HERMITAGE
Presbyterian Church
OUR CORE VALUES
& MISSION
The Hermitage Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Core Values are:
· Participating in Liturgically-based Worship & Music
· Learning & Growing in Faith
· Caring for One Another
· Helping Those in Need
· Coming Together in Fellowship
The Hermitage Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seeks to support each other and those of the surrounding community through life’s challenges in order for the gracious love of God to be experienced.
OUR HISTORY
Hermitage Presbyterian Church had its beginning in a small, one-room log schoolhouse on Lebanon Turnpike a short distance east of the present church. As often as the Rev. Andrew Hodge would visit, the community, led by Rachel Jackson, would gather in the cabin to hear the Word of God preached. In 1819, the building burned to leave the community without a school or a place to worship.
1824
In 1839 the church was renamed Hermitage Presbyterian Church, and Andrew Jackson joined the church. Fire struck again in February of 1965 leaving just the walls of the building standing. (The building has now been restored and may be visited at Tulip Grove at The Hermitage).
1965
1819
In 1824 Rev. Hodge dedicated the “Ephesus Church,” which was built by the community on ground given by Andrew Jackson; Rachel Jackson was one of the eight charter members. Eight years later the church joined the Nashville Presbytery.
1839
In September 1965, the Hermitage Church acquired its present site in an exchange of land with the Ladies Hermitage Association. The ground was broken in March 1967 for the present sanctuary by Mr. C. L. Winn, a great, great-grandson of Andrew Jackson; and the congregation had their first service in the new building in December 1968. We continue the commitment of the congregation to the tradition of the education and spiritual development of the Hermitage community.
written by — W. E. (Putt) Hunt
HPC LEADERSHIP, STAFF & TEAMS
Leadership
A Presbyterian Church is led by a session composed of ruling elders in active service. We have six ruling elders on session, staggered in classes of two over three years:
Class of 2024 ---- Rick Harnack and Nancy Abbott
Class of 2025 ---- Jeff McCann and Sharon Bragg
Class of 2026 ---- Sandra Jost and Hank Sweetman
Clerk of Session/Treasurer ---- Jeff McCann
The work of the church is accomplished, in conjunction with the session, by two active teams:
Ministry Oversight and Evaluation Team, Moderator: Warren Bragg
They create, manage and evaluate ministries and programs of the church, ie; Bible Studies, Sunday School, Congregational Care, Mission Outreach.
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Business Team, Moderator: Mike Case
They manage the physical facilities, work with the Treasurer on the budget, manage stewardship campaigns, and work with outside vendors.
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We look forward to seeing your creations
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Pastor & Staff
Pastor
Reverend Leslie Traylor
Pianist
Amy Alley
Nursery Attendant
Sandra Riggan
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