Our mission:

Faith Behind Bars and Beyond strives to answer God's call to minister to God's people in prison and to those affected by incarceration. We are working to respond in four ways:

By building awareness of the needs of those in prison and their families.
By highlighting the efforts of people of faith "inside" and "outside" prison walls.
By encouraging communication, mutual support, and education for all those engaged in prison ministry.
By inspiring people of faith to join in this life-changing work.

The next Faith Behind Bars & Beyond meeting will be held on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM. Please note the time change.

Meetings will be held via the Internet for the foreseeable future.

You are welcome to join us!

August's meeting will begin at 2:00 PM due to a scheduling conflict.

Currently scheduled 2020 meetings:

August 14, 2020
September 11, 2020
October 9, 2020
November 13, 2020
December 11, 2020

Would you like to know more about the needs of incarcerated people and their families? Ever feel the nudge of the Spirit to reach out to those in prison? Need a speaker for your gathering? We have information and resources for people who have an interest in prison ministry ... volunteers, spouses, children and parents, returning citizens, priests and pastors. Ask questions, request help, or express your opinions on the Contact us Page!

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Photograph of a cloudy sky above a prison fence

Faith Behind Bars and Beyond

"Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them."

- Hebrews 13:3

See art by prisoners, returning citizens, and their families.

You can now see creative works by prisoners, returning citizens, and their families.

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News & Events

The 2020 Forum has been postponed due to the Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Episcopal Church in Connecticut has requested that all Episcopal Churches and the Cathedral be closed until at least May 9, 2020.

There are limited additional details and contact information on our Prison Ministry Forum Page.

Continuing to fight for prisoner release during COVID-19: Progress on the ACLU's federal lawsuit.

A previous update to the ACLU lawsuit to get Connecticut to better protect those incarcerated against #COVID19 in prisons and jails: See the ACLU's press release.

Katal Center for Health, Equity, and Justice recently sent us an email message about #COVID19 in Prisons and Jails.

You can see a reproduction of the message here.

The Episcopal Public Policy Network issued an Action Alert.

Please see details and ways to take action on our Episcopal Public Policy Network news Page.

Charging poor people for Public Defenders?!

The Guardian published an opinion piece about some states charging for public defenders.

See more about the Starter Kit for Teaching and Learning About Mass Incarceration.

Full of resources related to incarceration, the Starter Kit is very suitable for both individuals and groups who are interested in today's prison reality.