The Rev. Nadia Stefko, Rector

Nadia began as Rector of St. Augustine's in February 2020. She was ordained to the priesthood in 2016, after a decade working in faith-based advocacy, communications, and organic vegetable farming.

Nadia’s faith journey is deeply informed and enriched by her relationship with the soil--the rich, fragrant, messy, living stuff out of which God created us and feeds us, and where God promises to return (with) us. She is fascinated by all the different ways God gives us to grow together in Christian community.

Nadia received her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and her M.Div. from the University of Chicago Divinity School. She shares life with her husband and their two young daughters. Email contact: nadia.stefko@staschurch.org

The Rev. Sue Nebel, Deacon

Sue has served as deacon at St. Augustine’s since 2015. Ordained in 1998, Sue soon embarked on a special ministry as a “vagabond deacon,” serving in parishes that did not have a deacon for two or three years to give people the experience of having a deacon serving in their midst. She also teaches about what it means to serve as a deacon through presentations and conversation with people who are interested. She supervised and taught in the Diocese of Chicago’s formation program for prospective deacons. She has also served on the Commission on Ministry and the Deacons’ Leadership Team. She began her professional career as an academic, teaching at Loyola University for 19 years. She then worked in the fields of career development, social ministry, not-for-profit fundraising; and finally, as a hospice chaplain for 10 years until she retired in 2014. She has a B.A. from Albion College, an M.A. from the University of Colorado, a Ph.D. from Northwestern University, as well as an M.Div. from the former Seabury Western Theological Seminary. She lives in Wilmette. Email contact: s-hnebel@comcast.net.

Martin Kehe, Associate for Music

Martin Kehe is originally from Denver, Colorado, and was raised in the Lutheran Church.  He had his first organist position at the age of 12.  Martin studied organ with teachers including Everett Jay Hilty at the University of Colorado and Robert Finster at St. John's Cathedral in Denver.  He studied at Arizona State University with David N. Johnson and received his bachelor's degree with a minor in music and major in business.  While pursuing a full-time career in business and education, Martin served Episcopal parishes as organist or organist and choirmaster in the Dioceses of Arizona, Los Angeles, Long Island, Maryland, Easton, and Washington. He holds the Service Playing and Colleague certificates from the American Guild of Organists. Martin's full-time employment is with the GED Testing Service, where he leads the assessment services group.  He holds an MBA, a MS in Higher Education, and is ABD in doctoral studies in Adult and Postsecondary Education.  Martin is married and lives in the Ravenswood Manor neighborhood of Chicago with his husband, Anthony.  They enjoy their blended family of five adult children (including a daughter and three sons here in Chicago and a son in San Francisco). Martin directs the choir and serves as St. A's organist and pianist. Email contact: music@staschurch.org 

Becky Wright, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries

Becky Wright joined the staff at St. Augustine’s as the Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries in April 2022, after joyfully serving in this role as a volunteer since 2020. Before relocating to Evanston in 2017, Becky spent 20-plus years in Minnesota where she was a Parent Educator, providing small group facilitation, educational classes, and consultations for local school districts. Becky has also worked as an Early Childhood Educator in preschool and childcare settings.

For 15 years, Becky was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis where she became deeply rooted in contemplative spirituality and passionate about the role connection and community play in the development of one’s faith. She believes children and youth have innate wisdom and knowledge of God; it is the role of the church to provide them with opportunities to worship, learn, reflect, and question so that they may continue to grow their faith and relationship with God.

Becky holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Westmont College and a Master’s in Early Childhood and Family Education from the University of Minnesota. She is married to Brian and they enjoy hanging out with their two adult sons and one amazing daughter-in-law. Becky loves books, CrossFit, long runs, and sunshine. Email contact: becky.wright@staschurch.org

Theresa Kimball, Parish Administrator

Theresa joined the staff as St. A’s parish administrator in August 2017. She grew up near Albany, NY and graduated from Marymount College in Tarrytown, NY. Her husband Bill’s career kept them moving over the years from Kansas to Kentucky to Ohio to Missouri, back to Ohio, on to Boston and then back to Theresa’s hometown for a short stay before settling in Evanston in 2016. They now live close to their daughters (their son lives in DC) – and their four grandchildren 😊 – so life is good! In 1998 Theresa answered an ad for a p/t parish secretary at an Episcopal church in Cincinnati and there she found her calling….and eventually her new church home. After working there for 13 years, she then worked for 3 years as the office manager of an Episcopal church in Boston. She loves working in the Episcopal church and is thrilled to be at St. A’s. When Theresa is not spending time with her grandchildren, she enjoys scrapbooking, reading, visiting family and friends, and playing local tourist.  Email contact: augustine@staschurch.org.

Sabrina Nizzi, Digital Communications & Building Operations

Sabrina, an Evanston native, spent much of her professional life living in NYC, Boston, Atlanta and Dallas. Her degree in journalism and background in advertising provided her with the skills to establish her own freelance consultancy in 2010, assisting small businesses create and cultivate their online messaging and digital presence. During the pandemic she founded Students 4 Boomers, a community service program dedicated to helping older adults improve their digital fluency via mentoring sessions with area high school students and youth groups. Sabrina enjoys supporting the vibrant local arts community and aspires to catch the sunrise a few days a week on early morning walks around our beautiful lakefront. Email contact: sabrina.nizzi@staschurch.org

Athina Sato, Bookkeeper

Athina Sato joined the staff as St. A's bookkeeper in April 2017. Athina was born in Evanston and was raised in an international household. Her mother was born in Germany and her father was born in Turkey. She currently still lives in Evanston with her husband and two children. She graduated from Kendall College with a BA in business and has worked with a tax accounting firm in Evanston for the last 15 years. Athina enjoys cooking, reading, biking and being with her family and friends. She is available to help with questions you may have about contributions to St. Augustine's and church finances. Email contact: athina821@gmail.com.

Pisa Sybounheuang, Sexton

Pisa has served as sexton of St. Augustine's Church for more than 20 years.  He takes care of building needs, setup and cleanup, and general operations.  Pisa moved to the United States from Thailand after living briefly in Laos.  He lives in Palatine with his wife and two children.  In addition to St. Augustine's, Pisa also works at The Mather, an assisted living residence in Evanston. Please contact Pisa by calling the parish office: 847.251.6922.