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Churches in Castle Heights, Waco
Castle Heights and the surrounding Uptown Austin Avenue / northwest Waco area (ZIPs 76710 and 76708) are served by a mix of historic mainline congregations, Baptist churches, and contemporary congregations. No church carries the name "Castle Heights" — the Austin Avenue Methodist Church has the strongest historical association with the neighborhood itself.
Most Closely Associated
| Name |
Denomination |
Address |
Notes |
| Austin Avenue Methodist Church |
United Methodist (Independent) |
1300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 |
Founded December 31, 1900; first service December 29, 1901; 81 charter members. Sunday services: 9am (Traditional), 11am (Contemporary); Wednesday noon communion. Historical records include photographs of church youth events held at Cottonland Castle before 1969. |
Northwest Waco / ZIP 76710
| Name |
Denomination |
Address |
Notes |
| Lake Shore Baptist Church |
Alliance of Baptists (progressive/affirming) |
5801 Bishop Dr, Waco, TX 76710 |
~450 resident members; avg. attendance ~250; welcoming and affirming congregation. |
| Western Heights Baptist Church |
Southern Baptist (SBC) |
6301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710 |
Active SBC congregation. |
| Lake Shore United Methodist Church |
United Methodist |
3311 Park Lake Dr, Waco, TX 76710 |
Northwest Waco UMC congregation. |
| Central Christian Church |
Disciples of Christ |
4901 Lake Shore Dr, Waco, TX 76710 |
Active Disciples of Christ congregation. |
| Christ the King Baptist Church |
Baptist |
4777 Lake Shore Dr, Waco, TX 76710 |
Located at Lake Shore Dr and Hillcrest Dr. |
North Waco / ZIP 76708
| Name |
Denomination |
Address |
Notes |
| Highland Baptist Church |
Southern Baptist (SBC) |
3014 Maple Ave, Waco, TX 76707 |
One of Waco's larger and older congregations; (254) 754-0335. |
| Speegleville Baptist Church |
Southern Baptist |
469 Speegle Rd, Waco, TX 76708 |
Rural-edge SBC congregation. |
Downtown-Adjacent (Short Drive)
| Name |
Denomination |
Address |
Notes |
| First Presbyterian Church of Waco |
Presbyterian (PCUSA) |
1100 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 |
Congregation established 1855; current building erected 1912. |
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