Meet Pastor Bill

Rev. Bill Friederich has been an ordained minister since 1977, graduating with a master’s degree in Theology and Christian History from Wheaton Graduate School in Wheaton, Illinois. He also completed a Master of Divinity degree from Bangor Theological Seminary in Bangor, Maine.

Rev. Bill served as Assistant Chaplain at a US Army stockade in Germany, and as a Missionary in Germany and Italy. He was a Campus Chaplain at the University of Maine, as well as a Director of Admissions for Bangor Seminary. While in Maine, he served UCC churches in Northeast Harbor, Seal Harbor, and Castine before moving to Florida. He and his wife Bah reside in Bradenton, enjoying sun and sand. Both are accomplished musicians, enjoy good food and delight in visits with their granddaughter!