A Message from Alison Barrington

I am absolutely thrilled to have met Briana Calhoun - St James’ new Director of Children and Youth Ministries. We had a delightful conversation about all the exciting new adventures for families at St. James and I know that this vibrant part of St. James is in really good hands with Briana. She brings great experience, new ideas and a warmth which is so important for our rich and welcoming community. I am confident that everyone involved with this ministry will work together to move forward with Briana and support all the children and youth and their families.

As I move forward with my own path in York I hope that you will all support each other with prayer and joy and laughter. The Barrington family has been so blessed to be part of the St. James community for these past 7 years.

Alison

A Message from Briana Calhoun,

New Director of Children & Youth Ministries

Hello everyone! I was talking with Alison earlier this week and I am so honored to follow in her footsteps and continue the amazing work that has already been happening with our children and youth programs. 

I have a wide range of work experience and skills that lend themselves to my new role. I have spent the past 10 years as a music educator (PreK-8) in both public and private schools and 12 years in a wide variety of outdoor ministry roles. My most recent role in outdoor ministry was as Spiritual Director at Camp Chicago, the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago’s summer camp. In addition, I served on the nursery staff and helped lead Sunday School at Church of Our Saviour, and was previously a youth group leader at my church back home in Fairfax, VA. 

I love the energy that young people bring into the world and I am passionate about community-building and helping educate youth in interactive, fun, and meaningful ways. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and working together to help serve our children and youth at St. James.

Briana