Prison Ministry
Matthew 25:36
Insight Christmas Party – Help Make Christmas Special!
Friday, December 4 | 12–3 pm
Soapstone is bringing some Christmas cheer to the youth & staff at the Insight Juvenile Crisis and Assessment Center in Butner! We’re hosting a Christmas party on December 4 and invite you to help make it special.
There are several ways to participate:
- Volunteer with set-up, food, games, gifts, and more. Volunteer here.
- Shop the Amazon Wish List: Choose items directly from our Amazon Wish List here. Purchases will be shipped directly to the center.
- Give an Amazon Gift Card: Purchase an electronic Amazon gift card and bring it to the office, where a volunteer will shop on your behalf. Physical Amazon gift cards can also be dropped off at the church.
- Support the Staff: Donate a BP gas card in any denomination. All cards collected can be dropped off at the church and will be divided evenly among the center’s staff as a Christmas thank-you.
Stop by the Insight Christmas Party table in the Narthex! We’ll be there each Sunday in November to share more information and collect gift cards.
Thank you for helping us share the joy of Christmas and remind these young people and the people who care for them that they are loved!
Interested in helping underserved youth learn about the love of Jesus?
ALL ARE WELCOME TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER!
Soapstone’s Prison Ministry is partnering with two amazing organizations to support justice-involved youth and women.
The first is Arise Collective, which provides education and reentry support for women as they integrate back into society.
Prison Reentry Simulation (September 2025) What does it feel like to walk in the shoes of someone returning from incarceration? More than 50 participants from SUMC and other churches found out through our powerful Prison Reentry Simulation. This unforgettable, hands-on experience opened eyes, broke down barriers, and inspired us to be a church that not only understands but also supports our neighbors as they rebuild their lives.
Join Arise Collective’s volunteer portal here: Bloomerang Volunteer
We are also working with the Methodist Home for Children and their Residential Juvenile Justice Program, specifically the Insights Crisis & Assessment facility in Butner, N.C.
- Crisis Assessment centers provide urgent care and testing for youth who need a temporary out-of-home placement. Referred by juvenile court counselors, these youth generally have histories of behavioral and mental health issues, neglect, trauma, or substance abuse. Left untreated, these risk factors can lead to high rates of reoffending.
- The centers offer a safe, predictable atmosphere with comprehensive testing and observation under the supervision of a licensed psychologist and licensed clinical case managers. Highly structured programming allows for a more complete look at each youth’s strengths, areas of concern, and goals.
- At discharge, they leave with a plan of care that maps out their strengths, areas of focus, goals, and services in their community that can help.
Soapstone church members visit the Insight Center every other Saturday from 11-12 to play games and have a Bible study with the youth there. It is a meaningful time of building relationships and sharing God’s love with kids going through a tough time.
If you are interested in joining us to visit the youth – sign-up here: prison ministry: Insight Center Visit Interest
We also periodically collect supplies for both Arise Collective & the Insight Center, so bookmark our Sign-Up page if you would like to contribute.
