Fran McKendree
Fran McKendree
Fran McKendree: Guestbook
zelda
May 9, 2012
Clergy conference was great! However, Awake and Arise were awesome!!! Thabks for your gift of music and song. Peace and love,, Z.
Bob Butler
April 25, 2012
Saw Mckendree Spring in Columbia SC in 1972, keep going strong.
Emily O'Connor
February 28, 2012
Fran,
It is always wonderful to see you in sunny Florida! I so enjoyed the time my family and I got to spend with you. Not only is your music so moving to listen to, it brings back so many amazing memories. I am looking forward to the next time!
Jodi Ausland
February 22, 2012
Hi Fran. Our paths have crossed many times throughout my life at Kanuga and once in New Orleans. I'm so glad you are still making your beautiful music!! God Bless You!! Jodi
Patrick and Vivian Tortora
February 13, 2012
Hi Fran...it's Pat and Viv from Cape Cod. Found your record "Surprise" hidden in our collection. and reminded us of how much we loved it. So glad to find your website. We are well, and hope you and Fran (Diana) are doing well. Blessings
Alice Mae Applequist
February 5, 2012
I greatly enjoyed reading and sharing your site.
I look forward to meeting you at our clergy's lenten retreat.
kay edenfield
January 27, 2012
Oh My! Just sorta looking around for old music that I love and stumbled upon McKendree Springs.
I had your Spring Suite Album purchased after I saw you at Morehead State University in Kentucky
1973.Coincidentally I was in Glen Falls this summer at Grass Roots. Thanks for all the years of listening pleasure and so happy to find you again!
MissKay
Linda Silva
January 22, 2012
Hi Fran,
I still love your songs, especially Hand in mine. I met you in Florida with Gary and Linda. Much Love, Linda Silva
gina cenciose
January 20, 2012
your music and heart sustains us all, deeply honored and grateful, Gina
Verdery Kassebaum
January 12, 2012
It was wonderful to have you at Good Samaritan, San Diego, for Rebecca Edwards's ordination! Thank you so much for your music and your inclusion of the choir in it.
Sandra Hammond
January 11, 2012
I so enjoyed your music this past weekend at Good Sam for Rebecca's ordination. I hope you can come for another visit again sometime soon. Thank you.
dwight williams
December 22, 2011
Fran, I just wanted you guys to know that I am thinking of you this Christmas. I cherish your friendship. Can't wait til the Ultreya!
Dede
December 8, 2011
Love the new site. Miss seeing your face - and looking forward to seeing you in Florida in February!
Tilla
December 1, 2011
The link to the Fear of Transformation audio was gifted to me this morning by a woman who hurtles across the void, taking time to look at the view. She's an inspiration to me and I'm deeply touched by the idea of letting go and exploring the void, staying compassionate and open to new learning and growth. Thank you
Kristi Neal and Jack Culbreth
November 19, 2011
Fran,
We were blessed to hear you at the Diocese of WNC convention at Kanuga. We have now purchased two CD's and enjoy listening to your music. Thank you for sharing your gift of music.
Jacqueline Combs
November 11, 2011
A friend of Diane's. We recorded a tape for her in your studio. Would love to do that again!
Eileen Walsh
November 3, 2011
Thanks for the shout-out Fran. You are still the talk of St. C's. We had our Wed. night study last night and the topic might as well have been "Fran McKendree" rather than "Sloth." OK so maybe people didn't want to talk about sloth - but I think you can still take it as a compliment. :) We love you Fran.
Jeanne Collins
October 30, 2011
Cannot tell you how much we enjoyed having you at St. Christopher's, Portsmouth, Va. this weedend. Your music and words always inspire. Thank you!!
Jason Peaslee
August 9, 2011
I was going through some old pictures of youth programs here in the Diocese of Georgia and came across pictures of a Winter Blast you did with us. I don't know that you would remember it, but it would have been a week or two before Christmas in 2003 or 2004. We've had some great weekends down here, but that was one of the best. You have amazing gifts, thank you so much for sharing them.
I also just read in our diocese's newsletter that you are leading our "Fall Event" this october. If this true, I can't tell you how excited I'll be. Hope to see you soon!
jerry guthrie
June 23, 2011
Great Kanuga week!
Beth Dicks
June 5, 2011
I am from New Orleans, and I grew up listening to your music. I always enjoyed your concerts with my friends, and you and your words have been such an inspiration to me over the years. Thank you. I am so glad that you are still spreading your love and joy to so many others.
Suellen Leugers
May 29, 2011
Fran,
I'm Mike Leugers' sister - met you once long time ago at their house on the Cape. Good to see you are still singing and being a light for us all. I've been the pastor of a small community church in NH for nearly 22 years. God bless you!
Frank Colontone
May 14, 2011
I remember you from Ithaca around 1970, when Larry Tucker was still in the band. Lots of time has passed, but I'm glad to see you are still active.
Jeanne Roskoski
April 10, 2011
Awesome Service tonight at Grace Church....looking forward to getting the poem Fire
Marilyn Major
April 2, 2011
I have been listening to your CD Circle of Love so much over the years that I have worn it out.
Are copies of this CD still available?
jim schafrik
March 10, 2011
hey Fran, You taught me some gutiar when i was young in t-burg, my space music rustyjames,jr my first cd thank you for what you taught me.Jim
Kathy Spencer
March 2, 2011
Dear Fran, I enjoyed our gathering at the Schmittle's in Kennett Square. Leon and I were very blessed by your presence with us. Thank you. I wish you continued blessings in your ministry. ~Kathy
Elizabeth Tickle
February 26, 2011
Fran, got to hear and meet you at Church of the Advent, Kennett Square, PA. tonight
I just wanted to thank you again for the CD "In the Hands of the Maker" that you gave me. I listened to it on the way home. Love the song By the Mark.. I sing that with another band that does free concerts on Sunday nites in the summer.
I also wanted to thank you for the inspiring music you shared with us tonight. I have been discouraged lately regarding my music ministry, but your music helped me to focus back on the REASON for the song, and to remember that the song in my heart is the real song that God hears.
Blessings to you and all those you hold dear
Beth Tickle
(Rev.) Scott Foresman
February 17, 2011
Heard 'A light I am' recently. Wonderful. Last met (doubt you remember) in Kearney (NE) back in the 80's. Living in Omaha now, working at a Men's shelter and attending Trinity Cathedral. Pax.
Donna Williams
February 5, 2011
In December I traveled to Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington, in search of a holy quiet for Advent, amidst the secular frenzy of the commercial holiday season. I found it that night at the special service you led, and the peace I felt continues to this day everytime I play "Awake". It was an honor and privilege to meet you that night. Thank you for sharing your amazing gift, which has truly touched my heart and soul!
Beth Woodcock
February 4, 2011
Hi Fran,
Jason (Woodcock) is on his way to Happening in Meridian, MS tonight and I was listening to some of your older music while doing some work here at home. It led me to think "I haven't seen Fran in a long time." So I Googled you and found this web-site. What a great trip down memory lane I am having! I have such wonderful memories associated with your voice. I hope you get back to Mississippi soon!
Much Love
Beth Woodcock (Jackson, MS)
Tim Monn
January 26, 2011
I was astounded by the group at Penn in the 70's. Still a fan after all these years.
barbara and blaine moody
January 23, 2011
We were just listening to Touchstones during dinner tonight. It was good to see you a few years ago in Camillus. Will you be around any time soon? We have such good memories of you!
Maynard Brown
January 18, 2011
Have enjoyed your music for years. Please don't hold this against me but my cousin was Larry Tucker.
Jenny
January 17, 2011
Love your new website. It's so good to read about the wonderful impact you have had on people's lives. You are a blessed gift to so many!
George Young
January 6, 2011
Hi Fran - George Young from St. Peter's, Fernandina Beach, FL here. Blessings! Love the new cd!
Johanna Fredrics
December 21, 2010
Hi-
Just wanted to thank you for your great music and your insights during the discussions at table 22 (All Saints Riverside--woohoo!) at the Diocesan Convention. I was able to purchase both "Awake" and "Rise" since then and they are all I am listening to in the car and at home these days. I hope that you will visit this part of the country again soon. You are a gift and a treasure to us all!
John Taylor
December 6, 2010
Greetings from an LA convention delegate who, as always, enjoyed Fran's great ministry among us. Blog post below FYI. I'm still looking for the Holy Grail of a digital file of "Got No Place To Fall"!
Advent and Christmas blessings.
http://episconixonian.blogspot.com/2010/12/in-his-talk-to-la-episcopalians-on.html
Deborah Cantwell
December 5, 2010
Fran
you were absolutely masterful in leading and providing music for the convention in Riverside. Enjoyed hearing you and joining you in worship!! Thank you
Lydiyah Sea
December 1, 2010
Great to visit your site... I can tell you have been upto incredible works. Look foward to seeing you again!
Ben Cowgill
November 4, 2010
Fran, nice website! I'm head of worship at Bishop's Ball in NC this year, and I can't wait to work with you and hear your stuff in person! God's Peace, Bem
Dan & Shirley Redanz
October 27, 2010
Dear Fran...what a wonderful website! it was good to 'see' you and i went ahead & ordered the newest CD - can't wait to receive it in the mail! The last CD has been a comfort, and it is so nice to come home from work and really crank it up!
Barb Rice
October 22, 2010
I was ecstatic to google McKendree Spring last week and be able to purchase all the albums from the early 70's! I saw you at Bradley University and have missed your music immensely. I must have died and gone to heaven. This is a dream come true for me! Now I'm excited about checking out everything in this site about you. Thank you!
Linda Linn
October 20, 2010
You have inspired my husband in more than just music....thank you. Your music is beautiful.
Douglas Linn
October 19, 2010
Fran
I remember sitting on the front steps at your house in Marcellus Ny around 1967-68. You were playing your guitar. I was all of 4 years old. Laurie would get us all the albums coming out from your band. I would sit and sing along. Hearing those songs really sends me back. My buddy has seen alot of different shows in his day. I asked what his favorite show was he said Mckendree spring from Saratoga. I still play the guitar also. Lots of musical interests. You were my first "guitar hero".! I still live in the same neighborhood, and i just want to say hi and" keep on keepin" on! Your old buddy Doug Linn.
Mike Walker
October 1, 2010
Many years ago Fran came into my christian life. He moved my soul at Peterkin Conf. Center in WV. Then in 1996 my father past suddenly in an accident. My little sis who also become close to Fran called him just catching him before he set out on his travels. The next day on his way to NC from Canada we get a call. It was Fran he was just 30min from our house. The next thing we knew he and his wife where sitting in our house. He only spent a short time with us that day playing "Circle of Love" and talking with us. I will never forget that day. He is still a big part of my christian life to this day. When my ipod suffles to one of his songs I smile and sing the Lords praises. Fran there is a special place in so many peoples hearts. I thanks you for everything you did for me and my family.
Love,your friend in Christ, Mike Walker
Debbie Cline Flynn
September 30, 2010
Hey Fran! It has been a LONG while, but I just recently set my message notification tone on my Blackberry to "May the Road" and the ring tone to "Thank you Lord." Just remembering working with you and the youth at Kanuga and Peterkin. Hope all is well!!
elaine helfenstein
September 28, 2010
Thanks so much for coming to St. Gregory's in Woodstock this past weekend. I like RISE very much. I sing along in my car........where only the Lord can hear me.
Diane Livingston
September 27, 2010
Fran, am getting so excited about your upcoming visit to Hickory. Can't wait for St. Alban's parish to get to know you. Bill and I remain your forever fans! Much love and thanks for sharing your gifts.
Philip Leroy
September 24, 2010
Just wanted to drop a line and say hello. Your music has been a part of my life for a very long time, ever since my first experience working @ Kanuga. Your songs are filled with great inspiration. One of my favorite will always be "For the Beauty". I hope all is well.
Greg Mann
August 30, 2010
Friend of David Crumm's, I was checking out your song and found your post on his visit with you. I reposted both to my FB page.
Ann Jones
August 30, 2010
Read the Spirit sent me to your sight. Great! I love the song and will listen to that new CD. Thanks!
Andie Goodwin
August 28, 2010
Hey Fran! You're performance at Kanuga session 4 this year was amazing! I love you!
-Andie
Barry Ward
August 19, 2010
Always loved when WNEW-FM played McKendree Spring and seeing the band perform in and around the NYC area in the 70's. Be well.
Noel Noel
August 18, 2010
"For all I am
and all I do
and all the things I fail to do
this part of you that stays with me
keeps me true..."
From way back in the day, 80's style. Such fond memories of learning from you, playing music together, long walks and talks that still reverberate in my soul. I miss you brother, and hope we can reconnect. I'd love to send you samples of my music now-a million years later. Reached out on facebook as well. Hoping to slide around red tape of management/booking, and connect soul to soul, friend to friend, voice to voice, and all that. Blessings my brother,
Noel
Ted Delehanty
August 12, 2010
I have been an enormous fan of McKendree Spring since my days at University (circa 1970)
One of my all-time favorite song is "For What Was Gained, For What Was Lost".
Just an absolutely fabulous song that could be done today
I searched for years trying to find the songon CD and finally succeeded about 6 years ago
I have played it for anyone and everyone
What a treat to discover this web-site
Ted
Kate Perry
July 19, 2010
I love "Awake" !! The music is beautiful and the musicians and singers are so talented!! Listening to it truly causes me to stop and reflect. It speaks to me and helps me find my center.
CATHY ROSA EDINGER
June 28, 2010
I REMEMBER YOU AT MARCELLUS HIGH SCHOOL IN MARCELLUS, NY. YOU WERE IN THE PLAY, MY FAIR LADY. I WAS IN THE BAND AND ORCHESTRA. YOU WERE IN MY CLASS, THE CLASS OF 1965. THAT WAS NOT MENTIONED IN YOUR BIO. I SENT YOU A LETTER REGARDING OUR 45TH CLASS REUNION. IT IS JULY 31ST AT ORCHARD VALI COUNTRY CLUB ON ROUTE 20, AT 6:OO PM. I HOPE THAT YOU CAN MAKE IT. WE WOULD ALL BE THRILLED. WERE ANY OF YOUR TRIO OR BAND FROM MARCELLUS, WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED? ALL MY BEST TO YOU.
CATHY ROSA EDINGER
John Ferris
June 26, 2010
Fran,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful spirit and music with us at the AWWWY 2010 conference. Your presence brought much joy to all and filled Kanuga with the love and spirit of the Lord. God's Peace to you and Diana.
John Ferris
Mark E. Ellis
June 11, 2010
Fran,
All of us from the 80's YP (Youth Programs) at Kanuga still think of you. It is always a treat to see you in St.Petersburg FL when you stop by. The "Witness" of some of your stories are great. Staying at a St.Pete hotel and talking with people on the porch. They realized you were a musician and asked where you were playing? I think you said "at a church just a couple of blocks away" and invited them to come and see you! That really inspired me... My favorite song of yours is "Take My Burden, Lord. Best wishes Mark E.
Mary Golnitz
June 2, 2010
Thank you for your witness of faith this past weekend. I especially am passionate about singing spiritual hymns and songs for health and wholeness. It is an important ingredient for worship and God's gift to us.
Mary Golnitz
Deborah H Chilton
June 1, 2010
Hi Fran-I am so thankful for the opportunity to meet you at Good Shepherd in Hayesville, NC this past Memorial Day weekend. What a gift and delight you are. Thanks be to God for sharing you and your gifts with us. The Psalm 139 song makes my heart jolt and cradles my soul. I certainly hope our paths cross again!
kennth dickens
May 29, 2010
on the 29th of may at 7:30 pm fran came to church for the concert i wanted to say that i am so thrill that i really enjoy listening his music it was so wonderful and very emotional it was the best concert i have ever been into i am very pleased to have him to our church to listening him playing his song and cant wait to see him again going to buy cd and would love to have his autograph this will never forget cause he is special for all of us and he is christian and just like "WE ARE CHRISTIAN BY OUR LOVE " and wanted to thank you so much for yourr time on the memorial weekend and i hope you did enjoy it forself fran our church loves you very much for your music and everyone enjoy it PEACE your friend , kenneth
Nellie Herring Cooper
May 18, 2010
Fran, your concert on Sunday was wonderful. Thank you again. It was heart warming to see all of the different folks you touch with your music. Yours has always been a favorite voice of mine.
Giovan King
May 5, 2010
just spoke with you at la clergy conference. didn't talk about Haiti but ... now have been told to by a friend at conference : [i asked about 'oh boy, my favorite' song. .... ] i was supposed to go to haiti for a month -- on Jan 10, then postponed til Feb 1 .... now on hold. Are you going? How? When? doing ....? would love to know ....? .... info?
Peter Hoagland
April 14, 2010
Having been a big fan of McKendree Spring in the late 60s and early 70s, I was thrilled to see you advertised in the local newspaper. Your performance at St Stephens last night in Catlett, Virginia was both enjoyable and inspiring. Your singing and playing are better than ever. Thanks so much for coming to our community and please come back.
Carleton Ambrose
April 11, 2010
Hi Fran,
Looking forward to seeing you and Diana at the Five O'clock Band CD release party in a couple of weeks. Hope you are going to be home at the end of June when we come to Kanuga. Safe travels.
Nancy Brown
April 3, 2010
I'm looking forward to seeing you again at the Diocese of Los Angeles Clergy Conference in May. Could you bring come copies of "Cairn" with you?
Have a glorious Easter!
Bob and Joy Werth
February 19, 2010
Wow! "Rise" a must have for us. Bob decided to cancel XMradio and start listening to Fran CD's for Lent. We firgured we missed some along the way. So online shopping works. We look forward to the addition of this CD. Peace and love in Christ from Bob and Joy
Angela Sevin
February 9, 2010
Here it is! thanks for your beautiful music, Fran!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hsCOfpAF5g
Angela Sevin
February 7, 2010
Hello my friend,
I always love your music... I put some of my photographic work together with some of your music... i can send a link if you'd like!
Sarah Walker-Haymond
February 3, 2010
It has been years since I have seen you but you CDs are still turning in my car daily...you have always been an insprition in my life.
Derek Nelson
January 24, 2010
Hey Fran! Just thought of you today and the fun we had ministering to those 6-8th graders at Camp Beckwith right before New Years! Having you there was really a blessing and I wish it would have lasted longer. I praise God for giving you this calling and you listening to that call because I (and others I'm sure) have been blessed by it. I hope and pray God crosses our paths again :).
Paul and Lucy Taft
January 24, 2010
We were at a conference that we really enjoyed with Fran several years ago at Kanuga where he was the Music Leader. One of the songs he taught us there had the words "One Body" in it, and we think it referred to First Corinthians 12: 12-21 about the Christian Body. We would be grateful to know if Fran ever recorded this song or if he can recommend a recording of it, so we can purchase it. We appreciate your help, and look forward to hearing from you. Please give Fran our best and wish him God's Speed in his wonderful ministry. Thank you.
Raylene Maxwell MacVey
January 23, 2010
Hey cousin! I was in Florida last week visiting mom and dad and Dotty and Kent stopped by. Dotty told me to check out your web site. I was sorry to see that you were here in Chesapeake in October. I live in Chesapeake and Sharon lives in Yorktown. We would've loved to see you and hear your ministry. If you make it back to this area, please let us know so we can get together. Thanks for all you do in getting Gods word out.
Diane Hawkins
January 23, 2010
I just heard one of your songs played in a program on 91.3 fm in Akron, selected by the "guest program director" for the segment, Chip Billow. And I decided I had to check into your work further. I'll be on the lookout for you if you come to this area in the future.
Tanja Chancellor
January 18, 2010
My husband and I really enjoyed the concert at St. Paul's in Meridian Saturday night. You are a very gifted person and your ministry is geniune and heart-felt. May God continue to bless you! I am thoroughly enjoying the two CDs I picked up that night and am going to share them with my daughters. Hope to hear you again soon.
Drayton Gaillard
January 7, 2010
Your service at Holy Cross Simpsonville last night was a spiritually engaging experience. Everyone left renewed and rewarded. It was a pleasure to meet, talk, and worship with you. please come see us again soon.
God bless your ministry.
Ginger West
January 7, 2010
Enjoyed your web site very much. Nancy Clark is a childhood friend of mine. Growing up together in Denver, Colorado
Marcia Jones
January 7, 2010
Thank you for bringing your Epiphany worship to Holy Cross. It was a very moving service enhanced by your musical talent, spiritualism and choice of readings.
Lloyd Smith
December 31, 2009
I had a wonderful time getting to know you and enjoying your marvelous works at Winter Woods this week. You were not only a blessing to the campers, but to the counselors and adult staff as well. I do hope our paths cross again some day. Best wishes for a happy, healthy and productive 2010.
Rick Conti
December 7, 2009
Greetings!
Stumbled on this site because I was researching old McKendree-Spring recordings. That was a looooong time ago! It's great to read about your spiritual journey since then, one not all that different from my own. I'll be checking out your current stuff now.
May God continue to bless you and your ministry.
Bill Russell
November 25, 2009
Fran,
I am so sorry I didn't get to see you in Williamsburg. I live there and that's what I get for not checking your calender. I met you at your performance at the 5:30 healing service on a Wednesday night at St. Peter's in Oxford, several years ago and your concert afterwords.
We chatted for a few moments about upstate N.Y. and the old days around Syracuse and Rochester, etc.
I'm moving back to Oxford, shortly, and I know we will meet up again someday.
Just kicking around some old McKendree Springs on you tube and thought I would give you a "Hey."
Have a great Thansgiving and say hello to Ollie when you talk to him, for me.
Dave Chirico
October 27, 2009
Fran,
Thank you so much for sharing your gift with all of us at St. Thomas last weekend. My friday was a heavy load until the moment you played and sang. Thank you for lightening that load with your music and making my kids laugh.
Take Care and God Bless,
Dave
Liz Barber
October 25, 2009
I enjoyed your presentation Friday evening! It was a real treat. Including the children was so nice - they'll have fond memories of you. I hope you can come again.
Maria Raines
October 14, 2009
FRAN!!! I am sure you don't remember me at all... You and I go way back!!! Like early 90's! If you remember me at all it would be as Scooter, I was a member of Bill Oldland's EYC at St. Francis in Greensboro, NC... Your music touched me in a way that I can not even begin to describe..
Some of my most fond moment were your concerts in our Parish Hall...Do you remember Lindsay dancing? I was moved beyond tears. Glad to see your musical ministry is still touching the lives of other young Episcopalian's all over the country...You represent a part of my youth that was incredible and something I will treasure forever!
With God's Peace,
Scooter :)
Chris (Kip) Smith
October 14, 2009
Long time stranger. I look forward to hearing what you are up to, and of course, the Larivee!
Pat & Jim Franklin
October 14, 2009
Still basking in the soft mellow mood from Camp McDowell. You carried us from the jump ups to the tears, and from the laughter to the hugs with such grace and gentleness. Have listened to Rise many times since. It's great. Come again and visit the Ascension. Thank you so much being part of our lives for three days. Pat & Jim Franklin
Paul Wegner
September 24, 2009
Hi Fran,
I see you put some of my pictures from St. Joe's on your new website. I am glad you were about to find some you liked and use them. I am very excited. I am really looking forward to your new CD. Thanks again for letting me be there during the recording sessions. I am actually at work right now listening to "Rise".
Jennifer Bacigalupi (Botch)
September 20, 2009
It was so great to see you today! You sound better than ever!
Jean Gauthier
September 4, 2009
Love the new site Fran! Thanks for all you do...
Joe Wiegand
August 31, 2009
Thanks for the gentle words and the joyful noise at last night's Growing in Grace program in Sewanee, Tennessee. It was my first opportunity to hear you, and I look forward to the next. Many thanks.
Victoria H.
August 14, 2009
I think you are amazing,by the way. Ive gone to kanuga for four years and every year at camp kanuga and i love when you come!
Diane Porter
August 6, 2009
So happy to find your site. Have been singing "Heal My Heart" since 1984 at the Episcopal Youth Event in Stillwater, OK. Tape was destroyed long ago.