What the Heck is Sewerfest?

A few years ago, when New Berlin installed a sewer system, RLC didn't have money to pay the assessment. So we put on a festival, used the profits to make the payments, and named it Sewerfest! We even gained national attention one year when Jay Leno mentioned us during his headlines segment on the Tonight Show! When the assessment was paid off, the congregation voted to continue the festival and donate most of the profits to charity and outreach programs. 75% of Sewerfest's profits are divided between our partner church Reformation Lutheran Church to support their ministry, and the Meru Diocese (a mission organization in Tanzania, Africa). We also apply for matching funds from the Southeast Waukesha County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to maximize our fund-raising efforts. The other 25% is used for a special project at RLC - in the past, Sewerfest funds have been used to purchase lighting for the parking lot, tables and chairs for the fellowship hall, to establish a fund for a new sign, to complete the multi-purpose room and more.