Take Charge:
Looking for information on Take Charge events? Here's the schedule.
Mentor Training:
Criminal Justice Chaplaincy invites you to an introduction to mentoring an ex-offender, a "returning citizen." The obstacles faced by ex-offenders returning to our community are so overwhelming that often a productive life without crime seems impossible to achieve on their own. As a mentor, you become part of a team that provides support to help returning citizens deal with and overcome these threatening obstacles, making our community safer and healthier in the process!
A mentor is a concerned, accepting friend who provides encouragement and promotes accountability. At the meeting you'll hear from a former inmate about the effects of the prison experience and typical obstacles faced when re-entering society. You'll find out what mentoring involves and how to be an effective mentor. At the Skills Training, you will learn about building rapport, listening effectively, problem-solving, and boundry setting. Come explore this opportunity to make a difference!
Date: Monday, June 21, 2010 - Mentor Orientation
Monday, June 28, 2010 - Mentor Skills Training
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: 207 Fulton East (corner of Fulton & Barclay). Parking in lot on Barclay St. Enter building from ramp on Barclay St.
Registration Required: Contact Sarah at the Criminal Justice Chaplaincy at 454-4925 X14 or sarahcjc@sbcglobal.net.
Fall Banquet 2010:
Please plan on attending CJC's 30th Annual Dinner celebrating our ministry!
Details will be annouced.
Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010
Reception 6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Cornelius Plantinga
Location: Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids
5700 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Please call the CJC office for more information - (616) 454-4925.