11/18/2025
Celebrating Love: Rev. Dr. James E. Williams Marries Valarie Pryor
The Sumter community is rejoicing as Rev. Dr. James E. Williams, Pastor of the Lamar-Ebenezer Charge—including John Wesley United Methodist Church, Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, and Ebenezer United Methodist Church—celebrated a joyous milestone. On November 1, 2025, Rev. Dr. Williams and Valarie Pryor were united in marriage at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sumter, South Carolina.
The beautiful ceremony was led by Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, with Pastor Angela Marshall serving as the host minister. Friends, family, and members of the community gathered to witness and celebrate this sacred union.
Rev. Dr. Williams, known for his dedicated pastoral leadership and service to multiple congregations, and First Lady Valarie Williams now begin a new chapter together, sharing a life rooted in faith, love, and service.
The couple extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who celebrated with them and supported their journey. The Sumter community congratulates Rev. Dr. James E. Williams and First Lady Valarie Williams on their union and wishes them abundant joy and blessings in their married life.
Congratulations!!!