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

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

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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.

Our guest for this interview is Chris Hoke, founder and executive director of Underground Ministries

About our guest

Building on two decades as a jail chaplain and pastor to gangs and violent offenders in Washington’s Skagit Valley, Chris Hoke is the founder and executive director of Underground Ministries, seeking to “open new relationships of embrace and trust between the incarcerated and our communities to which they return—for our mutual transformation.”

In 2018 Underground Ministries launched its One Parish One Prisoner initiative—mobilizing congregations in NW Washington to be in direct relationship with men and women releasing from prison, to practice resurrection as reentry teams and let contact with those we fear further open and heal church and community members. There are currently 67 active parish teams in Washington, 7 in Chicago, and One Parish One Prisoner is launching in Texas this October, 2024.

Underground’s ongoing local reentry work with gang-affected families is now fully staffed and led by former gang members who have graduated from Underground’s reentry community and now have human services degrees. Chris also cofounded a coffee-roasting business, Underground Coffee, which led to a wider Underground Employment network, employing men and women coming out of prison and addiction, promoting a culture of resurrection employment that celebrates “transferrable skills” from underground pasts.

Hoke received his BA from UC Berkeley and his MFA in creative nonfiction from Seattle Pacific University. He is the author of WANTED: A Spiritual Pursuit Through Jail, Among Outlaws, and Across Borders (HarperOne, 2015). Hoke’s work has been featured on NPR and in The Sun, Image, Portland, Sojourners, Modern Farmer, Christian Century, Plough, and Presbyterian Outlook.

More information: undergroundministries.org  |  Underground Coffee |  chris-hoke.com

All are welcome to attend!

Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support Embraced:Fully Angel Teams and Returning Citizens

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

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

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

View additional donation options here

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

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.

Our guest for this interview is Chris Slaughter, business owner, entrepreneur, and supporter of community and church organizations:

About our guest

Chris Slaughter, now retired, has a long history as business owner, entrepreneur, and supporter of community and church organizations.  

From 2010-2017 he served as President and CEO of The Thanks-Giving Foundation and Thanks-Giving Square in downtown Dallas, whose purpose is “Coming together on Common Ground, moving together to Higher Ground.” He currently serves on the Board and the Executive Committee of The Thanks-Giving Foundation.

This work included the development of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a diverse coalition of Dallas’ faith leaders, dedicated to service, hope, and a shared vision of peace and justice for the North Texas community. It also included supporting the Interfaith Council of Thanks-Giving Square promoting interaction among people of widely different faith traditions. 

Prior to that, his career included representing the legislative and media interests of the Churches of Christ, Scientist in The State of Texas and leading an early-stage entrepreneurial start-up for profit business.

His primary career for almost thirty years was as an officer and eventually owner, president, and CEO of a distribution company in the lumber, building materials, and flooring industries.

He was a U.S. Naval Officer after graduating from Principia College and later expanded his education through studies at Harvard Business School.

He is a lifelong resident of Dallas and is married with two children and six grandchildren.

All are welcome to attend!

Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support Embraced:Fully Angel Teams and Returning Citizens

Monthly Donation

One Time Donation

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

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

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

View additional donation options here

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

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.