“He was despised, and we held him of no account.” —Isaiah 53:3
As the organizer of the new prison ministry effort at Saint Philip’s, I was inspired to offer some of my reflections on how the lessons of Holy Week could inform a faith-based approach to working with and advocating for those in prison.
In the face of overwhelming statistics and facts indicating the ineffectiveness and arbitrary nature of capital punishment in our nation (Death Penalty Information Center, 2023), only 23 States have abolished …
In early June, 16 boys and girls (ages 8-17) who are affected by the incarceration of an immediate family member spent a fun and action-packed week at Chapel Rock in …
Did you know that over 200,000 children in AZ have one or both parents incarcerated – that’s 10% of the national total! These children often suffer from sleeplessness, attention deficit …
Magdalene House West became a reality in 2019 due primarily to the hard work of Deacon Gay Romack and the 501c3 Bridges Re-entry organization that she established. Based on the …
In 2016 (by Convention resolution), the month of September was designated as Prison Awareness Month throughout the Diocese. The Diocesan Prison Ministry Team is encouraging members from each congregation in our …
The Diocesan Prison Ministry will be hosting an exhibit booth at our upcoming Diocesan Convention. We hope you will stop by and register for the drawing for a beautiful piece …
(From Jon Donne, English Poet and Anglican Priest) The purpose of Prison Awareness month in our Diocese is to raise awareness among all our members about issues that should concern …
A church in our diocese has come up with a great idea for praying for the kids from our most recent Camp Genesis experience. The program coordinator creates palm-sized hearts …
Last fall, Deacon Gay Romack launched a new prison-related ministry: Mentoring Beyond the Gates. Working in conjunction with her 501c3 corporation, Bridges Reentry, Gay was to connect ordinary people in …
Our Diocese has set aside the month of September to help raise awareness about the effects of incarceration on those who are currently incarcerated, their families, and those who work …
You are invited to a rare open house at Magdalene House West in Avondale on Sept. 18th from 2:00 to 5:00. Come meet the women residents and volunteers who have …