Fox River Congregational Church

06/22/2026

https://youtu.be/inyDbRrU3xw?si=ud5WB8Q6SG40jZOu

Pastor Lonnie’s message reminds us that the words we speak to our children can shape their hearts for a lifetime. Four simple phrases, when spoken sincerely and backed by action, can make a lasting difference: “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” “I believe in you,” and “I’m praying for you.”

These phrases convey love, humility, confidence, and spiritual care. They help children know they are treasured, teach the value of forgiveness, encourage them to face life with courage, and remind them that their lives matter to their parents and to God. The message challenges parents and all people of influence to use their words and actions to reflect the love of our Heavenly Father.

06/19/2026

Enjoy this 30-second glimpse into our 25th Anniversary Worship Celebration. We give thanks for the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future with hope. All are welcome!

06/17/2026

Announcement: Grill & Chill will still be happening today! It is being moved inside. Please see below for details

🎶🔥 Grill & Chill is Back! 🔥🎶

Join us for an evening of great food, live music, and community at Fox River Congregational Church’s first Grill & Chill of the season!

📅 Tuesday, June 17
🕕 Gather at 6:00 PM | Meal at 6:30 PM
📍 Fox River Congregational Church
N34 W23575 Capitol Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072

We’re excited to welcome special guest musician Windy Hope!

A former NBC’s The Voice contestant, Windy Hope is an accomplished singer, pianist, and entertainer who has performed at Summerfest, the Wisconsin State Fair, and even sung the National Anthem for Milwaukee Brewers games. Known for her powerful vocals and heartfelt performances, Windy brings a unique ability to create moments of comfort, connection, and joy through music.

Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite, and come enjoy a relaxing summer evening filled with good food, great music, and wonderful company.

Everyone is welcome—we can’t wait to see you there! ☀️🎵🍔

06/11/2026

https://youtu.be/ZDLB-Ps1Djo?si=q3laYfka6AoGuN42
Pastor Lonnie’s sermon celebrates God’s faithfulness throughout the church’s life and history. It looks back to the early days, when the church was new, had no permanent home, and was unsure whether the city would approve land for church use.
The sermon connects this story to biblical examples of people who faced situations too big for them, including Abraham, Moses, Joshua, David, Mary, and the early church. In each case, God demonstrated divine power when people trusted God. The message makes clear that believing in a big God does not mean life will be easy or that every answer will come quickly. Sometimes God works slowly, and sometimes the miracle is the endurance God provides along the way.
The heart of the sermon is the reminder that God is still big. The same God who provided in the past still leads the church today. An anniversary is not only a time to remember what God has done but also to ask what God wants to do next. The sermon calls the congregation to honor the faith and sacrifice of those who came before by becoming a dedicated, praying, generous, and courageous church for the future.

Pastor Lonnie’s sermon celebrates God’s faithfulness throughout the...

06/11/2026

🎶🔥 Grill & Chill is Back! 🔥🎶

Join us for an evening of great food, live music, and community at Fox River Congregational Church’s first Grill & Chill of the season!

📅 Tuesday, June 17
🕕 Gather at 6:00 PM | Meal at 6:30 PM
📍 Fox River Congregational Church
N34 W23575 Capitol Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072
(Back Parking Lot)

We’re excited to welcome special guest musician Windy Hope!

A former NBC’s The Voice contestant, Windy Hope is an accomplished singer, pianist, and entertainer who has performed at Summerfest, the Wisconsin State Fair, and even sung the National Anthem for Milwaukee Brewers games. Known for her powerful vocals and heartfelt performances, Windy brings a unique ability to create moments of comfort, connection, and joy through music.

Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite, and come enjoy a relaxing summer evening filled with good food, great music, and wonderful company.

Everyone is welcome—we can’t wait to see you there! ☀️🎵🍔

06/10/2026

Here is the full 25th-anniversary video that tells the story of our beginning and how abundantly blessed we are.

05/28/2026

https://youtu.be/8R9bEdzgxDU?si=RQgmBSJJ0w3DmlQN

This message from Pastor Lonnie reflects on Matthew 25:31-40 and the call to live out our faith in love, compassion, and service. It reminds us that Congregational faith is not only something we believe but something we practice through everyday acts of mercy: feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, caring for the sick, visiting the lonely, and noticing Christ in those around us. The message invites us to see service not as an obligation but as a natural response to God’s grace and a visible expression of following Jesus.

This message from Pastor Lonnie reflects on Matthew 25:31-40 and the call to live out our faith in love, compassion, and service. It reminds us that Congrega...

05/20/2026

https://youtu.be/4LCi9UEiqYE?si=ZhF162tV5TBk0vpm
In this message from Pastor Lonnie, we are reminded that a faithful community is built not on control or quick agreement, but on humble listening and shared discernment. Drawing on Acts 15 and the Jerusalem Council, the sermon explores how the early church navigated deep disagreement by gathering, listening, praying, and remaining open to the Spirit’s leading through unexpected voices. The message challenges us to resist a culture of division and instead practice patience, humility, and genuine listening. At its core, the sermon declares that every soul bears God’s image and that, because God can speak through anyone, every voice matters.

In this message from Pastor Lonnie, we are reminded that a faithful...

05/12/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amzxWCaBBVA
Pastor Lonnie’s message explores covenant as a lived promise rather than merely a church concept, inviting the congregation to see faith as a shared commitment to walk together in Christ. Drawing on the Mayflower Compact and the example of the early church, it highlights how communities are shaped not by hierarchy but by mutual care and responsibility. Covenant is described in practical terms: showing up for one another, praying for one another, and offering support through life’s challenges. It acknowledges that real community is imperfect but worth the effort. Ultimately, the message calls Fox River to embrace church not as a place they attend but as a promise they actively live out, one relationship at a time.

Pastor Lonnie’s message explores covenant as a lived promise rather than merely a church concept, inviting the congregation to see faith as a shared commitme...

04/27/2026

https://youtu.be/16oHMFfrwUU?si=Dlslwwf9FWjJ9YOw

This message by Pastor Lonnie concludes the “Something Happened” series, focusing on the transformation of Jesus’ followers from fearful, hidden individuals into those who actively serve others. After Jesus’ death, the disciples were afraid and uncertain, but everything changed when they encountered the risen Jesus, who greeted them with peace and then sent them out. Their shift from silence to service wasn’t about becoming extraordinary but about responding to a real experience of grace and the Holy Spirit’s presence. The message emphasizes that service today isn’t about pressure or grand gestures but about simple, everyday acts of love rooted in a changed life, suggesting that when faith becomes lived rather than merely believed, something still happens.

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