It is always discouraging to see families with young children remaining outside the service,…read moreespecially when attendance is not particularly crowded. Churches are meant to be places where people of all ages feel welcomed and included. A dedicated nursery, children's space, and live-stream option would allow parents to care for their children while still participating in worship, this way also helps elderly, homebound, sick, and disabled members stay connected. Providing these options would make the parish more accessible and welcoming to everyone. In my own experience here, I have struggled to feel the sense of welcome, support, and belonging that I hope to find in a healthy church community. As someone who is new to Elgin, I have felt more judged than understood while navigating the challenges of everyday life. As a mother, I have often wished for greater compassion, patience, and understanding. I no longer feel comfortable asking questions here because I was previously misunderstood rather than guided. Church should be a place where people can grow in their faith while feeling encouraged, supported, and cared for. My hope is that the parish will start seeking ways to foster a more welcoming and compassionate environment for families, newcomers, and all individuals who come looking for spiritual guidance and community.

I was really disappointed with my experience at this church. From the moment we arrived, there were…read morearound 20 children standing and crying near the entrance because there wasn't enough room for them. It was disorganized and upsetting to see so many families without adequate space. The overall atmosphere didn't feel welcoming or inclusive. Instead of feeling like part of a community, it felt like visitors were an inconvenience. A church should be a place where everyone feels comfortable and accepted, but that wasn't my experience. I also attended the Spanish service, and unfortunately it was very difficult to understand the pastor. The way he spoke made it hard to follow the message, so it was difficult to stay engaged with the sermon. I hope the church considers making improvements by creating more space for children, organizing arrivals better, and ensuring the message is communicated clearly so everyone can benefit from the service.

* What happened to my original Review nearly two years ago, Yelp? Glitch?…read more Great little, but growing bible-centered, family-oriented church with well-attended, youth activities. Pastor Brady is a very articulate & well-educated pastor. If you are looking for a 'real' & compassionate human being to help guide your choice to know more about #Jesus #Yeshua & journey within the #Bible, #FirstBaptistChurch is a great place to #learn & grow, be baptized & serve others, if you feel led. #Love is extended to all who walk through the doors. Ryan & Sydney's team usually lead #worship... and it is beautiful, not just in sound, but in helping people to focus on & connect to God's Love, Grace & Mercy. Jacob Smith is the youth pastor who is loved, not only by the middle & #highschool aged youth he serves, but their #families as well. Easy to find, out on the loop, West of town. Wednesday night Community dinners & Bible studies for youth & adults. #ComeAndSee

I was looking for a church for several years in Austin. I was glad to stumble upon this one in the…read moreCherrywood neighborhood of Austin. It combines old liturgy with awareness of helping the less fortunate and some great music. Cool place - I like how this is so different from other churches in Austin. I checked it out a few times - will probably do so again.

First coming to this church! It's a nice and big community church in the area! The church is nice…read moreand clean as well as quite organized! The deacons welcome us and explained where the sanctuary and other facilities were! The sanctuary was huge and they had children's story, the baptism, praising time, the message/sermon and the potluck! Twas a good service and we enjoyed the potluck lunch over there! :) A good community church

As a practicing adulterer I found it difficult to find a church that I was comfortable attending…read more St. Andrew's has been wonderful and affirming in my lifestyle choices. If you don't want to live up to biblical standards I highly recommend this church.

Heretical and Satanic place. They lie about God and the…read moreBible. Stay away if you value eternity. They are not worthy to exist anymore because they don't preach the real Christ Go to a real church with a man as pastor. Xxx xxxxxx. Cxxxxxxxx xcxcxcx gov Efvhyhyhtbfvfvvvhnnnnbddddddxxxxxccccdddcxx

In my eyes, Austin has a famine of good bible-believing churches. It's been a while since I visited…read morethis church -- especially since I believe in following a Saturday sabbath and no longer celebrate pagan celebrations renamed as Christian (Christmas and Easter with their horrid origins) -- but to anyone church shopping in the Austin Area that is not bothered by those things I would definitely recommend giving this one a chance. I believe a lot of genuine believers are administrating this church. One HUGE kudo for this church is that it is one of the few I have found that is truly integrated racially. (Mosaic, in NW Austin at 12675 Research Blvd., with a very large and friendly congregation, is also very good in this respect.) IMPORTANT: Austin Revival Center has changed its name (twice) and moved (at least twice). As of December 2019, their new name is AUSTIN ALIVE CHURCH and their address is, at least for now, at the Frank Fickett Scout Center, 12500 I-35, Austin TX 78753. P.S. There is currently (12/7/2019) no review for Austin Alive Church on Yelp. (There is one with that name in Manor, but I have no idea whether there is a connection.) I will not do the first review on it myself since I have not attended in so long, but here is their website: www.austinalivechurch.org -- God bless~!

This is a very loving church. The people love God. Come and fall in love with God…read more They have a good pantry as they want to service the neighborhood. They reach out to everyone

I visited in 2013 and I say Kingdom of God Christian Center seems very energetic and enthusiastic.read more

Visiting from Philadelphia and came with our grandchildren and their parents. It was Palm Sunday. A…read morevery warm welcome from greeter and the priest. Casual dress. A nice play area in back of church with toys, books, crayons etc for children. Two musicians who were very good lead the music with guitar and piano. Communion open to all. Coffee cake and coffee in parish hall afterwards. Friendly church.

Extremely welcoming and affirming community! I was welcomed as a long lost friend the first time I…read morewalked in the door! The service on Sunday morning is a beautiful Eucharistic celebration in a gorgeous old building. One is physically connected through the lovely historic church building to worshipers of the past and present. Heaven on earth! A bit of respite from a scary world. If you're looking for a place of peace, Christian love, radical hospitality, full and radical inclusion, love and affirmation from within an Anglican/Episcopalian context then St. James' is the right place for you! I already cannot wait until Sunday!