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.
Las clases y servicios se ofrecen en inglés, pero todos son bienvenidos a asistir. La misa incluye boletines en español para que puedan participar.
Education Hour is what we call our “Sunday School” or “Formation” classes. Formation means “an act of giving shape to something.” We are shaped into followers of Jesus in lots of ways: through scripture, prayer, worship, friendship, and care for our neighbors, among other things. Every Sunday, adults and older teens are invited to take some time to study scripture and theology as part of this formation. All are welcome! No preparation necessary – we will supply books and materials as needed. Come hungry! We’ll have breakfast tacos and donuts. For more information, please contact the Rev. Leah Wise.
*Nursery care available
La Hora de Formación es lo que llamamos nuestras clases de “Escuela Dominical” o “Formación”. La formación significa “dar forma a algo”. Somos formados como seguidores de Jesús de muchas maneras: a través de las Escrituras, la oración, el culto, la amistad y el cuidado de nuestros vecinos, entre otras cosas. Cada domingo, los adultos y jóvenes mayores están invitados a dedicar un tiempo al estudio de las Escrituras y la teología como parte de este proceso formativo. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! No se requiere preparación; proporcionaremos libros y materiales según sea necesario. ¡Vengan con hambre! Habrá tacos de desayuno y donas. Para más información, comuníquese con la Rvda. Leah Wise.
*Servicio de cuidado infantil disponible
Kids ages 3-9 are invited to attend an interactive chapel with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities. They will rejoin the worship service at the Peace to take part in Communion and closing prayers. Older kids are invited to attend regular worship with their families.
Se invita a los niños de 3 a 9 años a participar en una capilla interactiva con historias, cantos y actividades apropiadas para su edad. Ellos regresarán al servicio de adoración en el momento de la Paz para participar en la Santa Comunión y las oraciones finales. Se invita a los niños mayores a asistir al servicio regular junto con sus familias.
Worship at the Hill takes place in a casual atmosphere and generally follows the Rite II liturgy (order of service). The service includes Bible readings, a sermon, Communion, and music. Classic hymns, Gospel music, and contemporary songs are played by an acoustic band. While services are in English, Spanish-language bulletins are available. All worship services have ASL interpretation.
* Nursery care available
La adoración en The Hill se lleva a cabo en un ambiente casual y generalmente sigue la liturgia del Rito II (orden del servicio). El servicio incluye lecturas bíblicas, un sermón, la Santa Comunión y música. Se interpretan himnos clásicos, música góspel y cantos contemporáneos por una banda acústica. Aunque los servicios son en inglés, se ofrecen boletines en español. Todos los servicios de adoración cuentan con interpretación en ASL.
* Guardería disponible
All are invited to gather, chat, and check in with one another over coffee (or tea) and donuts immediately after the 10:30 service.
Todos están invitados a reunirse, comunicar entre ustedes mientras disfrutan el café (o té) y donas, inmediatamente después del servicio de las 10:30.
In this interpreted Bible study, deaf and hard-of-hearing participants are invited to bring their questions and experience to a guided conversation about the Bible. We will learn about the history, stories, theology, and interpretation of Christianity’s Holy Scripture in an open and inclusive way. No preparation needed. Led by Daniel Wise with ASL interpretation. Nursery care available by request. With questions, email Daniel Wise.
Join young adults in the Hill’s parish hall (1700 Woodland Ave) for a drop-in study on Paul’s letters to the Church in Corinth. No preparation needed – just bring yourself (and your favorite Bible if you have one). Cookies and drinks will be provided. We will end our time together with a brief service of Compline (night prayer). We meet on Thursdays from 7:00p–8:15p at the Hill, parish hall. For more information, please contact the Rev. Leah Wise.
En el principio… Desde Génesis hasta Apocalipsis, la Biblia está llena de historias sorprendentes, desafiantes y milagrosas sobre lo que significa comenzar y comenzar de nuevo. Al inicio de este nuevo año, durante la temporada de Epifania, nos reuniremos para leer historias de la creación, transformación y renovación. No se requiere preparación. Todos los jóvenes adultos (de 20 y 30 años) están invitados a traer sus preguntas, experiencias y conocimientos para un aprendizaje compartido. Nos reuniremos los jueves, del 8 de enero al 12 de febrero, de 7:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., en The Hill, salón parroquial. Para más información, comuníquese con la Rvda. Leah Wise.
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.
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.
The Hill’s Sunday worship is supported by the musical leadership of a live, acoustic band. If you play an instrument and would like to join The Hill’s Music Ministry, please contact the Rev. Leah Wise, Priest for the Hill.
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.