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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Thinking about the ways faith and art can shape us and build community, thanks to the art collective GANGGANG. Took some of these ideas with me as I explored Edinburgh. 🙏

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Thank you, dear friends, for all your love and wonderful birthday wishes. I am most humbled and grateful for your prayers. Melissa and I have had the most amazing couple of days in Edinburgh.

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Be Brave, Be Kind, Be Resourceful. ☀️ August 1: Today, the Feast of St. Joseph of Arimathea, reminds us to care, especially in the worst of times. www.satucket.com/lectionary/J...

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Thank you, Mel Chapman and Scout leaders for the opportunity to share the Good News with an Episcopal service at Jamboree 2026. What a joyful day with hundreds of scouts from all over the country. See the Livestream at www.facebook.com/share/v/1HcD...

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

July 5, 2026 at Emmanuel Church in Keyser, West Virginia, doing a 1789 service in honor of the 250th anniversary. #Episcopal #almostheaven #sermon #bishop #anglican

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Today's sermon, July 5, 2026 at Emmanuel Church in Keyser, West Virginia, doing a 1789 service in honor of the 250th anniversary. #Episcopal #almostheaven #sermon #bishop #anglican

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Great day of ministry. St Stephan’s, Romney; St Sebastian, Lost River, and opening of Seeds of Faith Camp at Peterkin.

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today at Trinity Shepherdstown, so much joy and lively participation from all ages and ministries, sermon is about God’s care and challenge of us as disciples of Jesus Christ, and what it takes for renewal. youtu.be/j7kCjpoZUVA?... #episcopal #bishop #almostheaven #shepherdstown #sunday #sermon

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Regroup time on a Friday. Always good to have a meeting with myself and catch up on life. #bishoplife #franklinplanner #friday #coffee

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Visitation at All Saints, Union, yesterday morning. A joy to be together with the faithful saints of God in Union! #episcopal #bishop

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Great day with the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia for the ordination and consecration of their new Bishop, the Rt Rev Karin MacPhail. #Bishop #Episcopal #almostheaven #appalachianmountains #ordination

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Peterkin Summer Camp 2026 Breathing…..

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Joyful Visitation at St Johns Episcopal Church in Huntington WV this morning. A Pray-Ground welcomed little people today. And Godly Play provided formation for the young people. Grateful for Fr Gregory Pennington and St. John’s holy hospitality!

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Blessed Pride Month, Friends. The Episcopal Church Welcomes You. #episcopal #almostheaven #pridemonth #prideparade

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Blessed Trinity Sunday at Trinity, Parkersburg; named the Rev Jeff Mackey (Fr Geoff Mackey’s father) as Honorary Canon of the Diocese of West Virginia. A joy filled day with much celebration, three confirmations, and a reunion of family and friends.

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The Rev. Karen Klein, newest priest in Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, ordained Monday night at St St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Charleston WV. Grateful for the College of Presbyters and Deacons and the Laity who Celebrated this amazing evening!

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Adam Robersmith @adamrobersmith.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

This week is the final session of our Leadership & Public Intimacy cohort. It's been an extraordinary experience with clergy, advocates, and performers--a few of us being all three! We've deepened our understanding of what we do and who we are. Join us next time! meadville.edu/light/public...

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Ecumenical presentations on “the Evil One” at LARCUM conference this week. Grateful for our diocesan ecumenical officer, Fr Greg Pennington, who presented today.

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Bishop Cowden's Visitations & Upcoming Events LARCUM Conference: "Deliver Us From the Evil One: LARCUM Takes On the Tempter" Charleston, WV • May 18–20 St. Thomas à Becket Episcopal Church Morgantown, WV • Sunday, May 24 Trinity Church on Trinity Sunday! Parkersburg, WV • Sunday, May 31

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Bishop Matthew Cowden @matthewcowden.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Jesus’ one command, as John tells it. Love one another. How do we do this? The secret is ‘in.’

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