About Us

We invite You into a Community Where :

Everyone Belongs

Everyone Matters

Everyone Pitches In

Statement of Faith

We believe in God, the Eternal Spirit, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ and our Father and to his deeds we testify:

He calls the world into being, creates man in His own image and sets before him the ways of life and death.

He seeks in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.

He judges men and nations by His righteous will declared through the prophets and apostles.

In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Lord, he has come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to himself.

He bestows upon us His Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the Church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races.

He calls us into His Church to accept the joy of discipleship, to be His servants in the service of men, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in

Christ’s baptism and eat at his table, to join Him in his passion and victory. He promises to all who trust him forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, his presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in His kingdom which has no end.

Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto him. Amen.

Our History and Heritage

Rooted in Louisville’s history since 1836, our church has long been a beacon of Christ’s redeeming love in our community. In December 1995, St. Paul Evangelical United Church of Christ and Bethel United Church of Christ merged to continue this mission together.

For generations, we have welcomed friends and neighbors through worship, fellowship, and beloved traditions. Whether you’ve joined us for service, attended the Parent’s Day Out program, experienced our Living Nativity during Advent, or simply passed by on your way to work, we invite you to stop in, say hello, and discover what we’re all about.

We’d love to meet you!

Meet the Staff

  • Pastor Ben Michaels

    Lead Pastor

    bmichaels@worshipatcrossroads.org

  • Pastor Lew Newton

    Minister of Evangelism and Outreach

    lnewton@worshipatcrossroads.org

  • MacKenzie Copeland

    Director of Crossroads Kids

    mcopeland@worshipatcrossroads.org

  • Ashli Aldrich

    Church Administrator

    aaldrich@worshipatcrossroads.org

Church Elders

Lew Newton

David Metz

Roy Upton

Bernard Randle

Terri Steinrock

Carol Moore

Shari Unthank

CCC Elders can be reached by emailing

elders@worshipatcrossoads.org

Leadership

At Crossroads, leadership is not about titles or positions—it’s about serving with humility, faith, and a heart for Christ. In a world that moves fast, we intentionally eliminate hurry, making space for genuine connection, deep relationships, and a community that feels like home.

We come from diverse backgrounds, but we are united in our commitment to listen, encourage, teach, and walk alongside our church family as we follow the path God has set before us. Our passion for Christ fuels our work, but we lead not by our own strength—we lead with grace, humility, and a focus on what truly matters: people over programs, presence over busyness.

More than anything, we want Crossroads to be a place where you feel safe, known, and loved—a place where you can slow down, take a deep breath, and experience the peace of Christ.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28

We are honored to serve, and we pray that in all we do, Christ’s love shines through us.

Welcome home!