History

In 1872, twenty five people of faith built a small frame church in Lake Denoon, a mission outreach of St. Mary's Parish in Hales Corners.  Five years later it burned to the ground but was able to be rebuilt in the same year. When that structure became too small for it's 160 worshipers in 1922, it was decided that the church should be moved further west.  The little village 'by the big bend in the mighty Fox River' seemed to be just the spot. 

After temporarily using the village hall, a new church was constructed in the area of Maple Avenue and Jackson Parkway.  The fieldstone used for this church's exterior construction was gathered from Big Bend and surrounding areas.  In 1953 fire strikes our church once again!  This time the church was moved and rebuilt on our current property. The original structure at our current site now houses the Matthew, Mark, Luke and John meeting rooms as well as our K4 and K5 classrooms and school office.

The cornerstone from the 1924 structure presently resides in our current worship space among the flora to the right of the carport entrance to the church.  What a blessing to have such an important piece of our history in tact and a reminder of where we have come, who we are today, and a beacon of the rock of our faith that will carry us far into the future.

On July 27,  2024 we celebrated our Centennial with a beautiful Mass, thanking God for these one hundred years!   

Family of Faith

What a joy it is to introduce you to our church! You'll discover that our passion is to provide a place where people just like you can have a life-changing experience with God.

At St. Joseph Church, our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. We admit we need God and each other to fulfill our God-given destinies. Come as you are, and enjoy our worship services that offer biblical truth in creative and practical ways.

But it won't take you long to discover that we're more than just a Sunday church. In fact, our goal is to establish a network of ministries and organizations. And if you'd like to develop authentic and enduring relationships with others, you'll be glad to know there are opportunities to join a group all the time.

Together, we're striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible, where there's down-to-earth teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. In short, we'd like to have the kind of contagious Christianity that can influence and encourage the entire community, one life at a time.

So whether you're a spiritual seeker who's just starting to ask questions about God, or a committed Christian who wants to use your gifts, you can find a home here at St. Joseph Church.

In the meantime, you'll find everything you need right here to get connected to St. Joseph Church through our online resources.  If you can't find what you're looking for, we're just a phone call, or an email away!

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