Kairos Prison Ministry is an international Christian ministry that shares God’s love with men and women living in prison. Through a three-day Kairos Weekend and ongoing support, participants experience encouragement, authentic community, and the reminder that they are not forgotten.

 

At Lake Highlands UMC, we have supported Kairos for many years by serving, giving, and praying for these transformative weekends.​

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FALL 2026 KAIROS WEEKENDS

This fall, Lake Highlands UMC members are helping support Kairos Weekends at the Coffield Unit, October 15–18, and the Michael Unit, October 29–November 1.

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You can help by baking homemade cookies, decorating a meal placemat, making a financial gift, or praying for the participants and volunteer teams.

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Homemade cookies may be brought to the Kairos table in the Narthex on October 11 or 25. Meal placemats will also be available at the table to take home and decorate.​​​

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WHAT IS A KAIROS WEEKEND?

A Kairos Weekend is a three-day experience held inside the prison, where participants step away from their daily routine to engage in meaningful conversations, hear messages of hope, and build relationships grounded in faith.

 

These weekends typically take place twice a year (spring and fall), with ongoing gatherings and support continuing in between.

 

Volunteers lead the weekend and return regularly afterward for continued connection, creating lasting community beyond the initial experience.

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WHY IT MATTERS

For many participants, this weekend is the first time in years they have experienced:

• Being truly seen and heard

• Encouragement from others

• A sense of belonging and hope

 

Kairos creates space for transformation, reminding each person that they are deeply loved by God.​

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

You don’t have to go inside the prison to make a meaningful impact. There are several simple ways to support this ministry:

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Give

Your gift helps provide meals, program materials, supplies, and the full Kairos Weekend experience.

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Sponsor a meal: $5
Sponsor a participant: $175

 

Gifts may be made online or by cash or check payable to Kairos Prison Ministry. When giving online, you may designate your gift for the Coffield Unit, the Michael Unit, or wherever it is needed most.

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Bake Cookies

Homemade cookies are shared during Kairos Weekends as a simple but powerful act of encouragement and hospitality.​ Opportunities to bake and donate cookies are announced throughout the year.

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Pray

Prayer is at the heart of Kairos. You are invited to add your first name and city to a prayer chain that is displayed during the weekend as a visible reminder that each participant is being lifted up in prayer.

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GET INVOLVED

Have questions or want to support Kairos? Contact Brad Knowlton at brad.knowlton88@gmail.com