Kairos Outside is a Christian-based ministry designed for women who have been affected by the imprisonment of a loved one. The ministry is designed to provide a sacred and safe environment for these women, who often feel hopeless, isolated and alone. They feel like they have no one whom can understand what they are going through and that they are “doing time” right along with their incarcerated loved ones. If this sounds like you, we welcome you to join us as a guest on a wonderful opportunity to meet others whom have been or are still traveling along the same path as you are. The Kairos Outside Weekend is composed of a variety of activities, including a series of talks and meditations from ladies just like you sharing their life’s journeys. Throughout the weekend, there will be music, prayer, fun activities, lots of food and pampering. The weekend is Christian in nature, however there is no need for religious affiliation to attend. Check out our newsletter here.

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The Weekend Retreats and Reunions

Kairos Outside of Northeast TN (NETKO) has weekend retreats two times a year, one in the spring and one in the fall. These weekends are held at a retreat center nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains of East Tennessee. Our Reunions are held 3 – 4 times periodically, throughout the year. Normally a reunion will occur within 2 – 3 weeks following a weekend retreat. Reunions are for former guests, volunteers and their families to meet and fellowship and have FUN. The Reunions include a potluck meal, devotions, great fellowship and entertainment.  Please be sure to jot down the dates so that you save a place on your calendar to join us for the fun!

The Weekend Retreats and Reunions Schedule

Weekend  #24, May 3, 2024, led by Lisa Plaster

Reunions June 15, 2024

Location First Baptist Elizabethton 11-2 pm

How to become a Guest

It is easy to become a guest for our Kairos Outside weekend. The only requirements are that you must be an adult female 20 years or older, whose life has been impacted by the incarceration of a husband/relative/friend or have been incarcerated yourself. If you are interested in being our guest for a wonderful life changing experience, please print and complete the Guest Reservation form and mail to the address on the top of the form. If you are not able to print out a form, email us at NETKO.Chair@gmail.com with your name and mailing address and we will send you a form to complete.

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How Can I Help? Help Me, Help You, Help Us!

Kairos Outside is a completely volunteer organization. We always have plenty of opportunities to participate and help each other out. Participation can include becoming a Team member, a Day Angel, or simply signing up for prayer for our guests and team members during our weekend retreats. Team members are required to attend 36 hours of Team Formation Training each time they  work on a team. This is normally done over a period of 4 – 6 Saturday’s. All team members must be approved by the NETKO council. If you would like to volunteer to be a team member, please fill out the  Volunteer Questionnaire Application form.

Day Angels

Day Angels are volunteers whom serve behind the scenes. Our Day Angels normally agree to work in 4 hour incremental sessions. If you are interested in serving as a Day Angel, please complete and forward the Day Angel Application form. There is no formal training needed for our Day Angels, so please volunteer to help us and thanks in advance.

Special Recruitment Needed – Clergy (Spiritual Directors) and Musicians.

If you can play an instrument, sing, or have clergy credentials, and are looking for a place to serve the Lord, please contact us, ASAP. We need you and/or your referrals. Send information to NETKO.Chair@gmail.com  and Thanks in Advance!!

Prayer Requests

Weekend Prayer is always a great blessing to our guests and our Kairos Outside Team. We welcome you to join us in our weekend by registering for prayer times at 3 Day Weekends Online for the upcoming weekend prayer vigil. Once in this site, click on the “Prayer Vigil” link, and proceed to the Northeast TN Kairos Outside link.  Simply determine your desired time and include your email address. You will receive one email for each time slot that you have selected for your prayer time(s).

Who’s Who? Sound like an owl? No, it’s the Kairos Outside of Northeast Tennessee Council

2024 KONET Council

Jennifer Mansfield, Chair Beth Bowen, Vice-Chairperson Kimberly Williams, Spiritual Director Kisha Smith, Secretary Jennifer Carver, Kairos Donor Coordinator Shirlee Ross, Treasurer Donna Crosswait, Agape Jackie Miller, Outreach/Recruiting

Sarah Mansfield, Communications Steve Crosswait, Facility Coordinator Beverly Lisasuain, Continuing Ministry Lisa Plaster, Data Coordinator