Tuesday, July 21, 9:00-10:30 (hospitality beginning at 8:30) at Valley UMC, 4201 Ashworth Rd., West Des Moines
There is sadly a disconnect between many of our churches and “those people” who have been in prison, or who live with experiences such as abuse, addiction or mental illness that are closely linked to the risk of incarceration.
Women at the Well, a church based inside a women’s prison in Mitchellville, Iowa, amplifies some of its members’ stories-in their own voices-that will help us examine that gap and consider how we as churches can bridge it.
Pastor Lee Schott will lead this time of learning more about these friends, and considering how God is calling us to correct the systemic injustices that keep them at the margins of our ministries and institutions. With questions or to register (at no charge!), please contact Pastor Lee at rightnextdoor2015@gmail.com
or 515/822-4599.