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Prisoners in Christ – Spring 2020

March 28, 2020 / 0 comments

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reimagine prison ministry – and we are thankful for leadership from Nation Outside. Contact: Troy Rienstra (616) 448-8605 or troy@safeandjustmi.org. The Handlon book group, Calvin Prison Initiative and Celebration Fellowship prison congregation are continuing with “inside” leadership. Angel Tree ministry to families of prisoners will not be sending children to camp in the summer of 2020, but…

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Safe and Just Michigan in the News

December 23, 2019 / 0 comments

It’s been a big year for criminal justice reform in Michigan. What’s next? These days, it’s hard for Democrats and Republicans to agree on much. But this term, criminal justice reform has emerged as a rare area of consistent bipartisan agreement in Michigan’s Legislature. From “Raise the Age” legislation signed into law in October to the “Clean…

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2019 Locked in Solidarity Prayer Calendar

February 6, 2019 / 0 comments

Use this calendar to participate in prayers for Locked In Solidarity 2019: A Week of Awareness and Action on Mass Incarceration is coordinated by Christian Community Development Association (CCDA). Download a pdf of the calendar by using the link below. 2019 LOCKED IN SOLIDARITY* PRAYER CALENDAR With Online Resource Links to Raise Awareness and Inspire…

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Feb 16 Citizens for Prison Reform Lansing Michigan

January 30, 2019 / 0 comments

Join us Saturday, February 16th as we travel to Lansing for: CITIZENS FOR PRISON REFORM 10:45 am to 11:00 am—Meet and greet 11:00 am to 1:00 pm—”The Hidden Costs of Mass Incarceration for Inmates and Staff” Kristin Eidenbach, of The ATLaS Justice Center, will present her groundbreaking look at the impact of long-term incarceration on…

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Feb 15, 2019 10 am Kirstin Eidenbach , of the ATLaS Justice Center, discussing “Institutional Detox to Impactful Dreaming.”

January 30, 2019 / 0 comments

Church of the Servant Prisoners in Christ in coordination with Healing Communities of West Michigan presents Kirstin Eidenbach, Director of ATLaS Justice from Arizona on Feb. 15, 2019 at Church of the Servant, 3835 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 from 10 am to noon speaking on how ATLaS works with prison survivors. Please RSVP…

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Author Michele Warren Feb 7 CCDA Proximity Cafe / Locked in Solidarity

January 30, 2019 / 0 comments

Join us February 7, 2019 at the Bridge Street House of Prayer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to hear author Michelle Warren speak as part of “Locked in Solidarity”, CCDA’s National Awareness & Action Week on Mass Incarceration. For more information and to register visit https://ccda.org/train-connect/events/grandrapidscafe/

February 15 workshop “Institutional Detox to Impactful Dreaming”

January 20, 2019 / 0 comments

Prisoners in Christ in coordination with Healing Communities of West Michigan presents Kirstin Eidenbach , of the ATLaS Justice Center, discussing “Institutional Detox to Impactful Dreaming.” There will be time for questions and answers. When: Friday, February 15, 2019, 10:00 am—noon Where: Church of the Servant, 3835 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids Please RSVP to carolrienstra@gmail.com,…

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Locked in Solidarity 2019

January 9, 2019 / 0 comments

Prisoners in Christ is hosting conversations with Michelle Warren as our “Locked in Solidarity” to raise awareness and moving beyond awareness to action week in February. Besides the Proximity Cafe on Feb. 7, there will be a conversation with Michelle at COs on Wednesday evening, February 6, from 6:30-8 p.m. Carol Rienstra 616-724-6772

Angel Tree Party 2018

January 7, 2019 / 0 comments

Prisoners In Christ sponsored an Angel Tree for the holiday season in 2018. Read more about the party held at Church of the Servant at https://www.churchoftheservantcrc.org/angel-tree-christmas-party-2018/

Opportunities to engage with the Prisoners in Christ Team

September 27, 2018 / 0 comments

* Locked in Solidarity Prayer and Study, including discussions about I Pledge Allegiance by David Crump and Blessed are the Organized by Jeffrey Stout. Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. at COS in October and November. Contact: Carol Rienstra (616-724-6772) * Prison Fellowship Angel Tree programming for children with a parent in prison. Christmas party (early December)…

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