Services

What Kairos Graduates are Saying...

"I didn't have a mustard seed before Kairos and now I've got a tree!"

"I've locked myself up for the four years that I've been here. I went to church regularly but I was chasing a distant savior. In Kairos, I discovered that He is in me."

"It's a shame I had to come to prison to find out what Christianity is all about."

"One thing I'm taking with me (from Kairos) is forgiveness...for me and my father."

"I came full of hate and resentment. I'm going out (of the Kairos weekend) with love, a new Spirit...Christ within me."

The Main Event

Kairos ^#79 & ^#80

First team meeting - scheduled for Sat Sep 19th First United Methodist Church, Mission Valley
Second team meeting - scheduled for Sat Sep 26th RJD
Third team meeting - scheduled for Sat Oct 3rd First United Methodist Church, Mission Valley
Fourth team meeting - scheduled for Sat Oct 10th First United Methodist Church, Mission Valley
Final team meeting - scheduled for Sat Oct 17th RJD
^† Starting times will be available before the event

Kairos Weekend – Oct 22-25th

#79 Yard 1 Leader Steve Babick
#80 Yard 3 Leader Art Deming

Instructional Reunion – Oct 31st at RJD

Kairos 2-Day Retreats:

TBA

Last Kairos was Spring 2009:

Kairos Weekend – Mar 26-29th

Kairos Inmate Fundraisers:

Being planned but none scheduled at this time

Kairos Monthly Reunions:

Yard 1 - First Tuesday

Yard 3 - Third Saturday

The only reason for canceling a reunion is when the yard is “down”. Otherwise, plan on it happening. To verify that a particular yard is “up” for the reunion, call 619-661-6500 ext. 6683. That is the number for the staff entrance, and someone is always there, and they should be able to confirm “regular” program or controlled movement for each yard. It is important that you identify yourself as a Kairos Volunteer.

Kairos Special Qualifying Weekends (SQW):

None Scheduled at this time. Normally held at:

St. John's Episcopal Church

760 1st Avenue

Chula Vista, CA 91910

Click here for the form you will need to apply for this event.

RJDCF 2008 Orientation Dates and Times

(Required for a clearance)

2009 Dates & Times

Sunday, Jul 12 1300-1700
Monday, Aug 3 1700-2100
Sunday, Sep 13 1300-1700
Monday, Oct 5 1700-2100
Sunday, Nov 1 1300-1700
Monday, Dec 7 1700-2100

Orientations are held in the In-Service Training (IST) Classroom #1

RJDCF Advisory Council Meetings:

Fourth Tuesday of each month at the Good Samaritan Episcopal Church

4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego near UTC Shopping Center, starting at 6:15pm. NOTE: Meetings are held in the Parish Hall, Top Floor (this is the building at the far end of the parking lot -- to the left if you stand and face the entrance to the church)

Kairos Annual Meeting (Election of new council members - Business)

TBA

What you need to do to participate within the prison:

Completed a Weekend Experience of your own: Qualifying events include Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus, Alternative Qualifying Weekend, Kairos Graduate, or Eighth Table Observer.
A Prison Clearance: The Protestant Chaplain will submit your name for either a temporary Gate Clearance, or an annual clearance for Chapel Volunteers
Training: Attend a Volunteer Orientation Seminar held each month at the prison
Health Certificate: Have results on record of a current TB skin test
Warden's Approval: Be approved to participate (any criminal record reviewed, Warden's permission to participate if needed for ex-offenders)
Desire: Have a strong desire to bring the message of Christ's unconditional love to those who thirst for it behind bars

If you would like more information on participating in Kairos as a volunteer, click here.