By Rev. Jim Ek 10:00 am ZOOM Introductions/Check-In – Paul opened meeting at 10:04am. Billie is retiring. Paul Bullis noted his 4 years as a chair is coming to an end. Please let him or Billie of any who are interested in participating. Jim will be leaving for...
Although the death penalty continues to exist in many states, and executions continue to happen, it is agonizingly clear that the system is broken and must be abolished. The United Methodist Church and the Desert Southwest Conference are strongly opposed to the...
It is encouraging to learn that this list of several national companies, and others, will hire people with felony convictions. Please share this list with anyone who may benefit from the...
Members Present: Gerry Hills, Chair; Gina Pollard; Wendy Kreider; Paul Bullis; Jeanne Festa; David Harriss; Judy Boroto; Meredith Joubert Gina opened the meeting with prayer. Team members representing Justice teams gave updates: Gina Pollard shared about justice...
Minutes of the Prison Reform/Death Penalty GroupAugust 21, 2023 - 1:00 pm (MST) via ZOOM Attending: Paul Bullis, Billie Fidlin, Pastor Kim Sutton (Journey UMF), Rev. Jim Ek, Patty Ek, Bethany Lambrecht, Marilyn HawesOpening: Paul called us to order at 1:02 pm (MST)...
The DSC Prison Reform/Death Penalty Task Force hosted the “Questioning the Death Penalty” video series earlier this year, but we need to keep the discussion going! The death penalty continues to be an urgent issue as Arizona rushes toward its third execution this...
On March 28th attend either in person or via the ZOOM live streaming to participate in conversation #2 with different perspectives regarding life in prison. Perspectives regarding the juvenile population, abuse, spiritual hunger, and those who are imprisoned because of drug use or mental illness who might benefit more by other programs will be discussed.
Do you hope for the restoration of those affected by incarceration? Do you pray for prisons to become more rehabilitative places or for a restorative criminal justice system? Do you believe that bringing the love of Jesus to the incarcerated and their families, can create moments where people can encounter the living Christ? If you've heard God's call but don't know where to start, join this conversation.
Do you hope for the restoration of those affected by incarceration? Do you pray for prisons to become more rehabilitative places or for a restorative criminal justice system? Do you believe that bringing the love of Jesus to the incarcerated and their families, can create moments where people can encounter the living Christ? If you've heard God's call but don't know where to start, join this conversation.
On Feb 23, the Prison Reform Task group is holding a series of conversations on Prison Reform. The talks will cover a gamut of topics from incarceration to prison life, and life-after-prison. Churches are welcome to host live stream viewing groups or attend in-person.
