Located in Austin’s East Riverside-Oltorf neighborhood, The Hill was founded in 2016 to provide expanded opportunities for worship and missional service on the southeast side of the city. We are a multicultural community and many of our most engaged members are Deaf.
Nuestra comunidad es multicultural y muchos de nuestros miembros son Sordos.
Rite II Sunday worship at 10:30a takes place in a casual atmosphere, and includes Bible readings, a sermon, communion, and music. Classic hymns, Gospel music, and Bluegrass songs are played on guitar, piano, upright bass, and organ by the Hill’s worship band, “Hill’s Angels.” While services are conducted primarily in English, Spanish-language bulletins and American Sign Language interpretation are provided. In addition to Sunday worship, various Bible studies, book groups, and community events are offered weekly and seasonally on the Hill campus.
La misa dominical es a las 10:30a Incluye música con guitarra, piano y contrabajo, y lecturas de la Biblia junto con la comunión. El servicio es en inglés, pero hay boletines disponibles en español. Se ofrece interpretación en lenguaje de señas americano (ASL) para la comunidad sorda. Programas adicionales ocurren durante la semana.
Children & Family Sunday School | 9:30a
Children and families are invited to learn more about Christian faith through a child-centered Bible program that includes a story and activities intended to engage big questions, teach life lessons, and foster joyful curiosity.
Escuela Dominical Para Niños y Familias | 9:30a
Se invita a los niños y a las familias a aprender más sobre la fe cristiana a través de un programa bíblico centrado en los niños que incluye una historia y actividades diseñadas para abordar grandes preguntas, enseñar lecciones de la vida y fomentar una curiosidad alegre.
Sunday Worship Schedule:
9:15a | Adult Formation, Parish Hall
10:15a | Nursery Room opens
10:30a | Worship, Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:30a | Coffee Hour with Donuts, Parish Hall
9:15a | Formación para Adultos, Salón Parroquial
10:15a | Sala de Guardería abiertas
10:30a | Adoración, Santa Eucaristía Rito II
11:30a | Hora del café con donas, Salón Parroquial
Tuesdays, 8:15a | Morning Prayer at the Hill
Join us for a simple service of prayers, canticles, and scripture
from the Book of Common Prayer led by laypeople.
Stay for donuts and coffee in the Parish Hall after the service.
To learn more, please contact Michael Agapos.
Thursdays, 7:00p | Diving Deeper Discussion Group
Diving Deeper: Topics in the Life of Faith is a spirituality and faith discussion group open to all adults. Our first topic will be on the Christian roots of secular moral values. Feel free to come with a snack and a beverage. For more information, please contact Daniel Wise.
Various times:
The Community Garden is a joint effort between Hillside ECC and the Hill. Say hi to the chickens as you plant, tend to, and harvest seasonal crops, which are then shared with community members. For more information, please contact Ron Tamaru.
Seasonal Calendar:
During the year, the Hill hosts or facilitates a number of community gatherings, including an Easter Egg Hunt, Fourth of July on the Hill, Blessing of the Backpacks, the NAMI Walk, Blessing of the Animals, Hillside Sunday Fall Festival, Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda Table, Music on the Hill concerts, and more. View our Calendar or seasonal handout for details.
In addition to the church, the Hill’s campus includes Hillside Early Childhood Center, a pre-k day school with its own 501(c)(3) status; a community garden maintained by parishioners and school families; and the Park at Love Hill, a public green space open to the neighborhood. As a small-but-growing community, there are many opportunities to lead and serve.