Union Baptist Church is an important part of our community. And Rev. Dr. Verlin Williams has been an important spiritual leader in our town.
Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Verlin Williams on his 30th anniversary as Pastor of Union Baptist Church of Greenburgh. Union Baptist Church is one of the towns most prestigious congregations and we’re grateful to Rev. Williams for being an important part of our community.
Rev. Williams’ pastoral ministry began in 1986 in Richmond, Virginia at New Light Baptist Church where he preached, taught and led the congregation into a major building renovation project to successfully restore their historic landmark building. On June 5, 1994, he preached his first sermon at the Union Baptist Church as its new pastor. Rev Williams also led the successful effort to build a major new addition to Union Baptist Church.
In addition to spiritual leadership, Rev. Williams demonstrates his commitment to the
church and Fairview-Greenburgh community through successful initiatives such as the Jobs for Life program, a job readiness program for young men in partnership with the Greenburgh Court, the Greenburgh Older Youth Initiative in partnership with Westchester BOCES and Westchester County, providing young adults ages 18-21 with in-home repair training. Other mentoring and support programs include Good for Girls,domestic violence awareness and prevention initiatives, a prison ministry for women at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility and their children, and support for the Children’s Village. During Rev. Williams’ tenure, the church’s Food Service Ministry has become a leading food distribution center impacting families throughout Westchester County.
Greenburgh is fortunate to have exceptional spiritual leaders serving our community like Rev Williams. During the past 30 years Rev. Williams has made an important contribution to our town.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
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