Impact Family Church is celebrating 30 years of worship and community in South Austin on Nov. 8.
The big picture
Impact is a non-denominational church that supports ministries across the United States and missionaries across the world. The congregation is hosting a gathering at 10 a.m. Nov. 8 to mark the church's 30th anniversary.
Festivities will include a special service and an outdoor party, complete with BBQ, desserts and yard games.
The history
Over the years, the church has had a few different homes and names.
January 1996: The church holds its first service at South Austin Recreation Center, under the name World Harvest Outreach Church.
December 1996: The congregation moves to Cherry Creek Plaza.
July 2011: The church moves to Clint Small Middle School, where it stays until 2019.
January 2013: World Harvest Outreach Church undergoes a name change to become Impact Family Church.
July 2019: Impact Family Church merges with Jubilee Christian Center, and the first joint service at 2909 W. William Cannon Drive is held July 21.
Quote of note
“God has built a loving community at Impact from all around the Austin Metro area," Pastor John Larkam said in an email statement to Community Impact. "We have a diverse community of believers of all ages and backgrounds who love God and people and are growing in their relationship with God and one another."
