ALAMANCE ORANGE PRISON MINISTRY is building a BRIDGE to liberation for men at Orange Correctional Center
Our many weekly, monthly, and annual programs help the residents at OCC bridge connections to self, others and the community:
A Bridge to Spiritual Deepening & Growth
Individual pastoral care
Weekly religious services
Celebration of Religious Holidays
Meditation class
Meetings for Healing
Bible Study
A Bridge to the Community
Yokefellows Fellowship
Community Church-led Worship
Something to Say art and poetry event
Fabulous Fathers and
One Day with God (Forgiven Ministries)
Human Kindness Foundation meditation
Our Children’s Place – Pre-Release Course
Our Children’s Place – Parent Day
A Bridge to Creative Expression
Weekly art classes
Weekly writing group
Annual Poetry events
Music
Art Exhibits
A Bridge to Personal Development & Care
Clothes closet
Toiletries
Holiday gift bags
Documentaries and discussions
Movies
Birthday parties
A Bridge to Re-Entry
Providing clothing, work boots and other items for work release
Providing hygiene items and clothing upon release
Through our wonderful full-time chaplain, Rev. Dr. Dewey Williams, we provide for the spiritual comfort and growth of all of the residents at Orange Correctional. We bring programs that benefit the residents holistically and help to prepare them for reentry. The core of our work could be described as reflecting or validating the incarcerated person’s humanity. In a system that is often dehumanizing, we offer friendship, listening ears, encouragement, and support in finding resources. This help is crucial to men as they think about their lives beyond prison. With this support, a vision for post-release is created along with the confidence to start a new life.