Rev. Sharlet Panhalkar

Senior Pastor

Rev. Sharlet Panhalkar is an ordained elder within the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Pastor Sharlet has great passion to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ with people and connecting with them in deeper levels of faith. She is a kind and compassionate leader with a deep commitment to serving her congregation, her community, and all those who seek a place of welcome, hope, and belonging. She believes that radical hospitality is a mutual experience of giving and receiving—one that enriches everyone involved.

Originally from Mumbai, India, Pastor Sharlet brings a rich cultural perspective and a heartfelt passion for welcoming and supporting people from diverse backgrounds. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt Divinity School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Mumbai University, India. She has served in various capacities in local United Methodist churches in Franklin, TN. She is especially grateful for the gift of serving God through the United Methodist Church.

She and her husband, Ujwal Panhalkar, have three beautiful children: Joel, Joanna, and Jessica. She enjoys singing, dancing, cooking, and spending time with her family.