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12th Street Baptist Church 2205 E. 12th, 478-2706.
SpiritualAbundant Life Church of Praise 1317 Rosewood, 477-7558; 929-3763.
Alcance Victoria 301-A Chicon, 494-1199. Local branch of a national ministry that uses "the healing power of prayer" to help the down and out, particularly those involved in crime and drugs.
American Friends Service Committee 1304 E. Sixth , 474-2399. Quaker organization comprised of people of various faiths committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. In Austin, AFSC members focus on encouraging solidarity with the people of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Apostolic Faith Healing Tabernacle Church 2005 E. 12th
Asbury United Methodist Church 1605 E. 38 1/2, 477-8122.
Austin Baptist Chapel 908 E. Cesar Chavez, 474-2666.
Baha'i Faith Center 4317 Airport, 459-4417. Inside the blue grey house, behind the playground, the ornamental lawn furniture, and the "For Sale" sign, the quest for world unity is on. The group that meets here preaches equitable distribution of wealth, a universal language, and compulsory education. And what's more, the plan is to offer ESL classes in the fall from a new location at 2215 EM Franklin.
Bethania Worship Center 209 Pedernales, 474-5734.
Bible Believers Fellowship Church 1102 E. 12th, 476-1145.
Botanica La Milagrosa 1703 E. Cesar Chavez, 477-9961. Madam Karolyne and Teodorade Jesus offer a wide variety of spiritual services including Tarot and Santaria. They also sell herbs, oils, and religious articles.
Centro Evangelico Fe, Esperanza, Amor 2704 E. Second, 322-0910.
Christian Community Center 1620 Holly, 474-2776.
Church of God in Christ #1 1168 Angelina, 478-9261.
Church of the Living God 1188 Oakgrove, 495-9447.
Church of the New Testament 1602 Harvey, 472-3229.
Corinth Baptist Church 1760 E. 16th, 477-4269.
Cristo Rey Catholic Church 2208 E. Second, 472-0391. A religious, social, and political institution, Cristo Rey serves over 2,200 families with services in Spanish and English. Outlying buildings house their considerable community outreach efforts, including education, social services, youth ministry, and political activism.
David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 2211 E. MLK, 472-9748.
Ebenezer Baptist Church 1010 E. 10th, 478-1875. Ebenezer means "stone of help," and this parish's active involvement in local politics and community service certainly earns it that noble title. Housed in a lovely limestone and brick structure of Gothic Revival design, Ebenezer Baptist celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1975 with a mortgage-burning ceremony. Nice neon sign out front.
El Buen Pastor 1200 Willow, 478-2221. Presbyterian church serving Spanish-speaking community.
El Buen Pastor Assembly of God 1130 Tillery, 926-9611. This "well-educated, bilingual, middle-class, 'full gospel' church," (so described by its pastor) has been serving the community for 65 years. Its preachers maintain four tenets: salvation, healing, baptism, and the second coming. The church offers Sunday morning services, as well as a Wednesday night "Christian celebration," which consists of a dinner and Bible study.
El Sendero de la Cruz 2810 E. Third, 389-1093.
Emmanuel United Methodist Church 200 Brushy, 472-2712. 100-year old congregation serving southeast Austin community with services in both Spanish and English.
Gospel Lighthouse Church 706 Navasota, 385-2524. In front of the church there are three wood crosses flanked by plastic swans, cement flower troughs, and gold angels. Reverend Jimmy Hunter leads services Wednesday nights, Sunday mornings, and Sunday evenings. One member of the congregation said, "We're all-faith. [We] believe in baptism in the Holy Spirit and, of course, everything the Bible says."
Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church 1101 Salina
Greater Peace Christian Church 1203 E. Cesar Chavez, 477-7072.
Holy Cross Catholic Church 1610 E. 11th, 472-3741.
Iglesia Bautista Betania 115 Tillery At 76, Pastor Ciro E. Garcia is the oldest and spriest pastor in the state. He and his congregation have been together for 36 years and constructed this warm red brick church entirely through volunteer efforts of the church members themselves.
Iglesia Metodista Unida Govalle 831 Springdale, 385-2694.
Iglesia Pentecostal 4620 E. Cesar Chavez, 707-2416.
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Hispana 1108 E. Cesar Chavez, 469-9554.
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple 1624 E. Seventh, 385-4663. The congregation had no choice but to build this church of solid red brick. The soul-shaking sounds coming out of the thrown-open windows and doors on Sundays just might topple a lesser building.
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 1204 Cedar, 478-3693.
Loyalty Missionary Baptist Church 3400 Govalle , 926-6315. Humble beauty shines through the cinderblocks.
McKinley Heights Church of God in Christ 3004 E. 12th, 472-0592.
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church 1105 E. 10th, 478-2857. An established part of Austin's black community for over 100 years.
Mims Chapel Church of God in Christ 1801 E. 38 1/2, 482-8588.
Mount Olive Baptist Church 1800 E. 11th, 457-8920. The church was organized in 1889 and expanded in 1986. One of Austin's first African-American establishments, it still actively pursues mission programs.
Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 2111 S.L. Davis, 472-2844. The street in front of this historic church was renamed after founding pastor S.L. Davis, who commanded the pulpit until he died at the age of 101. Now Davis' grandson fills the preaching shoes.
Mt. Zion Action & Resource Center 2951 E. 14th, 479-9890. The Center is an information and referral service to Mt. Zion members and the wider community. It also sponsors Bible-based counseling services for groups or individuals.
Nation of Islam, Austin 1900 E. 12th, 457-1200.
New Beginnings Fellowship 1310 Salina, 480-9915.
Olivet Baptist Church 1179 San Bernard, 478-7023.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 1206 E. Ninth, 478-7955. The church was established in 1907 on Guadalupe & Fifth. In 1926, a second church was built in East Austin to follow the increasing number of Mexican immigrants who had settled there. In 1954, this second incarnation was deemed too small and so the present church was built.
Peaceful St. James Baptist Church 1809 Ulit, 477-7355.
Primera Iglesia Bautista 112 Medina, 478-2802. Baptist Church.
Remar USA Christian Outreach Ministry 2515 E. Cesar Chavez, 482-0797.
Salon Del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova 2810 E. Second, 385-3303. Jehovah's Witnesses.
Simpson United Methodist Church 1701 E. 12th, 472-8818. The church was organized in 1880 as as the Simpson Mission Methodist by Matthew Simpson, an active political negotiator, abolitionist, and noted orater. It moved to its current location in 1922 where it has played a significant role in East Austin's black community ever since. Services Spiritual
Springdale Church of God 767 Springdale, 385-6758.
St. George's Episcopal Church 4301 N. I-35, 454-2523.
St. Julia's Catholic Church 3010 Lyons, 926-4186. Nearly 1,000 families belong to St. Julia's, some of which have have been enjoying the shady garden and uneven fountain since its dedication in 1957. Breakfast is served every Sunday from 8:30am to 1pm, offering hand-made tortillas, huevos rancheros, and breakfast tacos to the public.
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 1160 Hargrave, 477-5209.
St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church 2209 E. 14th, 478-2806.
Templo Bethel Pentecostes Church 2320 Santa Maria, 478-4001.
Templo la Trinidad Haskell & Lynn
Templo Sinai Del Cladic 3109 Prado
Tempolo La Hermosa 3203 Govalle, 926-5446. The day we met him, Rev. Amado Castillo was spending a hot Saturday mixing mortar for a small cinderblock wall. He stopped his work to show off the enthusiastic red and white interior of his church and to proudly describe his congregation.
The Ministry of Challenge 1500 E. 12th Since 1993, Pastor Tony L. Johnson has been taking in men and women who struggle with drugs, alcohol, and prostitution. He helps them get off the street. So far, his East Austin shelter has housed over 750 people. Donations are welcome.
True Hope Church of God in Christ 1198 Airport, 926-1901.
Ulit Avenue Missionary Baptist Church 1804 Ulit, 476-2287.
United Missionary Baptist Church 3503 E. 17th, 926-1333.
Unity Friendship Baptist Church 3515 Webberville, 477-4249. Rev. Sauls sees his position in a community where many needs go unmet as an opportunity to organize and provide help. The church's mission statement is full of ideas for programs that unfortunately lack funding and equipment.
Unity Hill Baptist Church 3001 E. 16th, 474-4436.
Victory Ministries Administrative Offices 2303 E. Cesar Chavez, 236-0655.
Walter Davis Young Adult Facility 2207 E. MLK
Wesley United Methodist Church 1160 San Bernard , 478-7007. Founded at the end of the Civil War, Wesley UMC is one of the leading black churches in Texas. Its Gothic, four-spired bell tower is one of the few Eastside landmarks visible from afar.
Wilshire Genesis Presbyterian Church 1507 Wilshire, 478-2565. Wilshire Child Development Center, a day-care center, is attached to this church. The yard is said to blossom with bluebonnets in the spring.
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 1701 Chestnut, 476-0838.
