Who We Are

We began as a vacation Bible school in a house on Mangold Avenue, Faith Presbyterian Church is the little church with a big heart. The first church was built and dedicated on Nov. 17, 1933 at 2418 W. Mangold, with 24 charter members. 


In 1960, land was purchased at 3800 W. Rawson Ave., and the cornerstone of the new church was laid on Oct. 21, 1962. The first service was held May 19, 1963, and the building was dedicated on Sept. 22 of the same year. 


Since the turn of the century, Faith has been active in mission beyond its doors. As a part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Faith is know for supporting mission projects. Each year, our members raise or collect thousands of dollars for national and international appeals. We also support a local Franklin school; host a food cupboard in the church for those in need, collect over-the counter medications for a free clinic, and try to answer the call for help when needed.


We offer inspiring and uplifting worship services with music that enables us all to worship God more fully. 


Faith Presbyterian Church is a congregation of:

- Presbytery of Milwaukee

- The Synod of Lakes and Prairies

- The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)


We are also a member of the Covenant Network.







MEET THE FAITH STAFF

  • Pulpit Supply Pastor - Cathy Manthei

    Cathy serves on the Commission on Transitional Ministry and the Committee on Local Arrangements for the General Assembly with our Presbytery and is a commissioner to the Synod of Lakes and Prairies. She also serves her community as an advocate for people who are experiencing homelessness and serves as a board member of the West Allis Library. Cathy and her husband, Mark, live in West Allis and she has three grown children. 

  • Music Director - Joan Nowaczynski

    Joan is a graduate of Alverno College with a degree in piano performance/pedegogy. She accompanies groups from various high schools in the area, "Women of Note", and the Milwaukee Choirsters. She also has played for the Milwaukee Opera Company and the Florentine Opera Company, and teaches piano lessons. Joan is a wife, mom to 3 terrific kids, grandma to 6 wonderful grandchildren, and a huge Green Bay Packer fan!

  • Admin Assistant - Marcene Korpela

    Marcene comes to Faith Presbyterian Church with a diverse administrative assistant background. She started her career at Miller Brewing Company where she met her husband, Mike. After her fourth child went off to school, Marcene worked for the Elmbrook School District in several roles but most notably Administrative Assistant to the Principal of Swanson Elementary School. It was in this role that she received the Outstanding Employee Award for the district. Marcene has four grown children with her husband of 43 years. She and her husband enjoy traveling, biking, camping, kayaking and being outdoors in nature.