Prison Contemplative Ministry

Presentation – Prison Contemplative Ministry

Wednesday August 14, 2024, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Trinity Episcopal Church, Folsom

For all who missed the June 23^rd presentation on the Prison Contemplative Ministry we are offering a repeat performance Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Folsom.  The presentation will begin at 7:00 pm in Trinity’s Parish Hall.

By attending the presentation, you will learn about the history of the Prison Contemplative fellowship, the ministry involved in its support, the ministry’s core principles and practices, and the impact this ministry has had on those involved.

Included in the presentation will be a viewing of the Documentary titled “Holding Still”.   A film that focuses on a diverse group of prior and current inmates who speak candidly in their own words (at times using vulgarity) providing a riveting telling of their life story and their years-long journey practicing Centering Prayer while incarcerated at Folsom State Prison.  They speak personally and honestly, with the intention to share Centering Prayer with other incarcerated men and women, so that they may know its power to heal trauma and transform toxic shame.

We in this ministry are inspired by the words of Jesus “I was in prison, and you came to me”.  Matthew 25:36; “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me” Mathew 25:40.

For more information contact Terry Bridges at Terrycbridges@gmail.com or Chuck Schaller at gracesternad@gmail.com