Guest Preacher at Trinity Cathedral: A-Too Williams, Dean of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity in Monrovia, Liberia

We welcome the Rev’d Canon A-Too Williams, Dean of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity in Monrovia, Liberia, as part of The Michael B. Curry Distinguished Preacher Series.

The Michael B. Curry Distinguished Preacher Series brings some of the leading prophets and preachers of our age to Trinity. Named in honor of our Presiding Bishop, this series is made possible by a gift from the estate of Trinity’s longtime historian and faithful prophet, Professor Ann Weikel, the first woman to receive tenure in the History Department at Portland State University.

About the Guest Preacher: The Rev’d Canon A-Too Williams was born on July 18, 1966, in Harbel, Liberia. He attended African Bible College in Liberia and Malawi, earning a BA in Biblical Studies and a minor in Radio Broadcasting before continuing his theological education at the Seth C. Edwards Memorial Theological Institute.

He was ordained in 1999 and served at Trinity Cathedral before becoming Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in 2001. In 2002, he became the church’s fourth Rector, serving with distinction. After a 21-year tenure at St. Stephen’s, he was elected Dean of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity.

The Rev’d Canon Williams has held various roles within the Episcopal Church of Liberia, including Vicar General, Coordinator of the Seth C. Edwards Memorial Theological Institute, and President of the Diocesan Standing Committee. He has also represented the church at several international conferences and was named Canon of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity in 2013.

Beyond the church, Reverend Williams served on the Board of Directors of the Great Commission Movement, as Chaplain of the Liberia Opportunities Industrialization Center, and as National Board Chairman of African Bible College University. He holds several certificates in trauma healing and social work.