Churches in De Pere

Active churches in De Pere

347 S. Libal Street, De Pere
stannesdepere.org
1 sermon · 5 days ago
1800 Grant Street, De Pere
journeydepere.com
1 sermon · 6 days ago
1700 Lost Dauphin Rd., De Pere
stjohndepere.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
2066 Lawrence Dr, De Pere
stmarkministries.com
1 sermon · 6 days ago
1551 Lawrence Drive, De Pere
lifechurchgb.com
3 sermons
701 S Superior St, De Pere
hopedepere.org
2 sermons

Types of churches in De Pere

De Pere Catholic Parishes

Long-established parishes anchor neighborhoods on both sides of the Fox River, with multi-generational families and active parish schools and ministries. Many reflect the city’s Norbertine heritage and the presence of a nearby Catholic college, offering robust sacramental life and service opportunities. Seasonal festivals and fish fries are common community touchpoints in both East and West De Pere.

De Pere Young Adult Churches

Congregations near the riverfront and downtown corridors welcome college students and young professionals commuting to Green Bay. Expect evening services, small groups, and volunteer projects that plug into local needs along the Fox River Trail and in walkable blocks by Broadway and Main Avenue. Programming often flexes around the academic calendar and apartment life close to campus.

Traditional Lutheran Churches

These congregations maintain liturgical worship, hymnody, and confirmation programs rooted in the region’s Scandinavian and German heritage. Many are tucked into established residential streets in East and West De Pere, emphasizing longevity, potlucks, and neighborhood care. Weekday ministries often include quilting circles, senior support, and partnerships with local food resources.

Contemporary Non-Denominational

Modern, band-led services and practical teaching draw growing families from new subdivisions in south De Pere and nearby Ledgeview. Churches often meet in updated facilities near the Scheuring Road and Lawrence Drive corridor with ample parking and kids’ spaces. Small groups and outreach events commonly focus on schools, sports clubs, and community life along the Fox River.

Sermon clips from De Pere churches

54s
“Our hope is in Jesus who took on our condemnation for us. When Jesus dies on the cross, he he pays for every sin, including when all of you people are mockers and when I'm a mocker. And we mock God's word and his will for our lives. Jesus forgave that sin as well and through faith he he closed us with that robe so God doesn't see our sin when he looks at us. And that's why the bible says when you're in Jesus, there is no condemnation. God's not condemning you for sin because he doesn't see it. And that means this, that means as Jesus followers, when correction comes your way, you don't have to run from it. You don't have to hide. You don't have to rationalize it away. You don't have to pretend. You don't have to defend. Rather, you can daily confess your sin.”
76s
“god's touched my life. And I really don't have a way to put a handle on that outside of the stories of our scripture. Right? That, you know, last week, I got all on my high horse about this isn't the Jesus I know. Well, it's because Jesus has made a difference in my life in very concrete and definitive ways, and I don't mean being a pastor. That's more of a response on my part. I mean, god has kept me from some very dark places. God has helped me to see a world that's bigger than my own needs and wants. God has literally saved my life, I wouldn't be here at all if it weren't for a gracious and loving God interceding when I didn't feel like I deserved anything of the sort.”
83s
“It is what the midwives Shipra and Puah did when, in defiance of the crazed and horrific order of the pharaoh to kill every Hebrew baby boy, they follow the way of god and let them live when putting their own lives at risk. An exclamation point moment if there ever was one. Exclamation point moments bring transformation to our lives. Is it a transformation that happens overnight? Not most times. Is it even and steady? Again, often not. Just look at Peter. Today, he was spot on. Next week, not so much. And a little further down the way, when things got really intense after Jesus was arrested, he fell so short that he denied Jesus altogether. Not once, but three times. even so, god continued to work in Peter's life, and Peter did indeed become the rock on which the church was founded and one of the great apostles of the early church.”
51s
“Here's what I want you to know today. Our sorrow is real. Sometimes we get weary, but God is good. Our sorrow is real. Sometimes we get weary, but God is good. And over and over throughout Psalm one nineteen, it it describes we have a good God, and life isn't always good, meaning our circumstances or our challenges or our hardships or that we have sorrow or that we get weary or we have the effects of the fall or we deal with stuff. It's hard, it's hard, but we have God's word to show us and to guide us and to help us.”
45s
“What's the path to glory? It's through humble service and sacrifice in a cross. So what does this mean for the church? How do we define greatness? Is greatness defined by big numbers and big budgets and big personalities and big prominence? Not necessarily. Humility, trusting in god, serving the person in front of you, not fearing death because Jesus has already made the way through death and the grave for us by means of his resurrection. This is the way.”
46s
“Before Jesus says that, he says, you will be a disciple. You will be a follower of me if you continue in this word. So that God's truth needs to be continual in our lives, and this continuation of learning and finding out and understanding will bring freedom to your life, he says. So don't stay in blind spots. Don't allow yourself to be blinded by assumptions, to be blinded by opinions, to be blinded by ignorance. Oh, I'm just not good enough. No. No. Don't allow that to happen. Don't allow the blind spot or the expectation keep you from freedom because God wants to set you free. He wants to transform your life, but blind spots will keep that from happening.”
56s
“The goal is not to condemn, but to help. It's not about piling on. It's not about God going ahead and and assembling I don't know, a spiritual posse, a moral posse to throw you into spiritual jail. It's not God going ahead and allowing someone in your life to have a fine tooth comb and go through your life to to comb out all of the junk so they can critique you. It's not someone who believes it's my spiritual gift to show you how bad you are. When God brings correction in your life, it's not to crush you. It's to go ahead and draw you away from something that's hurting you spiritually and then point you to something else that helps you be the son or daughter of the king and have the kind of life that he has redeemed you to have.”
49s
“And that means this, that means as Jesus followers, when correction comes your way, you don't have to run from it. You don't have to hide. You don't have to rationalize it away. You don't have to pretend. You don't have to defend. Rather, you can daily confess your sin. Confess your sin and then turn to Jesus for that forgiveness, And then allow his holy spirit and his word to guide you to be the son or daughter of the king he's redeemed you to be. You see, the correction that some of you are going through right now is usually the tool that God is using to make you closer to Jesus and have the kind of life he's always hoped you would live.”
59s
“That, you know, last week, I got all on my high horse about this isn't the Jesus I know. Well, it's because Jesus has made a difference in my life in very concrete and definitive ways, and I don't mean being a pastor. That's more of a response on my part. I mean, god has kept me from some very dark places. God has helped me to see a world that's bigger than my own needs and wants. God has literally saved my life, I wouldn't be here at all if it weren't for a gracious and loving God interceding when I didn't feel like I deserved anything of the sort.”
55s
“I mean, god has kept me from some very dark places. God has helped me to see a world that's bigger than my own needs and wants. God has literally saved my life, I wouldn't be here at all if it weren't for a gracious and loving God interceding when I didn't feel like I deserved anything of the sort. It's a pretty awesome thing to be able to be a part of, and it gives back so much just like we do here.”

Why De Pere churches are unique

With a college at the heart of town and deep Norbertine roots, churches in De Pere bring together scholarly reflection and lived faith. You’ll find congregations that blend longstanding liturgical rhythms with fresh expressions of worship, shaped by students, faculty, and multi‑generation locals. Many De Pere churches lean into college student ministries, balance traditional liturgy and sacraments with modern worship with contemporary band, and welcome thoughtful dialogue about faith and service.
Set along the Fox River and split between East and West neighborhoods, De Pere is notably family‑centric, with two strong school districts and active parks and sports leagues. Churches respond with vibrant programming that fits busy family schedules and river‑town community life, often hosting service days, youth events, and neighborhood gatherings. Expect strong kids programs for young families, opportunities in youth sports and mentoring, and hands‑on community service and outreach tied to local schools and parks.
The region’s Midwestern ethos—practical, friendly, and volunteer‑minded—shapes congregations that emphasize relationships and everyday discipleship. With a mix of long‑time residents, young professionals, and newcomers from the broader Green Bay area, many congregations foster tight‑knit circles and accessible teaching, with some offering language support as the area diversifies. Look for small group culture and clear, Bible‑rooted messages through expository Bible teaching, with a few communities adding bilingual services in Spanish.

Recent sermons from De Pere churches

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