Churches in De Pere

Active churches in De Pere

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

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.”
43s
“You see the path. Path is being in very nature god, didn't use it for his own advantage, but made himself nothing, in fact, dying on a cross. Does that sound like a path to glory? Sounds like the opposite. Right? It's the self emptying of Jesus for us. But what happens next in the poem? Paul says, therefore, god highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name. That at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is lord to the glory of god the father.”
35s
“in the book of Philippians, also in the book of Acts, where the Holy Spirit is referred to as the spirit of Jesus. Jesus furthermore will say things like, if you've seen me, you've seen the father. So this is the mystery of the trinity. When the spirit is with you, and he is, by the way, that's the gift of your baptism. The spirit is with you. Jesus is with you. If Jesus is with you, the father's with you. He's not absent. He's with you.”
30s
“Always, even to the end of the age. He's with you as we gather together in this room. We will leave this room in a little while, and guess what? Jesus will still be with you. He gives his promise to his disciples. You know what's gonna happen next for the disciples in the generation to come? They're gonna be scattered. They're gonna leave Jerusalem and go to Judea and Samaria and even to the ends of the earth to share this message of what Jesus has accomplished. And they're gonna be scattered from one another, but not from Jesus.”
30s
“I'm like, right there, he makes this bold claim that sounds like truth, but we find out it's just an assumption. But I love Philip didn't correct him. He didn't yell at him. He's like, how dare you? All he said was come and see for yourself. And what if you keep reading the scriptures, what you find is Nathaniel does that. He goes and sees what Philip was talking about. And because of that, he meets Jesus, and he gives his life to Jesus and becomes a follower of Jesus.”
29s
“That right there is a call to action because God doesn't just want you to see the truth. He wants you to know the truth. He says this in John five. You search the scriptures because you think they give you eternal life, But the scriptures point to me. See, right there, Jesus is saying, you could read the Bible all day and still be in the blind spot of ignorance. Because the goal of ignorance can be completing, not applying.”
23s
“So how do we remove the blind spot of ignorance in our lives? I think we need to shift from reading to studying. I know right there. I just lost some of you guys. Pastor Charles, no, you don't understand. After high school, I said, I'll never study again. After college, I said, I'm not gonna study one more time. I told my kids when they ask for help, I'm like, nope. I ain't studying no more. Ask your mom or go to Google. I'm done with studying.”
33s
#TrueFreedomInGod
“Fall in line. Right? Your life is not your own. You're not a free agent. By the way, Satan would seek to convince you that you are. Like, you don't have to live according to god's way or god's standard. Live for yourself. Call your own shots. Make your own rules. No one can be the judge of you. But here's the actual truth. When we reject God's authority, we don't actually get freedom.”
35s
#ResurrectionWitness
“The tomb is empty. The first witnesses saw it, testified to it, and were willing to die rather than deny it. But why does it still matter? Why does this news still draw us in? Today, we hear the voice of Peter, an eyewitness of the resurrection in Acts chapter 10. And I believe it's a gift of God that we hear the voice of Peter at all in the book of Acts. It's a testament to God's grace.”

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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