It is with great pleasure that I announce that Ari Monts has joined the St. James’ staff as our 2020-2021 Intern for Family Ministries.
Ari L. Monts is an independent scholar, artist, and queer liturgist based in Austin, TX. Ari grew up in Connecticut, got a B.A. in Music, Theatre, and Women’s and Gender Studies from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and just finished coursework towards a PhD at the University of Texas at Austin. Their research looks at the role of participatory performance rituals and their roles in community formation. Ari has been attending St. James since 2017 and has been a confirmed member of The Episcopal Church since 2018. They love cats, The Book of Common Prayer, and craft coffee. They are excited to bring their gifts to the children and families of St. James in a more official capacity!
As Intern for Family Ministries, Ari’s efforts will work in a part-time capacity alongside Simone Barnes, focusing on children’s ministry. They bring a deep understanding of Godly Play, which guides our Children’s formation programs and a love of music. This internship is designed to last through the end of May 2021.
