Listening for the Stories of the Church in West Virginia

On March 1, I stepped into a new role as Executive Director of the West Virginia Council of Churches. In many ways, it feels less like beginning something entirely new and more like stepping into a story that has been unfolding for a long timeโ€”one that Iโ€™m now invited to help carry forward. Whenever I… Continue reading Listening for the Stories of the Church in West Virginia

Rev. Jeff Allen Retires as Our Executive Directorย 

After nearly two decades of dedicated leadership with the West Virginia Council of Churches, Rev. Jeff Allen has retired. His tenure as Executive Director was marked by a steadfast commitment to ecumenical collaboration, social justice, and compassionate service, leaving a lasting impact on churches and communities across the state.ย ย  Rev. Allenโ€™s journey in ministry began… Continue reading Rev. Jeff Allen Retires as Our Executive Directorย 

A Q&A with Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball

The West Virginia Council of Churches will host our 143rd Annual Assembly onย October 28ย at the St. John XXIII Pastoral Center in Charleston, West Virginia. This yearโ€™s theme isย โ€œChrist or Caesar: An Exploration of Church and State."ย We will spend the day reflecting on this relationship and hearing from several thought-provoking speakers. Weโ€™ll also honor ourย 2024 Mary… Continue reading A Q&A with Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball

A Q&A with Rev. ellie hutchison

On October 28, 2024, we'll be hosting our 143rd Annual Assembly. This yearโ€™s theme is โ€œChrist or Caesar: An Exploration of Church and State.โ€ Weโ€™ll spend the day reflecting on this relationship and hearing from several thought-provoking speakers, including Rev. ellie hutchison, who's coming all the way from Arizona! We hope youโ€™ll be able to attend this yearโ€™s Annual Assembly… Continue reading A Q&A with Rev. ellie hutchison

A Q&A with Dr. Laura Harbert Allen

On October 28, 2024, the West Virginia Council of Churches will host its 143rd Annual Assembly. This yearโ€™s theme isย โ€œChrist or Caesar:ย An Exploration of Church and State.โ€ย Weโ€™ll spend the day reflecting on this relationship and hearing from several thought-provoking speakers, including Dr. Laura Harbert Allen. We hope youโ€™ll be able to attend this yearโ€™s Annual… Continue reading A Q&A with Dr. Laura Harbert Allen

A Q&A with Bishop Matthew Riegel

On October 28, 2024, the West Virginia Council of Churches will host its 143rd Annual Assembly. This yearโ€™s theme is โ€œChrist or Caesar: An Exploration of Church and State." We'll spend the day reflecting on this relationship and hearing from several thought-provoking speakers, including the Most Reverend Matthew Lynn Riegel, Bishop of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod of… Continue reading A Q&A with Bishop Matthew Riegel

A Q&A with Rev. Roberta Smith

On August 23rd, 2024, the West Virginia Council of Churches held its second Service of Remembrance and Lament for Those Lynched in West Virginia. During the interfaith service, nearly 50 names were readโ€”all of them West Virginians who were killed by lynching. Attendees also listened to songs performed by Charlestonโ€™s Martin Luther King, Jr. Male… Continue reading A Q&A with Rev. Roberta Smith