Austin Avenue Methodist Church

About this church

Austin Avenue Methodist Church follows a three-part Sunday rhythm in downtown Waco: traditional worship at 9 a.m., Sunday School for all ages at 10, and contemporary worship at 11. On months containing a fifth Sunday, those services combine into one blended 10 a.m. gathering followed by lunch, so calendar position matters. The traditional service uses liturgy, creeds, Scripture, hymns, and organ; the later service uses modern music and an accessible message without theatrical production. Nursery opens at 8:40 for children through age three, and children may remain in worship or join age-specific programming. A Wednesday worship time is also published for noon.

Founded in 1900, Austin Avenue describes itself as an independent Wesleyan community with deep Methodist roots. Its calling is to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus, with particular attention to holiness and being a good neighbor at the edge of a changing downtown. The church partners with local ministries serving nearby needs. Children's programming extends from nursery through sixth grade, while seventh- through twelfth-grade students study Scripture together at 10 a.m. Sunday and have additional age-specific gatherings. A visitor can choose worship by style and remain for education between services. Before a fifth Sunday, guests should verify the blended arrangement rather than arrive at 9 or 11. Families using nursery can check in before the first service and keep children through the education hour.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official Sunday page, traditional, education, contemporary, and fifth-Sunday sch · Official identity page, 1900 founding, independent Wesleyan identity, and neighb · Official children’s page, nursery opening, ages, worship participation, and Sund · Official youth page, grades, Sunday study, leadership, and community

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