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Peterkin Camp & Conference Center
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Summer camps for children from 4th – 12th grade, and camps for families of all types and ages!
Sandscrest Conference & Retreat Center
Retreat to Sandscrest
Sandscrest is available to all religious denominations and non-profit organizations for retreats, conferences, workshops and celebrations.
Highland Educational Project
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A vital outreach ministry in McDowell County.
Highland Educational Project
From Bishop Cowden
Their eyes were finally opened, their hearts set ablaze. They knew they were in the presence of the Holy One.
The Rev. Harry Stock Restored to the Priesthood
Almost 40 years after he was removed from ministry in The Episcopal Church due to his sexual orientation, the Rev. Harry Stock has been restored to the priesthood. The Restoration …
Bishop Cowden’s Pride Message
Dear Friends in Christ in the Diocese of West Virginia, As we enter the month of June, widely celebrated as Pride Month, I offer particular greetings to members of the …
Christmas Message from Bishop Cowden
Blessed Christmas, dear Friends in the Diocese of West Virginia, As we enter the Christmas season, it is my prayer that the Divine light of our Savior Jesus Christ shines …
Easter Message from Bishop Cowden
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Hello, dear friends. I’m Bishop Matthew and this is Easter 2023. I’m here at Sandscrest, our retreat center in the northern part of the Diocese, on …
Holy Week Message from Bishop Cowden
My friend Eric lost his wife of 15 years after an all-too brief few weeks from diagnosis to death. Grief enfolded him. The light was gone from his eyes. Meeting …