Priest in Charge

Father Jim Morgan is a life-long resident of Huntington and has been a member of Trinity Episcopal Church since 1960. Jim was ordained as a Deacon of the Protestant Episcopal Church in 2008. After serving as a vocational Deacon, Jim was ordained as a Priest In 2018. He has served in leadership and teaching roles that touch almost every aspect of Parish life. He’s also served as a trustee in the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, was the priest at Trinity Episcopal Church, and is currently serving as interim priest during St. Peter’s search for a new rector.

Being a successful businessman and elected official has allowed Jim to become deeply involved in the community and has served as president or on the boards of a number of prominent city and state organizations. In 2016 Jim retired from the West Virginia Legislature after serving 20 years and was elected as a member of the Cabell County Commission where he served until 2022.

Jim and his wife Betty - also an active church and community leader- have three sons and a daughter engaged in medicine, investments, the US treasury, and foundation work. They also have seven grandchildren.

Eddie Harbert has been the Music Director at St. Peter's since 2016.  He holds a B. A. Degree in Music Education and Elementary Education from Glenville State College.  He has directed numerous choirs throughout the area as well as having directed many community theater productions.  Eddie also earned a Master's Degree in Special Education from Marshall University with a specialization in teaching preschoolers with special needs.  He is a member of St. Peter's and looks forward to continue working at St. Peter's for many years to come.