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NewCultureChurch

(We're thrilled you're here)

You belong here.

Everybody's first Sunday is a little awkward. Ours included. New Culture is a place to explore faith, build real relationships, and discover your purpose. Student, professional, or family, questioning or confident, you belong here. You don't have to have it figured out. You just have to show up.
A New Culture Church host welcoming guests at the start of a Sunday gathering in Madison, WI

(Join us Sunday)

Downtown Madison.

When
Every Sunday at 11 AM
about 90 minutes
Where
301 S Bedford Street, Suite 219
Madison, WI 53703
Say you're coming

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(What to expect)

  • ✳Arrive early for easy parking and a free cup of coffee.
  • ✳We sing together for a bit, then there's teaching from the Bible. Sit or stand, whatever's comfortable.
  • ✳We don't pass a bucket. Giving is online, and nothing is expected of a guest.
  • ✳Coffee after, and people who will come find you.
  • ✳Nobody will single you out or ask you to stand up.

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Suite 219 · 2nd floor

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(Finding us)

Walk in the front of the building, under the big green awning, and someone holding a sign will be there to welcome you. Head up the stairs past the fountain and we're at the end of the hall, in Suite 219. There's an elevator too.

(When you walk in)

Your first
five minutes.

Floor plan of Suite 219: the entry at the bottom left with coat racks, the welcome table, coffee along the left wall, seats in the middle of the room facing the stage at the top right, couches in the top left corner, and the family room off the left side.StageCouchesCoffeeWelcomeCoatsFamily room12345
A regular Sunday. Once a month or so, tables take the place of some chairs for Sunday at the Table.
  1. 1

    Come on in

    The door at the end of the hall opens into our entry. Hang your coat on the racks right there.

  2. 2

    Say hi

    Someone at the welcome table will say hello and can help with anything, restrooms included.

  3. 3

    Grab a coffee

    Coffee and pastries are along the wall on your left. They're on us.

  4. 4

    Sit anywhere

    Nobody has a saved seat. Sit near the back if you'd like, and slip out whenever you need to.

  5. 5

    Bringing kids?

    Kids meet downstairs in the Living Room, Suite 6. The family room up here has toys and a changing table if you need a quiet spot.

A tray of free pastries beside a letter board reading Free Pastries at New Culture Church on a Sunday morning

(Help yourself)

Coffee and pastries are on us. Come early, grab a seat.

Be with Jesus, become like Jesus,
& do what Jesus did.

(Take your time)

Your path at
New Culture.

01→

Connect

Fill out the Connect form at a service or online. Let us know you're here, share a prayer request, or ask about baptism, membership, or serving.

02→

Meet

Our team loves to meet over coffee or a short chat. We want to hear your story, answer questions, and help you take a next step.

03→

Explore

Dive deeper into life at New Culture. Learn our mission, vision, and Rule of Life, and try a Community Group.

04→

Commit

Membership is for those who call New Culture home. Attend a Next Class, learn our story, and commit to the Rule of Life together.

05→

Contribute

Live out your faith by serving, giving, and growing with others. Join a Contributor Team and help build up the church, in Madison and beyond.

A New Culture community group gathered together in Madison

(Find your people)

Community groups.

This is where life happens at New Culture. Neighborhood groups meet Tuesday evenings to share meals, have real conversations, and walk with each other through the ups and downs.

Want to go deeper with one or two people? Form groups pair you up. In college? New Culture College meets Wednesday nights.

Find a group near you →

(Our Rule of Life)

Rhythms that
grow faith.

Simple daily and weekly practices that create space for God to do the slow work of transformation.

See the full Rule of Life →

Daily

  • Start the day in prayer & Scripture
  • Take breaks through the day
  • End the day in Examen & gratitude

Weekly & monthly

  • Keep the Sabbath
  • Fasting
  • Worship on Sunday
  • Devote yourself to community

In the city

  • Contribute to your community
  • Seek renewal for our city

(Good questions)

Questions you
might have.

(Your first Sunday)

What time are services?
Sundays at 11 AM, for about 90 minutes.Arrive a few minutes early for parking, coffee, and a chance to connect before we begin.
Do I need to RSVP?
No RSVP needed for Sunday services.Just show up. We're excited to meet you whenever you're ready to visit.
Who comes to New Culture?
A lot of young adults, students and young professionals in their 20s and 30s, plenty of people new to Madison, and families and neighbors of every age.Whoever you are, there's a seat for you.
Do I have to be a Christian to come?
No.Come with your questions. You'll find a place to belong whether you're curious about faith or have followed Jesus for years.
What should I wear?
Come as you are.Jeans and a t-shirt or something dressier, you'll fit right in. We care more about you being here than what you're wearing.
What about my kids?
Families are welcome.During the service, children can join our Kids team for age-appropriate activities, Bible lessons, and quality care. Kids meet downstairs in the Living Room, Suite 6, and there's a family room upstairs with toys and a changing table too.
Will there be photography or video?
Yes, for social media and sermon recordings.If you'd prefer not to be photographed, let our team know when you arrive and we'll do our best.
Will anyone ask me for money?
No.We don't pass a bucket or a plate. Giving is online, for the people who call New Culture home. Sunday, the coffee, and everything else is free.

(Beyond Sunday)

Is there time to connect?
Yes.Come early for free coffee and to meet people. Our welcome team loves introducing newcomers to the community.
Anything beyond Sunday?
Definitely.Community groups meet Tuesday evenings, and we host events, volunteer opportunities, and seasonal gatherings all year.
Can I listen to sermons online?
Yes.Find every message on our Series page or search "New Culture Church" on your favorite podcast platform.

(Getting here)

Where are you located?
301 S Bedford Street, Suite 219, in downtown Madison.Walk in the front of the building, under the big green awning, and someone holding a sign will be there to welcome you. Head up the stairs past the fountain and we're at the end of the hall, in Suite 219. There's an elevator too. There's street parking on Bedford, plus a city lot across from us.
Is there parking?
Yes.There's a free surface lot right outside our building, and the public lot by Brittingham Park is a short walk away. Street parking on Bedford and the blocks around us works too, and on Sundays the city doesn't enforce its meters or 2-hour limits, so it's free. Arriving a few minutes early helps you get a spot close by. See the lots and street parking on the map.
How do I get there without a car?
No car?It's a short ride from campus on Madison Metro's Route C. From the middle of campus it's also about a 15 to 20 minute walk. We're downtown, between campus and the Capitol. Madison BCycle has stations all over campus and downtown, including one at Brittingham Park, about a two-minute walk from our door, and you can see them on the map. If you ride your own, there's a bike rack behind the building where you can lock up.
Is the space accessible?
Absolutely.The building has elevator access and ramps. Let a volunteer know if you need assistance and we'll take care of you.

(Who we are)

Who leads the church?
Pastor Abbie, with a volunteer board and team.Everyone except Pastor Abbie serves as a volunteer, so that more of what's given goes back into the church and our community. More about how we're governed.
What Bible translation do you use?
We primarily use the NIV.Key verses are shown on screen, and we have Bibles available if you'd like one.
How often is communion?
Monthly, at our Sunday at the Table service (usually the last Sunday).We explain everything, and all who follow Jesus are welcome.

(Taking a next step)

How do I get baptized?
Tell us on the connect card and we'll reach out.Baptism is how you say out loud that you're following Jesus, and there's no test to pass first. We baptize a few times a year.
When can I start serving?
After attending for about three months and becoming a member, you can join a Contributor Team where your gifts fit best.
How do I become a member?
Come to Next, our class on our story, our heart, and how to be a part.Membership is one of the ways to be a part, and Next is where you'd learn what it involves.

Still wondering something?

Ask us anything →

we’ll save you a seat

This Sunday,
11 AM.

301 S Bedford Street, Suite 219, Madison, WI 53703. Come early for parking and a free cup of coffee.

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Not ready to visit yet?

Hear about things before they fill.

Event invites, what we're teaching, and the things worth knowing about. About once a month, and you can leave any time.