Jesus said

, "I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison, and you visited me." The New Oxford Annotated Bible, Matthew 25: 36.

Description

Activities:

The Sandy Spring Friends Prison Committee visits inmates in the Patuxent Institution, a state prison in Jessup, Maryland, twice monthly (the first and 3rd Mondays of every month), holding a service of spiritual sharing and worship. This Committee also publishes "The Prison Journal", a compilation of writings and artwork by prisoners. In addition, the Committee started developing a list of organizations that provide support to inmates. They also seek to address other prisoner issues as they arise.

How to Become Involved:

Membership in the SSF Prison Committee is open to any member or attendee of Sandy Spring Friends Meeting who has an interest in prison concerns. Members of this Committee do not need to commit to prison visitation, but may serve in other capacities.

The Prison Journal

• Issue #1 June 2006 [PDF]
• Issue #2 February 2007 [PDF]
• Issue #3 September 2007 [PDF]
• Issue #4 January 2008 [PDF]
• Solicitation of Manuscripts

Who We Are

John Worley, Clerk
Jack Fogarty
Diana Ruth
Ann Worley
Jamie Dennis

Send Comments or Inquiries to the Prison Committee to: prisonjournal@gmail.com

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