The St Augustine Summer Festival is the church fest of my childhood:…read more Most of the people attending have names ending in -ski. And most of ladies definitely hit the hairdresser weekly to get their hair "set". There is a polka band with a good amount of people dancing. Because it's Sunday, there's a (very good indeed) chicken dinner. (Of course, Friday means fish fry and Saturday is likely some sort of pasta) Plenty of low stakes gambling - something called Pokerino, pull tabs and that game where you bet on the color cup a ball bounces into. Cheap, domestic beer ($3!) served up by volunteer bartenders. Plenty of sketchy, vomit inducing rides for the kiddos. Stop by next year, eat a food, drink a drink and enjoy one of the joys of a Milwaukee summer - the Church Festival.

St. Augustine Catholic Church in West Allis, WI has the best fish fry in the Milwaukee…read morearea!!!!!!!!!!!! They server all you can eat fried or baked cod. Diners have a choice of french fries or parley boiled potatoes, cole slaw and rye bread. They also serve shrimp dinners. They serve every 2nd Friday of the month September through May from 4pm to 7pm and every Friday during Lent. You can dine in or carry out. This is also a great place to have a family party. For groups over 20 people they will serve you family style. Prices as of 03/12 were $10 and under for a meal.

The Basilica offers docent-led tours for groups; and I was thrilled to be part of one…read more The tours last 1 hr and after the tour, the gift shop is open. I had a wonderful time and our tour guide,Jennifer, was phenomenal: she was clear, engaging, and a great storyteller. I recommend this tour for visitors but specially for locals; who will learn a lot about the history of their own city.

This is one of the most beautiful basilicas in the country after our Lady of victory Basilica in…read moreLackwanna, New York. If you are in Milwaukee, do not skip a visit to this Basilica. It is stunning and words and pictures.... Do not describe it. They have four relics from Saints. The Saints are Saint Carlos, Saint Francis, Saint Anthony, and Saint Clare. It is 100% handicap accessible. It has a very nice gift shop although small. And very nice restrooms.

Unless I'm being paid to play, I only go to mass when dragged kicking and screaming by my Catholic…read moreChief of Staff. I'm not what you would call a "good Catholic." I'm not even a good Buddhist for that matter. But I do like good music, a good homily (it's so much like a good lecture, so it's a career skill that I learn from good podium speakers, and don't you think priests should use background Powerpoints and pause for questions?), and historic places. The church is beautiful Romanesque Revival style with some NeoGothic touches, majestic stained glass, and wonderful acoustics. Interestingly there's little of the history of the parish on their website but it's well described in the National Registry of Historic Places. The oldest part is the convent, tracing back to the start of the parish by German immigrants in the late 19th century. I highly recommend the chapters on German immigration in "The Making of Milwaukee" by John Gurda, it's a PBS documentary. The best aspect of this parish is that while other Catholic masses are relaxing COVID19 precautions in another surge, this parish has a dedicated mask required mass for those of us who truly value all human life. Also in the plus column, the priest giving the homily was passionate, articulate, with good timing. Of course this is based on Christmas Mass when they all give it their best, but I suspect this padre is always delivering well. The music was exceptional, organ and two sopranos. Or maybe a soprano and a tenor. Yes, now that I think about it, my Chief of Staff was the other soprano and not part of the choir above us. Ushers are attentive and spry, the area parking isn't bad.

So far we really like it here and feel welcome. Good worship, real BIBLE BASED preaching, so much…read moreso they don't put the verse on the board they make you look it up in bibles they provide. How awesome!! Also, just how a church should be they give you many options to be involved (tithe, serve) but they let you get there in your own time. We are looking for a place to settle, and this is one our top three for sure. I would recommend Epikos in west Allis to anyone.

They call themselves a multiethnic church but they are far from being that. If you want a church…read morethat is mainly white and does nothing for the different cultures that do attend, this is the place for you.

Fantastic, Bible-teaching church in Milwaukee! Kind people, great worship music and the pastor is…read moreso genuine.

From the owner: Life church exists to lead people to experience life change in Jesus.read more

I love this church! It is bright and cheery inside. Very welcoming without being weird too. I grew…read moreup WELS but not in the area. I have made this my home congregation and it has never disappointed. Welcoming to my husband too who was raised catholic. He has enjoyed the congregation as well. We both loved the church so much, we were married here last June. Everyone told us how beautiful the church was and were pleased to find out we attend it regularly. I do admit we found it while on the lookout for a Lutheran church in Milwaukee we wanted to get married at. The pastor is also very interesting and engaging to listen to. I pay better attention to him than most no matter how hard i try. :-) There is also a K-8 elementary school attached for members or others with young children. Between services are adult bible study classes as well. Two service times to fit your Sunday plans perfectly. The only problem: finding a church this good whenever my husband and i finally buy a house and move closer to my work.

St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church --- Pro's for this location…read morewould be the St. Johns school (k4-8) right next door. Good professional and helpful staff, beautiful organ music, Dedicated staff are like team players-they all play together.... Amazing choir with kudos to the choir director. Interesting history on the church itself. Also, the cemetery next to it has some interesting stories tied to the very first congregational members!! If you love history and the beginnings of a Christian church, don't pass this one up! You will become more then a church member here!