Churches in Sanger Heights, Waco¶
Sanger Heights has been described as Waco's most multicultural neighborhood, and its religious landscape reflects that diversity. The neighborhood has several congregations with deep roots in the community, including Calvary Baptist Church, which has been a neighborhood institution for nearly 100 years.
Baptist¶
- Calvary Baptist Church
- Denomination: Baptist (Waco Regional Baptist Association)
- Address: 1001 N 18th A St, Waco, TX 76707 (corner of 18th St and Bosque Ave)
- History: Founded in 1928 through the merger of two congregations already rooted in the Sanger Heights community. One of the longest-serving institutions in the neighborhood, approaching its 100th anniversary.
- Pastor: (not currently verified — see church website)
- Website: cbcwaco.net
- Source: Waco Regional Baptist Association, Calvary Baptist Church history page
Non-Denominational / Contemporary¶
- Antioch Waco
- Denomination: Non-Denominational / Contemporary Christian
- Notes: A modern congregation that serves the Sanger Heights community. Frequently mentioned by neighborhood residents as a gathering point for younger and newer residents of the area.
- Pastor: (not currently verified — see church website)
Community Notes¶
Sanger Heights is described by the neighborhood association itself as Waco's most multicultural neighborhood, with "churches of many faiths, neighbors of all backgrounds." In addition to the congregations listed above, the neighborhood is home to or near churches serving diverse faith traditions that reflect its demographic makeup.
Sources: Waco Regional Baptist Association (wacobaptists.org), Calvary Baptist Church (cbcwaco.net), Sanger Heights Neighborhood Association (sangerheights.org), web search results.