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Join us for a special free Zoom talk this Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific (Noon)!

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“How Prayer Can Bring Freedom!”

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Bobby Lewis, CS is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship and is also a prison chaplain in Buena Vista, Colorado\u2014making this talk especially meaningful for the Embraced:Fully community.

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Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, supporting someone on their journey back into society, or simply curious about the healing power of prayer, this talk promises to be uplifting and practical.

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Join via Zoom

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Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
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\nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/4931545979

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Bobby Lewis, CS is a Christian Science practitioner based in Buena Vista, Colorado. In addition to his work as a practitioner, he serves as a prison chaplain\u2014bringing spiritual support and healing insights to those who need it most. He is also a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

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Join us for our monthly Embraced:Fully Angel Team Workshop on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Zoom. Guests are always welcome!

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This monthly gathering is a welcoming space to explore how we can support returning citizens\u2014individuals coming home from incarceration\u2014on their path toward stability, healing, and freedom.

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2. Regional Angel Team Updates
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3. Volunteer Chaplain Check-ins
\nUpdates from visiting and corresponding chaplains working with inmates and returning citizens.

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4. Discussion Topic: Year End Review & Looking Forward to 2026
\nAs we close out 2025, we’ll reflect on the blessings, growth, and progress made this year\u2014and look ahead to our vision, goals, and opportunities for supporting returning citizens in 2026.

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5. Next Steps & Closing
\nConfirm upcoming meeting dates and ways to stay connected in the new year.

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This is a working meeting for Angel Teams nationwide and anyone interested in starting or joining a team, volunteering remotely, or simply learning more about reentry support. Together, we help returning community members build new lives and avoid re-incarceration through love, structure, and spiritual guidance.

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In partnership with others, Embraced:Fully supports incarcerated and returning citizens in their moral and spiritual journey toward successful reentry.
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The Principle Foundation
Memo: Restricted – Embraced:Fully Project
Mail to: 10670 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212-1861

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View additional donation options here

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Please remember to specify Embraced:Fully as the program you’d like to support.

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Embraced:Fully is a fiscally sponsored program of The Principle Foundation, registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID number 43-0816306.

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Join us for our monthly Embraced:Fully Angel Team Workshop on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Zoom. Guests are always welcome!

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This monthly gathering is a welcoming space to explore how we can support returning citizens\u2014individuals coming home from incarceration\u2014on their path toward stability, healing, and freedom.

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Together we\u2019ll discuss:

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Join our mailing list to receive an invite link to our Zoom meetings.
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\"\ud83d\udc96\" What Angel Teams Do

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Embraced:Fully Angel Teams walk alongside returning community members to help them rebuild their lives \u2014 offering practical help like housing, transportation, and employment connections, and most importantly, a caring, faith-based community that welcomes them home.

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1. Introductions & Announcements
Share who you are and whether you\u2019re currently connected with any returning community members\u2014or would like to be.

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2. Regional Angel Team Updates
Progress, challenges, and success stories from Angel Teams across the country.

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3. Volunteer Chaplain Check-ins
Updates from visiting and corresponding chaplains working with inmates and returning citizens.

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4. Discussion Topic: Giving Thanks and Gratitude
A time to reflect on the blessings, growth, and shared purpose within this work.

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5. Next Steps & Closing
Confirm upcoming meeting dates and ways to stay connected.

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This is a working meeting for Angel Teams nationwide and anyone interested in starting or joining a team, volunteering remotely, or simply learning more about reentry support. Together, we help returning community members build new lives and avoid re-incarceration through love, structure, and spiritual guidance.

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\"\ud83c\udfa5\" Video Replays

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Catch up on past meetings and inspiring stories:

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\"Embraced:Fully

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\"\ud83c\udf0d\" Our Mission

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In partnership with others, Embraced:Fully supports incarcerated and returning citizens in their moral and spiritual journey toward successful reentry.
Through Angel Team members, we help connect individuals with community, faith, housing, employment, transportation, friendship, and mentorship\u2014building bridges of hope and belonging.

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Marshall, Byron, and David after Byron\u2019s first church service
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Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support Embraced:Fully Angel Teams and Returning Citizens

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The Principle Foundation
Memo: Restricted – Embraced:Fully Project
Mail to: 10670 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212-1861

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View additional donation options here

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Please remember to specify Embraced:Fully as the program you’d like to support.

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Embraced:Fully is a fiscally sponsored program of The Principle Foundation, registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID number 43-0816306.

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Our 2nd interview with Carlos Vasquez, author, speaker, and CEO of How to Battle and co-founder of the Pathway to Purpose Project.

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We discussed how to come out of prison with a true purpose in life. Carlos served 17 years and experienced true moral character transformation. Today, his inspiring podcast reaches thousands of listeners.

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Carlos Vasquez is a speaker, author, and the Founder and CEO of HTB Consulting. After overcoming homelessness, addiction, and a 17-year prison sentence, Carlos transformed his life through faith, education, and personal development. He walked out of prison with just $200 in gate money and rebuilt his life from scratch.

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Mail to: 10670 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212-1861

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Please remember to specify Embraced:Fully as the program you’d like to support.

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Join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Pacific) for our monthly Embraced:Fully Angel Team Workshop Zoom meeting.\u00a0 Guests are always welcome!

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In this meeting we explore how we can support returning citizens as they return home from incarceration, as well as how we can support their journey and path to freedom. We discuss topics including: What is an Angel Team? Who can be part of one? How do we start them up, and what role can our churches play in this meaningful work?

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Join our mailing list to receive an invite link to our Zoom meetings.
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Embraced:Fully Angel Teams help qualified individuals coming out of prison find housing, transportation, employment, and most importantly a welcoming church community.

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  2. Regional Angel Team Updates & Returning Community Member check-ins\u00a0\u2013 sharing progress, challenges, and accomplishments.
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  3. Visiting and Corresponding Volunteer Chaplain check-ins\u00a0\u2013 updates from the field.
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  4. Topic for Discussion: Day 1 of release \u2013 now what!?
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  5. Confirm next meeting dates,\u00a0wrap up meeting.
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This is a monthly working meeting for Embraced:Fully Angel Teams across the nation, and also people interested in volunteering to either start or join one, or participate remotely.\u00a0 Angel Teams help returning community members succeed in not going back to prison or jail.

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The Principle Foundation
Memo: Restricted – Embraced:Fully Project
Mail to: 10670 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212-1861

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View additional donation options here

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Please remember to specify Embraced:Fully as the program you’d like to support.

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If you would like to support the work of Embraced:Fully with a check instead of an online donation, please make it out to:

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The Principle Foundation
Memo: Restricted – Embraced:Fully Project
Mail to: 10670 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212-1861

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View additional donation options here

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Please remember to specify Embraced:Fully as the program you’d like to support.

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Embraced:Fully is a fiscally sponsored program of The Principle Foundation, registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID number 43-0816306.

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Join us on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Pacific) for our monthly Embraced:Fully Angel Team Workshop Zoom meeting.\u00a0 Guests are always welcome!

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In this meeting we explore how we can support returning citizens as they return home from incarceration, as well as how we can support their journey and path to freedom. We discuss topics including: What is an Angel Team? Who can be part of one? How do we start them up, and what role can our churches play in this meaningful work?

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Join our mailing list to receive an invite link to our Zoom meetings.
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Embraced:Fully Angel Teams help qualified individuals coming out of prison find housing, transportation, employment, and most importantly a welcoming church community.

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Agenda for the call:

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  1. Introductions & Announcements\u00a0\u2013 Introduce yourself, are you currently working with any returning community members (or planning to)?
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  2. Regional Angel Team Updates & Returning Community Member check-ins\u00a0\u2013 sharing progress, challenges, and accomplishments.
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  3. Visiting and Corresponding Volunteer Chaplain check-ins\u00a0\u2013 updates from the field.
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  4. Topic for Discussion: Housing, employment, and future success
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  5. Confirm next meeting dates,\u00a0wrap up meeting.
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This is a monthly working meeting for Embraced:Fully Angel Teams across the nation, and also people interested in volunteering to either start or join one, or participate remotely.\u00a0 Angel Teams help returning community members succeed in not going back to prison or jail.

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Marshall, Byron, and David after Byron\u2019s first church service
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Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support Embraced:Fully Angel Teams and Returning Citizens

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Monthly Donation
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\"\u2197\" Note: Please be sure to select “Embraced Fully” in the “Fund” drop-down list on the donation page.

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If you would like to support the work of Embraced:Fully with a check instead of an online donation, please make it out to:

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The Principle Foundation
Memo: Restricted – Embraced:Fully Project
Mail to: 10670 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212-1861

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View additional donation options here

\n\n\n\n

Please remember to specify Embraced:Fully as the program you’d like to support.

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Embraced:Fully is a fiscally sponsored program of The Principle Foundation, registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID number 43-0816306.

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Our mission: In partnership and collaboration with others, we support inmates in their moral and spiritual journey for successful reentry with the assistance of Angel Team members who help find community, faith-based connections, housing, employment, transportation, friendship and mentorship.

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Watch the replay of our interview with Libby Hoffman, President of of Catalyst for Peace:

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Wise woman and practical visionary, Libby Hoffman has worked for more than 30 years at the nexus of international peacebuilding, organizational development, spirituality, and social transformation. She is the president of\u00a0Catalyst for Peace, a private foundation she established in 2003 to grow a new architecture for peace \u2014 one that works from the inside out, where those most impacted by violence and war lead in building peace and restoring social wholeness.

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