2017 – ACCSS

Published On - December 28, 2017

December 2017 Newsletter

Download the original PDF of this newsletter here. Brothers and sisters in State service, My name is Benzion Lew; I am the Jewish Chaplain at Calipatria State Prison. I have been working at Calipatria for fourteen years, and I am blessed to work with a great team. I have had the...

Published On - November 21, 2017

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September 2017 Newsletter

Download the original PDF of this newsletter here. Driving along a dusty road on the Rez on my way to join family and friends at our summer ceremonies, I was reminded of all the different places I've been in my life and those that have shared my life with in some way. Today, I can [&...

Published On - November 21, 2017

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August 2017 ACCSS Newsletter

Download the original PDF of this newsletter here. When considering what might be appropriate for a newsletter for California State Chaplains, who for the most part are part of CDCR, I believe a word of encouragement is in order. But, my dear chaplain friend, this encouragement may come at ...

Published On - November 21, 2017

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July 2017 Newsletter

Download the original PDF of this newsletter here. In the last few weeks, I have been reminded just how important listening is as a part of our calling as chaplains. Many times we concentrate on the message we want to deliver, the issue that is most pressing, or working to plan or im...

Published On - November 21, 2017

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June 2017 Newsletter

Download the original PDF of this newsletter here. The car starts and there I am, window down, heater on, music playing in the background as I make my weekly 35 minute drive to my cousin’s house for a haircut. Excessive to some, lacking sense to others, if you've met me you know the secre...

Published On - May 30, 2017

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May 2017 Newsletter

Download the original PDF of this newsletter here. This is the second of what we hope will be a series of monthly newsletters to our ACCSS members. The idea is to offer support and some helpful suggestions for chaplains and NASLs to continue to thrive and excel in our ministry to those our ...

Published On - May 30, 2017

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April 2017 Newsletter

Download the original PDF of this newsletter here. April 2017 Fellow ACCSS Members, The return of spring each year always brings excitement for many of us as we eagerly await with anticipation the arrival of new beginnings. With the dormancy of winter behind us, spring brings a ...