What’s it like preparing to return to a community left possibly some considerable time ago? Will it be the same, or how, realistically, will things have changed?
Starting over can be hard... but with the right support it can be done. So what kind of support might that be, how can communities prepare for the return of those who have been away in prison? What are the things that can help?
Question Time
Monday 21st November, 7.00pm
Join our chairman, Mike Nellis, and his invited panellists in lively and vigorous
debate on YOUR questions. A recording of this event will be available soon.
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Worship Resources
Helpful Ideas for Sunday Services
We have prepared a series of resources based on this year's theme,
"Welcome Home? Starting over after prison?" which you can use in preparation for your own
Prisoners Weeks services. You can view and download a suggested sermon on the theme.
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Reflections
Daily Meditations on the Theme
A short series of reflections on Prisoners Week to help you get a better understanding of the issues that surround life after prison. Available in PDF and audio formats. More...
"Welcome Home? Starting Over After Prison"
An exploration of this year's theme
Welcome Home? Starting Over After Prison is the theme for Prisoners Week 2011. It raises questions about what’s involved as prisoners make a return to their community but also about how best to be of help to communities as they prepare to receive them.
The day of liberation from prison is a moment of mixed feelings for all concerned - a time of hope but also one of anxiety and uncertainty. Read more - briefing on this year's theme
Families Outside have put together a few experiences from various points of view. Read more
Calendar
Events during Prisoners Week 2011
Wed 23rd Nov - HMP Perth
Football matches throughout the day with the chance to meet...read on
Thu 24th Nov - HMP Perth
Perth - Church of Scotland Moderator, the Right Reverend...read on