Date: Sat, Mar 28th Scripture: Psalm 102:19 “…from heaven the Lord looked at the earth, 20 to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die” By: Sandy Strauss, Director of Advocacy PA Council of Churches Have you … Continued
Date: Friday, March 27th Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:9 “For which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!” By: Lois Griffiths, Criminal Justice System Ministry Committee of The Lower Susquehanna Synod, … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): There are thousands of sick and elderly people in federal prison whose continued incarceration serves no public safety purpose. This same population is the most vulnerable to coronavirus. In response to the worldwide COVID-19 … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): Here are two social justice-themed movies we recommend for movie night at your house: The Report, now streaming on Amazon Prime. The Report is the story of the U.S. post-9/11 CIA torture … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): The NRCAT staff is working remotely, and we continue to monitor important developments as the novel coronavirus pandemic is entering an increasingly dangerous stage. TAKE ACTION at https://nrcat.salsalabs.org/takeaction-bop-mar2020/index.html: Contact the Federal Bureau … Continued
A statement from the National Council of Churches Let the groans of the prisoners come before you; according to your great power preserve those doomed to die. -Psalm 79:11 NRSV The global COVID-19 pandemic brings with it a moral imperative to … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): We know that the coronavirus outbreak is a frightening and stressful time for all. It is especially frightening for people in prison and their loved ones. Almost all prisons and jails have canceled visits, … Continued
Date: Thursday, March 26th Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9 “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” By: Sue … Continued
Date: Wednesday, March 25th Scripture: Psalm 79:11 “Let the groans of the prisoners come before you; according to your great power, preserve those doomed to die!” By: Dai Morgan, United Methodist Advocacy Pennsylvania Today’s verse is presented as three clauses. … Continued
Date: Tuesday, March 24th Scripture: James 2:13 “Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” By: Dr. Rodney D. Smalls, Pastor, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Harrisburg, PA Being a bi-vocational pastor … Continued