Just Engagement:

The Power to Change

How do I create social change in my community?

An 8-session program grounded in the Christian justice tradition, Just Engagement: The Power to Change equips small groups for advocacy and grassroots organizing, no matter what issue they decide to address.

Program Overview

Just Engagement prepares participants to change laws and systems that trap people in poverty, desecrate God’s creation, and perpetuate injustice. This program trains small groups to faithfully — and effectively — build a more just and peaceful world.

Program Goals

Goals for Just Engagement: The Power to Change include:

Facilitation

Two volunteer facilitators are needed for Just Engagement. JustFaith Ministries provides strong facilitation support.

Sessions

Just Engagement consists of an optional one-day retreat, eight 2½-hour sessions and an immersion experience.

Books/Resources

There are two books used in Just Engagement – both available through our JustFaith Ministries Bookstore

Program Promotion

A comprehensive set of program promotion materials are provided.

Cost

When you register, you have three options:

Participants register and pay individually based on a sliding fee scale of $35, $55, or $75/person with additional scholarships available. (You will need a minimum of 9 people in your group).
Participants register and pay individually, but a faith community, organization, or individual subsidizes their registration costs.
A faith community or other organization pays $275, which covers everyone in the group (up to 12 participants).

JUST FAITH TESTIMONIALS

What They’re Saying

“Advocacy is an incredible opportunity for the people of God to not only impact the lives of marginalized people, but to proclaim the truth about who God is. When we seek justice for the oppressed in the public square we are also making a statement about the world as it should be--the way God created it to be, where all creation flourishes in relationship with each other and God. From Moses, Esther, and the Apostle Paul to Dr. King and Dorothy Day God has used people throughout time to proclaim justice, secure justice, and tell the world about God's love. In this spirit, I am excited to contribute to JFM's program, Just Engagement: The Power to Change.”

“I see a real need for this program, Just Engagement: The Power to Change, in our world today. I talk with community members and know that they are passionate about their causes, and truly want to make a difference, but they don't always know how to go about giving public support or recommendations for policy. I love the idea of giving them an opportunity to learn how to advocate in an educated and positive manner. I think this module could be the action piece that they are looking for.”

Program Registration

Program Includes:

Comprehensive materials and session guides
Facilitation guidance
Retreat and Immersion guidance
Adaptations for virtual groups
Direct access to program staff for support
12-month access to program materials

When you register, you have 3 options:

Participants register and pay individually based on a sliding fee scale of $35, $55, or $75/person with additional scholarships available. (You will need a minimum of 9 people in your group).
Participants register and pay individually, but a faith community, organization, or individual subsidizes their registration costs.
A faith community or other organization pays $275, which covers everyone in the group (up to 12 participants).
Coming soon!
In order to make our programs accessible to everyone, our new website will only feature the individual registration model with a sliding scale (first and second option above).

Books & Resources
for Group Participants

Participant books/resources are sold separately through our JustFaith Ministries Bookstore. The cost for the books used in Just Engagement is approximately $29/person. Note that there may be a small additional fee for an occasional video purchase.

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