Programs

Kairos Prison Ministry consists of
three core ecumenical programs:

Kairos Inside     

Kairos Inside is composed of well-organized and well-trained volunteer teams of men and women from the communities surrounding an institution that present an introductory 3-day weekend, described as a short course in Christianity. This inter-denominational team of volunteers – both clergy and laypersons – works in cooperation with the Chaplain who carefully selects up to 42 inmate leaders to attend. Well organized follow-up is part of this program.

Kairos Outside     

Kairos Outside is a special weekend retreat designed to support the female loved ones of men and women who are or have been incarcerated. Families of the incarcerated “do time” right along with their loved ones.

In a safe environment, with loving people, women interact with other women who are in similar situations and learn to form small support groups to give them strenth for the challenges they face.

Kairos Torch     

Kairos Torch offers unconditional love and acceptance, encouraging young men and women to share their life journey through participation in a long term mentoring process. The program begins with a weekend retreat inside the prison. Torch team members commit to a weekly mentoring process with the youthful offenders for six months after the weekend.

If you are interested in creating a team to reach the youth in any other area of the state, please contact Carlene Griffith at carlenegrif@gmail.com or call 920-810-9242.

>> If interested in joining a team in the Madison area, please contact Pastor Glenda McCracken or call 608-214-1309.

Upcoming Events

State Executive Committee Meeting


The next meeting will be on August 18th which is a Sunday at 1PM via zoom.
Will send a Zoom invite upon request.

Please contact the state chair for the meeting invite if attending via Zoom.
All are welcome to attend.


Kairos Outside of Eastern Wisconsin
Advisory Council Meeting


Next meeting will be Sept. 10at 4:30 pm at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Neenah.
Contact the Chair for information.