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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.

Please see our recent blog post Lenten study: Breathing Under Water for information about a 2018 online Lenten Study.

The next Faith Behind Bars & Beyond meeting will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018.

The meeting will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 31 Main Street, East Haddam, CT.

Meetings begin at 10:00 AM and last until about noon. After meetings we usually go to a local restaurant for fellowship over lunch.

Currently scheduled 2018 meetings:
  • April 28, 2018 — Prison Ministry Forum in Hartford, CT
  • May 11, 2018
  • June 8, 2018
  • September 14, 2018
  • October 12, 2018
  • November 9, 2018
  • December 14, 2018

We have resumed meeting on the second Fridays of September through June, with the Prison Ministry Forum on April 28, 2018 replacing the April meeting.

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, ex-offenders, priests and pastors. Ask questions, request help, or express your opinions on the Contact us Page!

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Faith Behind Bars and Beyond

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

- Hebrews 13:3

See art by prisoners, ex-offenders, and their families.

You can now see creative works by prisoners, ex-offenders, and their families.

"Addiction: What Can We Do About It?" (our 10th Prison Forum) will be held on April 28, 2018 in Hartford, Connecticut.

Full details and registration are available on the Prison Ministry Forum Page. Please register soon!

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There are details of the 9th Prison Forum on the "Prisons as Asylums: The Mentally Ill and Incarceration" Page.
You can learn about the 8th Annual Prison Forum on the "Re-Entry and Reunion" Page.
You can see details and pictures of the 7th Annual Prison Forum on the "Hope on the Horizon" Forum Page.

News & Events

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.

News article about CT DOC Commissioner Scott Semple

The New London Day published a well-written, informative article about Connecticut's new Department of Correction Commissioner Scott Semple.

Fr. Greg Boyle, peace-maker among gangs, was featured in a Public Radio interview.

Fr. Boyle is a Jesuit priest who is known for helping people rise from poverty and gang-related crime. Could his methods be applied by other leaders?

California's Proposition 47 Helps Reduce Incarceration, Prison Costs

California's Proposition 47 changed some crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. This will reduce the prison population, especially for drug crimes. You can see more information on the News & Views Page.