Kairos Outside is a special weekend retreat for women who have a relative or friend who is or has been incarcerated, or who have been incarcerated themselves. These women are shown Christ’s love and treated as Guests of Kairos Outside. A woman does not need to be a Christian to attend. Kairos Outside Weekends are drug, alcohol, and fragrance free. Transportation is available, and there is no cost to attend.
This 3 1/2 minute YouTube video tells about Kairos Outside.
Kansas Kairos Outside
The Kansas Kairos Outside brochure has general information about Kairos Outside.
The Kansas Kairos Outside Guest brochure has information about attending a Kairos Outside Weekend.
If you would like to attend a Weekend, please fill out and mail in the Kairso Outside Guest Reservation form.
In Kansas, Kairos Outside Weekends are usually held twice a year, in April and September, at a retreat center. They last from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. Upcoming Weekends are
#29 April 4-6, 2025
Harvey County Talk Podcast
Harvey County Talk Podcast has interviewed Kairos volunteers about the ministry; there are two episodes about Kairos Outside.
Jan. 12, 2025 Dale and Melissa (46 minutes 43 seconds)
Aug 4, 2023 Paula and Dale (46 minutes)
Opportunities to Help
There are a variety of ways to help with a Kairos Outside Weekend. If you’d like to serve as part of a team, please complete and mail in the Team Application. Team members serve in a variety of ways for the entire weekend. Some are with the guests in various activities, and others work behind the scenes. There are four team meetings prior to the weekend, which team members are required to attend.
Use the Day Angel Application if you’d like to help behind the scenes for a few hours. The day angels do not have to attend the team meetings.
Fundraising Events
We raise funds to keep everything free for the guests who participate in the Weekends. Since the Weekends take place outside a prison, we have to provide food and lodging for our guests, plus other expenses.
Annual Rummage Sale
Find bargains and support our ministry at our annual sale of donated new and gently used items.
June 20-21, 2025
First Church of God
704 N. Jefferson St.
Hutchinson, Kansas 67501
(Enter East door into the Fellowship Hall.)
Thursday, June 19 – set up & receive donations – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday, June 20 – Rummage Sale – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 21 – Rummage Sale – 8:00 AM – Noon (break down / clean up begins at Noon)
If you would like to donate, refer to the list of accepted items.
Paint Parties
Host a paint party to raise funds. The suggested donation is $30 per person (16″ x 20″ canvas). All proceeds go to Kansas Kairos Outside. For more information or to book your party, contact Pamela Turkle.
Contact Information
Kansas Kairos Outside
PO Box 546
Haysville, KS 67060
Email
Make any checks payable to Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc., with Kansas Kairos Outside specified in the comment line.