Kairos, God's Special Time, is an ecumenical Christian ministry that reaches out to incarcerated individuals, their families and those who work with them. Though clergy play a vital role, Kairos leadership is drawn largely from lay persons who volunteer their time.  

Kairos volunteers, who come from all walks of life, share a desire to follow Christ's admonition to visit those who are imprisoned. They do so by offering a short course in Christianity over a three-day weekend to incarcerated men and women at correctional facilities throughout the WNY area. 

One inmate who had experienced a Kairos weekend later wrote,

"What has Kairos done for me? Kairos gave me a reason to live. I believe that had I not come to know God's love, I would not be here today. How else could a person with two life sentences survive the horrors of prison life/ All things are possible with God. Without Him, many of us don't make it. It was because of Kairos that I got to know God, and ultimately, I was given the chance to live"  

Kairos needs your support. Here are four ways you can participate:

• Become a Kairos team member. Complete training is provided.
• Be a prayer partner. All Kairos activities are wrapped in prayer. You can be part of that prayer effort.
• Be an outside support volunteer. Bake cookies, write letters of support or prepare meals.
• Be a financial booster. All Kairos activities are funded by donations. Any amount, small or large is appreciated.

For more information about Kairos activities or to become involved in the Kairos ministry, contact Connie Bommer at 716-684-8033