Pastor’s Corner
The First Congregational Church of Westfield is delighted to worship with Reverend Paul Nesbit. We share Rev. Paul’s ministry with the Southwick Congregational Church. Dividing his time between two churches is a challenge that Rev. Paul is handling with great aplomb.
Rev. Nesbit came to Westfield after serving as Assistant Pastor at the Wilbraham United Church for seven years. He taught in area schools before teaching in the East Longmeadow School system from which he recently retired. Rev. Paul is a graduate of Westfield State College and received his Masters’ degree in Pastoral Studies from Washington Theological Union. Before being ordained, he was a member at the Wilbraham church where he sang in the choir, rang hand bells, served as a liturgist, deacon and Director of Family Ministries and Faith Formation. Rev. Paul enjoys a wonderful partnership with his husband Mark Jacobson.
As the Westfield and Southwick Congregational churches move forward under the guidance of Rev. Paul, we are excited by his commitment in honoring the rich history of our respective churches. The Westfield church was established in 1679 and the Southwick church in 1773. He works at finding ways to draw in new people by making the church a vital presence in our respective communities.
Church services at the First Congregational Church at 18 Broad Street, Westfield MA are held at 9:30 AM and the First Congregational Church . For more information or an appointment with Rev. Paul, please call the First Congregational Church of Westfield at 413-568-2833. Email Rev. Paul at revpaulnesbit@gmail.com
Worship services are followed by a fellowship gathering/coffee hour each Sunday…
