MORGANTOWN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The next regular meeting should be Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. You can get contact information for the commission, including information on filing complaint forms here. You can get copies of the agendas and minutes for the commission meetings here. You can find a calendar of annual human rights observances here. Observances for the current month are included in this website here.
Vacancies on Human Rights Commission. There are currently three vacancies on the commission. According to the City of Morgantown’s website, “Appointments of to the Commission are made by City Council, and all must be residents of the City. All seats are non-ward specific.” Information on applying for the commission is available here.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of morgantown / monongalia County (LWV-MM)
Thanks to Cynthia Nelson, the new secretary of the LWV-MM, for this report:
The co-sponsored LWV and Mountain State Spotlight Listening Sessions in Morgantown and Preston County were well attended, especially in the Morgantown sessions. Thank you to the CCSJ members that joined in the conversations. You can read the article following the sessions here.
Also note that Mountain State Spotlight has continued to write additional articles on several of the topics that emerged from the sessions.
LWV-MM will be at the Morgantown Library on Spruce Street from noon until 1pm and 5pm to 6pm on Tuesday September 16th. Please stop by and say hello, send anyone you know that would like assistance with voter registration questions and don’t hesitate to learn how to confirm your voter registration status. As the State of West Virginia continues to purge voter rolls, never assume your voter registration is current. It is an easy process to protect your voting status with no surprises in 2026!
Tuesday September 17th is Constitution Day/Citizenship Day. West Virginia’s Senator Robert C. Byrd, famous for carrying a pocket Constitution on Capitol Hill, introduced the law to commemorate the signing of the US Constitution in 1787. The date is designed to encourage Constitutional literacy and knowledge of your rights and responsibilities as an American citizen.
The League of Women Voters is a constituent member of West Virginia Women Vote (WVWV) and a member of the CCSJ.
The LWV of Morgantown-Monongalia County invites everyone to subscribe to LWV-MM's Substack. A subscription gets you automatic updates. And it's free.
Follow this group on Facebook and contact them by email at lwvmorgantown@gmail.com. Interested in joining the League of Women Voters? Join online.
GREATER MORGANTOWN INTERFAITH ASSOCIATION (GMIA)
You can follow GMIA on Facebook or on the web. Their email address is faulkeseve@gmail.com.
MORGANTOWN NOW CHAPTER
Follow the group on Facebook or their website.
Monthly meeting is on September 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Location: Friends Meeting House, 648 E Brockway Ave. Morgantown, WV. Carol Roberts executive director of WV Women Work, will be the speaker.
Email this group at morgantownnow@gmail.com.
Morgantown-Kingwood Branch of the NAACP
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Contact the NAACP at 3241naacp@gmail.com for more information and to learn how to participate.
The branch has a Readings on Race and Rights group and does its work with a variety of committees, including Education, Political Action, Legal Redress, Criminal Justice, and Health.
Follow the NAACP on Facebook.
We appreciate the fact that the Branch shares the CCSJ Update with its membership.
Morgantown Civilian Police Review Advisory Board Needs One Member
The City of Morgantown is currently accepting applications for one vacancy on the Board, and you can get a link to the application and more information by going here. “The Board shall consist of nine members appointed by the City Council. Each member shall be a resident of the city or an active member of an organization that works within the city to promote purposes consistent with the purpose of the Board.”
The board meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at the Morgantown Public Safety Building conference room. For links to agendas and minutes of past meetings, go here.
MORGANTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN-MENNONITE
Sunday services are held at 10:30 a.m. in person and via Zoom with the link available here. Everyone is welcome. Thanks to Linda Yoder for this report.
Morgantown Church of the Brethren will be celebrating the Season of Creation during worship from August 31 through October 5, with St. Francis in mind.
Also, as long as picnic season continues, all are invited to the after-worship picnic in Wiles Hill Park around noon.
We are thinking of creating a seed library, and right now is seed-saving season. If this project interests you, e-mailStephen.Lowe@morgantowncob.org
The church has a Blessings Box outside the church at 464 Virginia Avenue, Morgantown, where you can drop off extra food you may have or take some if you need it, or swap food. Feminine hygiene products are also welcome.
Follow them at their website or on Facebook. The church is a member of the CCSJ.
monongAlia Friends
First Day meetings are at 11:00 a.m. at 648 E. Brockway, Morgantown. Contact them at monquakers@gmail.com.
Monongalia Friends Meeting is a member organization of CCSJ.
First Presbyterian Church, Morgantown:
The church is located at 456 Spruce Street. Adult Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Online worship is at 10:00 a.m., and in-person worship is at 11:00 a.m. The church’s Facebook page is here and has details about the many activities. The church is a member organization of CCSJ.
"It is a value of First Presbyterian Church that when we gather, we welcome one another just as God loves us, without any conditions.
No matter who you are or where you’re from
No matter where you live or work
No matter your family of origin or ethnicity
No matter who you love or how you identify, or wherever you are on your spiritual journey
We welcome you just as God loves you, without any conditions."
Monday Garden Nights Return! WVU Campus Food Garden in Westover, behind Short Story Brewery, each week from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Please check the church’s Facebook page for updates in case of inclement weather.
Sunday Stir: The church is relaunching Sunday Stir on August 10th: “Do you have an interesting topic, a faith or community topic, or just want to share about a recent trip or meaningful experience? Sunday Stir is a great way to share! Sunday Stirs are held after worship in the parlor for 15-20 minute conversations/presentations.
“Sign Ups are available NOW in the parlor bulletin board or using this link”
Shared Shabbat Service w/ Tree of Life Synagogue. Friday, August 22 @ 5:30 pm, Coopers Rock Pavillion 2. Tree of Life Synagogue has invited the First Presbyterian congregation “to join them for a special outdoor Shabbat Service! We will share a service of worship and learn about Jewish worship. This is also a potluck picnic - the synagogue serves vegetarian only dishes on Shabbat - no meat dishes, please.”
Fairmont PFLAG
Information is available here and on their Facebook page.
There are many events listed on the Facebook page.
Fairmont Pride
Their webpage is here and their Facebook page is here.
Fairmont Pride meets Tuesday, September 16. This will be a general business meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Frank & Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center. “Join us for our monthly public business meeting and our slate one elections for President and treasurer! Open to the public but only members may vote in business. Bring a friend, allies welcome!”
See photos of Fairmont Pride’s successful PRIDE month events here.
DISMANTLING RACISM TOGETHER
Dismantling racism together will meet on Monday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m. to hear Dr. Joseph Jones, WVU assistant professor of Media, History and Ethics speak on “The Truth About Race: How History is About the Present and Why We Must Get It Right.” Join by zoom for this timely program.
For more information about the group please go to their website or Facebook or email dismantlingracismtogether@gmail.com or contact rebeccarodd@yahoo.com.
WEST VIRGINIA COALITION FOR TRUTH IN HISTORY
The Coalition was very active during the legislative session, including, after the session, publishing an op ed in the Charleston Gazette and a letter to the editor in the Dominion Post about its issues. See our Legislature Updates/Alerts page for information on issues of concern. Send your email address to ccsjwv@gmail.com, and we will pass on your information to the coalition’s leadership.
For more information about the group please go to their website or Facebook or email dismantlingracismtogether@gmail.com or contact rebeccarodd@yahoo.com.
MORGANTOWN PRIDE
See photos of Morgantown PRIDE’s successful PRIDE month events here. There are also photos of our CCSJ booth there.
For information on this group and descriptions of Board positions, go to their Facebook page or their website. The Facebook page is very active so check it regularly for updates and more events. Morgantown Pride also has an Instagram page here.
Raising Trans Kids Community Group
The Raising Trans Kids community group is for West Virginia parents, guardians, and families who are raising transgender or gender diverse kids (of any age), or have kids who might be transgender or gender diverse. Follow Morgantown Pride on Facebook.
Anyone interested in joining the meeting for the first time or to get more information can email raisingtranskids@gmail.com.
Project Rainbow
Project Rainbow provides shelter and support services to vulnerable young folks in the LGBT community who come from all across WV. They need our support. Follow this group on Facebook. There is a link under the Amazon image on the Facebook page to the Amazon.com wish list for Rainbow House.
Scotts Run
Community sing: This group usually meets the last Monday of the month.
MONONGALIA COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (MCCAC)
Follow this group at its website or on Facebook. According to its January newsletter, in 2024 MCCAC provided services to 945 clients, educated 1,476 community members on vital issues surrounding child safety, conducted 223 forensic interviews, facilitated 953 therapy sessions, and provided 5,326 advocacy services.
“We’re excited to announce the launch of the Barbara Myers Ambassador Program — a new opportunity to support MCCAC through community engagement, advocacy, and creative fundraising.
“This inclusive group will bring together passionate individuals ready to make an impact. Ambassadors will attend quarterly meetings, help spread awareness, and lead small-scale projects that support our mission — all while honoring Barbara Myers’ lasting legacy of compassion and commitment.
“More details and sign-up information coming soon!”
The MCCAC is also launching its “Build the Bounce” campaign to raise $100,000 in 2025 to celebrate its twentieth anniversary. Two events have been announced. Note that you don't have to dress in theme to attend the Roaring '20s Girls Night Out. "Your presence is what really matters."
Morgantown Mutual Aid
Follow this group on Facebook. We are happy to be coordinating more with this group now.
This group advertises many community resources on its Facebook page, including Community Wrapping Parties. "Help us wrap books to send to incarcerated people in Appalachia, September 10, October 15, November 12, 6:00-8:00 pm. Ascend WV, 1279 University Avenue".
MORGANTOWN FOOD NOT BOMBS
Everyone welcome. Providing free community meals to the people of Morgantown every Saturday at 4:30 pm in front of Monkey Wrench Books. Volunteers needed! #Solidarity Not Charity
Morgantown events
Our place - LGBTQ+ event
"Come together in real time! Talk, eat, dance, hang, play games in a SAFE SPACE for all LGBTQ+ people. Every third Wednesday of the month. 6PM-10PM April 16th, May 21st , June 25, July 25. Co-op at 131 Pleasant St in Morgantown, 18+.
