More Than 100 Listening Sessions Launch GFN’s Sixth Year
We are excited to begin the sixth year of the Good Faith Network with more than 100 listening sessions hosted across our member congregations this fall. These small-group conversations will give people throughout Johnson County an opportunity to share the concerns and pressures they are experiencing – and will help our network discern the next issue campaign to add to our shared work.
The stories and relationships that emerge from the listening process will carry us through four major network-wide gatherings during the 2026–2027 program year.
Look for details about your faith community’s listening sessions in your congregation’s standard communications.
2026-2027 DATES
Community Problems Assembly
October 25, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. | Good Shepherd Catholic Church
At this network-wide gathering, we will hear stories from the fall listening process, receive updates on our ongoing campaigns, and vote to select the newest issue area for the Good Faith Network to address.
Solutions Briefing
April 4, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. | Congregation Beth Torah
We will gather to learn about the specific policy and funding solutions developed through our research process. Participants will leave equipped to explain the issues clearly and meaningfully invite others to join them at the Nehemiah Action.
Nehemiah Action
May 4, 2027 | 6:00 p.m. | Church of the Resurrection
Our largest event of the year brings together hundreds of people from across our member congregations to advocate for well-researched solutions and secure commitments from the local officials who have the power to act.
Celebration
June 13, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. | Islamic Center of Johnson County
We will conclude the program year by celebrating our progress and victories, recognizing the leaders who made the work possible, and completing our annual stewardship campaign.
Please mark these dates now and plan to join us throughout this exciting sixth year of listening, relationship-building, research, and collective action.
Good Faith Network is thrilled to welcome five Catholic parishes this fall!
- Good Shepherd Catholic Church
- Prince of Peace Catholic Church
- St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish
- St. Paul Catholic Church
- Saint Pius X Catholic Church
With their participation, the Good Faith Network is now more than 30 congregations strong! Together, all of our member congregations will take part in a countywide listening process – hearing the concerns, hopes, and experiences of people across Johnson County and identifying a new issue campaign to add to GFN’s portfolio.
These parishes bring a crucial Catholic voice to that process and will strengthen our ability to discern where in our community collective action is needed most.
We are excited to welcome them into this growing network and into our shared work for justice!
