Collective liberation.
Reclamation of public faith narratives.
Our Story
Before and during the pandemic, a handful of friends in West Virginia grew increasingly fed up with the way their Christian tradition prioritized keeping the peace over speaking truth to power.
These friends could see another way.
They knew there were people of faith across the state who care about what’s broadly termed “social justice,” but they also knew that those folx felt isolated and disempowered, especially in rural areas.
With people increasingly willing to connect virtually because of the pandemic, the friends dreamed up a way to resource and connect Christians in West Virginia who believe that their faith compels them to work with and for people who have been historically excluded by the Church and the State. A movement was born.
Our History at a Glance
Our Team
The WV Faith Collective is the only state-wide community organizing entity led by and for people of faith with a full-time staff person. Dedicated to the liberation and flourishing of all West Virginians, we have built a movement especially sensitive to intersectional points of struggle.
All the members of the leadership team have lived experience in Appalachia and have long histories of working on justice issues in the state prior to the development of our organization. Because the WV Faith Collective’s key issues impact ourselves, our loved ones, and our neighbors, we are dedicated to confronting injustices that compromise the quality of life for historically marginalized people in the Mountain State.
Our Endorsers
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