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Prison Re-Entry June 13, 2021 Prison Re-Entry by The Rev'd Wesley Owens, Curate As the Canon for Missions & Evangelism, I have been so greatly encouraged by the number of great leaders that the Lord has raised up for work beyond the walls of our Cathedral. Deacon Wesley has shown both great passion and unwavering dedication to bring Christ to men and women that are re-entering society after incarceration. After appointing him to lead a new partnership with Good News Outreach, I could not be more excited to offer the following update on God’s work through him and his team below. –Father Bill It is far too common for us as typical American churchgoers to remain nearsighted in our understanding of God’s grace, and this is particularly apparent in our attitudes toward the incarcerated. We settle for retribution when Christ calls us to be agents of his restoration. Hebrews 13:3 instructs us to “remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them…” This command is the application of a principle at the very heart of our Lord’s incarnation. Jesus Christ did not keep the fallen world at arm’s length; he entered into the brokenness of humanity to redeem us. He did not ignore the demands of God’s justice; indeed, he gave his life to fulfill it. But, his primary mission was one of mercy, forgiveness, and healing. Much can be said about the harsh realities of an American prison, but too often we overlook the trauma experienced by former inmates in the weeks, months, and years after prison. The road to stability after prison is arduous and uncertain. Former inmates must ‘swim upstream’ before they can find a foothold in a society that is reluctant to receive them. They struggle to regain access to basic privileges that you and I take for granted: good employment, a driver’s license, safe housing, a reliable social network. In the absence of support, it is no wonder that roughly one of every four inmates released from a Florida prison will return to prison within three years. The desperation brought about by PTSD, lingering addiction, unstable surroundings, and a lack of secure relationships can make prospects appear hopeless. Since November 2020, St. Peter’s has been actively exploring new opportunities to share the Gospel with former inmates and work to reduce recidivism in Tallahassee. Our Re-entry Leadership Team, which includes Dave Mica, Frances Prevatt, and Jason White, has been engaging actively in relationship building and strategic planning with the goal of engaging in mission through Christian mentoring, tutoring, trauma and addiction recovery, and vocational help. In partnership with Good News Outreach, we are coming alongside the ministry of Mercy House, a local transitional house for men, while assisting with the development of a parallel re-entry program for women. Please pray for us and consider joining us in this important work. I am grateful to the team of Godly lay leaders for their diverse contributions: Frances Prevatt, who is serving as our liaison for women’s re-entry; Scott Marshall, who has agreed to offer math tutoring to a resident of Mercy House; Sara Clausen, who has consulted with us about volunteer training standards in the department of corrections; and others who are prayerfully discerning the call to serve as after-prison mentors. There are many ways to serve and be the hands and feet of Jesus in the lives of men and women who desperately need hope. Discipleship COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION REGISTER FOR SUMMER CLASSES! SUPER SUMMER NIGHTS Summer Classes for all ages have begun. Visit BOUNCE HOUSE PARTY StPetersFL.com/Register to learn more. It's not too Wednesday, June 16, 6:15–7:30pm | Join us for our late to participate! next Super Summer Night for a bounce house party! Contact [email protected] for more information. SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES Sunday, June 13, 10:25–11:00am | Sunday School for INSTITUTION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED all ages resumes today and will end on July 25. There will be a reception on the North Lawn following the Institution service at 4:00pm next Sunday, June 20, and we still have a few volunteer slots left to fill. PLEASE PRAY FOR YOUTH MISSIONS WEEK We would truly treasure your assistance - please visit Please be in prayer for the youth and adults that StPetersFL.com/events/institution-of-fr-marcus to sign will be participating in Youth Missions Week this up to help today! week. They will be partnering with Good Samaritan Village, Riley Elementary, Chelsea House, Angel Contact [email protected] for more info. Wingz, and A Women’s Pregnancy Center (AWPC). They will work on small construction projects like STEPHEN MINISTERS building a chicken coop and flower boxes, provide Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative a mini-Vacation Bible School and fun day for going through a difficult time? A Stephen Minister may elementary aged children, and hear from some be able to offer the support he or she needs. Stephen amazing people with some awesome life experiences! Ministers are members of St. Peter’s trained to provide They will end the week with a well deserved pool emotional and spiritual care to people who are hurting. party at the Cooksey’s house! To learn how you can help a friend receive care, email us at [email protected] or speak with one of our Stephen Ministers. They will be in the Narthex MESSY MONDAY MORNINGS wearing a blue Stephen Ministry name tag. Mondays in June and July, 9:00–10:00am | Open to all children! This is a great opportunity to get the kids out of the house and come share fellowship with other SAVE THE DATE: families in our parish and community. We will have Visit StPetersFL.com/upcoming for more info: lawn activities and messy art crafts each week. ▶ Annual Parish Meeting June 27 @ 6:30pm CONCERT AT ST. PETER'S - TRIO RIVA Monday, June 14, 7:00pm | Come share an evening of ▶ Chorister Camp th chamber music with the amazing Trio Riva. Pedro July 26—July 30, for K–12 Grade Maia, Christina Lai and Vincent Leung will present ▶ Backpack Blessing a live concert at St. Peter’s. Praised for their “cohesive August 22 energy, intelligent musicality, and technical prowess”, Trio Riva’s members have extensive experience as chamber musicians performing in Asia, Europe, North, South, and Central America, debuting at the Palacio di Piobbi in Italy. This is a free concert - come and enjoy! LITURGY 101 MAKE ART MONDAYS ARE BACK! Monday, June 21, 6:30pm | Are you interested in learning St. Peter’s Artisans is bringing back their “Make Art more about St. Peter’s and why we do the things we Mondays” summer series! Starting in June, one Monday do here? Liturgy 101 provides the opportunity for the a month of the summer months from 6:00–8:30pm, you clergy of St. Peter’s to explain all the particulars of a can enjoy an evening learning about art using different typical Sunday worship service in detail, including a mediums. The cost is $30 per class - choose one class display of pieces used during the Eucharist and Baptism, or all three! as well as vestments worn by Priests, the Bishop, Lay • June 21 - Flower Arrangements with Karen Mica Eucharistic Ministers, Acolytes, and Vergers. Liturgy • July 26 - Festive Garlands with Christie Grant 101 is a time to learn the why and how of the Anglican • August 30 - Intuitive Floral Painting with Suzanne faith and tradition and ask questions. Conner Join us in the nave of the church to find out the answer No experience needed. Class size is limited - register to these questions, as well as much, much more! No today at StPetersFL.com/Register. need to register, but childcare is only available upon request. Contact Amy Cooksey at Amy@StPetersFL. FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL: “REDEEMING WATERS” com with any questions. July 13—July 15, 5:00–8:00pm | Join us for Bible School, Family Style! The whole family will gather on CAMP ARAMINTA the lawn for a picnic beginning at 5:00pm. Then we will July 19—24 | We are happy to announce that Camp worship together and meet and hear from Noah, Moses, Araminta is happening in person this summer! It is and John the Baptist. Families will be grouped in tribes from July 19—24 at Camp Lake Swan in Melrose, and will play games, make art, and learn about God’s FL. It is open to all rising 4th —12th grade students. word together. Registration is now open to everyone Register at gulfatlanticnextgen.org/camp-about to join at StPetersFL.com/Register. Space is limited so please us for a week of fun! Contact Dcn. David at David@ don't wait - register today! StPetersFL.com or Page Curry at pagecurry@gmail. Helpers needed! We need help with the different com for more information. stations and extra hands and encouragement within the tribes. Helpers are invited to the picnic and worship. Contact [email protected] for more information. Missions & Evangelism INTERNATIONAL: LOVE FOR THE LEAST PARTNERED EVANGELISM: HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER REQUEST CONFERENCE This past week there was a massive fire in the UN Camp Saturday, June 19, 9:00am | Please mark your calendars where Jerry and Stacy Kramer, with Love for the Least, to attend the Holy Spirit Conference on Saturday, have been helping the Yezidi People for years in their June 19 from 9:00am–1:30pm hosted by Evangelism recovery from ISIS. One quarter of the camp burned to Global at Community Christian School.
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