Amid gripping tales from a variety of speakers at the National Summit on Mass Incarceration, the top executive of Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century shared how he is personally affected by the justice system.
Cecelia Whitfield was devastated when her son went to prison for armed robbery, but she rallied quickly and founded a ministry that has transported family members to visit their incarcerated loved ones for more than 35 years.
With support from UMCOR, United Methodists in Southern Congo provided food and other supplies to inmates at a Kasapa prison. Church leaders also brought a message of hope.
The day in 2001 when United Methodist Jim Cotterill broke his neck in a bicycle accident has improbably led to many Indiana inmates having a better chance for a successful life when they leave prison.
