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Penpals with Incarcerated Members
Have you ever considered becoming a penpal to one of our members currently experiencing incarceration? Might you and a friend join this important ministry?
From Susan Lio:
Hello fellow UU’s. I have been participating in this program since last year and highly recommend it. I have a penpal who is in a federal prison in Illinois. I have learned much about Bill and his family, his dreams and disappointments, and I am rewarded by getting hand-written letters that are thoughtful and heartfelt. During the cold dark months last winter Bill’s letters were something I looked forward to and that touched me deeply.
This is a low key, low demand ministry that can be done with little effort and high reward. It is a social justice ministry in that I feel I am doing a small bit to share my abundance of time and resources in a personally meaningful way. I may not be changing the system, but I do feel I am sharing my hope and my UU principles and values with someone who has had less abundance and freedom. The minimum commitment is only one letter per month, and the waiting list is long. I am happy to share more of my experience if you are interested. It is truly a treat to get a real letter delivered by USPS. There are way more incarcerated writers than free writers in the system.
PLEASE READ BELOW FOR HOW TO GET INVOLVED!
Holiday Messages
We continue to send holiday messages to our CLF members currently experiencing incarceration. So far, 116 volunteers have been able to send 1,741 messages! Each of our incarcerated members will now receive one message. Are we done? No! We would like to send a second message to all 1,646 members. One idea is to have your family gather around your holiday tables for dessert and message writing.
For more information, click HERE
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