Reunions

Creating Meaningful Connections Through Reunions at Kairos of Texas Polunsky Unit

Kairos monthly reunion groups at Polunsky are gatherings for participants of the Kairos Inside program to receive continued support and encouragement, fostering a sense of Christian community within Polunsky. These events involve free-world volunteers, graduates from the Kairos Weekend, and current residents, featuring activities like prayer, singing, praise, and small group discussions, all aimed at reinforcing the message of love and faith learned during the 3-day Kairos experience. Reunions occur at the Polunsky unit on the second Saturday of each month, and serve as an essential part of the Kairos ministry's "continuing presence". 

Key Aspects of Kairos Monthly Reunions

Frequency:

Monthly reunions are a core part of the Kairos Inside "continuing presence" strategy. 

In essence, these monthly reunions are a vital component of the Kairos ministry's long-term impact, offering ongoing support and demonstrating Christ's love to those inside the Polunsky Unit.

Participants:

Reunions include Kairos graduates (those who have completed the 3 ½ day Weekend), current residents, and cleared free-world volunteers. 

Purpose:

To provide a "safe community" and support network for graduates, encouraging them to continue their faith journey and foster a continuing presence of Christ's love within Polunsky. 

Activities:

Prayer and Worship:

Participants engage in communal prayer, worship, and praise.

Fellowship and Singing:

Singing and shared fellowship are common elements.

Witness Talks:

Graduates may share short talks about their experiences.

Prayer & Share Groups:

Small groups discuss specific topics and offer each other prayer and support.

Frequency:

Monthly reunions are a core part of the Kairos Inside "continuing presence" strategy. 

In essence, these monthly reunions are a vital component of the Kairos ministry's long-term impact, offering ongoing support and demonstrating Christ's love to those inside the Polunsky Unit.

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Statement of Faith

The people of Kairos are called by God to share the love of Christ with those impacted by incarceration. Kairos encourages believers from a variety of Christian traditions to be volunteers in this Christ-filled ministry.

Kairos programs offer to prison residents, their families, and those who work with them the opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ, and to grow in their faith and servant hood in Christian community. We stand on the common ground of the following elements of faith:

We in Kairos believe:

  •  The Bible is God’s authoritative and inspired word for our faith and our lives.
  •  In the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  •  In the deity, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  •  Friendship with God is a free gift, for God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
  •  The love of Jesus Christ motivates His followers to provide food for the hungry, drink to the thirsty, welcome to the stranger, clothes for the naked and visits to the sick and those in prison.
  •  In sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ with all incarcerated individuals, their families and to those who work with them inside and outside the correctional institution.

Agreement

By my signature, as a faithful member on a Kairos Inside team:

  1. I will obtain a current Kairos Inside manual. I will read the manual and I will follow the program as it is presented in the Kairos Inside manual with no unauthorized additions or deletions.
  2. I will make every effort to attend ALL team meetings. I understand that if I miss these team meetings, I could be dismissed from the team.
  3. After becoming familiar with the program, as a Christian I agree to support, in good faith, the Weekend activities, as well as the theological and scriptural content of the Talks/Meditations outlined in the Kairos Inside manual.
  4. I am a Christian and I have read and agree with the Mission Statement, the Vision Statement, the CORE Values, and the Statement of Faith of Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc.