Galilee Lutheran Church - ELCA
N24W26430 Crestview Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072 | 262.691.2380
Join Us for Worship: Saturdays at 5pm Sundays at 9am
Church Office ~ Job opening
Galilee has an opening for part-time office coordinator. The position provides coordination and organization for the operations of the church office, which supports and strengthens the overall ministry. The Office Coordinator is the hub for communication between leaders and members of the congregation, and with the community beyond our doors. They will maintain church records and statistics, provide reports and information, and manage the daily running of the office in partnership with the Pastor. They are a vital part
of the staff team in carrying out the mission of the congregation.
For more information contact Pastor Amanda via email: pastoramanda@galileelc.org
Ever Want to read the whole bible?
If you have started reading the Bible with us (or would like to join in) contact Pastor Amanda. She has put together a group of readers to help keep us all connected as we read through Scripture this year, and she’d love to have you in it! We will talk about the readings to this point, and discuss ways we might collaborate in our reading and understanding of the text as we move through the year.
Pastor Amanda email: pastoramanda@galileelc.org
Bible & Text Study
Wednesday Text Study meets weekly at 9:30 am in the upper level Gathering Place, led by Pastor Amanda. There is an online option via Zoom, simply contact the church office to receive the link every Monday.
Saturday Men's Bible Study meets every 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month at 7:30 am in the lower Fellowship Hall. For more info contact Bill Braunschweig or Bill Rudolph.
Upcoming dates: May 2 & May 16
Saturday Women's Bible Study meets every 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month at 8:00 am in the upper level Narthex. For more information contact Mary Stauber.
Upcoming Dates: May 9 | No gathering on May 23 in observance of Memorial Day Weekend
All are welcome!
Tech Talk | Sunday, May 3 @ 10:15 am
Join us during Adult Education to learn about how to use some of the communications technology at Galilee.
The Jubilate Choral Concert
Saturday May 2 @ 7:30 pm
at Ascension Lutheran-Waukesha
Sunday May 3 @ 3:00 pm
at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton-New Berlin
The Jubilate Chorale is an auditioned ensemble comprised of experienced and accomplished singers located in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. While music of the classical masters is often programmed, concert repertoire also includes sacred and secular music from around the globe written by contemporary composers. The Jubilate Chorale was founded in 1993 by Dr. Mark Aamot, Professor Emeritus at Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
"Peace Like A River" is the theme of this concert and will feature a variety of thoughtful must related to water, peace and healing. Galilee choir member Garrett Goodrich and frequent guitarist Rev. Frank Janzow is slated to perform!
Lutherdale Day Camp Planning Meeting | Tues, May 5 @ 6pm
Save the Dates: July 19 - July 24
Galilee will again host day camp in partnership with Lutherdale Bible Camp. We will welcome counselors from Lutherdale to engage kiddo's in our community in song, skits, learning and popsicles! Please contact Pastor Amanda if you are interested in helping to plan camp week, or simply join us for the planning meeting on May 5th in the upper level Gathering Place.
Raising Faithful Kids Listening Sessions
Tuesday, May 12 | Wednesday, May 20 | Sunday, May 31
Galilee has been chosen to be a part of the Vibrant Faith Initiative’s
“Raising Faithful Kids” program. Our goal for the second quarter of
this year-long program is to do some listening sessions with parents
to hear more about their experiences in trying to raise faithful kids in
today’s world. Each of the three sessions will be unique.
The first session will be held at The 5 O’Clock Club on Tuesday, May 12.
Invitations have been sent for this session. Childcare will be available
at Galilee during this meeting.
A second session for parents will be held on Wednesday, May 20
at 6:00pm in the Gathering Place. This session will include a pizza
dinner, and should last around 90 minutes. Childcare will be available
at Galilee during this meeting.
A third session will be open to parents and grandparents who are actively involved in raising grandchildren. This session will be a “Grandparents’ Tea” and will be held in the Fellowship Hall following worship on Sunday, May 31.
If you would be interested in attending one of these sessions, please RSVP to Pastor Amanda by email (pastoramanda@galileelc.org). Also, if you would be available to help with childcare during one of the first two sessions, please email Pastor Amanda at the same address.
Galilee Go Getters | Thurs, May 14 @ 11:30am
Go Getters is a gathering of older adults that meet monthly for worship, a meal and great conversation! We begin our time together with a brief worship service, including Holy Communion, in the sanctuary. Afterwards we share a meal in the lower level Fellowship Hall. John Schroeder provides a wonderful main course and others bring salads & dessert. No need to RSVP - just come and enjoy. For more information contact Carole Brinkman.
Ministry Teams Retreat Saturday May, 16 | 9-11 am
Spring is an amazing time of renewal, and a wonderful time to discern renewal of our ministries at Galilee.
Galilee's leadership team is calling all coordinators, ministry team leaders, ministry participants and everyone who would like to learn more about getting involved with or supporting the ministries of Galilee to join us for this collaborative half-day retreat.
The Coordinators Meeting scheduled for May 11 is cancelled, in leu of the retreat. For more information contact Mary Dehler at 262.352.6058 or email: biddymarka@gmail.com
Holy Communion Class | Sun, May 17 @ 2:00pm
Does your elementary-aged little one take Communion and is wondering more about why we do what we do? Are you waiting to have your child take Communion until you can help them learn more about the ritual?
Pastor Amanda invites all elementary age children, their parents, grand-parents and other faith mentors to Holy Communion Education class to help our elementary-aged kiddoes learn more about Communion. All are welcome, whether your child has previously received communion or not.
For more information contact Pastor Amanda at 262.691.2308 or email: pastoramanda@galilleelc.org.
Knitters & Crocheters Gathering | Mon, May 18 @ 1:00pm
Come join this group of women who enjoy stitching with needles in hand and good conversation. The group makes infusion sleeves for people with IVs, prayer shawls, hats & mittens plus any project you already working on.
All skills are welcome and we can even teach those wishing to learn. What other projects could we explore together? For more information contact Kathy Taylor.
Living With Loss support group | tues, May 19 @ 3:00pm
We listen, share, comfort and support each other through the loss process, even though our losses may be different. The gathering is not limited to the loss of a loved one, but could be the loss of a job, the move to a new location, loss of a dream, a pet, a relationship, a material or physical loss, retirement, or a life change.
Your faith and insight may have a profound impact on our journey of healing. For more information contact Barb Barthel.
Kim's Table at St. Paul's MKE | Wed, May 20 @ 10:30am
Carpool From Galilee @ 10:30 am, ruturns around 2:00 pm
Galilee’s urban partner, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Milwaukee, will host the first Kim’s Table of 2026 on Wednesday, May 20 from noon to 1:00 pm.
Kim's table is an outreach ministry of St. Paul's, offering new clothing, hygiene packs, and lunch to our neighbors in need. The table is a place we join together for fellowship and love with one another, catching up on life, and offering what we have to our friends.
Please consider joining the faithful outreach team at St. Paul’s in ministry and support of people in need in the low-income neighborhood of St. Paul’s. For more info contact Partnerships Coordinator Deb Kohler.
Hope Center Outreach Meal | Wednesday, May 27 @ 5pm
Galileans will be serving the evening Hope Center Outreach Meal for 90-100 guests include the homeless, those living in rooming houses or shelters, families trying to stretch their budget, and elderly people on fixed income, many of whom are physically and/or mentally impaired.
We are looking for 8-10 volunteers to help serve the hot meal prepared by Hope Center staff, then clean up the tables and sweep the floors after the meal. Galilee provides 10 gallons of milk & dessert for each of the meals. We meet at Hope Center at 5:00 pm and are finished around 7:00pm. A carpool option leaves Galilee's upper parking lot at 4:30pm.
This month, we will be distributing hygiene bags packed by Galilee confirmands & their mentors. We collected donations via our “Sock It To Poverty” campaign earlier this year plus a generous donation of a $250 Thrivent Grant.
For more info contact Partnerships Coordinator Deb Kohler.
Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly | May 29 & 30
Early Bird Registration Discount Ends April 30
Collaboration is the theme for this year's assembly being held at the Brookfield Conference Center. Friday evening is open to everyone!
5:15 pm Keynote Dinner with Tia Richardson
Dinner ticket is $50 (is included for registered Assembly participants)
7:00pm Worship (Free-No registration required)
Companion Synod Guests:
- Bishop Elias Kitoi Nasari, Diocese of Meru
- Bishop Guadalupe Cortez, Lutheran Church of El Salvador
- Pastor Christian Chavarria, Lutheran Church of El Salvador
Fan the Flame Sunday Evening Worship | May 31 @ 5:00 pm
On the last Sunday of each month through the summer Galilee will be hosting worship services around the campfire. Please contact Pastor Amanda if you have camp counselor experience, play a campfire instrument, enjoy lighting and tending campfires, or would be interested in helping with these services!
tee up for Hope | Monday, July 13 @ Broadlands Golf Club
Save the Date!
Early registration has begun for the annual Tee Up for Hope outing on July 13th. Tee times TBA closer to the date.
Join us for a day filled with golf, fun, and community all while making a meaningful impact. Your participation will help raise funds to provide meals, clothing, and essential support to individuals and families in need throughout Waukesha County.
Whether you're an avid golfer or just in it for the good times, this is a day you won’t want to miss!