More than 1,000,000 prison inmates now have access to the Christian Science Bible Lesson on their tablets.

When they reenter society, some of these seekers will be looking for a welcoming church community.

Are we ready?

Whether your church currently has an Institutional Committee or not, this is an opportunity to learn more about the new seekers who might be visiting your church soon.

This workshop explores:

• Current Christian Science activities and publications in prisons and jails
• Personal stories of moral character transformation and finding church homes
• How to prayerfully address concerns
• Correcting common misperceptions
• Resources, training and guides for volunteers
• How to participate in the National Angel Team Network to help support individuals in their path to freedom

Invited speakers:

Bob “Woody” Woodard, Marilyn McDonald, Marshall Reddick, Byron Alexander, Kenyard White, Brian Abbott, Elizabeth Arnett

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New and experienced workers are welcome (and needed!) Why do we do this work? How does it benefit our churches and society? How can we grow our impact in the world?

Watch the replay of this excellent workshop focused on Christian Science prison ministry work and how you can participate. Links mentioned in the video & chat can be found below.

Links mentioned during the workshop:

• Free registration to attend the 2025 Embraced & Empowered Prison and Reentry Ministries Conference being held in Washington, D.C. here: https://embracedfully.org/
• To join the TMC prison ministry Google group email Brian Abbott at: instliaison@csps.com
• Embraced:Fully Interview with Byron & Marshall: https://embracedfully.org/interview-with-byron-alexander/
• Scout Bartlett interviews Byron and Marshall: https://ifidknownthen.com/radio/archives/52-spiritual-perspectives/958-spiritual-perspectives-scout-byron-alexander-discuss-getting-out-of-god-s-way-03-31-2025
• Alternatives To Violence Project-USA – https://avpusa.org/
• Life Changes, Inc – Sober living home in Nevada – https://www.lifechangesinc.solutions/
• Partnership for Re-Entry Program (PREP) – https://partnershipforreentryprogram.org/
• Jubilee Prison Ministry – https://jubileeprisonministry.org/
• Directory of Christian Science State Institutional Committees – https://embracedfully.org/directory-of-christian-science-state-institutional-committes/
• California State Institutional State Committee – Light In Prison – https://www.lightinprison.org/
• More than 100 videos of healings and experiences on Light in Prison – https://www.lightinprison.org/videos/
• Principle Foundation – Inspired benevolence in accordance with the teachings of Christian Science – https://principlefoundation.org/
• Donate to Embraced:Fully to support this work – https://embracedfully.org/donate/
• Subscribe to the Embraced:Fully mailing list: https://embracedfully.org/subscribe

This replay includes the following topics:

• Metaphysical basis for Christian Science prison ministry work
• Christian Science Publishing Society content on tablets in prisons and jails
• Real world healing results – Building enthusiasm in our churches for prison and reentry ministry work
• State Institutional Committees – many ways to participate
• Interfaith cooperation and collaboration
• Setting up local support groups for returning citizens
• Principle Foundation support for inmates and returning citizens
• Participation in the 2025 Embraced & Empowered Prison and Reentry Ministries Conference

Invited presenters:

Heather Blacker (State Institutional Committee, NJ), Brian Abbott, (Institutional Liaison, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston), Michelle Gervais, Byron Alexander, Elizabeth Arnett (State Institutional Committee, TX), Heather Tice (State Institutional Committee, CA), Chris Slaughter (Member 3rd Church Dallas, Thanksgiving Square Board Member), Marilyn McDonald (Christian Science Volunteer Chaplain, CA / NV), Woody Woodard (Christian Science Volunteer Chaplain, Angel Team Lead), Tina Huston CS (Christian Science Volunteer Chaplain), David Fowler (Co-Founder, Embraced:Fully), Gabriel Serafini (Co-Founder, Embraced:Fully)

Watch the replay:

Topics discussed:

• What is a visiting chaplain or prison volunteer and why should I think about becoming one?
• How to connect with your State Institutional Committee (if you have one), and what to do if you don’t have one?
• How do I get into a prison and start visiting inmates?
• What are the steps to establish a Christian Science / Bible study group inside prison?
• How will this work bless you, your church, your community, and society at large?
• What are some useful metaphysical ideas for this work?

Presenters:

• Dave Martin – drmartcb53@gmail.com
• Cindy Martin – cb2mart@gmail.com
• Steep Weiss – ‭(775) 230-2513‬ – steep.weiss@gmail.com
• Jeanine Lambert – ‭(661) 205-2515‬ – jeaninelambert@gmail.com

Photo by Lucas Marconnet on Unsplash

Documents referenced in the workshop:

• Letter Writing Workshop Outline
• Embraced:Fully Letter-Writing/Corresponding Christian Science Chaplain Guidebook

About this workshop:

Join us for a free 1 hour Zoom workshop on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm (Pacific) with Christian Science chaplain Marilyn McDonald as we explore best practices for writing letters to inmates.

What are our goals? How do I get started? What are some common problems and solutions?

We’ll cover:

• Working with your local State Institutional Committee
• What to do if you don’t have a State Institutional Committee
• General guidelines
• Templates & sample letters
• How to email an inmate
• Return addresses
• When to stop writing
• Other helpful ideas

We will refer to the Embraced:Fully Letter-Writing/Corresponding Christian Science Chaplain Guidebook throughout this workshop. Feel free to read in advance and bring your questions!

Instructor:  Marilyn McDonald – ‭marilyn.mcdonald30@gmail.com – (775) 741-3655‬

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash