#PrisonsWeek
The Archdeacon of Wandsworth, the Ven Bridget Shepherd, leads us in the opening prayer for #PrisonsWeek, which celebrates its 50th year by remembering once again that, no matter your circumstances or the place in which you stand, God’s word is not chained.

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#PrisonsWeek 2025 Day 1 Prayer
The Archdeacon of Wandsworth, The Venerable Bridget Shepherd, leads us in the opening prayer for #PrisonsWeek. Prisons Week celebrates its 50th year by remem...
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October 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
✝️⚓️ Successful service today in my home parish for Prisons Week. Spoke about the strong faith of many prisoners and we prayed using the #PrisonsWeek resources.
Positive comments afterwards, many had their preconceptions challenged. www.prisonsweek.org #CofE #CofEpeeps
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October 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Today Romana Nelson, PA to Bishop Rosemarie (@rosemariemallett.bsky.social), leads us in the fifth #prayer for #PrisonsWeek. This prayer was written by Lynda, a victim's perspective. #PrisonsWeek

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#PrIsonsWeek 2025 Day 5 Prayer
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October 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Weisi Dennis, our Racial Justice Development Officer, leads us in the fourth #prayer for #PrisonsWeek. This prayer was written by Susie, a Prison Governor.

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#PrisonsWeek 2025 Day 4 Prayer
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October 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join us for Prisons Week. 11 - 17 of October. All are invited.

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September 30, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Also in the paper this week:

• @evepoole.bsky.social investigates attempts to bring a "personality" to #AI 💻
• #PrisonsWeek - Cressie Gethin reflects on the UK’s penal system ⚖️
• Jonathan Evens sees #SpiritualBritten and #Darkness at The Red House Aldeburgh
October 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#PrisonsWeek is the 11th-17th of October. This church-led event invites Christian communities to pray & take action for those affected by #imprisonment.

For more information about how you or your congregation can get involved then visit their website: www.prisonsweek.org

You are all invited 🙏🏽 💙
August 18, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Prisons Week 2025 | 12–18 Oct

Join St Columba’s in praying for prisoners, their families, victims of crime & all who work in the justice system.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

#PrisonsWeek #StColumbasLondon
October 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Tim Hewes, a C of E priest awaiting trial for his part in an environmental protest, kept a diary of his experiences on remand #prisonsweek
Prisons Week: A priest on trial for a climate protest reframes remand as a time of retreat
Tim Hewes, a C of E priest awaiting trial for his part in an environmental protest, kept a diary of his experiences on remand
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October 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“Prison should be a place of healing and renewal.”

This week on Theodisc, we mark #Prisonsweek with a powerful conversation between Steven Gordon, an ex-prisoner whose life was transformed by faith & theology.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
October 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
In #prisonsweek, Christians are encouraged to pray for those behind bars. Cressie Gethin, who has recently been released from jail, reflects on the UK’s penal system
Prisons Week: When vengeance trumps justice
In Prisons Week, Christians are encouraged to pray for those behind bars. Cressie Gethin, who has recently been released from jail, reflects on the UK’s penal system
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October 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Our thanks to Volunteer Chaplain Julie Bishop, who leads us in the final #prayer on Day 7 of #PrisonsWeek. This prayer was written by Ann, a prisoner's daughter.

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October 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Natalie Walters, our Head of JPIC, leads us in the Day 6 #prayer for #PrisonsWeek, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary by reminding us that no matter who or where you are, God’s word is not chained. This prayer was written by JP, a magistrate.

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#PrisonsWeek 2025 Day 6 Prayer
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October 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Please join us as Revd Marcus Gibbs, Vicar of Ascension Balham, leads the Day 3 #prayer for #PrisonsWeek, which was written by Louis, a prison leaver.

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#PrisonsWeek 2025 Day 3 Prayer
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October 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Prison Chaplain Revd Andy Blacknell leads us in the Day 2 #prayer for #PrisonsWeek, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary by reminding us that no matter who or where you are, God’s word is not chained.
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#PrisonsWeek 2025 Day 2 Prayer
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October 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Watch: Lisburn Chess Club has been encouraging the young offenders from Hydebank Wood College to learn and play the game which develops sportsmanship and offers key academic social skills for life on the outside. #PrisonsWeek
October 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Around 100 volunteers work across Northern Ireland’s 3 prison sites in a variety of roles, and during #PrisonsWeek @Justice-ni.bsky.social Minister @naomi_long has thanked them for their invaluable work in rehabilitation and assisting to reduce reoffending
October 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM