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Austin is one of the top "creative-class" cities in the nation and produces some of the nation's best indie music, film & art. Austin City Life strives to be a church that is "in the city & for the city", contributing to and engaging in the thriving art scene in Austin.


Arts in Austin City Life: Arts includes all Visual Arts: painting, drawing, sculpture & film as well as Performing Arts: dance, theatre & music. We believe that God is the creator of the universe and therefore He is the Father of Creativity, this includes the arts but does not exclude any other expression of worship. Basically, while we encourage the arts we don't feel that artists have a special connection to God through their art, it is merely an expression of Worship like all of life. Man is the only created being that is made in the very image of God, therefore we believe that we are inherently creative and because of this we must create we must worship... the question is.... who or what are we worshiping?

ALL Truth is God's Truth: We believe that everything that is true and good comes from God. This means that not only “Christian art”, or art made by a Christian artist is pleasing to God but that ALL art, if it is not in conflict with biblical teaching, is pleasing to God. We therefore appreciate, critique, encourage, purchase & display in our homes art that can be both expressively “Christian” as well as art that is not. But no matter the style, media or the artist we engage art on this site which will always be complementary to biblical teaching and therefore, this art through the Gospel will stir our affections for Christ. 


Arts Collective: This is a monthly gathering of Artists and Art appreciators where we talk about what the Gospel says about beauty, art and artists. We also take this time to share art and encourage one another. If you have more questions or are interested in joining us please email Miranda.