New Pastor at FUMC Westfield

Pictured: Rev. William M. Williams III of FUMC Westfield and his family. From left: James, William III, William IV, Joyce, and Julia.

The congregation of First United Methodist Church Westfield is thrilled to announce the appointment of their new pastor, Rev. William M. Williams III. Rev. Williams earned a BA in Economics from Swarthmore College, a Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Pre-Medicine from Drexel College of Medicine, and an M. Div from Drew University School of Theology. He has served churches throughout Nebraska, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Rev. Williams is a transformational leader who is passionate about investing in the people of the church’s community. He believes in connecting the messages of the Bible to our daily lives today. Rev. Williams looks forward to getting to know and growing in faith with the Westfield community. He is the proud husband of Joyce and father to seven-year-old Julia and four-year-old twins William, IV and James.

About First United Methodist Church, Westfield

FUMC Westfield is an open and diverse community striving to follow Jesus. Recognized for Wesley Hall School for Young Children, Oratorio Singers, a thriving community garden, and town clock, its ministries include serving with the Free Meal Program at Covenant Church in Plainfield, donating to the Westfield Food Pantry, active children’s and youth ministries, prayer shawl ministry, and Alcoholics Anonymous. For more information, please visit us online at fumcwestfield.org, on Facebook (FUMC Westfield), or on Instagram (fumcwestfield). Christian worship takes place Sundays at 10:00 AM with Education Hour at 9:00 AM and fellowship time at 11:00 AM. FUMC is a great place to begin and to live your faith, you’re invited to join us.

About The United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey

The people of the United Methodist Church have a tremendous impact throughout the state. Their congregations care for the spiritual health of their communities and serve more than 450,000 people each year throughout the state, region and world. With 500 congregations in New Jersey, worship takes place in nine different languages with a third of the clergy serving multi-cultural congregations and cross racial appointments. The five largest congregations are ethnic communities of worship. For more information about the United Methodist Church, please visit umc.org.