A nice, well-kept temple open to the public with a mix of indoor and outdoor shrines and statues…read more. I walked in on a Sunday, there was 1 caretaker inside and fairly empty. Space open for kneeling and bowing and there's a recording of chants that can be heard throughout the temple. Very calming ambiance. I only saw one other person during my time there, who came in to offer incense. Overall, a calming place to walk around, reflect, and simply be present.

They welcome all. I walked around the temple grounds admiring the beauty of the stone statues…read more Threw a dime in the wishing well and sat on a bench to contemplate. Thats when I noticed the doors were open. The shrine peeked out of the large doors. It's as if they were expecting me. I walked in to find the place empty. The grounds were empty too. I didn't expect it to be open actually. I was just driving by. As I made my way in admiring yet more divine inspired art I noticed pillows on the floor. I kneeled and bowed. With my eyes closed I prayed for peace to come into my heart. A Gong rung and echoed. I knew now I was not alone. I finished my prayer and looked up to find an older man looking at me. I stood up. We didnt exchange words yet our eyes communicated. We bowed to each other and I left with more peace than i walked in with. Thank you.

The women for good government and sierra club meet here. The room is huge and the groups always…read morehave great speakers . This church has progressive values.

Drive a Senior ATX held our annual Oktoberfest fundraising event at FUUC and it was spectacular!!…read moreIt's an amazing location for an event - indoor/outdoor areas with plenty of room for all activities including a raffle and silent auction. The staff was incredibly accommodating and was there every step of the way to ensure its success. Thank you to FUUC for hosting Oktoberfest and for being a huge part of the festivities!!!!

Worship, Friendship, Arts, Family, Community, Outreach....and so much more…read more HIGH RESPECT for Gideon, his family, and staff. They live what they teach and I can't say that many people can do that. I'm not writing this post because of one person or thing...but I truly believe that anyone who comes here will be blessed and can bless others in ways they never knew.

I keep coming back Everytime I am in town for this little piece of heaven! I love the essence of…read morecommunity and creativity! I love the depth and intellect that has made this place so special in my heart. Definitely a church that makes you feel that you need to move out to Austin just for it! Love the diversity and the crowd who are well traveled!

It's all about pastor Rob wife & family bragging about his millionaire lifestyle. He reads maybe…read more2,3 verses from bible and proceeds to relate it to us getting rich and giving as well as it's why hus family lives so good. Constantly talking about his wife bragging about his family. I don't go to church to hear about you! I want to hear the word of God. Idk how he lasted this long? And his voice is annoying

So welcoming, lots of good energy of the Holy Spirit! Lots of programs for whatever your needs…read moreare. Love all the Pastors, each message is so unique and well thought out. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!

My wife and I recently moved to Austin from California and absolutely love the city. Great food and…read moregreat people - one of the friendliest places I've lived. The people at this church are no different, they are amazingly friendly. Their current building isn't fancy. They keep it clean but it isn't the W or anything. They are moving into a new place on Guadalupe soon which will be great. Here's my personal experience: my wife and I were recently pregnant (well my wife was pregnant, not me but you get the point) we decided to take the "Having a Happy Baby" course they offer. It wasn't expensive and I didn't have to mortgage the house or anything - it was $50 for me and $50 for my wife - so $100 in total (that included the workbooks). The information was pretty straightforward and made a lot of sense to me. Stuff like "make sure you're eating nutritious foods while pregnant, make sure you're getting enough rest, etc." It suggested not taking harmful drugs while you're pregnant - nothing controversial there. One concept I really liked had to do with physical pain. The idea is that physical pain to an expectant mother can not only be physically harmful to a fetus but also emotionally and mentally harmful to the baby in the future - this is an eye-opening concept and changed the rest of our pregnancy. The course also gives ways to keep your baby happy when they get upset. Both my wife and I have used these many times. In fact, I used it two day ago and it worked like a charm. Our little guy is so happy, exactly what we were hoping to get from the training. He's always smiling, giggling, talking (in his own way), etc. When he gets upset, we have easy to use tools to cheer him up and get him out of his funk and make him happy. The info we learned on this course far outweighs the $100 we spent. I've spent WAY MORE on other baby stuff that wasn't half as useful. They have a ton of courses there. I can't give a review for all of them as I haven't done them all. But they have courses that address money, getting motivated, organization, business, achieving your goals, increasing confidence, etc. I will most likely do all of them!

Church of Scientology has helped me through most of my adult life, and at 75, that's been a long…read morelife. I was looking for answers and here is where I found them. If you want to see for yourself, I suggest you do some of the free courses on the Scientology.org website. You can find out what Scientology is and you can take the course that is of interest to you.

Always open to the public any day from 9 am to 8 pm, this Marian shrine, honoring Virgin Mary as a…read morerole model for Christian followers, is definitely a beautiful place to visit. While I'm not one to follow this religious sect closely, it's undeniably a welcoming and open place for visitors who wants a peaceful scenery for reflection, meditation, or a prayer. There's not really much else to say - since there's not much to do but to take in view as it mentally lift you to somewhere else.

Truly a beautiful place of peace, grace and Encounter where you can feel the Blessed Mothers…read morewelcoming embrace. Highly recommend a visit. It is open every day from 9-8pm. Masses on Sunday at 11am.

Luis and I moved to Austin from Houston on July 14, 2017. We have been married by our Catholic…read moreFaith since January 24,1981. As soon as we were settled down, we look for a Catholic Church where we would feel welcomed and peaceful. We searched, and finally, our daughter took me to St Catherine of Siena and we are so grateful to God and to her. We love it. In Houston, we were parishioners at Saint Mathew The Evangelist Catholic Church located in Hollister Road, for many, many years and, needles to say, we were very happy there. St Catherine of Siena is so beautiful, but the thing that we like the most, is Rev. Patrick Coakley's sermons. They are straight to the point and he tells it like it is. On our adult life, we have never, ever, as a couple, enjoyed and touched by other homilies, as we are now. He talks about current events and how we are behaving as human beings. He teaches us the gospel values and emphasizes that is never to late to straighten our lives. Little by little, we are becoming more involved in St Catherine of Siena's community outreach and mission. Deacon Jesse Casares was so helpful when he provided me with the application to become parishioners. I will never forget his welcoming smile and his joy. Gracias!! The choir is splendid and we enjoy the music, the lyrics and their voices. I thank God for leading us to our new catholic church in this beautiful Austin.

This was the Church we attended when we first moved to Southwest Austin many years ago. It was…read moresuch a special place. The community was a nice mix of loving and caring parishioners. One of the things we missed the most when we moved. In all the churches we have been since, none can compare to St. Catherine's. Something just so magical about it. The wife and I recently attended a mass since we were in the area. It is still the same. The christmas decorations were just right. We were excited to now see a school on site and the expansion of the hall. The saddest part of the visit was not seeing Father Oliver. He is now in heaven. So many fond memories of him as well.

I love this church and the people that attend this church! they are so authentic and friendly!!…read morethe services are inspiring and uplifting!! it is a small church so you get to know people very quickly and feel you have been coming here for a long time! it is comfortable and fun, yet thought provoking and informative!! Something for everyone and everyone is welcome, accepted and made to feel right at home!

2Yes, there is a church that is spiritual, kind, supportive, and fun. I have developed deep…read morefriendships here over the years. Our eight Principles are my guides for how to live a meaningful life, how to respect others, and how to make the world a better place! One of my favorite hymns has the line "love will guide us ..." That's who we are!

Middle of the week finds me away from home but jw.org has information about days and times,…read morelocation and language. It's especially important to maintain a good study routine when travelling, such regularity will help a Christian to maintain good conduct at all times. Additionally, the good association provides for an interchange of encouragement between the visitor and the local congregation when meeting together for worship. All meetings begin and end with song and prayer. The current program of study for midweek meeting starts with review and commentary on scripture working from Genesis through Revelation covering a few chapters each week, following this are parts on starting and conducting Bible sudies and improving Bible undersanding. Please visit jw.org for more information; there you can find many articles and videos that address common questions and concerns for everyone in your family.

These meeting places are so clean. Everyone greats you. I am new to the area, coming from another…read moreState. Because this is a Theocratic arrangement (Rule by God) I could pick up my lessons right where I left off, even though this was another State. We all are taught the same message. The Bible reading program allows me to complete reading the Bible from cover to cover every 3 1/2 years. This reading schedule is accomplished by all 8,000,000 members all over the world. It is so refreshing that this Congregation follows the teachings of the Society. Here, the left hand does know what the right hand is doing.

Always such a wonderful experience being able to attend Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral, downtown…read moreAustin! The service is sacred, the music is wonderful. Very engaged parish, mostly locals, who care about that area of the city. Even non-Catholics enjoy this venue, it's a beautiful, special place. Highly recommend you visit!

I'm not Christian but my husband had a Christian upbringing and we wandered into Saint Mary…read moreCathedral while walking in Austin. I sat in the back while he went to the front pews to pray. This cathedral is just a few blocks from the State Capitol building. It's one of the oldest as it was completed in 1874. The cathedral was designed in the Victorian style and has since been added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The interior is beautiful with the stained glass windows and arched ceilings. If you are a fan of religious architecture, this is a must visit. Check the website for hours of operation. The Cathedral School of St. Mary holds the distinction of one of the oldest schools in operation located in Austin. It's a beautifully designed historic building that warrants a visit when in Austin.