Staff
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God has given us an opportunity to worship and grow together at Franklin Presbyterian and I am very grateful to be part of serving Jesus Christ in this community. My vision of God’s Beloved Community is one where we Love God and Love Neighbor in a radical way, where every single human being on this planet is created in the image of God, and that we work for peace and justice for all people, that God’s kingdom comes on earth as it is in heaven. I find that Franklin offers a unique opportunity to listen for the Holy Spirit, as we work together with other churches and organizations to be the hands and feet of Christ right here and right now. I love exploring Scripture and find that I’m very blessed to be in a congregation as loving, talented, and dedicated as Franklin Presbyterian. I’m always looking forward to meeting more of you in our community. Give us a call or visit!
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Bailey Pickens,
Community Connections Director
Candice Butler-Mendoza, Office Administrator
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Jason Matteson, Music Director
Jason Matteson has been an active participant in community music-making for more than two decades and has performed with numerous instrumental and vocal ensembles in central New York, Ontario, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. In 2005, Jason earned an associate’s degree in culinary arts, which was quickly followed up with earning a bachelor’s degree in music education from the Crane School of Music. After teaching music, ENL and literacy in several school districts for several years in central New York, Jason moved to Tennessee during the Covid-19 pandemic and earned his master’s degree in choral conducting from Austin Peay, where he taught some classes and conducted the university choirs.
Personally, Jason enjoys hiking, kayaking, going barefoot, and spending time outside whenever possible. He is also an avid lover of history, geology, and antiques, collecting old music books and hymnals to odd eccentricities. Being a bagpiper and professional Scottish Drum Major, Jason feels a deep connection to the British Isles, including its expansive history, long standing traditions, varied musics, comedies, and food/drink. All which runs into other nationalities and cultures across Europe and the globe. He is also very passionate about supporting the ethical treatment of animals, and if it wasn’t for cheese, Jason would be vegan. Musically, Jason is very eclectic and likes a lot of music ranging from medieval music to folk music and world music, classical music to classic rock, old country western to indie folk, and much more including contemporary choir music. For further biographical information, please visit Jason’s website at www.jasonmatteson.com.
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Donna Houston, Organist
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Shirley Crutcher, Nursery
I have been married now for almost 40 years! We have been blessed to have two daughters. We moved to Franklin, KY 20 years ago from Portland, TN seeking to be further out in the country.
I have been working in education for the past 35 years. My love for working with children brought me to Franklin Presbyterian Church when there was a need for a Nursery teacher for Sunday services. I have now been here for 14 years and loving it!