Worship Time: 10 a.m. (9 a.m. summer)
Attire: Come as you are!
Music: Mostly traditional

About Our Church

The Congregational United Church of Christ has remained at the center of Brodhead’s worshiping community since the village was first incorporated in 1856. Church services that year were held in homes, and remained in homes or other suitable space until the church was able to construct its first building in 1861, located near the downtown area. After years of ministry in that building, the congregation received a very generous gift, enabling us to build the larger, more functional space we currently occupy on the southern skirt of the city. We are located on the corner of County T and 23rd Street on the southeast side of Brodhead.

Our present membership is over 150. We have a very energetic Sunday school program every other Sunday.

The Women’s Guild and Men’s Fellowship strive to raise funds for the church and its youth for camps and other activities and many hours of laughter and uplifting fellowship.

Our church leaders have been instrumental in forming several community projects: White Gift, Clothes Closet and the Community Gardens.

Our congregation has established a tradition of friendliness and openness to a wide variety of people. In our home you should know the joy that awaits you as part of God’s fellowship here on earth.

As members of the United Church of Christ, we join our sister churches of the UCC in our concern for the poor, the lonely, and the oppressed. That concern expresses itself through our congregation in active, vibrant ministries to school children through various collection drives; hosting funeral lunches so area families can grieve together; creating events for the family to encourage multi-generational experiences; and so much more.

ABOUT OUR PASTOR

The Rev. Dr. Shawn Stapleton has served churches in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Florida since 1997. He uses a conversational style of preaching to deliver biblically grounded messages of hope and transformation. Dr. Stapleton is also a consultant with the Center for Parish Development.

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

Matthew 18:20, NRSV

ABOUT OUR SECRETARY

Michelle Whitehead has served as a critical member of our ministry team since February 2014. She resides in Brodhead with her husband Scott, daughter Karissa, dog Toby and Kitty Zelda Boo Boo. Her older daughter, Kasie, and her spouse Courtney reside in Beloit with their 2 sons, Baylen and Bohden.

Michelle currently serves as our church secretary, as well as handling the accounting aspects of the church. When not serving the church, Michelle serves a a Certified Loan Signing Agent/Notary Public for the State of Wisconsin. In her free time she enjoys gardening, listening to music, but most of all spending quality time with her family.

What We Believe