PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Church

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Three Resources Every Returning Citizen Needs

Every year, hundreds of thousands of prisoners are released and return to society, and they need a second chance. The Church should be a place where they can easily find support and encouragement.

By Emily Harris Greene
April 24, 2018
Church | employment | Reentry | Resources | Second Chance Hiring | Second Chance Month
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The Kindness of A Stranger

Mom came home with a surprise one day, and Janise’s life changed forever.

By Emily Andrews
October 23, 2017
Angel Tree | Church | Victory Christian Ministries International
Three Ways the Church Can Respond to a Broken World
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Three Ways the Church Can Respond to a Broken World

We live in a broken society, but the Church is uniquely positioned to have a profound and lasting impact on the surrounding culture.

By Prison Fellowship
October 4, 2017
Angel Tree | Church | Families | In Prison | Reentry | Second Prison | sentencing
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This Independence Day, Sign the Justice Declaration!

This Independence Day, fireworks will light up the sky accompanied by songs like "The Star-Spangled Banner." But while our national anthem declares us "the land of the free," we actually have more people behind bars than any other country on earth.

By Emily Harris Greene
July 4, 2017
Church | Concert of Prayer Greater New York | Criminal Justice Reform | Independence Day | prison ministry | The Justice Declaration
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More Than Legos

Hayden’s life collapsed the day his daddy went to prison. But today, Hayden is getting the love and support of caring Angel Tree volunteers and the church community where it all happens.

By Prison Fellowship
July 22, 2015
Angel Tree | Christmas | Church | gifts | incarceration | Prison | Prison Fellowship | prison ministry | prisoner | prisoner's child | prisoners' children | volunteer
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Behind the Scenes of an Angel Tree Party

If you weren't able to participate in Angel Tree this season, you can still snag a glimpse of the difference the program is making in the lives of children with incarcerated parents.

By Rebekah L. Stratton
January 22, 2015
Angel Tree | California | Church | incarceration | party | Prison
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Angel Tree Children Receive Their Gifts

Thank you to all of Angel Tree's partners, volunteers, and supporters who are sharing God's love with kids throughout the country this Christmas season!

By Rebekah L. Stratton
December 16, 2014
Angel Tree | Christmas | Church | gifts | incarceration | party | Prison | Prison Fellowship | prison ministry
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Love and Warmth for Prisoners’ Children

With Christmas just a few weeks away, thousands of Angel Tree children are still unassigned. This means that boys and girls in your own community may not get to unwrap a gift from their mom or dad in prison and hear the Good News of our Savior. Will you help share the joy of God's greatest gift to us this season?

By Alyson R. Quinn
December 2, 2014
Angel Tree | Children | Christmas | Church | gifts | holiday season | incarceration | Michigan | serve | volunteer | warmth
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No Church Too Small

God can use any church of any size to serve children with incarcerated parents.

By Rebekah L. Stratton
November 26, 2014
Angel Tree | Church | New Mexico | Prison Fellowship | volunteer
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Building Connections

This past winter, Russell connected with another group of people who needed his help: the 2.7 million children in America with an incarcerated parent.

By Rebekah L. Stratton
October 15, 2014
Angel Tree | Children | Christmas | christmas party | Church | congregation | gifts | Mentoring | prattwood | Prison | Prison Fellowship
Build a Year-Round Ministry

Your local Angel Tree program can change lives all year long as it helps your church create a supportive home for hurting families, where they can experience the transforming power of Christ.

By Prison Fellowship
April 30, 2014
Angel Tree | Christmas | Church | Ideas | ministry | Summer | year-round

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