic accent) and, of course, the blessing of the tartans. The joint bagpipe/pipe organ rendition of "Amazing Grace" could bring a tear to your eye, and it was the first time I've ever heard a pipe organ almost overpowered. Now I'm looking forward to the Highland Games, but I'm marking my calendar for April 6, 2015.

This Temple is unlike the others I've been to in the Milwaukee area. It's kind of like "Cheers"…read more Members and staff work hard to know your name and include you so you have a sense of belonging. I first went here when I started going to their yearly rummage sales and after talking to the Rabbi, I started attending events. I eventually started volunteering there as well. It's important to note that I'm not Jewish, I'm Presbyterian. I feel more welcome here then my own church. While religious institutions are often geared towards those of the particular faith, there's resources here that people of any faith can benefit from. The yearly rummage sale is every June for a week and open to the public. They sell decent brand clothing by the bag full. There's lots of furniture including dining room and bedroom sets. If you have electronic items, furniture, household, automobiles they take them as donations and provide receipts for use with your taxes. Another great event is Vegas Night which takes place late in the year. They have casino games which winnings are converted into a discount you can apply to your bidding. When bidding begins they have a professional fast talking auctioneer that auctions off the goods. Items include restaurant certificates, vacation packages, artwork, sports tickets and more. While not a member, I have heard from friends that their membership costs are very low in comparison to suburban temples.

This congregation is responsible for Ever-Rest Cemetery and continues to ignore its poor condition…read more I recently visited Milwaukee and was shocked that the terrible upkeep is little different from when I last complained about the poor conditions to this organization's board of directors in 2013. I am greatly saddened that my late family members' grave-sites are being so disrespected.

I was in the area this week for work and I came across St Matthew's church during my drive. I told…read moremyself that I'd turn around once work was completed and step inside. As I walked inside the church, I was greeted with kindness and was allowed to step inside for a prayer. It's a very beautiful church. Once I was done with my prayer, and as I was leaving, I was given a booklet on Meditations. I was not expecting the booklet. But once I started reading on it throughout the day, it definitely made me feel like I needed it.