Wanted: UU Penpals for UU Prisoners

Over 400 prisoners have joined the UU Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF) seeking liberal spiritual support by mail. About half of them are writing to a (non-incarcerated, "free world") UU 'penpal' through CLF's "Letter Writing Ministry", but many more CLF prisoner-members are still on the waitlist.

All letters are sent through the mail (United States Post Office) and all letters from prisoners are forwarded through CLF's prison ministry (prisoners are told only their penpal's first name). The CLF's prison ministry staff makes the 'matches' and remains available for advice/support. Individual UUs are welcome to apply, or a group of UUs from the same congregation can apply and ask to be 'matched' all at the same time (if they want to form an ongoing study/support group).

Please visit CLF's website www.clfuu.org/prisonministry to review the Guidelines for the Letter Writing Ministry and request an info-application packet, or write to the CLF Prison Ministry, 25 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108 ( PrisMin@clfuu.org ). First UU member Deanna V. has participated in this ministry for over 3 years now and is happy to speak with you if you are interested in being a part of this meaningful outreach ministry.