I invite you to visit the Williston Federated Church and find here a warm welcome, just as I did! I was called to serve as Pastor in September, 2007 so I am new to this church family and community. I find here a true and vital willingness to live out the words of the Mission Statement of Williston Federated Church:

"Our church is a community which seeks, welcomes and gathers people to share the Gospel of God’s love, enables people to find fullness of life through Jesus Christ, goes into the world to live lovingly and justly as servants of Christ, and responds actively to human need."

This statement is an appropriate beginning to the journey of faith - as individuals and as a community. On Sunday morning, you will find a sincere welcome when you enter the door, faithful worship and vibrant music, exciting Sunday School and youth opportunities, warm fellowship, and the opportunity to be among those who seek and live an authentic faith through prayer, study, joy, and a passion for mission and social justice.

You will also find here both a rich tradition and history and diversity among those whose formative faith communities range from Roman Catholic to Lutheran to Presbyterian to Quaker to Baptist and more.

We are an Open and Affirming, Reconciling Congregation. This means that we welcome all persons of every race, age, gender, marital standing, physical or mental ability, economic status, nationality and sexual orientation or identity into the full life and ministry of this community of faith, including membership and leadership. We welcome and embrace the God-given gifts that each person brings to the life of our congregation as we commit ourselves to the struggle for justice, love and inclusiveness, with the example and teachings of Jesus Christ as our guide.

Rev. Joan O'Gorman
Pastor