A Brief Overview of CEPVA

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.

CEPVA had its beginnings in the mid 1990s with the encouragement and support of Presiding Bishop Edmond Browning. From its start, CEPVA has been an important meeting ground for associations called to vocational ministry in the church. It was thought that these groups had much in common and could benefit from the sharing of ideas from their various perspectives. Areas of concern continue to be the church workplace that speaks to higher standards of conduct, accountability,and justice as hallmarks of the church at its best; development of a theology of work; and service as resources to dioceses and to one another in the mission and ministry of the church.

WORKING GROUP

CONVENOR: Missy Morain, NAECED

SECRETARY: Bonnie Studdiford, FOCUS

TREASURER: The Rev. Phil Mc Nairy, NNECA

MEMBERSHIP LIST:

  • Beth Matthews, B*E*S*T
  • Christy Campbell, CPG
  • Bonnie Jean M. Durning, FOCUS
  • Matthew Ellis, NEHM
  • The Rev. Phil Mc Nairy, NNECA
  • Demi Prentiss, Center for Mission Leadership, The Episcopal Church Center
  • Kathy Stout, NAECED
  • Lou Taylor, NOERC
  • The Rev. Bud Holland, Center for Mission Leadership, The Episcopal Church Center

TASK FORCES

2009 GENERAL CONVENTION PLANNING TASK FORCE
The Rev. Phil Mc Nairy, Missy Morain, and Bonnie Jean M. Durning

COMMUNICATIONS / MARKETING TASK FORCE
Beth Matthews, Joe Bjordal, and Herb Gunn

WEBSITE DESIGN TASK FORCE
Bonnie Jean M. Durning, Matthew Ellis, and Missy Morain

NEWSLETTER TASK FORCE
Kathy Stout, and Beth Matthews

Mission Statement of CEPVA

CEPVA: Colloquium of Episcopal Professional and Vocational Associations : strengthening the working relationships in the Church. CEPVA is the place where Episcopal organizations come together, share resources, and advocate for a common cause.