Our thanks to Volunteer Chaplain Julie Bishop, who leads us in the final #prayer on Day 7 of #PrisonsWeek. This prayer was written by Ann, a prisoner's daughter.
https://youtube.com/shorts/bOdI5HSJrrk
Natalie Walters, our Head of JPIC, leads us in the Day 6 #prayer for #PrisonsWeek, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary by reminding us that no matter who or where you are, God’s word is not chained. This prayer was written by JP, a magistrate.
www.youtube.com/shorts/F33Sw...
Today Romana Nelson, PA to Bishop Rosemarie (@rosemariemallett.bsky.social), leads us in the fifth #prayer for #PrisonsWeek. This prayer was written by Lynda, a victim's perspective. #PrisonsWeek
www.youtube.com/shorts/6iwNn...
Weisi Dennis, our Racial Justice Development Officer, leads us in the fourth #prayer for #PrisonsWeek. This prayer was written by Susie, a Prison Governor.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_8F...
“Prison should be a place of healing and renewal.”
This week on Theodisc, we mark #Prisonsweek with a powerful conversation between Steven Gordon, an ex-prisoner whose life was transformed by faith & theology.
Watch: youtu.be/JGOvgwZbqQ8
or listen on all podcast platforms by searching Theodisc.
Please join us as Revd Marcus Gibbs, Vicar of Ascension Balham, leads the Day 3 #prayer for #PrisonsWeek, which was written by Louis, a prison leaver.
www.youtube.com/shorts/taDv9...
Prison Chaplain Revd Andy Blacknell leads us in the Day 2 #prayer for #PrisonsWeek, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary by reminding us that no matter who or where you are, God’s word is not chained.
www.youtube.com/shorts/FY_xH...
Tim Hewes, a C of E priest awaiting trial for his part in an environmental protest, kept a diary of his experiences on remand #prisonsweek
✝️⚓️ Successful service today in my home parish for Prisons Week. Spoke about the strong faith of many prisoners and we prayed using the #PrisonsWeek resources.
Positive comments afterwards, many had their preconceptions challenged. www.prisonsweek.org #CofE #CofEpeeps
#PrisonsWeek 2025 Prayer 🙏
Find out more: www.prisonsweek.org
#ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral
The Archdeacon of Wandsworth, the Ven Bridget Shepherd, leads us in the opening prayer for #PrisonsWeek, which celebrates its 50th year by remembering once again that, no matter your circumstances or the place in which you stand, God’s word is not chained.
https://youtube.com/shorts/379ubM27dec
Also in the paper this week:
• @evepoole.bsky.social investigates attempts to bring a "personality" to #AI 💻
• #PrisonsWeek - Cressie Gethin reflects on the UK’s penal system ⚖️
• Jonathan Evens sees #SpiritualBritten and #Darkness at The Red House Aldeburgh