Brynn has been working as the Interim Director of Children’s Ministries at Holy Comforter since the fall of 2018 and has been teaching children (ages 3–14) for over twenty years. She began her teaching career in Upstate NY as an elementary classroom teacher after completing her BA degree from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY in Psychology, Elementary and Special education.

After moving to Virginia, she earned a master’s degree in reading from the University of Virginia and was a classroom teacher and literacy coach to other teachers in several Fairfax County Public Schools, including two Title I schools, where she was nominated for the Fairfax County Teacher of the Year award. The real reward, she believes, was watching the incredible growth and achievement of children from disadvantaged backgrounds and in coaching both teachers and parents.

Brynn works as a consultant to parents and teachers empowering them to raise children who happily live to their God-given potential. She feels a calling to empower parents to mentor their children by fostering the development of the 7 research-based skills that lead to school and life success. (Focus and self-control, perspective taking, communicating, making connections, critical thinking, taking on challenges, self-directed, engaged learning.)

The greatest inspiration comes from Brynn’s husband John and their four children. Together they love to play games, ski, watch the Caps, and play in the backyard!

Linda Meyers was born and raised in Stockton, California, and has her Multi-disciplinary studies teaching credential, administrative credential, and a Masters in Educational Leadership. She began teaching at Holy Comforter Preschool and Kindergarten in 2006 where she taught the Threes, Pre-K classes and Kindergarten and now is in her third year as director of HCEP&K.

Linda values being a part of Holy Comforter as it is a place of love, worship, and joy for her on a daily basis. Every day with the children is a blessing and one she treasures and thanks God! As HCEP&K celebrates its 25th anniversary this school year, she is looking forward to enveloping more children into the sanctuary of HCEP&K. Linda has been supported and married to her wonderful husband, Chip Meyers for over 30 years and they have three beautiful daughters.

Elys Mclean joined the Holy Comforter staff in June, 2008. She began her communication career at USA TODAY where she worked for 15 years as an Illustrator and Informational Graphics Specialist. Additionally, she designs, produces, and coordinates communications and promotional products for other Episcopal churches, as well as for local and national organizations. Elys is the proud parent of a son and daughter—both in their twenties.

Liz Bleich has worked in the office of Church of the Holy Comforter since 2001. She holds a BA from Virginia Tech. She currently resides in Reston, Virginia with her husband of twenty years, Larry, and their two children, Joseph and Laura.

Tom came to Church Of The Holy Comforter from Saint Timothy Parish in Chantilly where he was the Facilities Manager of five buildings and 18 acres. He is the seventh of ten children and has lived in Vienna over 50 years. He and his wife Marty have five children and six grandchildren. Tom enjoys spending time with family, golfing, fishing, and cooking. He feels very blessed to be part of the Holy Comforter community.

Peggy Miller has been a parishioner at Holy Comforter for 27 years. She has been Holy Comforter's volunteer treasurer for 18 years. Peggy joined the church office staff in 2010. Prior to working at Holy Comforter, Peggy spent 33 years in banking. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Arts in History.

In 2018 when Denis was considering retiring from his engineering company, God found another role for him as Director of Youth Ministries. He has created a sustainable youth program with a strong team of dedicated leaders that focuses on listening, guiding, and rejoicing with our youth as they explore and struggle with decisions that affect their heart, soul, strength, and mind. He has encouraged the teens to take responsibility for their own lives and decide for themselves the values by which they will live.

Our youth will tell you that Denis loves to tell stories of his mistakes, failures, and successes. He will throw his planned teaching lessons out the proverbial window if he senses that the teens just need to talk and be themselves. He has created a safe place where teens know they are loved by God and by us, that all are welcomed, and that we will always be there for them on this journey of faith in Christ.

Denis has completed Youth Ministry courses at the Virginia Theological Seminary and participated in numerous Youth Ministry conferences. He loves spending time with his two daughters and five grandchildren, playing golf, biking and trying to be a good husband to his wife of more than 50 years, Valerie.

David Kelley has worked as Minister of Music at Church of the Holy Comforter since May 2011. David has broad classical training, including a Doctorate in Organ Performance from Peabody Conservatory, as well as degrees in Music Theory, Composition, and Liturgical Music.

His work in the church utilizes all of these skills, from composing pieces for the choir and congregation to sing, to creating colorful improvisations that enhance weekly worship. David uses his experience with vocal pedagogy and the Royal School of Church Music curriculum to train Holy Comforter’s volunteer choir members of all ages.

Outside Holy Comforter, he has served in leadership roles in the American Guild of Organists, is active in the Association of Anglican Musicians, and has published articles and compositions. When not engaged in musical activities, David enjoys designing and building bikes that he can ride to and from the church.