Brady Ketelsen (he/him) is our music director and pianist (along with St. Michael’s). He also teaches voice lessons, including members of the Philadelphia Boys and Girls Choirs. An alumnus of Temple University, Brady earned his Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting. Prior to moving to Philadelphia, Brady earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Education at the University of South Dakota, after which he directed seven ensembles at Central High School in Rapid City, South Dakota along with the church choir at Trinity Lutheran, the musical ensembles of several musical theater productions, and several festival choirs.

In addition to choral music, Brady enjoys cooking, traveling, and engaging with musical theater in the audience, in the orchestra pit, or (infrequently) on stage.

Connor Watson (he/him) is a student in the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program at United Lutheran Seminary.  Connor is a proud graduate of Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, PA (Class of 2019) and Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY (B.A., Politics; Class of 2023). 

While not a "lifelong" Lutheran, Connor joined the ELCA in 2021 after finding it to be an inclusive, welcoming space which he desired.  When not studying or working, Connor and his husband Ronnie enjoy time spent together with their families, including a total of 7 nieces and nephews!  Connor is thrilled to be with the saints of Atonement and St. Michael's and looks forward to journeying forward in ministry together!

After spending almost 40 years at a large suburban church, Barbara Curtin (she/her) is delighted to be a part of Atonement's smaller, but just as vital, community. She moved to Fishtown in 2018 and lives here with her husband and 2 of her 3 daughters (the 3rd is 4 blocks away with her husband and daughter). Soon after moving, she retired from her job as a school registrar, leaving time to volunteering at Atonement.

Lewis Bright-Rowe (he/him) was born and raised in South Philadelphia. He is the father of two daughters and has three granddaughters. In December 2024, he married David Rowe at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church in Queen Village, Philadelphia. Pastor Noah had the privilege of presiding at their wedding.

Lewis says that when he and David joined Atonement, they felt welcomed with open arms.

Lewis graduated from Temple with a Bachelor of Science. He has worked as a Senior Research Associate/Lab Manager for 35 years at the Temple University Katz School of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Sciences Department. He is happy to announce that he will retire at the end of 2025!

Ronnie Griffin (he/him) is originally from Smyrna, Delaware, I’m 25 years old and currently live in Mt. Airy with my husband, Vicar Connor, and our 8-month-old kitten, Mr. Theodore Bean.  I work as a 6th grade English and Social Studies teacher at Girard College, where I’m passionate about education and building meaningful connections with young learners.  As someone new to the Lutheran tradition, I’m excited to become more involved in the life of the church, deepen my faith, and contribute to this welcoming and exciting community.