KAIROS OUTSIDE SO. CALIFORNIA
The Kairos Outside weekend begins on Friday evening about 6:00 p.m. and continues until Sunday afternoon at about 4:00. The weekend is a series of talks by women sharing their testimonies. Most of these woman are dealing with very real issues of isolation, rejection, financial hardship, and loneliness. Therefore, the Kairos Outside talks are relevant to the thoughts, concerns, and feelings of an incarcerated person's loved one. Each guest has the opportunity to review the talk in small groups; however, sharing in the small group is voluntary. The weekend is interspersed with music, prayer, fun activities, and general pampering. The weekend is Christian in nature, although no religious affiliation is necessary to attend. Those who attend are expected to stay for the entire program. There is no fee charged to the guests. If you're interested in attending an upcoming weekend, or know someone who could benefit from one, please fill out our Guest Reservation form by clicking here. To download more information about the weekend click here.
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Kairos Outside began in 1989 as an idea from the Chaplain at San Quentin State Correctional Facility in California after the first Kairos Prison Ministry retreat was held there. The Kairos Prison Ministry is an excellent vehicle to provide a religious experience for men and women on the inside....Kairos Outside is designed to bolster the loved ones who are supporting those incarcerated persons. We believe that the families of the incarcerated are "doing time" right along with their loved ones. Kairos Outside is intended to let those families know that there is a community that cares about them and their needs. We provide a safe place for women to share with each other, and with those who are empathetic to their situation, their struggles and concerns. The women on the outside, in many ways, have to be stronger than their relative(s) on the inside to survive in today's world. We hope Kairos Outside will help them find strength for their life journey and give them a chance to find and build relationships that may last a lifetime.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Kairos Prison Ministry is to bring Christ's love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families, and those who work with them and to assist in the transition of becoming a productive citizen.