8724 Travis Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78735

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A message from
Rev. Alyssa

About

We Love God – through worship, sacraments, prayer, attention to the scriptures, and how we live.

Our Mission

St. Christopher’s has been serving God’s people in Oak Hill for over 40 years. The church began in a small storefront near the “Y” where Highway 290 and Highway 71 split. In the 1980’s we moved to our current location behind the Natural Gardener on a peaceful 8 acres. We have seen this part of Austin grow and change, and it’s a gift to continue serving God in Southwest Austin. From up on the hill we can feel the Spirit blowing us out into the world to love and serve our neighbors.

Clergy & Staff

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The Rev. Alyssa Stebbing

Rector

The Reverend Alyssa Stebbing received her M. Div. from Seminary of the Southwest and was ordained into the Episcopal Church. She has spent thirty years serving in ministry around the world, working primarily with marginalized and disenfranchised people. She is currently the Episcoapl Migration Ministries liaison for the Diocese of Texas and previously served as an Anglican delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women. She loves music, painting, iconography, the smell of piñon burning, tacos, hiking, traveling, learning, teaching, and prayer. She and her husband, Colin, share seven children and their families who are spread across the globe. 

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Lyssa Williford

Family Minister

Lyssa grew up in Round Rock, Texas where her parents prioritized love and humor in all things. Her father instilled a passionate love of football, particularly the Dallas Cowboys, which she has passed down to her two sons. Lyssa was raised in the Episcopal church providing her with a solid spiritual foundation. She began her call to the children’s ministry at St. Alban’s in 2008 where she volunteered as a storyteller in Godly Play. She delighted in wondering with the children while gaining an appreciation of their perspectives on life as they learned the sacred stories. She has volunteered in various children’s activities, completed Godly Play Core Training, as well as Education for Ministry. Lyssa has been Director of Children’s Ministry at St. Christopher’s from 2017-2022, and accepted the position of Family Minister in May 2023. She understands the needs of children and families and is honored to be part of their spiritual formation. When Lyssa isn’t working she loves spending time with her family, especially her first grandson Casey and her many grand-dogs.
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Ann Vail

Choir Director

Ann Vail has been volunteer choir director at St. Christopher’s for many years.  A lifelong Episcopalian, Ann’s passion for music extends to her love of worship.

Vestry

Estella Guillen​

Senior Warden

Joe Robinson

Junior Warden​