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Rev. Nikki Stahl
executive minister & minister of pastoral care/co-bridge pastor Nikki is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ and has a masters in social worker. Her passion is building relationships and empowering others to live out their call as disciples of Christ. Nikki is responsible for the over "business side" of church and pastoral care as well as supporting and equipping caring elders. She enjoys facilitating adult/youth small discussion groups. Her favorite part of ministry is meeting with guests and new members. Since going virtual, she's been enjoying new skills utilizing Canva, Adobe and other techy stuff. Nikki spends most of her spare time, along with her husband (Ian), caring for her three daughters (Marian, Emmalee and Cora). |
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Rev. Anna Kreisle Humble
minister of worship & arts/co-bridge pastor Anna is a fifth-generation native Austinite living with her husband, her two human children, and her two canine children. She graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis in 2006 with a degree in music. She went from there to Harvard University where she earned a Master of Divinity in 2009. Anna has served as an Associate Pastor at Central Congregational Church (UCC) in Dallas and in judicatory ministry at the Association and Conference level for the United Church of Christ. She returned to her musical roots when United Christian Church, her home church, needed someone to step in to "temporarily" lead the choir. It was then that she rekindled her love for everything music and worship. Today she is excited to step back into the pulpit to commemorate the highs and lows of life together with this amazing family of faith. |
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Emily Jamison Guerrero
children's ministry coordinator Emily is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Philosophy. While in college, Emily worked at Shepherd of the Hills Christian Church, Austin and participated in a Summer Internship at First Christian Church, San Marcos. From 2002 to 2006 she served first as the Youth Director and then the Director of Children's and Family Ministries at First Presbyterian Church, Austin. In 2006, she began teaching music in RRISD while finishing graduate school. In 2007, she earned her Master of Education from Concordia University, Austin and continued teaching music and art (and Kindergarten for one year). "I am thrilled to be continuing on as the Children's Ministries Coordinator at United Christian Church. I think it will be a wonderful fit for our family and I hope an equally good fit for the church. It is a privilege to be able to work with young children and their families and I am so grateful for this opportunity. " |
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Meghan Trout
youth ministry coordinator Meghan is a graduate of Baylor University with a BA in Radio, Television, and Film, and is currently a Graduate Resident of the Center for Youth Ministry Training, seeking her Masters in Youth Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. After many years working in video production and television news, she took a break from paid work to work full time as a mom to her two boys, Gabriel and Kai. After volunteering with the youth group at United Christian Church for several years, she felt called to do more and step into a leadership role. Her desire is to make sure all youth know they are welcome and loved here at UCC, and that they share that love and respect for others in their daily life. Meghan and her husband, Tony, are big time board game geeks, and can often be found checking out the latest games. |
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Bob Fuller
clerical support specialist Bob graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2012 with Bachelors in History. After a successful career in the automotive and retail industries as a store manager and trainer, Bob became a stay at home parent for his family in 2013. Bob and his family found UCC in February of 2016. He fills his days with caring for his 4 children, dog and wife, Melissa. |