ACI Chaplaincy

Mission Field in our backyard

The mission of the church is to restore all people to Christ through (BCP Catechism). Prison chaplains serve as a bridge to restoration. They not only work with residents of behind the walls, but also to the family members of those residents and to staff who work there and as well as to parish members who volunteer to offer programs and services. The ACI Chaplain currently provides educational programming for the incarcerated to work towards healing and restoration. Through the Chaplaincy, Local parishes can join in and reach out to the "least of these" at ACI. There are lots of ways to practice Matthew 25.

 What do I do if someone I know is held at ACI?

Informational Gatherings

“Anger & Resentment: The Myth of Power” Simulation+ Guided Meditation

When: Monday, December 7th, 6 p.m. – 7:45 pm
Where: Synod Hall, Cathedral of St. John (front door entrance)
Description: Over 80 % of inmates at ACI have a substance abuse history. The ones who are eager to change and find a new way to live usually sign up for a spirituality course focused on character development which is offered by the Episcopal Chaplaincy. Join us in an ACTUAL SIMULATION and DEBRIEFING of one of these courses in action.
Please RSVP at: aciprisonchaplaincy@yahoo.com (so I can know how to plan the session)

This workshop is open to anyone 16 or older and especially suited for social workers, those in recovery or family members; clergy; or anyone curious about the Chaplaincy, prison ministry, contemplative prayer in prison, or recovery spirituality.

Prison Ministry Sundays

Parishes are urged to celebrate Prison Ministry Sunday to raise public awareness of Jesus' request that we minister to "the least of these." Some churches set aside a Sunday during Epiphany or Lent.