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On Saturday, August 22, people from across the community gathered at Simpson United Methodist Church in Charleston for the West Virginia Council of Churches’ Lynching Remembrance Service, sponsored by the Council’s Dismantling Racism Program Unit. It was an afternoon grounded in a difficult conviction: we cannot faithfully move toward reconciliation without being willing to remember… Continue reading “Go and Do Likewise…” – 2026 WVCC Dismantling Racism Lynching Remembrance Service

This is my first summer in West Virginia. It is not, however, my first summer in Appalachia. For many years I have come to love these mountains and the people who call them home. Appalachian summers have their own rhythm. They invite us onto front porches and into lawn chairs after the heat of the… Continue reading Summer in the Mountain State

From our Executive Director Rev. Dr. Doug Dyson There’s a place along a back road that I know—the kind of narrow road that bends more than it runs straight, where the trees lean in close and the hills seem to hold their breath at dusk. If you drive it slow enough, you’ll see it: a… Continue reading “Where the Road Bends: Meeting at the Cross”

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 time—one that I’m now invited to help carry forward. Whenever I… Continue reading Listening for the Stories of the Church in West Virginia

The West Virginia Council of Churches, one of the nation’s oldest and most revered state councils of churches, with roots going back to 1820, is embarking on a search for our next executive steward.  Our next leader will be the public face of our common witness to make visible the God-given unity of the whole… Continue reading Seeking Our Next Executive Director!

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.   Rev. Allen’s journey in ministry began… Continue reading Rev. Jeff Allen Retires as Our Executive Director 

On October 28, 2024, we'll be hosting our 143rd Annual Assembly. This year’s theme is “Christ 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 Rev. ellie hutchison, who's coming all the way from Arizona! We hope you’ll be able to attend this year’s Annual Assembly… Continue reading A Q&A with Rev. ellie hutchison