Churches in Allston

Active churches in Allston

971 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 35-37
symphonychurch.com
2 sermons
24 Denby Rd, Suite 130
newenglandcbc.org
2 sermons

Types of churches in Allston

Non-denominational

Modern music, practical teaching, and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere — popular with young adults and families who want a welcoming community without strong denominational ties.

Mainline & historic

Traditional worship with beautiful sanctuaries, choral music, and liturgical services — congregations that connect faith with history and a long-standing community presence.

Students & young adults

With the University of Colorado nearby, many churches emphasize student ministry — Bible studies, worship nights, and service opportunities built for people in their college and early-career years.

Family-friendly

Strong kids’ programs, youth groups, and safe, supportive environments — with Sunday school, childcare, and age-specific ministries throughout the city.

Sermon clips from Allston churches

43s
“When an ancient king conquered his enemies and established peace, he would hang up his bow to signify that the battle was over. Do you see the metaphor here? God is making a promise of peace. The rainbow is actually God's war bow hung in the sky as a declaration of peace. Now a number of pastors, a number of scholars have pointed out there's something significant about the direction that God sets his war bow. As you think about a rainbow and imagine it to be a real bow, which way is the bow pointing if it were to be fired? Upwards.”
45s
#UnityAndPrayer
“So church, this is the beauty of a church that we are here. We need to stand together, support each other, encourage each other. Why? Because unity strengthens us. And prayer keeps us connected to the one who gives us strength, to the source. As we as long as we are connected to the source, the power, the nutrition, and everything will continue to flow, to fill our heart, strengthen us, empower us, enable us, not just to continue to walk, but to thrive and to become a victorious in Jesus Christ.”
42s
“The ark is literally the vessel of salvation. It's a metaphor also then, and we have to know this, in a world drowning in its own autonomy, in a world besieged by spiritual realities, salvation isn't found by swimming harder. Brothers and sisters, we don't survive the floodwaters by our own strength. We don't survive by our intellect and our resumes and our moral striving. We cannot swim our way out of the judgment that our sin deserves. survive by hiding in the provision of God.”
38s
“God's response, the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth and it grieved him to his heart. It grieved him. God is not an unfeeling, impersonal, distant being looking down in arbitrary rage. He's a heartbroken father weeping over the broken condition of his children, of those who are meant to bear his image. The flood, spiritually speaking, is what happens when human and spiritual evil become completely systemic.”
33s
“Friends, if you're exhausted from trying to navigate the floodwaters of modern life, if you're tired of trying to fight spiritual and cultural battles on your own, trying to define your own truth, building your own safety, out swim your own shame, I wanna invite us today. Let's step into the ark. We can put our trust in Jesus. I've been using this phrase all through the series. I'll say it one more time. The mess is our history, but God doesn't want it to be our destiny.”
47s
#SpiritForMission
“So the Holy Spirit wasn't given simply for comfort. He was given for mission with a purpose. God empowers us to reflect Jesus Christ in our schools, in our workplace, in our families, in in our daily lives. What we need to remember is that God's generosity towards us was never meant to stop with us. It was meant to flow through us. Amen? Okay. Quick. Go to the next point. Point number two. We need to live in obedience to the word of God.”
46s
#SpiritFlowsThroughUs
“So the question now becomes, after he gave us his holy spirit, is a generous gift for all of us. So the question is, what do we do with this generous gift from God? What do we do with this generous, amazing gift from God? And if Jesus ascended and generously gave us his holy spirit, then how should we live in response? Because the holy spirit was never given to be enjoyed by ourselves or to stop in us. Amen? It should flow through us. So this whole the Holy Spirit was given with a purpose.”
50s
#GenerosityBeyondMoney
“Now the book of Acts tells us that believers shared what they had and cared for one another's need. Why? Because they had experienced the generosity of God for themselves. That's why they act generously. I believe if you really experience the generosity of God, then you will be the channel of God's generosity. And, again, generosity is not just about giving money. It's giving your time, giving your attention, giving encouragement, giving forgiveness, giving help when someone is struggling or in need. And the scripture shows us that God blesses and honors lives that reflects his heart.”
31s
#CapacityOverComfort
“Sometimes God enriches you not by adding comfort. You know when God gave you what you need, that's comfortable. He enriches you not by adding comfort, but he enriches you by developing capacity in you. That's what it means to be that's what it that's what I mean when I say God will grow you to be generous. This is where I lost most people.”
31s
#EnrichToGrow
“But as I was studying this, I received something that I think is not common and often probably forgotten or even purposefully overlooked because it's not something that is easy. So when God says, I will enrich you, number one, it means he will give you, but it doesn't stop right there because I believe that when he say, I will enrich you, it also mean that God will grow you to become generous.”

Why Allston churches are unique

Tradition meets innovation: The spiritual landscape in Allston reflects both heritage and progress, with long-established mainline churches standing alongside newer congregations that emphasize casual gatherings and contemporary worship.
A culture all its own: Many churches mirror the city’s culture of inclusivity and connection to the outdoors, offering spaces where people of all backgrounds can experience faith and community in an authentic, welcoming environment.

Recent sermons from Allston churches

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