Rev. Nikki Williams Stahl, LMSW
executive minister/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 is a licensed social worker. Her passion is building relationships and empowering others to live out their call as disciples of Christ. She enjoys facilitating adult/youth small discussion groups. Nikki spends most of her spare time, along with her husband (Ian), caring for her three daughters (Marian, Emmalee and Cora).
executive minister/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 is a licensed social worker. Her passion is building relationships and empowering others to live out their call as disciples of Christ. She enjoys facilitating adult/youth small discussion groups. Nikki spends most of her spare time, along with her husband (Ian), caring for her three daughters (Marian, Emmalee and Cora).
Rev. Anna Kreisle Humble
minister of music/co-bridge pastor
Anna is a fifth-generation native Austinite living in Northwest Hills 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 with a concentration in voice performance. She went on 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. Anna 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 fell in love with music ministry and has stayed ever since.
minister of music/co-bridge pastor
Anna is a fifth-generation native Austinite living in Northwest Hills 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 with a concentration in voice performance. She went on 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. Anna 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 fell in love with music ministry and has stayed ever since.
Pastor Carl Schwartz-King
licensed minister of congregational care
Carl Schwartz-King is licensed by the Heart of Texas Association of the United Church of Christ and commissioned by the Blue Bonnet Area of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He attended Galveston Community College and the University of Texas at Arlington. Carl retired in 2016 after 25 years in nursing management and education. He attended Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in the Certificate in Ministry (CiM) program. Carl and his husband made their home in Austin in 1989 and became members of United Christian Church of Austin in 2010. Carl and John love to travel and are both active in the ministries of the church. Carl wants to focus his faith path in congregational care and visitation.
licensed minister of congregational care
Carl Schwartz-King is licensed by the Heart of Texas Association of the United Church of Christ and commissioned by the Blue Bonnet Area of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He attended Galveston Community College and the University of Texas at Arlington. Carl retired in 2016 after 25 years in nursing management and education. He attended Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in the Certificate in Ministry (CiM) program. Carl and his husband made their home in Austin in 1989 and became members of United Christian Church of Austin in 2010. Carl and John love to travel and are both active in the ministries of the church. Carl wants to focus his faith path in congregational care and visitation.
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. "
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. "
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.
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.
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.
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.