​St. Stepen's is now one of 40 Member Congregations in Wichita and Sedgwick County. Justice Together is a multifaith justice organization based in Wichita, Kansas, dedicated to addressing systemic issues such as homelessness, mental health, and affordable housing through community-driven advocacy and faith-based action.

​For more information about how their process works, who member congregations are, and results achieved: ​Click Here.

​🗣️ August–September: Listening Process

• Trained lay leaders host small group discussions across congregations.
• Community members share concerns and lived experiences.
• Top issues are surfaced and prioritized through collective discernment.​

🔍 October–December: Grassroots Research

• Volunteers and leaders form research teams around selected issues.
• They meet with experts, stakeholders, and service providers.
• The goal is to craft winnable, evidence-based proposals rooted in community needs.

🧭 January–March: Strategy & Proposal Development

• Research teams refine proposals and prepare for public presentation.
• Leaders engage in training for public speaking and civic advocacy.
• Relationships with officials begin to form around shared goals.​

3/12/2026 - Team Assembly / 6:00 - 8:00 pm / Grace Presbyterian Church

3/26/2026 - Solutions Briefing / 6:00 pm / First United Methodist Church / Wichita

4/27/2026 - Nehemiah Assembly / 6:00 pm / WSU Hughs Metroplex

5/28/2026 - Team Assembly / 6:00 - 8:00 pm / St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

6/28/2026 - Celebration / 6:00 pm / Calvary United Methodist Church

📊 June–July: Evaluation & Accountability

• Justice Together monitors progress on commitments.
• Teams follow up with officials and agencies.
• Successes and challenges are reviewed to inform the next cycle.

This rhythm ensures that each phase builds on the last - starting with deep listening and ending with tangible change.