I absolutely love this synagogue and I'm grateful I was able to visit it! This will be my home…read moresynagogue when I move, for sure.

17 year members. 10 years attending weekly Torah Study (Limmud). Engaging, honest, funny, done…read moreweekly with care and love. Not dry or by rote. Each week, lines of Torah are read and collectively debated with help from Rashi. Growing community thoughtfully.

From the moment I walked in on a Sunday morning I love the vibe, the families with their children…read moreand the 6 pastor staff. It appeared to have an activity for all walks of life. Single, Newly married, Divorced, Widows, Bible study for Ladies, men and couples. Children pre school, summer vacation Bible school etc. We also enjoyed the class about being a Presbyterian. Participating in church activities is a terrific way to meet others. Dine for 7 or 9 is fun for couples.............I could go on and on..... Come hear the word of God.

Warm, friendly, Gospel centered, and historically connected. The worship services are a beautiful…read moremixture of traditional and modern approach with a concentration on both Word and Sacrament. Although a bit more formal than many churches in Austin, it is, at the same time, very welcoming to any and all.

Pros: -Beautiful architecture, front gates, columns,…read morefloors, wooden staircase and balcony -Great acoustics for musicians -Candles EVERYwhere during ceremony -Fellowship hall available after wedding Cons: -Front bathrooms and behind stage can get hot in warm weather -Parking lot is limited/cramped (though there is street parking) -NO pictures allowed past the halfway point in the sanctuary (per coordinators' instructions) during weddings All in all one of the most beautiful wedding venues, very special and sincere.

Beautiful building. No signs to get from parking area into sanctuary. Music was a tragic version of…read moreoff off broadway show with little connection to a service with a wobbling vocal leader from Yester-year musical theatre at the helm. What was most concerning was the lack of genuine spiritual relation of music to service. Bursting into a chorus line version of "Amen" after greeting others was just hokey. Then the male leader sang a song during the holy elements of communion that was more of a love song to his latino partner than reflective prayer to music. Then at offering time the pipe organ opens up playing "Here comes the sun." Strike 2 1/2 and then a special song by the pianist following the offering that felt more like a lounge act than a moment of spiritual relation or Christ reflection. Fail. Epic fail. Nice elements was greeting others, the doxology on the pipe organ and the one rare glimpse of genuine from the elder lady speaking before communion elements were distributed--and how nice that the Lord's supper at the Christian church is open to all. So sweet and real. In this visit the negative outweighed the positive and that was before the sermon. I left. That's why you've got 20 people in 200 person sanctuary on Sunday. Change and ignite a Holy Spirit / Christ driven service or just keep doing what you're doing and close. I hate to say that I do NOT recommend this church.

This is the best church right in the center of downtown Austin. Come as you are, bring your dog,…read morebring your kids, have some free coffee and listen to the Word of God right on the street or inside the 310 theater/venue! Pastor Derek is killin' it down there, and my husband and I have definitely felt this sense of "Home" every Sunday since we moved from the main LifeAustin campus to serve downtown. Come check it out, whether you live in Austin or are just traveling through and need some Jesus and positivity on your Sunday.

My family and I started attending LifeAustin almost two years ago now. It started out as us finding…read morea church we love but now we realized we found a community we are apart of! Pastor Jesse and his wife Marna along with Lead Pastor, Randy truly make everyone feel like we are contributing towards a much bigger picture for all of Austin! Bonus, the music is awesome and jamming out in downtown Austin every Sunday AM is just fun!

Not that I'm some sort of God-squad...but…read more... This Episcopal Church on the east side is apparently well known on both coasts in church-going circles, and once I experienced it on a tip from a respected Episcopalian, the clouds parted, the birds fell silent.... (sorry) Starting back in the 40s as a predominately African-American church, St. James has held onto their history by using both the traditional hymnal and African-American songbook, keeping a long relationship with Huston-Tillotson College, and keeping their outreach well connected to the black community. They're as inclusive as a church could be, and when I got to a point where I thought I could never go to a church again, I emailed the rector with every problem (and then some) I had with our country's current religious temperature, hypocrisies of self-professed Christians and religious leaders, stories of my sordid past that I feel fine about, etc., etc. His response? "Welcome Home." The congregation has remained both diverse and enlightened, and with the celebrated leadership of the church and school (K-8) staff, the church's annual jazz festival and fund-raisers, (one with Maya Angelou attached) it's expanding to a larger location. For anyone looking for an Episcopal Church, or curious after a childhood of religious brainwashing, a service here is quite an experience. I've been previously programmed to let my mind wander during sermons, yet rector Greg Rickel has an innate ability to cut to the truth and engage the congregation. Had no idea a church leader could do this without posturing or sounding corny or obnoxious or proud, but again and again, he delivers. The guest speakers have all also been excellent and aren't afraid to infuse humor at all times. Getting here on Sunday is not a chore. The church also has a committed dedication to service. When Katrina hit and New Orleans residents were being brought to Austin, almost the entire service revolved around the best ways to be efficient in getting the displaced NOLA citizens taken care of, how to avoid getting in the way, and where help was needed most. And the congregation was energized and tireless in the challenge. They also have ongoing fund drives for cities and hospitals in need from around the world, from towns hit hard by the drought in the south to a hospital on the Gaza Strip. As Greg's been on a few short lists for new bishops in states far from Texas, it's a good thing to witness him before he gets snatched up by the big guys. Am not a self-identified Christian by any means, and this church blew me away.

The new location is 1941 Webberville Road Austin, Texas 78721…read more When I stepped in the door in between services (they have four different ones), I was greeted first by a Caucasian lady in her late 60s/early 70s, named "JO" as her name-tag identified her and a Hispanic man with green eyes holding a guitar. Both were very friendly and informative. I returned later that night to visit the 6:00 service. The service allowed me to enter into an experience of connecting and worshiping God in a refreshing way. I think they call this service "contemporary". It is not the kind of contemporary like lots of acoustic guitar....but more like jazzy, bluesy, soulful contemporary. There was a lot of song, scripture, and and an opportunity for communion. It was MLK day, and the sermon leaned heavily on his writings. The church is very ethnically diverse, it seems that most are well-educated and very much outwardly focused. When I returned the following week with a neighbor to the 10:15 service, we were again treated with welcome as one member told another to escort us in..then that lady sat with us during the service - but not in creepy way...just as in a good hostess kind of way. They have a 1:00 Spanish Service and and 8am Contemplative Service. The only thing that is tricky is that you feel a little lost at times keeping up with the page turning and readings. They have several books that they use (hymnals, book of prayer) plus the weekly pamplet....it was just a lots to stay on top of. I don't know if it will be a great place for friends that may not be great readers. (not sure yet)

My family and I have been attending this church for a few months, and we love everything about it…read more The pastors, their deeply researched and highly relevant biblical messages, the feeling of community, their kids program, and more. Having attended other churches and finding them either too preachy or too aggressively pushing for donations, Austin Stone West is refreshingly authentic and feels like their priorities are in alignment with what a church should be.

Our family loves The Austin Stone West Campus. We love the way they dig into the Bible and what it…read moresays, and how that should impact the way we live. Our daughter (6th grade) loves to go every Sunday and Wednesday night to the students group. They have groups for all ages and stages of life.

The absolute best church I've ever attended. If you're looking for a christ centered Church and…read morefellowship with other Christians this is the church for it . There are many programs and bible studies you can involve yourself in . If you're looking for what a church should look like Austin Ridge is definitely it

Our family has been attending for a little over a year. If you're hanging out in the lobby, the…read moremusic will draw you inside. Once you're inside, Greg will have you laughing and learning at the same time. If you have kids, they will have tons of fun in the kids church...after you are fingerprinted. Now that's security! I grew up in a missions focused church so this place is a bit of a challenge for me. I also work outside of the home so its hard to make it to their daytime studies. I was told a women's group is on the horizon, which I am greatly looking forward to. If you're looking for a place that serves at least three kinds of coffee and has a couple of electric guitars then SHCC is your place. The best part is wearing shorts and flips flops in the summer and sweats in the winter with no judgments. Oh, and they offer Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University.

I love this church and the Unity way of life. I found my home again when I started attending Unity…read moreChurch of Austin (thank you God)

Finally! Posi Divas ! Some good music! Unity has a great message but normal music needs some joy…read moreand practice!