Visitor Information

We have two services to choose from - a 5:00 pm service on Saturday evening, and a 9:30 service on Sunday mornings. We do not have "contemporary" or "traditional" services - we have "blended" services. There are traditional and contemporary elements in each service.

This upcoming weekend, Labor Day weekend, is considered a holiday weekend. There will be NO Sunday school.

On September 11/12, we will be returning to our Fall schedule, which is as follows:

Saturday at 5:oo pm or Sundays at 8:30 & 10:45 am.

Aug 30, 2010, 13:32

How to Find Cross of Life Lutheran Church!

We are located just west of the intersection of Barker Road and North Avenue, at 20700 West North Avenue, Brookfield Wisconsin 53045. Our phone number is 785-9420.

If you click on the link below, you will find some information from the City of Brookfield regarding upcoming road construction in the area. We'll post maps or directions on how to get here once construction commences.
http://www.brookfieldnow.com/news/94200189.html

Construction has begun on the round-a-bout at the intersection of Barker Road and North Avenue. Barker Road will be open to traffic on a combination of existing and temporary lane configurations.

North Avenue will be closed immediately east of Barker Road from June 15^th until approximately July 4^th.

After July 4^th, North Avenue east of Barker Road will be reopened, however, North Avenue, immediately west of Barker, will be closed for construction until late July.

A detour route will be posted for both closures of North Avenue to route traffic to Springdale Road, to USH 18, and then Brookfield Road back to North Ave.

Thanks for your patience. The project is expected to be completed by mid-August.

Jun 18, 2010, 11:36

Cross of Life Mission Statement

Cross of Life is an ELCA church. Our mission statement is as follows:

Through the Holy Spirit, we are inspired by the Good News of Jesus Christ to love our neighbors as ourselves, reaching out to the world as we worship, learn, serve and invite in his name.

Feb 21, 2007, 12:02

New Member Gatherings

If you�d like to be considered a member at Cross of Life, you�re invited to join us for the new member gatherings. The next set of new member classes (there are generally 3 classes) will be held in the fall. During the classes, we cover Christian and Lutheran beliefs, the ministries of Cross of Life, and introduce you to the elected and staff leadership of the congregation. No sign up necessary. If you have questions, talk to either Pastor or Debbie Riederer in the office (785-9420) or to Laura Weber (641-8101) from our Church Council.

New Member classes for this fall will be held on three consecutive Thursdays in September - the 16th, 23rd, & 30th. Classes run 6:30-8:30 pm; childcare is available (please contact Debbie in the church office to arrange for childcare).

Aug 30, 2010, 13:33

How to Contact COL

Do you need to contact us?

You can contact us by phone at (262) 785-9420.
Please click on the 'Meet the Staff' button found under the Cross of Life Staff Members section of this website to determine which staff member is the appropriate contact for your question.

Aug 30, 2010, 13:24

Nursery Info

Cross of Life offers child care at no cost for families with young children during all worship services, and for many other scheduled events. A paid caregiver is in the nursery during Saturday evenings and Sunday morning worship, offering a familiar face and consistent care for the infants and toddlers.
Jan 15, 2006, 10:30

Cross of Life is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.