ABOUT US
Our Leadership Team
Fridley UMC is a congregation who takes Mark 12:30-31 seriously. We love God, ourselves, and our neighbors with all that we are.
Rev. Yolanda Williams, PhD
Pastor
Pastor Yolanda is a servant-leader who believes in the collaborative discipleship Jesus exemplified. She works to ensure that the church is not only welcoming to all, but offers a warm invitation to all as well. “The church is a community of believers who just happen to center their ministries and activities from a specific location.” Email
Brenda LaBarre
Administrative Assistant
Brenda primarily focuses on oversight and coordination communications and marketing of the church, consistent with the mission and vision of the church, She coordinates with our tech support and is responsible for the day-to-day organization and coordination of office operations, procedures, and resources. Email
Sharon White Director of Music + Chancel Ringers Director
Sharon has been involved with the Fridley UMC music program for over twenty-five years. She began ringing handbells in 1980 when the handbell program at FUMC was created. She became the director of the Chancel Ringers adult bell choir in 1992. As the Music Coordinator, she is responsible for scheduling groups and individuals to provide music for the worship services and coordinates the program with the Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers and organist.