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"title": "\u201cWelcoming Returning Citizens\u201d Introductory Workshop \u2013 Video replay",
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Watch the replay of this excellent workshop:
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More than 1,000,000 prison inmates now have \u0003access to the Christian Science Bible Lesson on their tablets.
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When they reenter society, some of these seekers will be looking for a welcoming church community.
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Are we ready?
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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.
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This workshop explores:
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Current Christian Science activities and publications in prisons and jails
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Personal stories of moral character transformation and finding church homes
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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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"content_text": "Watch the replay of this excellent workshop:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore than 1,000,000 prison inmates now have \u0003access to the Christian Science Bible Lesson on their tablets.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen they reenter society, some of these seekers will be looking for a welcoming church community.\n\n\n\nAre we ready?\n\n\n\nWhether 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.\n\n\n\nThis workshop explores:\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Christian Science activities and publications in prisons and jails\n\n\n\nPersonal stories of moral character transformation and finding church homes\n\n\n\nHow to prayerfully address concerns\n\n\n\nCorrecting common misperceptions\n\n\n\nResources, training and guides for volunteers\n\n\n\nHow to participate in the National Angel Team Network to help support individuals in their path to freedom\n\n\n\n\nInvited speakers:\n\n\n\nBob “Woody” Woodard, Marilyn McDonald, Marshall Reddick, Byron Alexander, Kenyard White, Brian Abbott, Elizabeth Arnett\n\n\nJoin our mailing list to receive an invite link to our Zoom meetings.\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarshall, Byron, and David after Byron\u2019s first church service\n\n\n\n\n\nMake a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support Embraced:Fully Angel Teams and Returning Citizens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Donation\n\n\n\nOne Time Donation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Note: Please be sure to select “Embraced Fully” in the “Fund” drop-down list on the donation page.\n\n\n\nIf you would like to support the work of Embraced:Fully with a check instead of an online donation, please make it out to:\n\n\n\nThe Principle FoundationMemo: Restricted – Embraced:Fully ProjectMail to: 10670 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212-1861\n\n\n\nView additional donation options here\n\n\n\nPlease remember to specify Embraced:Fully as the program you’d like to support.\n\n\n\nEmbraced: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.",
"date_published": "2025-07-06T17:09:47-07:00",
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"id": "https://embracedfully.org/?p=1783",
"url": "https://embracedfully.org/interview-with-chris-hoke-underground-ministries/",
"title": "Interview with Chris Hoke, founder and executive director of\u00a0Underground Ministries [Video]",
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Watch the replay of our interview with Chris Hoke, founder and executive director of Underground Ministries. We learned about how they interact with churches that participate in their One Parish One Prisoner initiative.
Our guest for this interview is Chris Hoke, founder and executive director of\u00a0Underground Ministries
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About our guest
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Building on two decades as a\u00a0jail chaplain and pastor to gangs and violent offenders\u00a0in Washington\u2019s Skagit Valley, Chris Hoke is the founder and executive director of\u00a0Underground Ministries, seeking to \u201copen\u00a0new relationships of embrace and trust between the incarcerated and our communities to which they return\u2014for our mutual transformation.\u201d
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In 2018 Underground Ministries launched its One Parish One Prisoner initiative\u2014mobilizing 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.
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Underground\u2019s ongoing local reentry work with gang-affected families is now fully staffed and led by former gang members who have graduated from Underground\u2019s reentry community and now have human services degrees. Chris also\u00a0cofounded a coffee-roasting business, Underground Coffee, which led to a wider Underground Employment network, employing\u00a0men and women\u00a0coming out\u00a0of prison and addiction, promoting a culture of resurrection employment that celebrates \u201ctransferrable skills\u201d from underground pasts.
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Hoke received his BA from UC Berkeley and his MFA in creative nonfiction\u00a0from Seattle Pacific University. He is the author of\u00a0WANTED: A Spiritual Pursuit Through Jail, Among Outlaws, and Across Borders\u00a0(HarperOne, 2015).\u00a0Hoke\u2019s work has been featured on NPR and in\u00a0The Sun,\u00a0Image,\u00a0Portland,\u00a0Sojourners, Modern Farmer, Christian Century, Plough, and Presbyterian Outlook.
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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"content_text": "Watch the replay of our interview with Chris Hoke, founder and executive director of Underground Ministries. We learned about how they interact with churches that participate in their One Parish One Prisoner initiative.\n\n \nJoin our mailing list to receive an invite link to our Zoom meetings.\r\n\n\nOur guest for this interview is Chris Hoke, founder and executive director of\u00a0Underground Ministries\nAbout our guest\nBuilding on two decades as a\u00a0jail chaplain and pastor to gangs and violent offenders\u00a0in Washington\u2019s Skagit Valley, Chris Hoke is the founder and executive director of\u00a0Underground Ministries, seeking to \u201copen\u00a0new relationships of embrace and trust between the incarcerated and our communities to which they return\u2014for our mutual transformation.\u201d\nIn 2018 Underground Ministries launched its One Parish One Prisoner initiative\u2014mobilizing 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.\nUnderground\u2019s ongoing local reentry work with gang-affected families is now fully staffed and led by former gang members who have graduated from Underground\u2019s reentry community and now have human services degrees. Chris also\u00a0cofounded a coffee-roasting business, Underground Coffee, which led to a wider Underground Employment network, employing\u00a0men and women\u00a0coming out\u00a0of prison and addiction, promoting a culture of resurrection employment that celebrates \u201ctransferrable skills\u201d from underground pasts.\nHoke received his BA from UC Berkeley and his MFA in creative nonfiction\u00a0from Seattle Pacific University. He is the author of\u00a0WANTED: A Spiritual Pursuit Through Jail, Among Outlaws, and Across Borders\u00a0(HarperOne, 2015).\u00a0Hoke\u2019s work has been featured on NPR and in\u00a0The Sun,\u00a0Image,\u00a0Portland,\u00a0Sojourners, Modern Farmer, Christian Century, Plough, and Presbyterian Outlook.\nMore information: undergroundministries.org\u00a0 |\u00a0 Underground Coffee |\u00a0 chris-hoke.com\n \nAll are welcome to attend!\nJoin our mailing list to receive an invite link to our Zoom meetings.\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarshall, Byron, and David after Byron\u2019s first church service\n\n\n\nMake a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support Embraced:Fully Angel Teams and Returning Citizens\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Donation\n\nOne Time Donation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Note: Please be sure to select “Embraced Fully” in the “Fund” drop-down list on the donation page.\n\nIf you would like to support the work of Embraced:Fully with a check instead of an online donation, please make it out to:\n\nThe Principle FoundationMemo: Restricted – Embraced:Fully ProjectMail to: 10670 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212-1861\n\nView additional donation options here\n\nPlease remember to specify Embraced:Fully as the program you’d like to support.\n\nEmbraced: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.",
"date_published": "2024-10-29T15:18:11-07:00",
"date_modified": "2024-11-15T15:09:56-08:00",
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"id": "https://embracedfully.org/?p=1762",
"url": "https://embracedfully.org/interview-with-chris-slaughter/",
"title": "Interview with Chris Slaughter discussing inter-faith cooperation opportunities [Video]",
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Watch the replay of this EXCELLENT interview with Chris Slaughter where we learn about his experiences connecting with the interfaith community.
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Our guest for this interview is Chris Slaughter, business owner, entrepreneur, and supporter of community and church organizations:
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About our guest
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Chris Slaughter, now retired, has a long history as business owner, entrepreneur, and supporter of community and church organizations.\u00a0\u00a0
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From 2010-2017 he served as President and CEO of The Thanks-Giving Foundation and Thanks-Giving Square in downtown Dallas, whose purpose is \u201cComing together on Common Ground, moving together to Higher Ground.\u201d He currently serves on the Board and the Executive Committee of The Thanks-Giving Foundation.
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This work included the development of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a diverse coalition of Dallas\u2019 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.\u00a0
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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.
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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.
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He was a U.S. Naval Officer after graduating from Principia College and later expanded his education through studies at Harvard Business School.
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He is a lifelong resident of Dallas and is married with two children and six grandchildren.
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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"content_text": "Watch the replay of this EXCELLENT interview with Chris Slaughter where we learn about his experiences connecting with the interfaith community.\n\n \nOur guest for this interview is Chris Slaughter, business owner, entrepreneur, and supporter of community and church organizations:\nAbout our guest\n\nChris Slaughter, now retired, has a long history as business owner, entrepreneur, and supporter of community and church organizations.\u00a0\u00a0\nFrom 2010-2017 he served as President and CEO of The Thanks-Giving Foundation and Thanks-Giving Square in downtown Dallas, whose purpose is \u201cComing together on Common Ground, moving together to Higher Ground.\u201d He currently serves on the Board and the Executive Committee of The Thanks-Giving Foundation.\nThis work included the development of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a diverse coalition of Dallas\u2019 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.\u00a0\nPrior 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.\nHis 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.\nHe was a U.S. Naval Officer after graduating from Principia College and later expanded his education through studies at Harvard Business School.\nHe is a lifelong resident of Dallas and is married with two children and six grandchildren.\nAll are welcome to attend!\nJoin our mailing list to receive an invite link to our Zoom meetings.\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarshall, Byron, and David after Byron\u2019s first church service\n\n\n\nMake a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support Embraced:Fully Angel Teams and Returning Citizens\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Donation\n\nOne Time Donation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Note: Please be sure to select “Embraced Fully” in the “Fund” drop-down list on the donation page.\n\nIf you would like to support the work of Embraced:Fully with a check instead of an online donation, please make it out to:\n\nThe Principle FoundationMemo: Restricted – Embraced:Fully ProjectMail to: 10670 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212-1861\n\nView additional donation options here\n\nPlease remember to specify Embraced:Fully as the program you’d like to support.\n\nEmbraced: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.",
"date_published": "2024-09-27T14:35:40-07:00",
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