Prisoners Week 2024 Schedule
Thursday 14th
WORKSHOP FOR CHARTER SIGNATORIES and others looking at how to get more involved throughout the year. 3 PM, Greenbank Parish Church, Edinburgh
Sunday 17th
PRISONERS WEEK NATIONAL LAUNCH SERVICE with a live stream link on the day at 3 PM at Letham St Mark’s Church, Perth
Marketplace for half an hour before and after the service. Download the Order of Service and Marketplace participants.
AMAZING GRACE (My Chains are Gone) audio being premiered at the Launch Service – the song was recorded of prisoners singing at HMP Barlinnie, Glenochil, Shotts, Low Moss, Greenock, Edinburgh, Perth.
BARRY WOODWARD at HMP Barlinnie.
GRAHAM BELL leading a Prisoners Week themed service at St Ninians Community church.
Monday 18th
At HMP Low Moss in the two Reformed services, they will have a guest speaker, Frankie Ryan, who has lived experience of time inside and being trapped in cycles of addiction – Frankie will be sharing his story of how he found hope and transformation and is able to now say that Fear is a Liar and Jesus is King!
Tuesday 19th
SCHOOL TALK Sheena Orr is talking to a Modern Studies class linking in with the module on criminology and justice at St Augustine’s RC School, Edinburgh.
GUILD TALK Sheena Orr is talking to the Guild at St Annes Church Corstorphine about Prisoners Week
BARRY WOODWARD at HMP Glenochil.
Wednesday 20th
LIVE WEBINAR for senior phase school pupils, mainly studying Advanced Higher Modern Studies to discuss issues of criminal justice and imprisonment from our own perspectives, and the schools are submitting questions. The panel includes Graham Bell, Chaplain at HMP Glenochil, Natalie Beal, prison Governor, and an ex-offender. This is a registration-only event, and will not be available to the wider public.
CHURCH VISIT Rev Hillary Nyika of HMP Polmont will be speaking to a group at Riverside Church in Ayr.
Thursday 21st
FISCHY MUSIC CONCERT at HMP Barlinnie
‘JACK & STACEY’ drama production in HMP Glenochil.
PW SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY Gary Caldwell, Chaplain at HMP Greenock will be involved in leading a Service at Mount Kirk Parish Church, Greenock.
Friday 22nd
At the two Roman Catholic services in HMP Low Moss, Bishop John Keenan will be the guest speaker and will be leading worship on the theme of Hear My Voice.
iFit PRISONERS WEEK EVENT. A full day of events at the Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock from 10 AM:
Storytelling & Testimonies: Powerful, personal stories shared by those who have lived through the system.
Prisoner art gallery: View prisoners art artwork, expressing their creativity within the care of the prison
Entertainment: Come along and enjoy music and performances from past prisoners and the recovery community
Panel Discussions: Hear from former prisoners, families, counsellors, and advocates about the journey of reintegration.
Buffet: Free lunch provided
Free entry: Come along free of charge
For more info contact Robbie at robbie@ifit.scot
SPECIAL EVENT
LISTENING TO DISTANT VOICES a thought-provoking event. Join us for an engaging evening of live music, spoken word, and discussion hosted by leading Scottish criminologist Professor Fergus McNeill, joined by award-winning journalist Dani Garavelli and renowned musicians Jo Mango and Louis Abbott, who will perform songs and stories from ‘A Giant on the Bridge.’ This event promises a mix of entertainment and thought-provoking conversation, exploring themes related to justice and society through music and words. Whether you’re interested in criminology, journalism, or simply great performances, this evening will offer something for everyone.
St George's Tron Church of Scotland at 7PM. Find out more and Find out more and SIGN UP HERE!
Sunday 24th
PREACHING in LOCAL CONGREGATIONS Rev Dr Sheena Orr, SPS Chaplaincy Advisor, will be leading a Prisoners Week Service at West Calder Parish Church while Rev Dr Hillary Nyika, Chaplain at HMP Polmont will lead the service at and Brighton’s Parish Church, Polmont.
GRAHAM BELL leading a Prisoners Week themed service at St Serf’s Tullibody chuch.
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