Tag "Prison ministry"
Ottawa’s prison ministries prepare for post-COVID programs
While most of Canada has come out of pandemic restrictions, prisons remain thoroughly locked down. In prison, internet access is strictly prohibited, which has made prison ministry especially difficult for the past two years. To help local prison ministries prepare […]
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Renamed for redemption
Redemption and a new chance at life (with support to overcome past failures) are central to the Gospel message. At Whitestone, a new Ottawa-based ministry, they apply that very literally, for […]
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Retired chaplain streams hope to Ontario prison ministries
After 31 years of prison chaplaincy ministry, Carl Wake has retired, but the most fruitful part of his ministry may only be starting. He is re-envisioning and working with a network of others to help energize […]
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Hope finding its way into local prisons
The Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) has had a lot of recent coverage in the news because of serious issues with the province. Carl Wake, the chaplain at OCDC, has been there for almost 27 years. He says the […]
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Why befriend an inmate?
I have often wondered God what wants me to do. Christianity calls us to care for the marginalized, but the scope of that command can be overwhelming. A few years ago, my friend Tony Kiar told me that Prison Fellowship Canada (PFC) needs […]
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