Congregations
Congregations are an integral part of our work at UU Prison Ministry. Congregations take our work further than we can as individuals both by participating directly with those returning to our communities in Solidarity Circles and by writing & visiting those who are locked up. We affirm this extension of our work through education and supportive events. We are grateful for the many congregational teams which, in this way, are engaged in supporting the work of justice and reform. If your congregation has already engaged UUPMI, click on its name in the list below for more contact information.
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Pen Pals and Visits - As you may know, the UU Prison Ministry of Illinois does not officially connect people in prison to pen pals; rather, such connections are made through the Church of the Larger Fellowship Ambassador Program for Illinois. UUPMI helps congregations become equipped to do this work through education, visits, and ongoing support of those with Pen Pals.
Visit the Pen Pals Page to find out more about how you and your congregation can be connected. |
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Solidarity Circles - Solidarity Circles are a space where committed people engage in a community of commitment with someone returning from prison. Solidarity Circles is a concept born out of our experience and research affirming individuals know best what they need and can use several communities of support while attaining their full freedom. Solidarity Circles are formed in congregations where the affirming relationships for many different types of people can be found. UUPMI helps congregations become equipped to do this work through education and ongoing support of circle members.
Visit the Solidarity Circle Page to find out more about how you and your congregation can be connected. |
Congregations currently engaged with UUPMI:
The congregations below have volunteers who do, or have done, some or all of the following:
write to or visit pen pals; work with people in circles; engage in education, or have active Solidarity Circle Programs.
If you do not see your congregation listed here - please contact us for more information.
The congregations below have volunteers who do, or have done, some or all of the following:
write to or visit pen pals; work with people in circles; engage in education, or have active Solidarity Circle Programs.
- Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Church (Springfield)
- Beverly Unitarian Church (Chicago)
- Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist (Palatine)
- DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church (Naperville)
- First Unitarian Society of Chicago
- Northshore Unitarian Church (Deerfield)
- Second Unitarian Church (Chicago)
- Third Unitarian Church (Chicago)
- Unitarian Church of Evanston
- Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
- Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin
- Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Bloomington Normal
- Unity Temple (Oak Park)
- Universalist Unitarian Church Peoria
If you do not see your congregation listed here - please contact us for more information.