As part of a series of live performances for small audiences, Justin Bieber visited Los Angeles County’s California State Prison to meet with a group of prisoners involved in a seminary program and learn about the maximum-security institution’s faith-based initiatives.

Bieber, along with his wife, met with prisoners involved in The Urban Ministry Institute, as well as the Paws for Life K9 Rescue program, which allows the incarcerated to train dogs to become service animals for military vets. Thanks to conversations during his visit, the Grammy Award winner went into his own pocket and committed to providing buses to transport family members who have been unable to visit their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to playing his hit “Lonely,” Justin said, “It was a life-changing experience that I will never forget…. It was such an honor listening to their stories and seeing how strong their faith is.” Bieber’s visit was in partnership with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition and ARC founder and One Community CEO Scott Budnick, who invited the pop star to come to the prison to learn more about the programs. Watch the performance below.

A few weeks ago, the Canadian crooner also played a number of hits, including “Intentions,” “Holy” and more singles from his Billboard 200 No. 1 charting albums Changes and Justice in front of the young students of MacArthur Park Visual and Performing Arts Elementary. The event was put on by Baby2Baby and Amazon as part of their welcome-back festivities.

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Photo: Joe Bielawa