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
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally is being installed today and the Diocesan Office is watching live and having tea to celebrate. Join us in praying for Archbishop Sarah and the ministry to which she has been called:Almighty God, you call your Church in every age to proclaim the gospel of Christ: look with mercy upon your servant Sarah, and grant that, as deacon, she may care for those in need, as priest, sustain us with the ministry of word and sacrament, and as bishop, guard the faith and build up the body of Christ in holiness. Give her wisdom and kindness that as archbishop, she may promote unity, seek truth, and lead us in the way of righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. … See MoreSee Less
We're hiring! The Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia is hiring a Creative Director for Seeds of Hope Storytelling, a five-year, grant-funded storytelling program designed to capture and share stories of vibrant faith in West Virginia and among our Appalachian neighbors. Help us spread the word! A full job description and information about how to apply is linked in the comments below. … See MoreSee Less
The Diocesan Office is currently experiencing a power outage affecting phone and internet. We hope to be back online tomorrow (3/17). … See MoreSee Less
On this fourth anniversary of Bishop Cowden’s ordination and consecration as a bishop in The Episcopal Church, we give thanks for his ministry among us here in the Mountain State and pray for our continued ministry together as the Diocese of West Virginia. … See MoreSee Less
