IPCA Conference Scholarships

The International Prison Chaplains’ Association wishes You a warm welcome to its 6th Worldwide Conference on 22-26 August in Stockholm, Sweden.

The theme of the conference is "Forgotten people".

The association will be celebrating IPCA’s 25 year anniversary at the same time.

Welcome to communion, discussions, listening to talks, participating in workshops.

Welcome to learning more, to sharing Your knowledge with "fellow prison Chaplains from all over the world".

Welcome to celebration and joy, to thoughtfulness and solemnity. Welcome to prayer and worship.

Welcome to the beautiful city of Stockholm, for excursions and leisurely walks.

Welcome to emphasising the importance of prison chaplains and prisoners’ rights and the freedom of religion in prisons together with hundreds of Your colleagues.

Welcome to demonstrating that all the world’s churches visit prisons throughout the world together in Jesus’s name in order to fulfil His wish: "I was in prison and you visited me"

A limited number of scholarships will be available for attending IPCA VI.

To be eligible, you must be involved in the direct service of pastoral care to prisoners.

Scholarships will provide partial or full coverage of registration fees, accommodation and/or travel costs.

A scholarship request should be accompanied by proof of prison ministry from your local prison authorities, proof of church affiliation and accreditation, a letter of reference and details of assistance required.

Deadline: 15th January

For more information and application, visit: IPCA Conference Scholarships Website