We bring God's love and word to the women in the Bartholomew County Jail.
The topmost priority to serve in Jail Ministry is to give kindness and respect to every fellow Jail Minister, every Guard, and every Woman in our classes.
Saint Bartholomew supports both men’s and women’s jail ministries, in which male volunteers minister to men and women volunteers minister to women. The women’s jail ministry group is part of the Peace and Justice ministry.
We attend court hearings to show our support.
Jail Ministries at Saint Bartholomew Church
Women’s Jail Ministry currently shares a class with other Christian women in Columbus, and we co-teach on Mondays from Noon to 2PM. Jail Command requires that 2 teachers be present for every class.
We study the Bible, sing, and pray. We choose books and music to develop a firm foundation in relationship with Christ and each other. We can write letters or use the web for a minimal charge for face-to-face communication. homewav.com/
The best outcome-based tool for recovery is an active faith in God, His Word, and His people. This is critical to reentry as well. All prayers are welcomed! Columbus is fortunate that our Jail offers Residents Encounter Christ weekends. This takes a tremendous amount of planning for extra guard hours, group leaders and testimonies from recovering offenders, as well as live musicians, tables and chairs, and special meals. See newdayrec.org/
The Saturday night candlelight vigil service is a tremendous opportunity to sing and pray in our County Jail. All are welcome.
Sunday visits were suspended during the Pandemic.
St. Bartholomew Men’s Jail Ministry The male ministers have classes at the Bartholomew County Jail and at the Edinburgh Correctional Facility. Father Clem Davis also and Father Chris will visit inmates to hear confessions and occasionally attend court with inmates.
The ministers would like to thank God for furnishing them with this wonderful ministry, and are grateful for the support of the parish for this important work.