Welcome to the official site for The Right Reverend Matthew Davis Cowden, Bishop of West Virginia. Here you’ll find out a little more about me. Some personal, biographical, some of my favorite links, hobbies, and my trivial pursuits. I’ve had this page since the 1990’s and it’s gone through various iterations. In the early days of nascent website culture, it seemed like everyone was going to have a personal site in the future, as in the way we each have our own pocket cell phones with a personal number as well as a Facebook page or direct way of sharing our lives with some version of the public. A personal site like this one of my own name is as much a hub for contact, further information about me, reading some my materials that usually end up further down a news feed on social media, and pictures. Welcome to my little bit of real estate on the internet. +mdc
🌈✨ Happy Pride Month from the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia! ✨ 🌈This June, our members and our churches are showing up with love, joy, and solidarity at Pride events across the state to share that God loves everyone. No exceptions! Whether you’re walking in a parade, stopping by a booth, or coming to worship, there’s a place for you. 🏳️🌈💒📅 Here’s where you’ll find Episcopal presences at Pride events:📍 June 7 – Charleston Pride Parade👣Walk with St. John’s Episcopal Church & SAGA (Straight & Gay Alliance)!☀️Meet at the St. John’s table at Slack Plaza at 11:15 AM🎉 Parade kicks off at 12:30 PM📍 June 14 – Fayetteville Pride🌟Celebrate with St. Andrew’s, Oak Hill ✝️ Clergy are encouraged to wear their collars as a sign of pastoral support for our LGBTQ+ siblings📍 June 14 – Morgantown Pride Block Party🌈 St. Thomas à Becket is a sponsor! Join them as they share the Good News of Christ’s inclusive love 💖📍 June 14 – Wheeling Pride👋 St. Matthew’s is a sponsor and will have a table — come say hello! 📍 June 25 (5–7 PM) –St. John’s, Charleston 🙏 Join us for a joyful worship service and celebration of the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges 💍🏳️🌈✨ All are welcome — bring your friends!📍 June 28 – Putnam Pride (Eleanor Town Park, 12-4 PM)📸 St. Timothy’s in-the-Valley will be there with a fun photobooth — don’t miss it!📍 June 29 (5 PM) – Ecumenical Pride Service at St. James’, Lewisburg🕊️ A beautiful service of inclusion celebrating God’s love for all people!🌈💒🙌 Let’s stand together in faith, hope, and love. Because God’s love is for everyone. No exceptions. … See MoreSee Less
Nadia Bolz-Weber, a Lutheran pastor and acclaimed writer and speaker, is coming to St. John's, Charleston on August 23! Please note: this is a ticketed event (tickets are pay-what-you-can), and we anticipate that tickets will sell out and encourage you to get yours as soon as possible. … See MoreSee Less
The Episcopal Church has a brand new priest! Congratulations to the Rev. Tommy Sheppard, who was ordained yesterday evening at Trinity, Moundsville. … See MoreSee Less
