About

who we are and what we believe

Who We Are

Church at East is a community of believers in Austin, Texas who are learning to live out the Kingdom of God through the fabric of relationships, restoration and gathering.

We welcome and celebrate everyone — inclusive of their race or ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability or marital status. We invite everyone to fully participate in all aspects of our worship and community as they continue to grow into their full selves.

Why are we called Church At East?
Our church was originally the East Austin campus of Austin New Church. In 2014, with the support of ANC we branched off first as a church plant and then became autonomous as Church At East. Our name came from holding services at the Renew East building. Since that time we have changed locations several times, but always stayed on the east side of Austin and kept our name. In 2021 we moved a little further north in East Austin to the Cherrywood Center, where we continue to meet today.

Our Beliefs

  • There is one God. Three Persons. (John 1:1-5, 1 Jn 5:7-8, 2 Cor 13:14)

  • Salvation is found through Jesus Christ. (Romans 10:9-10, John 1:12)

  • The Church should be a blessing to our community & world. (Eph 4, Js 1:27)

  • The greatest command is to love God and love others. (Matthew 22:36-40)

  • The way of Jesus is lived in relationship with others. (Acts 2:44-47, Jn 17:23)

  • We are created to glorify God and share the good news of Christ. (Rom. 15:5-7, Eph. 2:10)

Our Values

  • Worshipping Christ in freedom and truth. (John 4:23, 2 Corinthians 3:17)

  • Growing in understanding of God’s Word. (Colossians 1:10, 2 Peter 3:18)

  • Serving others selflessly and sacrificially. (1 Peter 4:9, Luke 22:27)

  • Building genuine relationships with God & others. (Acts 2, Hebrews 10:24-25)

  • Praying in all things. (Ephesians 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 2 Chronicles. 7:13-14)

  • Stewarding what God has provided. (Rom 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Timothy 6:17-19)

  • Partnering to make a difference. (John 17:22-24, Romans 15:5-6)