Churches United for Justice is a nonprofit, grassroots, non-partisan, direct-action organization based in Wyandotte County. We organize people power and take strategic action to influence policy and hold public officials accountable.

While charity addresses immediate needs, justice focuses on the root causes of systemic issues. CUJ believes in organizing for structural change to make our community fair and livable for all.

CUJ organizes around issues identified by community members through listening sessions. These have included housing, elder care, homelessness, and community violence.

Each year, CUJ hosts listening sessions with hundreds of community members to surface pressing concerns. These are reviewed, and a team of leaders selects the issue that most directly impacts families across Wyandotte County.

Membership is open to congregations and faith communities that commit to participating in the justice ministry process. This includes forming a Justice Ministry Team and supporting CUJ’s actions.

Member congregations agree to:

- Identify a Justice Ministry Team

- Participate in listening, research, and action

- Invest financially

- Turn out members to CUJ’s events

Our largest annual event where thousands gather to present research findings and secure public commitments from decision-makers. It's a powerful expression of united people power.

Through financial sponsorships or partnerships. CUJ recognizes sponsors online and during events based on tiered investment levels.

100% of CUJ’s budget is funded locally through member congregations and individual and corporate investors. We do not rely on outside foundations.

Attend a listening session, volunteer for a team, show up to public actions, or make an investment.