Volunteer Opportunities and Events
WHAT: Provides a forum for education, advocacy, and direct service of justice in our incarceration systems.
Mission of the Incarceration Justice Group
We believe, as part of a faith community, that God’s love extends to all, including individuals who are incarcerated and those returning to the community. We strive to educate ourselves and others about incarceration justice, promote an expectation of care, dignity and respect for all, and partner with other organizations to advocate for needed change.
The Incarceration Justice Group meets monthly to discuss carceral systems in our country. We write letters to DC residents imprisoned in federal facilities, host speakers and events and partner with volunteer organizations and service providers in our region. For more information, contact incarcerationjustice@stmarks.net
Upcoming Events
Beauty Behind Bars closing reception, art walk, and panel discussion
Incarceration Justice presents the Beauty Behind Bars Art Show. Come see art created by individuals who are or were incarcerated. Each one found ways to express meaning and passion through creative endeavors.
On Sunday, July 26th, the last weekend of the show, we’ll host a reception, art walk and panel discussion with some of the artists who are home.
Please take a look at these between or after church services, and plan to join us on July 26th, right after the 11:15 am service. Questions: incarcerationjustice@stmarks.net
Selected Past Events
Join St. Mark’s Incarceration Justice Ministry and Attorney Meghan Shapiro Tuesday, June 9th, at 7:00 PM in Baxter Hall
We will continue discussing the legal system, and consequences for those with severe criminal charges, most often life sentences. Meghan Shapiro has been a trial, appellate, and habeas litigator for 17 years. …