DayspringTe Newspaper of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia October, 2015 http://www.wvdiocese.org Volume 113, Number 2 West Virginia Represented at General Convention By Linda S. Comins Several West Virginians par- Rev. Paul Hicks, clergy. ops who began their ministry in ticipated – as deputies, exhibi- Participating in the ECW trien- the Diocese of West Virginia. tors, volunteers or guests – in the nial gathering, conducted concur- The highlight of this year’s Gen- historic events of The Episcopal rently with General Convention, eral Convention was the election Church’s 78th General Conven- were Becki Krzywdik, convener of the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, tion held in Salt Lake City from of women’s ministries in the dio- Bishop of North Carolina, as the June 24 through July 3. cese, and Becky Szabo, diocesan 27th Presiding Bishop of The The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klus- coordinator for the United Thank Episcopal Church. He will be meyer, Bishop of West Virginia, Offering. installed in offce on Nov. 1, All was chosen as the celebrant for Also present in the convention Saints Day, during a service at one of the General Convention’s center were the Rev. Roy Gene Washington National Cathedral. daily services of .Holy Eucharist. and Jane Crist, who were volun- After the House of Bishops Bishop Klusmeyer presided at the teers for the Episcopal Appala- elected Bishop Curry by a wide June 29 service. chian Ministries’ booth in the ex- margin, the Presiding Bishop- The diocese sent a deputation of hibit hall; the Rev. Pamela Shier, elect was escorted to the House eight people, plus two alternates, who represented the Compass of Deputies where he was greeted to General Convention and two Rose Society in the exhibit hall; enthusiastically. Deputies later af- representatives to the triennial the Rev. Chip Graves, who was frmed the bishops’ choice. meeting of the Episcopal Church a candidate for the Church Pen- Well known for his dynamic Women. Both events took place at sion Fund’s trustees and served preaching style, Bishop Curry the Salt Palace Convention Center as a volunteer; and the Rev. Jon electrifed the audience with his in downtown Salt Lake City. White, who covered General powerful and energetic sermon at Lay deputies from West Vir- Convention in his role as editor the convention’s closing Eucha- ginia were Kelly McGhee, Linda of the online Episcopal Café. Sara rist on July 3. Comins, Beth Marquart and Bill Gunter, the diocese’s director of Historic and signifcant legisla- Saviers. Clergy serving as depu- youth and young adult ministries, tion was approved by the House ties were the Rev. John Valentine, was involved in youth activities at of Bishops and the House of Dep- the Rev. Stan Holmes, the Rev. General Convention. uties during the sessions. A recap Photo by Linda S. Comins Mark Seitz and the Rev. Chris- As always occurs during Gen- of those actions can be found in The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer, Bishop of West Virginia, presides at the topher Thompson. The alternates eral Convention, joyful reunions this issue of the Dayspring. June 29 service of Holy Eucharist during General Convention, held at the Salt were Wendy Speer, lay, and the took place with priests and bish- CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. Bishop Michael Bruce Curry Elected 27th Presiding Bishop [Episcopal News Service] The Rt. Rev. Michael Bruce Cur- serve as President of the Domestic 1982-1988: Chaplain, Bethany School ry, Bishop of the Episcopal Dio- and Foreign Missionary Society. 1978-1982: Rector, St. Stephen’s Episcopal cese of North Carolina, was elected A Vigil Celebration and Eucharist, Church, Winston Salem, North Carolina the 27th Presiding Bishop of The sponsored by the Union of Black He has served on a number of Episcopal Church on the frst bal- Episcopalians in honor of the 27th Episcopal Church Committees, lot on June 27. Presiding Bishop, will be held at Commissions, Agencies, and Bishop Curry, 62, is the frst 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31 at the Boards. African-American to be elected Armory in Washington, D.C. The He holds a Bachelors of Arts, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Domestic and Foreign Missionary with High Honors from Hobart and Church. Society will sponsor a live webcast William Smith College; a Masters The election occurred during the of the Vigil Celebration. of Divinity from Berkeley Divinity 78th General Convention of The The Holy Eucharist with the In- School at Yale; Continuing Studies Episcopal Church. stallation of Bishop Curry as the at The College of Preachers, Princ- Of the 174 votes tallied, Bishop Presiding Bishop and Primate eton Theological Seminary, Wake Curry received 121 (89 needed to will occur on Sunday, November Forest University, The Ecumenical elect). 1 at noon Eastern at Washington Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary Following his election by the National Cathedral.The Holy Eu- and Institute of Jewish Christian House of Bishops, Bishop Curry’s charist with the Installation of the Studies; and D.D., honors causa, election was overwhelmingly con- 27th Presiding Bishop will be live from Sewanee The University frmed by the House of Deputies, webcast. of the South, Berkeley Divinity 800 for, 12 against. Bishop Curry was ordained Bish- School at Yale, Virginia Theologi- According to the Canons of The op of North Carolina on June 17, cal Seminary, and The Episcopal Episcopal Church, he becomes 2000. Divinity School Presiding Bishop and Primate on His experience includes: He is an author with numerous November 1. Bishop Curry will be 1988-2000: Rector, St. James’ Episcopal publications. Photos by Linda S. Comins the 27th Presiding Bishop, the Pri- The Rt. Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Bishop of North Carolina and Presiding Bish- Church, Baltimore, Maryland Married to Sharon, they are the op-elect, preaches at the closing service of Holy Eucharist on July 3, the fnal mate, and the Chief Pastor of The 1982-1988: Rector, St. Simon of Cyrene parents of two adult children. day of General Convention, held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Episcopal Church. He will also Episcopal Church, Lincoln Heights, Ohio Lake City. More about General Convention on pages 4-5 Page 2 The Bishop’s Column Bill Saviers, and our Alternate issues of structure, the best use of Te Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia Deputy, Ms. Wendy Speer. In Church property, the use of alco- Bishop addition, Marsha was present, hol within our society. The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer as the spouses of Bishops have With the June 26 decision of programs and projects at General Dayspring Staff: the Supreme Court to legalize Linda S. Comins, Editor Convention, and Ms. Becki Krzy- same-sex marriage as the law of Susan A. Barfeld, Layout Editor wdik and Ms. Becky Szabo were the land, the blessing of same- To contact the Editor: present for the ECW Triennial sex marriage was certain to be Convention. email: [email protected] on the agenda of The Episcopal phone: cell 304-670-7598 Each of these people made Church. Certainly the issue was home 304-243-1329 signifcant sacrifces along the brought forward -- not because of Diocesan Staff way, to clear their own personal the Supreme Court decision, but Mollie Bailey, Diocesan Administrator and professional calendars, to be because The Episcopal Church The Rev. Bruce Bevans, Chaplain to Retired Clergy and Families present for the entire time. They has been discussing this matter Annette Combs, Financial Assistant read all of the material, and were for decades (yes, decades). Since Sara Gunter, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries actively engaged in the legisla- General Convention 2012, many Sally Lane, Reading Camp Coordinator tive matters that were before this Dioceses, West Virginia included, Sarah Lydick, Director, Sandscrest Dear Brothers and Sisters in Church. I thank them each, for have permitted the blessing of Daisy McBride, Director, Peterkin Christ, their presence and ministry. same-sex couples. At this Con- Lori Osborne, Director, HEP vention, new ‘experimental’ rites David Ramkey, Chief Financial Offcer Do you remember when, at the During the many days of Gen- Catherine Saxe, Children’s Ministries start of a new year of school, your eral Convention, the Bishops and were proposed and accepted, for teachers had you write that essay same-sex couples to be married in The Anglican Communion: Deputies meet, deliberate and The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury of ‘How I spent my summer vaca- vote in separate ‘houses,’ much Church. As has been the case in tion?’ It usually spoke of playing like the US Congress. The Depu- the past, no member of the clergy The Episcopal Church: The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop games, riding bicycles, swim- ties are elected for a particular is required to offciate at or bless ming and maybe going on a fam- Convention, while the Bishops any marriage. General Conven- The Diocese of West Virginia: ily trip to visit our grandparents serve ‘for life.’ It is said that the tion has clearly stated this is still Diocesan House: 1608 Virginia Street, East -- sunny and rainy days, sitting in Deputies have an urgency about the case for opposite as well as Charleston, West Virginia 25311 the car, for long hours. The days them, as this is possibly their only for same-sex marriages. In West Mailing Address: PO Box 5400, Charleston, West Virginia 25361 Telephone: 304-344-3597 or Toll-free 866-549-8346 seemed to last forever. (or last) Convention, while the Virginia, a policy providing for blessings of same-sex relation- Fax: 304-343-3295 If I were to write my ‘summer Bishops take a longer view, as ships has been in place a while. http://www.wvdiocese.org vacation’ essay this year, I would they will be returning time after To date, only one blessing has write: “traveled, sat. traveled, time. The Dayspring (USPS 007-757) is published fve times a year by the taken place, that I have been made sat. traveled, played!” (I could Diocese of West Virginia. Periodical postage paid at Charleston WV and At each General Convention, aware of. The current policy con- even use a few emoticons along other post offces. hundreds of resolutions are pro- tinues to be in place between now the way, with the most exciting posed. Some affect a large scope and the First Sunday of Advent, one at the end, when I got to play POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: of life, and others are particular 2015, the effective date of Con- with my grandchildren!) The Dayspring for particular situations. Some of vention action in this regard. At the categories of resolutions, this PO Box 5400 In the middle of the summer, I that time, the new marriage bless- Charleston WV 25361 joined others from West Virginia year, were: The Anglican Com- ing policy will be spelled out as and from around the world, for munion, The Book of Common specifed by General Convention the General Convention of the Prayer (establishing a process to action. I will be working with Episcopal Church. begin the revision of the Book of clergy and laity from around the Daughters of the King in Common Prayer), The Budget for General Convention takes place Diocese to create a Policy for the The Episcopal Church (a three- Bluefeld every three years, and travels Diocese of West Virginia regard- year budget), The Constitution around to various locations each ing same-sex marriages within and Canons, Christian Formation, time. In recent years, General the Diocese. Criminal Justice, Ecumenism and Convention has been held in: Liturgy. Many other topics were Along the way, as we are re- Minneapolis; Columbus; Los An- covered as well, but this is a brief minded that we are a part of a geles; Indianapolis and (this year) listing. larger Church -- The Episcopal Salt Lake City. People have asked Church and the Worldwide An- me why certain cities are chosen, At this Convention, we contin- glican Communion, we are also and the simplest answer is that ued to look at the Five Marks of reminded that we have much The Church needs to fnd cities Mission, as an organizing prin- work to be done here in our own that have venues that can accom- ciple for the mission and work of backyard. The people with whom modate the size of our conven- the Episcopal Church. The Five we come in contact each day, long tion. With more than 150 Bish- Marks of Mission are: to hear the Good News of Jesus ops eligible to be present, and 110 1. To Proclaim the Good News of Christ. The hungry look for com- dioceses each potentially sending the Kingdom fort and food. The homeless seek eight Deputies, with each ‘house’ shelter and refuge, and the world sitting in different rooms, with 2. To teach, baptize and nurture wants to hear the Good News visitors and vendors and staff and new believers preached. others, you can see that this gets 3. To respond to human need by May we continue to be the arms, quite large, rather quickly. loving service voice and heart of Jesus, and may This year, I was blessed to be 4. To seek and transform unjust we work to know Christ and to with Deputies (and others) from structures of society make Him known. Participating in an installation ceremony for the Margaret of Scot- West Virginia. land Chapter of the Daughters of the King at Christ Church, Blue- 5. To strive to safeguard the in- feld, are, front row from left, Wanda Myers, vice president; new Our Clerical Deputies were the tegrity of creation and sustain and In Christ, members Claire Lampert and Polla Rumberg, and Mary Catherine Rev. John Valentine, the Rev. Stan renew the life of the earth. Williams, president; middle row from left, members Becky Beckett Holmes, the Rev. Mark Seitz, the The Rt Rev W Michie Klusmeyer and Chris Justice, guest Leandra Tanner of Parkersburg and Dar- For the second triennium, the lene Slusser, West Virginia Assembly DOK recording secretary from Rev. Chris Thompson, and our Bishop of West Virginia Alternate Deputy, the Rev. Paul budget of the Episcopal Church is Parkersburg; back row from left, JaNeille Shawl, West Virginia DOK Hicks. The Lay Deputies were structured according to these Five president from Morgantown; the Rev. Chad Slater, rector; Pat Wim- Ms. Kelly McGhee, Ms. Linda Marks of Mission. mer, secretary-treasurer, and members Louisa Sowers and Becky Steots. Comins, Ms. Beth Marquart, Mr. Internally, we worked hard on Page 3 St. Timothy’s Group Takes Mission Trip to Kenya By The Rev. Cheryl Winter On a Saturday evening in July, Monday morning, we went to the seven members of St. Timo- diocesan offce and met Bishop thy’s in Hurricane -- the Rev. Zack Epusi and the rest of the Cheryl Winter, the Maynard Elewana staff. We spent several family (Brent, Sharon, Cameron hours planning our workshops and Will). Andy Bird, and Angie which would begin the following Turkleson -- arrived in Amagoro, day. We learned from the staff Kenya, for a three-week stay with that the teachers we would be the Elewana Education Project. meeting would have between 50- Our mission work while there 100 students per class. We could was to provide two three-day not imagine this and seriously professional development work- wondered if anything we had to shops for primary and secondary offer would be of value to them. school teachers in Busia County. The primary teacher teachers As you might imagine getting were very receptive and a fun to Amagoro from Hurricane is group with which to work. They no easy task. After 24 hours of were like sponges soaking up ev- traveling, we were met in Nai- erything we had to offer including robi by the Rev. Zach Drennen, learning to play with a Frisbee for founder and executive director of the frst time! At the certifcate Elewana. After an meal together ceremony. one of the male teach- we settled in for the night, under ers addressed the team saying, A group of teachers and the staf at the end of the workshop our mosquito nets, at the Shalom “In our history, white men came ment workshop we ran for prima- House, a guest house, on the com- to enslave us, but today you have ry and secondary school teachers pound where the Nairobi Offce come to empower us! And we went off very well and I think of Elewana is located. thank you!” the St. Tim’s crew had a signif- On Sunday, after a short visit Secondary school teachers are cant impact on a number of local to the giraffe park, we returned focused on preparing their best schools through their facilitation to the airport for a short fight to and brightest to be successful in and interaction with teachers. Job Kisumu. Once there we were met passing the national exams that well done! Bob (the dog) misses by Moses, Elewana’s van driver they must take at the end of grade you and says hi!” for a several hour drive to Ama- 12. There is a strict curriculum In addition to the wonderful goro. A quick stop at the equator they must follow. This group was human staff at the mission house for pictures and we were off on harder to sell on thinking about is Bob, a lovable rescued Kenyan our frst Kenyan adventure - tor- new ways of teaching to reach a brown dog that received a lot of rential rains and red dirt crater- greater number of students, but loving from his St. Timothy’s flled roads! by the end of the three days, we guests! Arrival at the Diocese of were encouraged that some of Various ones of our group vis- Katakwa’s mission house was a them were excited about trying ited different schools and the lo- Andy Bird, Angie Turkelson, Will Maynard, and Cameron Maynard in a secondary welcome relief to the very weary new things. cal library and museum during school chemistry lab with teachers. travelers. The mission house is The Rev. Zach Drennen wrote, our stay. It was eye opening to staffed by amazing people who “Loved having Cheryl and her see the lack of books, school sup- group Swahili lessons to prepare gathered and cooperative ven- take care of your every need. It team in Amagoro for a wonderful plies, desks and other resources in us for our journey Each of us tures for the beneft of children felt like home immediately. visit. The professional develop- many of the schools. It was yet greeted the very full congregation and families are being forged St. another reminder of our abun- in Swahili and told them where Timothy’s has actively supported dance for which we are even we were from and what we did I Elewana since its inception in more grateful now! went frst, messed up and brought 2008. It was a privilege to see it We were blessed to attend St. gales of laughter from the con- frst-hand and to contribute to its Thomas’ Anglican Church in gregation. That broke the ice and mission on the ground. Amagoro. Isabella, the rector, in- they were clearly appreciative of If you are coming to Diocesan vited me to celebrate the Kenyan our efforts Worship was joyful, Convention, please stop by the Eucharist at the English service. full of praise music and beautiful Elewana exhibit which will be What a blessing! As is the cus- natural harmonies - and three and staffed by members of our mis- tom, we visitors were seated in a half hours long! sion team. Learn more about the the front row of the church and The Elewana Education Project work of Elewana, buy a T-shirt, were invited to come forward to is defnitely making a signifcant take a chance on a lovely Kenyan introduce ourselves. difference in the lives of children craft - all to beneft the mission of The six months prior to our in western Kenya. More children Elewana. We have so much more leaving, the Rev. Bill Fulks, who are able to receive a formal educa- to share about our journey - come had been a missionary teacher in tion, teachers are receiving neces- see us! Sharon Maynard with a sewing student at the Amagoro library. Tanzania 30 years ago, gave our sary additional training, resources (including technology) are being

General Convention CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE Several important milestones were took a brief break from their delib- recorded for 2014-15, with a 2.14 The bishops’ march against gun was presented in the historic Mor- marked during the 2105 General erations to celebrate the 230th an- percent increase in giving over the violence attracted considerable me- mon Tabernacle, located a couple Convention, including the 230th niversary of the House of Deputies’ previous year. The Rev. Gay Clark dia attention as bishops, deputies of blocks from the convention cen- anniversary of the House of Depu- founding in 1785. Past presidents Jennings, president of the House and other people walked through ter. ties, the 125th anniversary of the were recognized and remembered of Deputies, announced that the the streets of Salt Lake City on the United Thank Offering, 75th year during the festivities. Deputies Helping to Heal a Hurting morning of June 28. Linda S. Comins is the Dayspring of Episcopal Relief and Develop- As the UTO marked its 125th year, World campaign raised $128,226 The host diocese’s special event editor and a deputy to General ment and the 40th year of Integrity. the Rev. Heather Melton, the Do- for Episcopal Relief and Develop- for convention-goers was the Utah Convention. On June 27, while the House of mestic and Foreign Missionary So- ment, representing 181 percent of Showcase, an evening of music and Bishops was sequestered to elect ciety’s UTO missioner, announced the goal to raise $75,000 in honor dance performed by groups from the next Presiding Bishop, deputies that a record year of generosity was of ERD’s 75th anniversary. the state. The entertaining program Page 4 Page 5 General Convention: Historic actions, structural changes, frst black presiding bishop, marriage equality approved, church governance revamped [Episcopal News Service] The 78th General Convention, in a The General Convention adopted series of historic moments, elected the 2016-2018 triennial budget the frst African-American presid- July 2 after agreeing to add $2.8 ing bishop; approved marriage million for evangelism work. equality for all Episcopalians; ad- While the addition passed with opted a budget that emphasizes ra- relatively little debate in the House cial reconciliation and evangelism; of Deputies, it faced some opposi- endorsed the study of fossil fuel tion in the House of Bishops. divestment; opposed divestment in Israel, Palestine; and made some The 2016-2018 triennial bud- signifcant changes to the church’s get is based on $125,083,185 in governance. revenue, compared to the fore- casted $118,243,102 for the trien- North Carolina Bishop Michael nium that ends Dec. 31 of this year. Curry elected presiding bishop The expenses are projected to be The Episcopal Church’s General $125,057,351. The budget comes Convention made history June 27 in with a negligible surplus of when it chose Diocese of North $25,834. Its revenue projection is Carolina Bishop Michael Curry to based in part on asking the church’s be its 27th presiding bishop. dioceses and regional mission ar- The House of Bishops elected eas to give 18 percent of their in- Curry, 62, from a slate of four come to fund the 2016 budget, 16.5 percent for the 2017 budget and 15 Photo by Karen Lash nominees on the frst ballot. He Serving as West Virginia’s deputation to the 78th General Convention are, from left, Bill Sav- received 121 votes of a total 174 percent in 2018. The version of the budget pre- Photo by Linda S. Comins iers, Beth Marquart, the Rev. Paul Hicks, Bishop Klusmeyer, the Rev. Chris Thompson, Wendy cast. Diocese of Southwest Florida Speer, Kelly McGhee, Linda Comins, the Rev. John Valentine, the Rev. Stan Holmes and the sented July 1 by the Joint Standing Kelly McGhee and Bishop Klusmeyer chat in the lobby of Salt Palace Convention Center during a lunch Bishop Dabney Smith received 21, break at General Convention. Rev. Mark Seitz. Diocese of Southern Ohio Bishop Committee on Program, Budget Thomas Breidenthal, 19, and Dio- and Finance (PB&F) also included a major new $2 million initiative tion calling for the U.S. govern- of June 28. cese of Connecticut Bishop Ian ians on the ground. Douglas, 13. The number of votes on racial justice and reconciliation, ment to lift its economic embargo The prayerful procession walked even as it reduces the amount of The bishops rejected Substitute against Cuba. the half-mile from the Salt Palace needed for election was 89. Resolution D016, which would Curry’s election was confrmed an money it asks dioceses to contrib- Convention Center to Pioneer Park ute to 15 percent by 2018. have called on the Executive Presiding Bishop-elect Michael while marchers sang hymns and hour later by the House of Depu- Council’s Committee on Corpo- ties, as outlined in the church’s Curry sat for a video interview prayed. Members of Utah anti-gun Photo by Linda S. Comins rate Social Responsibility (CSR) to canons, by a vote of 800 to 12. Mandatory assessment In an 18-minute interview with the violence groups and civil rights or- General Convention made manda- The Most Rev. Katharine Jeferts Schori, Presiding Bishop; the Rev. Michael Barlow, House of Deputies secretary, and the develop a list of U.S. and foreign Episcopal News Service, Presiding ganizations joined in. Rev. Gay Clark Jennings,,House of Deputies president, enter in procession for the General Convention’s Festival Eucharist on tory the current voluntary diocesan corporations that provide goods Bishop-elect Michael Curry speaks Marriage equality June 28. and services that support the infra- In the wake of the June 26 U.S. budgetary asking system for the about his priorities for leadership Greater solidarity for persecuted 2019-2021 budget cycle and im- structure of Israel’s occupation “to and administration, the role of the Christians Supreme Court ruling legalizing monitor its investments and apply same-sex marriage for all Ameri- posed penalties for noncompliance. tally responsible investing and operating offcer, chief fnancial of- tion, with council’s approval. All church in engaging God’s mission Advocacy for Christians facing The mandatory assessment will its CSR policy to any possible fu- in the world, the state of race rela- persecution and living in the con- cans, General Convention followed creating a climate change advisory fcer and chief legal offcer (a posi- of those bodies would expire at the ture investments” in such compa- suit on July 1 with canonical and not apply to the upcoming 2016- committee. tion created in the resolution). start of the next General Conven- tions in the U.S., the importance text of civil war are the subject of 2018 triennial budget, but becomes nies. of Anglican Communion partner- several resolutions passed by the liturgical changes to provide mar- Resolution C045 calls upon the Substitute Resolution A006 re- tion unless they are renewed. General Convention passed two riage equality for Episcopalians. effective Jan. 1, 2019. Without get- Investment Committee of Execu- duces the number of the church’s ships, and his commitment to what Episcopal Church’s 78th General ting a waiver, a diocese that does resolutions on peacemaking. Sub- he calls the Jesus Movement, to go Convention, meeting here June 25- The House of Deputies concurred tive Council, the Episcopal Church standing commissions from 14 to Oppose divestment in Israel, Pal- stitute Resolution B013, proposed with the House of Bishops’ approv- not pay the full assessment will be Endowment Fund and the Episco- two. The two would be the Stand- estine Photo by Linda S. Comins out into the world “to bear witness July 3. by Bishop Nicholas Knisely of Preparing to celebrate the House of Deputies’ 230th anniversary are, from left, the al the day before of a canonical unable to get grants or loans from pal Church Foundation “to divest ing Commission on Structure, The House of Bishops sent a to the good news of Jesus.” Convention agrees that Chris- the Domestic and Foreign Mis- Rhode Island, “reaffrms the voca- Rev. John Valentine, the Rev. Stan Holmes and the Rev. Mark Seitz. tians in Pakistan, Syria, Liberia, change eliminating language defn- from fossil fuel companies and re- Governance, Constitution and strong and clear message July 2 tion of the Church as an agent of ing marriage as between a man and sionary Society unless the Execu- invest in clean renewable energy in Canons, and the Standing Com- that divestment from companies Bishops led a march against gun South Sudan and Sudan are among tive Council (http://www.gener- reconciliation and restorative jus- violence those for whom the church needs a woman (Resolution A036) and a fscally responsible manner.” mission on Liturgy and Music. and corporations engaged in cer- of Common Prayer and The Hym- alconvention.org/ec) specifcally tice,” and recognizes that “mean- mits: ‘Alcohol affects us all’ About 1,500 General Convention to step up its support and solidar- authorizing two new marriage rites Resolution A030 calls for the cre- The presiding bishop and House of tain business related to the State of nal 1982, directing the Standing approves disbursing the money. ingful reconciliation can help to General Convention passed three participants joined a Bishops Unit- ity as many of them live in fear of with language allowing them to be ation of a climate change advisory Deputies president would appoint Israel is not in the best interests of Commission on Liturgy and Music (The Domestic and Foreign Mis- engender sustainable, long-lasting resolutions on the issue of alcohol ed Against Gun Violence proces- death, starvation, and displacement used by same-sex or opposite-sex committee with one representa- study committees and task forces The Episcopal Church, its partners to prepare plans for revising each sionary Society is the name under peace and that such reconciliation and drug abuse. sion in Salt Lake City the morning in their war-ravaged or extremist- couples (Resolution A054). tive from each of The Episcopal to complete the work called for in the Holy Land, interreligious must incorporate both political ac- and to present them to the next con- Resolution D014 recommends Budget emphasizes racial recon- which The Episcopal Church is in- Church’s nine provinces. The reso- by a meeting of General Conven- relations, and the lives of Palestin- infuenced countries. corporated, conducts business, and tion and locally driven grassroots vention in Austin, Texas, in 2018. that ordinands should be ques- ciliation, evangelism lution also calls on each province efforts.” Among other liturgical issues, the tioned at the very beginning of the carries out mission.) to create a Regional Consultative The resolution allows the council Resolution C018 expresses soli- convention directs bishops to fnd discernment process about addic- Group composed “of no fewer than darity with and support for Chris- ways for congregations without tion and substance use in their lives to begin granting waivers to dio- fve experts in areas of environ- ceses that do not pay, based on f- tians in Israel and the Israeli-occu- clergy to receive Communion, but and family systems. mental sustainability appropriate to pied territories; affrms the work of the House of Bishops defeated pro- The bishops also passed Resolu- nancial hardship, beginning Jan. 1, the demographic, ecological, cul- 2016. Council agreed in January to the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem posals to allow unbaptized people tion A159, which acknowledges tural and geographic specifcs of in healing, education, and pasto- to receive Holy Communion or to the church’s role in the culture of create a so-called Diocesan Assess- each region.” ment Review Committee to work ral care; and affrms the work of study the issue. alcohol and drug abuse. Christians engaged in relationship The convention approved mak- Resolution A158, to create a task with dioceses that do not to meet Agrees to major structural the full churchwide asking. building, interfaith dialogue, non- ing available a revised version of force to review and revise policy changes violence training, and advocacy “Holy Women, Holy Men” with on substance abuse, addiction The resolution also agrees to study The General Convention ap- the issue of whether the House of for the rights of Palestinians. The additional saints’ commemorations and recovery, passed with one proved two resolutions making ma- resolution also urges Episcopalians but left “Lesser Feasts and Fasts” amendment. Deputies president ought to receive jor changes to the structure of The a salary. to demonstrate their solidarity by as the church authorized supple- Episcopal Church. making pilgrimage to the Holy mental calendar of commemora- Closer relations with Cuba Substitute Resolution A004 Land and learning from fellow tions. The U.S.-based Episcopal Church slightly expands Executive Coun- Christians in the region. The revised “Holy Women, Holy and the Episcopal Church of Cuba cil’s appointment power concern- Plans to be created for prayer Men,” is called “A Great Cloud of took a step toward closer relations Photo by Linda S. Comins Photo by Linda S. Comins Divest from fossil fuels, reinvest ing three members of the Domestic Photo by Linda S. Comins The Rev. Chris Thompson sports a bow in renewables book, hymnal revision Witnesses.” during the 78th General Conven- Meeting in the Salt Palace Convention Center are, from left, Becki Krzywdik, con- and Foreign Missionary Society’s Volunteering in the Episcopal Appalachian Ministries’ booth in the Gen- vener of women’s ministries in the diocese; the Rev. Jon White, rector of St. Ste- tie for the unofcial “bow tie day” in the General Convention passed two eral Convention exhibit hall are, from left, Rosalie Marshall, the Rev. Roy General Convention 2015 took a tion, meeting here June 25-July 3. House of Deputies. executive staff, including the chief Convention takes a frst step, ad- phen’s, Beckley, and Episcopal Café editor; and Becky Szabo, United Thank Ofer- resolutions aimed at environmen- Gene Crist and Jane Crist from New River Episcopal Ministries. step toward revising the 1979 Book Convention also passed a resolu- ing diocesan coordinator. Page 6 News from the Deaneries Ohio Valley Deanery by crucifers, torchbearers and be- ard Skaggs and Robert Troeger, The annual homecoming service Va. The activity days are offered lievers. The Rev. Zach Drennen in June. An inaugural Flower Fes- was celebrated on Aug. 2. The in place of Vacation Bible School, GOOD SHEPHERD, Park- held a dinner event in the parish tival was presented in June, fea- Rev. Dr. Sherman Lambert, a na- allowing the church to spread its ersburg: During Bishop Klus- hall on May 8 and gave a presen- turing foral displays, a concert tive of Washington, D.C., was summer children-youth program meyer’s visitation on May 24, he tation on the work of the Elewana by the parish choir, luncheons the guest preacher and the Rev. over the course of several weeks. confrmed Angela Sue Fowler, Education Project in Kenya. and an afternoon tea. The Rev. Joseph Rivers from Westchester, Heather Goff, Madison Paige Angus Stuart, an Anglican priest Pa., was the celebrant. CHRIST CHURCH, Bluefeld: Henrie, Kyle William Hou- ST. MARK’S, St. Albans: The from British Columbia, presented The ECW will lead a ministry of dyshell and Maple Joan Law- church and Christ Kitchen Food a dramatic interpretation of the ST. MARK’S, Berkeley preparing frozen meals for shut- man, all from Good Shepherd, Pantry, a program for feeding the Gospel of Mark on June 2. Springs: The newly installed car- ins and others in need. The Sun- and KaeLeigh Trystin Patter- disadvantaged, will be offcially illon bell system was dedicated day school program opened Sept. son from Christ Church, Wells- separated as of Oct 1. Christ ST. LUKE’S, Wheeling: The during worship service on Aug. 13. A church picnic was held on burg. Attending the service was Kitchen Food Pantry Inc. is now parish family continues to move 16. The backpack program took a Aug. 16. Nearly 200 people at- Bishop Mark VanKoevering, an independent corporation and forward in faith and is thankful to summer break until Aug. 20. tended a community dinner on visiting from Mozambique, East has applied for nonproft sta- have the Rev. Bill Ridenhour, a July 4. A June 14 celebration and Africa. He was accompanied by tus. For over 40 years, the church Lutheran pastor, as supply clergy. ZION, Charles Town: A bicen- reception honored Terry Whit- his wife, the Rev. Helen VanKo- and the “kitchen” have enjoyed a A new tradition was started this tennial weekend is planned Sept. tington, who has served as or- evering, and their sons, Jake symbiotic relationship. summer with a parish picnic at 26-27. The celebration will in- ganist-choirmaster for 50 years. and Matthew. A homecoming clude a historical service at the Nobel Prize winner John Forbes celebration was held on July 26, ruins of St. George’s Chapel; Nash Jr., who was baptized at with the Rev. Dr. Francis Wade presentations on the churchyard Christ Church, and his wife, Ali- preaching. A grilled chicken din- and stained glass windows; an cia Nash, were killed in an auto ner was served on the lawn be- ice cream social and a scavenger accident in New Jersey on May hind the church after the service. hunt. A bicentennial dinner will 23. take place at The Hill, the home TRINITY, Parkersburg: A of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Perry. Southwestern Deanery church picnic was held Aug. 2. The celebration will culminate The supper club season opened with a combined service, a pot- CHRIST CHURCH, Point in September. The parish choir luck luncheon and book signing Pleasant: The congregation is returned on Aug. 30, after its events conducted by Jonathan reaching out to the community summer break. Elizabeth Grace Brown, author of “History of in a variety of ways, such as pro- Monek was born on Aug. 24; Zion,” and Doris Starks, author viding offce space for Branches, she is the daughter of Dr. Dan of “Last Days of John Brown, the domestic violence centers, and Monek, organist-choirmaster, Abolitionist.’ Contact, a rape crisis center. The and his wife, Lindsey Green church also supports the Pres- Monek. On June 21, the Rev. byterian food bank monetarily Larry Jackson’s last Sunday Monongahela Deanery and with food donations from before retirement, the service in- ST. MATTHEW’S, Charleston: the home of Frank and Amy its members. Local groups in the cluded a baptism, a special read- The Rev. Pamela Shier and her McDonnell. The summer lunch TRANSFIGURATION, Buck- community such as Narcotics ing and his favorite music. The husband, Dr. Michael Johnson, program was wonderful this hannon: With outreach as this Anonymous and Tue Endie Wei congregation presented several will speak Oct. 14 on “Beyond year with 50 to 55 participants, year’s goal, the congregation has Garden Club use the parish hall. gifts, including a big-screen tele- the Veil: a Christian Ex-Pat in a including many children new to cooperated with the local Rotary Women of the church and mem- vision, to him at a reception after Muslim World.” A six-part DVD the area, every day. The reading Club to fll 140 backpacks with bers from other local churches the service. A special celebration series, “The Call,” will be shown, camp went quite well with a total emergency needs for children meet one Saturday a month to was held May 31 to honor two beginning Oct. 8. A class, “From of nine students participating. who have been removed from make “Little Dresses for Afri- couples, Julie and Mike Ma- Anglicans to Episcopalians,” be- abusive situations. Monthly, they can Girls” from pillowcases; to theny and Marion and Charlie gan in September. Rally Sunday TRINITY, Moundsville: Bishop have supplied food to 30 elemen- date, more than 2,300 dresses and Culbertson, who were marking was observed Aug. 30. “Thailand Klusmeyer visited in August and tary schoolchildren who may many shorts for boys have been their 50th wedding anniversaries. Trek” was the theme for Vaca- confrmed Addison and Brice not have food over the weekend. sent. The men support the “Shop The ECW’s summer luncheon tion Bible School. Mary Ellen Williams, daughters of Anne Quarterly, they have cooked, with a Cop” annual drive for chil- took place at the Blennerhassett Logsdon has been hired to work and George Williams of Rich- served and shared a meal with dren in need. The men prepared Hotel on June 13. with the junior choir. A monthly mond, Va., and granddaughters clients of the local Neighborhood a pancake breakfast for the river- service is being offered at Edge- of Karen Grisell of Wheeling. A House. Ever mindful of sharing boat folks who were in town for wood Summit. salad luncheon was held after the gifts, 25 percent of money earned a regatta on Sept. 5. The entire Kanawha Deanery service. Trinity Church hosted the at all fundraisers has been donat- church has done several events annual graduation ceremony for ed to local causes for the needy. for the residents of the Towers ST. JOHN’S, Charleston: A se- Northern Deanery B.M. Spurr School of Practical including an annual cookout, a ries of 4 p.m. concerts features the Nursing. TRINITY, Morgantown: soup fest, an Easter meal, snacks Debussy trio on Sept. 20, Hillside ST. MATTHEW’S, Wheel- “Church in the Crypt” services and other food and gifts of jigsaw Brass 5 on Oct. 4 and Montclaire ing: A custom-designed Mar- OLDE ST. JOHN’S, Colliers: were held in July while organ re- puzzles and books. Personal care strings with Richard Kravchak, shall & Ogletree Opus Ten or- ECW members and congregants pairs were made. items and healthy treats are given oboe, and David DeBolt, bas- gan, with four manuals, more are again participating in a back- to veterans at PVH Rehab and soon, on Oct. 18. A a new social than 150 stops and 72 speakers, pack nutrition outreach program Nursing Care Center. Each Sun- justice series opened Aug. 30 with has been installed. It is the Bos- at Colliers Elementary School, New Southern Deanery day, fowers from the church altar a screening of an award-winning ton organ-building frm’s largest with 90 backpacks to be flled are taken to local shut-ins. 2013 flm, “Oxyana,” and a dis- single church organ installation. each week. A retirement dinner ST. JAMES, Lewisburg: Bish- cussion led by Sean Dunne, di- A dedicatory concert is planned for the Rev. Gene Sheppard was op Klusmeyer and clergy who ST. JOHN’S, Huntington: The rector of the flm. A Eucharistic in March. Community members held Aug. 16. Austin Harbin, served the church over the years Rev. Angus Stuart, an Anglican Festival Celebrating the Corpus flled the church for the popular son of Joe Harbin and Beatrice joined the congregation for a priest from British Columbia, Christi was held on June 4. Bish- Independence Day Extravaganza Harbin and grandson of Chan- homecoming celebration on July performed the Gospel of Mark on op Klusmeyer celebrated Holy performed by music director ning Cross and Joe Harbin, was 26. Past clergy in attendance were May 20. Eucharist. After the service, a Robert Troeger and soprano Sue welcomed into the family of God Bishop David Jones, the Rev. brief procession walked through Pettit. Another successful week May 31. Larry Minter and the Rev. Jim Please send news from your con- the streets of Charleston with par- of Vacation Bible School was Sell. This summer, children and gregations and high-resolution youth traveled to Green Bank, photographs to Dayspring Edi- ticipants carrying a canopy over offered, under the direction of Eastern Deanery a golden monstrance representing Mary Hanley, Pam Hartman, W.Va., to tour the National Radio tor Linda S. Comins by email at the Corpus Christi, accompanied Erin Mazocca, the Rev. Rich- ST. PHILIP’S, Charles Town: Observatory and visited the Fron- [email protected]. tier Culture Museum in Staunton, Page 7 Diocesan Family News Harper Grant Awarded to Six Churches Six churches in the diocese $15,000 was available to be given doors. Bishop Klusmeyer instituted on the board of Virginia Semi- have been awarded 2015 Harper at this time. St. Stephen’s, Beckley - $3,000 the Rev. Marquita L. Hutch- nary. She served on the vestry Grants. With the unanimous approval for accessibility issues. ens as rector of St. John’s Street, of Trinity, Martinsburg, and on Several years ago, the Diocese of Diocesan Council, the follow- Charleston, on June 21. a host of other boards, agencies of West Virginia received a be- ing grants have been awarded: Trinity, Martinsburg - $3,000 for retroft and upgrades for ac- and commissions. A funeral was quest from the estate of Donald Trinity Church, Morgantown The Rev. Don Bretz, priest Harper. He wanted the diocese to cessibility for restrooms. of this diocese, died on Sept. 5 held at Trinity, Martinsburg, on - $546 for Holy Rollers (the pur- Aug. 15. use the money for ministry with chase of wheelchairs). St James, Lewisburg - $3,000 after undergoing surgery and the elderly. treatment for a brain tumor. He Patricia Kerns Walker, wife for sound amplifcation system This year, Diocesan Council, St. John’s, Charleston - $2,378 for elderly. was a lieutenant colonel serv- of the Rev. Betsy Walker, priest along with an ad hoc commit- for modifcations for its accessi- ing as a chaplain in the Armed of this diocese, died on May 29 tee from around the diocese, re- bility ramp and other modifca- The Harper Grants will be Forces. Earlier, he served as rec- after undergoing surgery. Pat ceived applications from more tions. awarded annually. The next grant tor of Christ Church, Wellsburg, was active in the diocese for than a dozen congregations with cycle will begin in 2016. and associate at Good Shepherd, many years and served on the Christ Church, Bluefeld - grant requests totaling more than $3,000 for renovations to access Parkersburg. A funeral was held vestry of St. John’s, Ripley. A $51,000. Unfortunately, only at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, funeral was held at St. Thomas, Alexandria Va., on Sept. 10. White Sulphur Springs, on June 2. Interment will take place at Ar- lington National Cemetery. Rest eternal grant to Thy ser- Youth Calendar Sarah Steptoe, a leader in vants, O Lord. this diocese and throughout And let light perpetual shine Fall 2015 & Winter 2016 the Church, died on Aug. 6. upon them. Dates have been announced for upcoming diocesan events for youth. These events are for all youth She served as a deputy to Gen- May their souls, and the souls currently in middle and high school (6th-12th graders). eral Convention at a time when of all the departed, women deputies were rare. She through the mercy of God, Oct. 16-18 – Autumn at Peterkin served on Diocesan Convention, rest in Peace. Oct. 23-25 – Diocesan Convention (Pipestem State Park)* Diocesan Council and represent- Nov. 14-15 – Northern Deanery Youth lock-in (St. John’s Chapel, Wheeling) ed the Diocese of West Virginia Dec. 12-13 – Kanawha Deanery Youth lock-in (St. Matthew’s, Charleston) Jan. 16-18 – MIQRA (Chicago) Feb. 5-7 – Ski Retreat (Winterplace) School Supplies for Kids in Need Feb. 19-21 – Ski Retreat (White Tail)

Sara Gunter, diocesan director of youth and young adult ministries, said, “We’re trying something new in youth ministry this year and doing deanery lock-ins. We’ll stay at churches around the dio- cese on Saturday nights. On Sunday morning, we’ll get up and worship with the host church. At the lock-ins, we’ll play games, do some arts & crafts, eat lots of snacks, do night prayer/Compline together, talk about God, faith and our lives. They’re going to be lots of fun and I hope you’ll join us! ALL middle and high school students are invited to participate, no matter where you live, no matter what church you attend. I want to particularly invite the youth of the diferent deaneries but they are certainly not limited!” Gunter explained that MIQRA is a retreat hosted in a few diocese throughout the country. Miqra means “public reading of scripture” in Hebrew. “While there are a variety of fun and engaging activities throughout the weekend, the main back- drop of the event is the actual reading of scripture,” she said. “Over 72 hours, we will read the Bible from beginning to end out loud, taking turns. It is read nonstop over the weekend and live Photo by Tina Burns streamed so that people all over can check in and follow along. It is my hope that we can host our Members of St. Bartholomew’s, Leetown, show some of the own MIQRA retreat in 2017, but this time we’ll caravan to Chicago to experience it together before backpacks flled with school supplies that were donated for doing it ourselves.” Jeferson County students. Shown are Pat Eidsness, John Roberts, Barbara Batina, Eddie Painter and Robert Burrows. St. Matthew’s, Charleston, Youth Wrap Two-Year Journey to Adulthood Program with N.C. Pilgrimage Four youth and two adults from St. Mat- St. Matthew’s youth, who are all in high two of the apartments to help make them thew’s, Charleston, concluded the frst school, even performed a short play about ft for occupancy by those served by CAP- two-year cycle of Journey to Adulthood trusting in Jesus for the younger campers ITAL and their families. They also had the with a pilgrimage trip to North Carolina at Rockfsh. blessing of learning the stories of some of in July. One project that was especially meaning- the people who work with and are served Alex Canfeld, Quint Hussell, Josh Pe- ful to the St. Matt’s pilgrims was helping by CAPITAL. tit and Andi Jordon, together with leaders out at CAPITAL Apartments, which is an Journey to Adulthood is a youth ministry Elizabeth Castle and Karen Klein, spent outreach ministry of My Father’s House program of spiritual formation for grades fve days at Rockfsh Camp and Confer- Christian Church and Fayetteville Urban 6-12 that groups youth in two-year blocks. ence Center near Fayetteville, N.C. Dur- Ministries. CAPITAL provides rent-free It encourages relational ministry and uses ing the days, they worked at Rockfsh and housing for people who are homeless and/ Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, out- at other sites in the community, repairing or jobless, and in particular, for parolees reach ministries and both serious and play- recreational facilities, rehabbing apart- who are transitioning to life outside the ful activities to underscore the two guid- ments and performing other manual labor, prison system. ing principles of the program: 1) Manhood including landscaping for a Pentecostal The residents are required to attend life and womanhood are free gifts from God church. skills classes as well as job training. As and 2) Adulthood must be earned. In the afternoons and evenings, they My Father’s House describes the program, At the end of the second year of J2A, Photo by Karen Klein enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation and “Those involved in receiving learn the the group plans, fund-raises and goes on A group from St. Matthew’s, Charleston, enjoys worshipped with the campers at Rockfsh, ‘hands on’ approach to life instead of the a holy pilgrimage. St. Matthew’s began the natural beauty of spent fve days at Rockfsh a ministry of the North Carolina Confer- ‘hand out’ approach to life.” offering J2A in September 2013 and just Camp and Conference Center near Fayetteville, N.C., where they spent fve days on a pilgrimage ence of the United Methodist Church, lo- The St. Matthew’s group scraped, launched its second cycle of classes in Au- and mission trip. cated on the shores of Rockfsh Lake. The scrubbed, cleaned, rehabbed and painted gust. Page 8 Remembering Past, Responding to Present, Looking to Future Children Learn about Science As part of its bicentennial cele- whose activism during the civil proft organization aiming to em- bration, Zion Episcopal Church in rights era inspired her to be one power youth and women. The Rev. at Green Bank Observatory Charles Town chose to focus a part of several plaintiffs in a landmark Melanie McCarley, rector of Zion of its celebration on making the case prompting the Civil Rights Act Church, knew the event would be a world a more peaceful place. of 1965, to speak at a community- success when the chairs were flled. Considering Zion’s long history, wide “conversational forum” held Meeting with more than 40 peo- part of which celebrates a commit- in the Old Opera House in Charles ple, the afternoon began with an ment to education and social jus- Town on April 17. interactive song led by Smith and tice, and another part of this history, Working with a planning commit- questions, answers and challenges associated with the sin of racism, tee composed of members of the led by Sales. The conversation be- this now-inclusive church decided local community including parish- gan as Sales asked the young people to honor its history with a proac- ioners of Zion and St. Philip’s (a gathered: “What do you imagine is tive response to contemporary historically black Episcopal Church the color of freedom?” The answers events. Concerned that as many in Charles Town), the president of ranged from red and blue to green of the heroes of the civil rights era the local NAACP, as well as county and yellow, and then moved on to become older, the opportunities to representatives, the group planned a discussion of how people see one hear their frst-hand experiences of an event which they believed would another. Sales concluded the con- this important and fascinating era be relevant to all members of the versation by challenging the young Youth from St. James, Lewisburg, tour the National Radio Observatory in are diminishing, Zion decided to community. Taking care to appeal people to consider the life of Jona- Green Bank, W.Va., this summer. honor this legacy with a conversa- to the broadest nature of Jefferson than Daniels, and ask themselves tion involving the local commu- County, W.Va., events were located for what they might be inspired to and a luncheon afforded parish- Christians, in a way which includes nity. Prompted by national events in “non-churchy,” neutral locations live their lives. ioners the opportunity to enjoy as many people as possible. One highlighting the disparity of justice in between the traditionally “black” The evening program was held the presence of Smith, Starks and thing is for certain, had we held this among black and white citizens, Zi- and “white” sections of town. With in the Old Opera House of Charles Sales. event simply at Zion, with no par- on’s vestry determined that the time assistance from the local newspa- Town and began with spirituals led The rector stated: “The impetus to ticipation from the larger commu- to hold such a conversation was in per, printer, county commission by Elder Kevin Carr, followed by involve as many stakeholders in the nity in making plans, the numbers the present moment. and the Old Opera House, events refections by Starks and Sales and community as possible contributed of people who would have heard Arrangements were made with were planned. later, questions from the communi- to the success of the event. The goal the inspiring faith-flled challenges Ruby Sales, a nationally recog- The day began in the Old Charles ty. After a rousing community-wide was not to gain members in any tra- of Dr. Starks, Ruby Sales and Dr. nized civil-rights activist who Town Library with a “Conversation rendition of “We Shall Overcome,” ditionally evangelistic strategy, but Smith, would have been consider- nearly died as a 17-year-old work- with Young People” led by Sales participants adjourned for a recep- simply to do the right thing at the ably smaller.” ing to help fellow black citizens se- and Dr. Susan Smith, former pastor tion. right time. In this, we were very Inspired by their success, Zion cure the right to vote a half century of Advent United Church of Christ The next morning on Sunday, April successful. Our goal as a commu- Church plans to continue to address ago in her native Alabama, and Dr. in Columbus, Ohio, and founder 18, Smith and Sales were the guests nity of faith is to continue to see contemporary issues of peace and Doris Starks, a Zion parishioner of Crazy Faith Ministries, a non- of honor at Zion. Smith preached ourselves as people, dedicated to justice in the future. living out our ministries as baptized Episcopal Diocese of WV Episcopal Diocese of 5400 Box P.O. WV 25361 Charleston,