The Colloquium of Episcopal Professional and Vocational Associations (CEPVA) is an umbrella organization representing the various groups called to vocational ministry in the Episcopal Church: deacons, musicians, educators, priests, executive secretaries, bishops, communicators, and others who collaborate on matters of common concern. NEHM Executive Director Matthew Ellis serves on the planning committee for this organization.

Bringing together voices from all religions, all nations, all backgrounds, the Charter seeks to remind the world that we already share the core principles of compassion.

The Charter for Compassion is a cooperative effort to restore not only compassionate thinking but, more important, compassionate action to the center of religious, moral and political life. Compassion is the principled determination to put ourselves in the shoes of the other, and lies at the heart of all religious and ethical systems.

Topic: Wise healthcare planning for the year.