St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

St. Andrew’s is a wonderful progressive church with a tradition of inclusiveness. It’s strong social justice message calls the congregation to stand up against all forms of injustice & to grow spiritually by practicing Christ’s teachings of love. Video of the sermons are also posted on their website:

There is no church in Austin like St Andrews. Everything that the reviewer Logan said is true. It this church were more central, I believe it would be much larger. The minister, Jim Rigby, stands up for all people including the GLBT community, women, and all races, I call it a Social Justice Church. Heaven and Hell are not the issue with Christianity, but how to have a meaningful life. He is very good at history of all religion and philosophy and weaves them into the sermons. People drive regularly from long distances to hear him each Sunday..

i never thought i’d be reviewing a church of all things, but this one is amazing… or maybe i should say the pastor is amazing. jim rigby is his name and he is progressive and feminist and anti-​racist and reads poetry or quotes philosophers in his «sermons.» i mean, what else can you ask for?
now, i am not a particularly religious person, but i do believe in the importance of fellowship with others and acting upon this strong desire i have to improve the world. this is why i go to this church. it is not about gay-​bashing or even about paving the path to heaven, it is just about thinking about what makes us human and how we can do better.
everyone that goes to this church seems to be 50 + so I want some of you all to come and check it out. I know it’s far north, but what can I say? Carpool. Jim Rigby is worth it. If you don’t trust me check out the church website and download some of his services into your iPod.