Cross And Key Prison Ministries
“Reconciled through the cross of Christ and set free by the truth of God’s Word.”
Restoring Lives Together
Equipping churches for prison ministry.
Education on criminal justice issues.
Advocacy for reform.
Cross and Key Prison Ministries Sunday, August 23
Special Offering – August 23, 2026
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, United Methodist churches across North Carolina are invited to observe Cross and Key Prison Ministries Sunday and receive a Special Offering in support of this vital ministry. Congregations that are unable to participate on August 23 are encouraged to receive the offering on another Sunday that best fits their calendar.
Every day, more than 58,000 people are incarcerated in North Carolina’s state prisons, federal facilities, and county jails. Behind every prison wall is a person created in the image of God, and behind every incarcerated person is a family in need of hope, encouragement, and the love of Christ.
Jesus said, “I was in prison and you visited me.” (Matthew 25:36)
Your gifts help Cross and Key Prison Ministries equip churches to answer Christ’s call through prison visitation, family ministry, volunteer training, and resources for congregations. Through our comprehensive Prison Ministry Toolkit, on-site training, and ongoing support, we are helping churches of every size begin new prison ministries or strengthen existing ones.
Together, we can continue the rich Methodist tradition begun by John and Charles Wesley and carried on by faithful Christians who believed that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.
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Thank you for partnering with Cross and Key Prison Ministries as we share the hope of Jesus Christ with incarcerated persons, returning citizens, and their families.
Cross and Key Prison Ministries Presents:
Toolkit for Prison Ministry
Lives Being Changed
Hearing and sharing life stories are the best.
Enjoy this testimony from Zack.
Cross and Key Prison Ministries: Zach’s Story from the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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Equipping, Education and Advocacy
Cross and Key Prison Ministries is a collaborative ministry of the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences of the United Methodist Church. Our Mission: “Equipping churches for prison ministry, Education on criminal justice issues and Advocacy for reform.”
Ministries, Inc.
300 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 358
Oak Island, NC 28465
Toll-free (855) 980-7400
“The need is so great and the work is so hard but doing this ministry gives me the greatest joy.” ~ A Volunteer
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Micah 6:8
“Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with your God.”