Welcome to St. Alban’s Church! Every Sunday, and most days in between, people gather in this place to worship, to learn, to grow, to share the joys and struggles of our lives, and to seek God’s grace in the midst of our lives. We do not come because we have it all figured out, but because we are seeking light on the way. We come as we are and welcome one another.
Emily Griffin grew up in Syracuse, NY. After completing a dual Masters of Divinity/Masters of Social Work at Princeton Seminary and Rutgers University (along with a Masters of Sacred Theology at General Seminary in NYC), she was ordained to the priesthood in 2003. Emily has served parishes in New Jersey, Virginia and now Washington, DC – with a primary focus on Christian education across the generations; she is also an accredited Godly Play Trainer. She and her husband Mike live in the District.
While we await a new Rector, Emily is serving in this role. In addition to working with the Executive Committee to set overall direction, she is currently overseeing our outreach ministries and sharing pastoral care responsibilities. She also oversees children's formation & family ministries, coordinates our worship guilds, and oversees our ministries in Spanish.
Yoimel (prounounced ‘Joimel’) was born in Cuba where he studied theater and theology. Over more than 10 years, Yoimel developed his leadership in the church in Christian education, youth ministry and lay formation. Yoimel graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary and was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Washington in June 2019. While at St. Alban's, he will also be serving in a part-time position as dean of the Latino Deacon School in our Diocese.
Yoimel oversees our youth ministry and assists in the leadership of our Spanish liturgy. While we await a new Rector, Yoimel is also taking a lead in adult formation and sharing duties in pastoral care. Yoimel is the contact for adult baptisms and confirmations, as well as the prayer list.