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2012 Vermont Episcopal Diocesan Convention speaker Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Bishop of North Carolina, speaks about Jesus and Social Justice, Hope in a Time of Darkness.

Bishop Curry will continue his visit on Friday afternoon, offering a social justice forum. As Episcopalians, we are Christians who engage with world issues that seem to grow larger and more urgent every year. Questions such as...
·  “How do we keep hope alive in ourselves in the face of such overwhelming issues in order to be a positive voice for change?” 
·  “How do spiritual issues inform social justice issues and vice versa?”
·  “What does Jesus say about social justice and what he does he do?”
...frame our spiritual engagement and commitment “to strive for justice and peace and respect the dignity of every human being.”  [Book of Common Prayer p. 305]

Against the backdrop of present-day Occupy Movements, Bishop Curry will lead a social justice forum that will bring together scripture, our baptismal promises and the 2012 Mission Goals of the Episcopal Church, with a specific focus on the contemporary issue of income inequality.

In addition to Bishop Curry’s presentation, there will be time for small group interaction and conversation. There will also be opportunity to sign up to be part of a grass roots effort to continue engaging in future conversations around the social justice issues of our time.

Panel discussion following the screening of a one hour segment of the HBO Documentary 'The Weight of the Nation'.  Brought to you with support from:  Local Motion, Vermont Public Health Associatoin and the Vermont Blueprint for Health.  Hosted by South Burlington School District.

Sponsors:

Vermont Department of Health
Fletcher Allen Health Care
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont
Common Roots
Greater Burlington YMCA

ACHIEVING A SUSTAINABLE HEALTH CARE FUTURE: Delivering Value to Vermonters

This community forum's goal is for creating a dialogue between the provider community and the business community about the challenges and opportunities in today's dynamic health care environment. Following opening remarks by John Brumstead, MD, President & CEO, Fletcher Allen/Fletcher Allen Partners and Al Gobeille, Gobeille Hospitality: Member, Green Mountain Care Board - Panel 2: Church Hindes, VP, Accountable Care, Vermont Managed Care, Fletcher Allen  Steve LeBlanc, Executive VP, Dartmouth Hitchcock Health and Executive Director, New England Alliance for Health  Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Green Mountain Care Board  Mitch Fleischer, Chair, Vermont Health Co-Op Board of Directors, Presidnet & CEO, Fleischer Jacobs Group.

Panel #1 'Found in Translation' can be viewed here: http://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/found-translation-using-complex-health-data-improve-patient-care

Panel # 3 'Tying it All Together' can be viewed here: http://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/tying-it-all-together-discussion-leadership