Luke 4:18
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me... He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind."
Jesus frames His ministry around liberation for the marginalized.
Prison Fellowship
Pen Pal Program Correspondent
Write encouraging letters to incarcerated individuals seeking connection and hope. Share your faith, provide encouragement, and help break the isolation of incarceration through meaningful correspondence.
monthlyRemote / Virtualongoing need
Why this matters now
Make a difference from anywhere
Overview
Write encouraging letters to incarcerated individuals seeking connection and hope. Share your faith, provide encouragement, and help break the isolation of incarceration through meaningful correspondence.
Skills needed
- Writing
- Empathy
- Consistency
Cause areas
- prison
- justice
- community
Time & location
Commitment
monthly • ongoing response
Location
Remote / Virtual • Serve from anywhere
Point of contact
Scripture alignment
Matthew 5:7
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
Mercy is reciprocal—God expects the forgiven to extend forgiveness.
Checklist
- Orientation completed online
- Background check (if mentoring)
- Willingness to pray with neighbors
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