I recently had the chance to visit Austin, a city I love, spend time with family, and worship at…read moreLife Church Austin--one of the city's most active and growing churches. The Hill Country campus is beautiful. I was greeted at the door with a handshake, a fist bump, and genuine eye contact. The worship space had the feel of a concert venue, and the music was excellent. I truly felt the power of worship in that moment. The message that morning also presented the gospel in a clear, thoughtful, and beautiful way. I'm grateful for the opportunity to worship with you. As a pastor currently on sabbatical, I've been visiting churches and paying close attention to how newcomers are received. Although the official greeters welcomed me, no one from the congregation introduced themselves or began a conversation. After the service, I even spent time near the "New Here" table, but still left feeling unnoticed. A church can offer excellent music, a strong message, and a beautiful campus, but a simple greeting can be just as powerful. "Hi, I'm Bob. I'm glad you're here" can make someone feel seen. That kind of personal hospitality is one reason Oceanside First Presbyterian Church became our church home. Thank you, Life Church Austin, for a meaningful worship experience. I hope your people will continue growing not only in attendance, but also in the simple ministry of noticing and welcoming others.

Please help advocate with church leadership regarding the sudden closure of the LifeFamily Learning…read moreCenter (Mueller). Staff and parents were given two weeks' notice of the closure. It is impossible to find other childcare arrangements in that timeframe. More importantly, the beloved staff will be left jobless at Christmas. This is out of line with the values and ethics I know the church stands for. Please let church leadership know this is not okay.

Covenant Presbyterian Church isn't just a church--it's a love letter to Austin…read more From the moment you walk in, you realize this community is built on welcome, purpose, and a deep desire to live out God's love in real, tangible ways. Covenant doesn't just exist in the city, it's FOR the city. Whether through mission work, social justice efforts, or just good old-fashioned neighborliness, this church shows up where it matters. The pastoral team? Incredible. Thomas is an amazing speaker and motivator. He's just a hoot and will make you both laugh and cry from the pulpit. Jill brings deep warmth and clarity. She is honestly the reason I joined the church. She helped me through a tough patch 11 or so years ago and I just adore her. Ben's passion and humor is contagious. And then there's Allen Hilton, who leads our "Courageous Conversations"--deep dives into the hard stuff that most churches avoid. I lovingly call him our resident pot-stirrer (and I mean that with the highest respect). He challenges us to think, listen, and grow. Covenant is a place where questions are welcomed, differences are embraced, and faith is lived out with joy and intention. Our youth program is phenomenal...the kind of place where kids are known, valued, and genuinely excited to show up. We have three Sunday services, and the church is alive all week long with vibrant small groups for every age and stage. Seriously, if you're breathing, there's a group for you. What's especially beautiful is how diverse we are in age and background. Many of our members didn't grow up Presbyterian, but felt deeply called to be part of what's happening here, both in Austin and globally. Our missions and outreach director, Whitney seriously ROCKS. She's always coming up with amazing ways we can better serve. This isn't about checking boxes. It's about belonging, growing, and serving together. Covenant is a church that meets people where they are and walks with them toward something greater. If you're searching for a place that values community, inclusivity, thoughtful worship, and faithful action...this might just be home.

At first glance, this church might seem like the typical yuppie infested Sunday refuge, because a…read morelot of folks are dressed up and milling about with their families on the patio between services. The first few times I went to traditional services there, I confess that's what I thought. I liked the teaching, and people seemed friendly enough, though, so I stuck around long enough to really check it out. Here are some things that surprised me: 1) A contemporary service, ten45, meets in the modern building straight ahead, at guess what time? This service is worshipful and uplifting, with a relaxed and sincere vibe, modern style worship (rock band, video shorts, lyrics on screens, worship leader), and a fun kids' mini-lesson before the sermon. The senior pastor preaches the same sermon there as the traditional services, hopping around between them. He has a great sense of humor, while not straying from intelligent teaching. People tend to dress more casually at this service. It's my favorite. 2) The youth groups have a lot of kids and do a lot of stuff. If you have kids, they will probably like it. There's even an indoor gym. 3) The church is really involved in missions, in Austin and internationally. I don't just mean that they donate money. The members actually go places like downtown Austin to work with homeless kids, and churches and communities in Cuba and Africa. Church members have actually sponsored an entire community in Senegal through World Vision. 4) There are a lot of classes and groups that are open to anyone who wants to come, and people are nicer and more open than they seem at first, while wearing their Sunday best. 5) This church is huge. Four services on a Sunday kind of says it all.

Warm and inviting church. Down to earth people, who want to get to know each other and have a…read morerelationship with each other and Jesus Christ. We have attended church here since the beginning and we love it. I would recommend it to anyone in the LT area, especially families. Jeremy and Lee are excellent pastors, with authentic compassion for people and the church.

The people at the Church at Lake Travis are truly the nicest, warmest, and most friendly people…read morethat you'll ever meet. They have a heart for connecting people in our community and for loving everyone the way Jesus wanted his church to. There's a collaborative pastoral team teaching directly from the Bible and a children's ministry that's unparalleled.

There is so much to say about Journey....first, if you are seeking a Bible church focused on the…read moreevangelical experience, this is not the church for you. If on the other hand, you are looking for a safe, loving, expansive community of people who LIVE like Jesus, instead of BELIEVE a certain doctrine, then this faith community is for you. I was formerly in a Bible church for 25 years then I discovered I was gay (after a 30 year heterosexual marriage and extreme internalized homophobia) and was shunned by almost all of my family, friends and community, with less than one handful of exceptions. The amount of trauma I and so many others in the Lgbtq community have had at the hands of 'church' and 'christians' has been extreme. Journey is NOT like this in any way. Journey and the beautiful mosaic of people here have wide open hearts that truly embody 'LOVE God and love your neighbor as yourself.' Everything is summed up in these two truths for Journey, just as Jesus said. They do not demand you believe in this or that specific doctrine. You are free to explore, question, wrestle and expand in your own way WITHOUT judgement or condemnation. I have experienced both judgement and condemnation in intense ways over the last 4 years from people who say they love me, yet their actions show anything but love. I do understand the fear this is coming from as I used to believe the very same hurtful things and am BEYOND blessed to have found such a healing and redemptive place at Journey.....this community is what Jesus meant by the church and by salvation. The service is very atypical for Texas churches so don't come expecting an extravagant worship time. The service is very interactive even during the pastors talk (I say talk because it is more of a fireside chat between a likeminded and equal group of people than a traditional pulpit pastor preaching at you) and the music is not an orchestrated concert, its humble and simple. Laid back and filled with the energy of love. Come, taste and see that God really is good and full of unconditional love in the midst of messy, honest, real, vulnerable and grace filled people who truly LOVE in action and word.

I've been part of the Journey Imperfect Faith Community for almost the entire time of its existence…read moreof nineteen years. Through those years we have had many ups and downs. Despite these variations, the spirit of JourneyIFC has remained the same. We are a place open to allowing everyone to believe as they will. We do not tell people what to believe. The word "community" is in the name. We hope people who join us on Sundays or during our other events will feel welcome and appreciated for all that they are. We laugh, we cry, we learn, we disagree. We want to be fully human in a loving way and support each other in our growth.

The first time I went it was so powerful I could stop crying which never happens…read more The message will touch your soul. I felt something in that church that I never felt in any big one I'm broke and struggling right now after many failed attempts of starting a business but I can't wait to donate & volunteer when I make it out of this rut. I love everything about this church. I thought they would judge when I just came as I was because that was my experience with churches They leave the prayer barn unlocked, when I run I just wander exploring my area more and this time I stumbled into there. After looking around for a while I fell to my knees and for the first time in Lord knows how long prayed. There's something different about this church and you can feel and see it. From the people who go there to the people who help. I never feel judged even when I'm wearing sweatpants or haven't had a haircut in a minute. Once you go to ACF you'll be looking forward to going every Sunday

I first went to austin christian fellowship at river place in may of 2012, I continued to attend…read moreevery saturday afternoon service, the longer I go to austin christian fellowship the more I love the church for what it stands for and what its beliefs are. to know ,love,serve. it is now august 2012, I am still attending this awesome awesome church of god and have joined Starting Point. I will be volunteering in the children's ministry starting in september I can hardly wait I highly recommend this church to all christians.

Beautiful church, great service at mass. Not really understanding what negative reviews are on…read moreabout, no complaints at all from me or my wife. Beautiful music from the volunteers at the church, not sure why people are in other reviews demanding a choir...... people volunteer for these things...

This is not a Roman Catholic Church The crucifix is almost…read morepaganistic. It offends me to my core. It depicts Jesus resurrecting from the cross which is completely false Jesus' body was taken off the cross and placed in a tomb where he resurrected three days later. For the size of the church I would expect a choir instead of a soloist. A big waste of a large space. The two priests offer one on one meetings, though when I made a request by email, it was completely ignored. Even a message back with an "I'm sorry, can it wait a few days?" Instead, no response at all. The other priest is just going through the motions. So, a narcissist and a clueless running a huge space in a non Catholic "Mass" This was all a turn off. We will not be back

I attended training in shamanistic practice and pranic healing on Tuesday nights hosted by Daniel…read moreStaite in one of the Unity Church of the Hills Chapels. These clinics were beautiful inclusive spaces for in-depth training in energetic healing work and self-caring practices through the lens of Pranic healing! Our little Rainbow Tribe would always have the opportunity to have coffee at the nearby Starbucks to decompress and discuss that weeks coursework. The Unity Hills clinic is understood to be an intensive training space for Pranic practitioners in the Austin area. Danny emphasizes a very disciplined approach to training, so there's a lot of homework and self-study on traditional eastern medicine and western mystic practices. This is a place to go if you're wanting to accelerate from Basic to Arhatic level within 5 yrs, so go if you're looking to really master pranic material and level up at an intense pace.

A welcoming place for people on many different spiritual paths. The have quite a few different…read moreclasses . They have very little dogma. Only : God is good. God's everywhere. You can experience God's Grace through prayer and meditation. I've been attending this church for 12 years. Love it !!

I have been attending this church for 3 years and have never been happier. Now that I have a child…read moreof my own, I am now watching her experience the children's ministry here too. My daughter was in child care while I was attending a church group, and I had questions about how she ate, how she did, etc. and Rachel and her staff knew everything. They answered all my question and I knew my daughter was in great hands. Having a church that you can trust to take great care of your children I believe is so important. And this church has that. Rachel and her ministry team go above and beyond for each child that walks through the door and I cannot be more grateful. The staff and volunteers are being led by the Holy Spirit and it shows in the work they put in. If you have children and need a church home, consider ABC !

ABC - Austin Baptist Church has been our haven for several years now. We could never sneak in and…read morenot be noticed as is possible in so many churches. You will be welcomed, warmly and sincerely and if you like, hugged. Dr. Gary Dyer was the perfect match for ABC and has been a wonderful teacher, preacher and friend to the members and visitors of Austin Baptist Church. He can deliver a great sermon, sing, play piano and shoot a pretty good basketball. I am a member of the Lamplighters Bible study group, the largest class at ABC for seniors and one of the best taught in Austin, I daresay. Our teacher brings the Bible to life every Sunday. We have WWII veterans who are some of the best men you will ever meet. Yes, they are still active! to young family men who serve Our Lord with grace and devotion, teaching their children God's love and exemplifying what it really means to have a relationship with Jesus. The women at ABC are incomparable in their dedication, their love and grace in serving our church, our community and each other. It's old fashioned grace in a new fangled era where you can find a little oasis of really good people awake bright and early on a Sunday morning who are just like the neighbors you love being around. I love my church and the people in it. I welcome you to come and check it out. Learn what a relationship with Christ is all about. Play golf with the guys on Wednesday, have lunch, come to the Christmas dinner, learn about the foibles and treachery of the Bible, you think you are out of sync ...learn about King Saul's treachery. We serve an awesome God and He loves you. I hope to see you there soon.