The 'Friends of Marcia Powell' are autonomous groups and individuals engaging in prisoner outreach, informal advocacy, and organized protest and direct actions in a sustained campaign to: promote prisoner rights and welfare in America; engage the Arizona public in a creative and thoughtful critique of our system of "justice;” deconstruct the prison industrial complex; and dismantle this racist, classist patriarchy...

Retiring "Free Marcia Powell"

As of December 2, 2010 (with occasional exceptions) I'm retiring this blog to direct more of my time and energy into prisoner rights and my other blogs; I just can't do anyone justice when spread so thin. I'll keep the site open so folks can search the archives and use the links, but won't be updating it with new posts. If you're looking for the latest, try Arizona Prison Watch. Most of the pieces posted here were cross-posted to one or both of those sites already.

Thanks for visiting. Peace out - Peg.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Middle Ground Re: Committal Service

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Committal Service for Marcia Powell

(This originates from Donna Leone Hamm at Middle Ground Prison Reform)

Many of you have asked to be notified of the committal service for the cremains of Marcia Powell. The service will take place on Sunday evening, June 28, 2009 at the Shadow Rock United Church of Christ, 12861 North 8th Avenue, Phoenix. (Off Thunderbird Road, South to 8th Avenue), at 6:15 p.m. Sunset is scheduled for 6:50 that day, and we hope to have Marcia in her final resting place at that time. The church phone is: 602 993-0050. Look for parking lot signs directing you to the Festival Garden area.

This special church is recognized for its attention honoring diversity, and to recognition of the uniqueness and greatness of everyone, no matter what their station in life. The FESTIVAL GARDEN is where the columbarium is located. Marcia will be placed at eternal rest in a niche that is located in a setting at the facility that embraces the beauty of the Arizona desert, and the grandeur of the distant mountains.

A brief ceremony will take place, and anyone who wishes to make comments may do so. After final benedictions by Rev. Liana Rowe, Marcia's remains will be placed in a niche for eternal rest. Everyone is welcome to attend.

To preserve the dignity and serenity of the niche wall area, no media cameras will be permitted. Instead, if television media wish to attend, a location off the parking will be designated which provides water and shade, and media may ask attendees as they leave the services if they wish to comment on camera.

Finally, thanks cannot be over-stated with regard to many generous groups and individuals who have made it possible for Marcia to be treated in death with the dignity and respect she was not shown in life. I will probably forget many people, but special thanks go to Encanto Community Church; Shadow Rock United Church of Christ, Hansen's Mortuary, the office of the Maricopa County Public Fudiciary, and all the individuals in the community who have come together to grieve over the tragic, avoidable death of one of our most frail members.

If you have any questions prior to June 28th, please feel free to contact Middle Ground Prison Reform at this e-mail address: middlegroundprisonreform@msn.com

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