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 exist to address the specific needs and concerns of our Diocese and its members.

Commission on Ministry

A Commission of Ministry (Commission) is mandated by the Canons of the Episcopal Church (Title III. Canon 2). Consisting of Priests, Deacons, and Lay Persons, the Commission is charged with …

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Church Periodical Club

The Church Periodical Club provides gifts to our seminarians for books for their personal libraries and Forward Day by Day for the Women’s Prison in Alderson, West Virginia and for …

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Committee on Racism & Diversity (CORD)

The Committee on Racism and Diversity (CORD) exists to support the Diocese of West Virginia, its parishes, committees, commissions, and related organizations in eliminating racism; encouraging cultural diversity; and recognizing …

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Daughters of the King (DOK)

Daughters of the King (DOK) is an order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, or churches in communion with the Episcopal Church. Members promise to adhere to …

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United Thank Offering (UTO)

The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of The Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church. Through UTO, individuals are invited to embrace and deepen a personal …

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