Our Life Together
There is a Basque proverb that says,mountains do not need other mountains, but people do need other people. Our relationships and communities help guide us into a deeper knowledge of Christ. The Diocese supports the building of these relationships through lifelong formation offerings; the work of various committees and commissions; participation in ecumenal organizations; and through our own Diocesen conference, retreat, and outreach ministry sites.
Christian Formation
The Christian life is grounded in the conviction that a relationship with Jesus Christ leads to the transformation of our whole lives. The Diocese supports this work through a variety …
Diocesan Committees & Ministries
The work of the Diocese is supported by a number of committees and commissions. Some, like the Commission on Ministry, are mandated by the canons of the Episcopal Church. Others …
Ecumenical Partnerships
The West Virginia Council of Churches was founded in 1880 and is one of the oldest ecumenical partnerships in the nation. It currently includes fourteen denominations in the state, whose …
Highland Educational Project (HEP)
The Highland Educational Project (HEP) has been an outreach ministry of the Diocese of West Virginia for more than 70 years. It is located in Welch in McDowell County, in …
Peterkin Camp & Conference Center
Nestled in a valley near historic Romney, West Virginia, Peterkin Camp and Conference Center boasts 1,400 acres of unsurpassed natural beauty, with clean mountain streams and miles of hiking trails. …
Sandscrest Conference & Retreat Center
Sandscrest Conference & Retreat Center is located outside of Wheeling, West Virginia. Sandscrest is available to all religious denominations and non-profit organizations for retreats, conferences, workshops and celebrations. Sandscrest offers …