Christian Association for Prison Aftercare CAPA has been established to provide prison aftercare professionals and volunteers with resources, training and encouragement, as they faithfully serve ex-prisoners and their families. CAPA is a professional association designed to serve and network its members, unite them under a shared vision, and train them for excellence in ministry. www.capaassociation.org
Wisconsin Network for Peace & Justice MPM is pleased to join Wisconsin Network for Peace & Justice. This organization serves WI. inmates with such programs as Books for Prisoners & a newsletter offering the latest in news, personal testimonials & insights into the prison system and its effects on the individual. WNPJ also provides the latest news on peace, guest speakers, jobs and special events to promote the need for Peace in the world. www.wnpj.org
Madison-area Urban Ministry, Inc. (MUM) is a nonprofit interfaith social justice organization that convenes individuals and faith communities in the greater Dane County area in order to identify, study, urge action, and work together for social justice in the broader community. Rebuilding a life after imprisonment is inherently challenging and everyone who succeeds benefits personally while adding to our community's well being.
Madison-area Urban Ministry 2300 S. Park Street, Suite #5 Madison, WI 53713 608-256-0906 www.emum.org
Forgiveness Week
International Forgiveness Week Wisconsin Dells. WI
MPM was happy to participate in International Forgiveness Week.
During the week, hundreds of visitors viewed the booth and helped themselves to plenty of videos and literature to take back home with them. Small workshops and discussions were offered to anyone wishing to discuss prison issues or needing help with a loved one who was incarcerated.
MPM also hosted guest speakers, whose pictures are posted below, with a small introduction accompanying each photo. We are all "prisoners" in one form or another, and each speaker gave every guest a special gift of love and freedom! Our heartfelt thanks to all those who gave so totally of themselves to make Forgiveness Week a success.
Tom Lagana: Well -known Motivational Speaker Tom Lagana offered a dynamic workshop and lecture to guests; he was available during the week to autograph copies of his latest book: "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul." Tom also makes guest appearances in prisons and jails around the country offering wisdom and humor to inmates.
Tom, Pam, Joan at the booth
Aba Gayle
Aba Gayle presented a story of tragedy overcome by Forgiveness and Charity, as she shared the story of her daughter's murder and the convict she forgave. This act of love began her prison ministry around the US, and especially on death row in San Quentin. There was not a "dry eye" in the house, as guests heard of her personal recovery from anger and grief through her faith in God.
Robert Peck
Robert conducted insightful workshops and discussions on prison related issues- teaching inmates and helping them lower their defenses and become more trusting in order to learn and heal. Robert has been a teacher in the prison system in California for 11 yrs.
Michael of MPM extends his passion and dedication as he speaks to participants at Forgiveness Week. Here he is introducing guest speaker Tom Lagana
