Nehemiah Action Assembly

Thursday, April 30th, 2026 at 6:30pm — Doors open at 6pm! Please arrive early, we are expecting over 1,000 attendees.

  • Where? St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (84th & Pioneers)

  • Who? Everyone! All Justice in Action Members (team leaders, clergy, network members, and anyone else you’ve invited)

  • What? The Nehemiah Action—Justice in Action’s largest annual public assembly—where community members gather to call on public officials to take concrete action on urgent local issues, including criminal justice reform and food insecurity.

Download the digital copy of the Nehemiah Action guide here.

Download printable tickets here.

Sample Phone Call Script

“Hey [Name]—it’s [Your Name]. Do you have a quick minute? I wanted to ask you something.”

Direct invitation:
“Would you come with me to the Nehemiah Action on April 30th?”

If they ask “what is that?”
“Yeah, it’s one night each year where a bunch of congregations—almost 30—come together in one room. And we ask public officials to make clear, public commitments on issues we’ve been working on. This year the two issues at stake are adult pre-trial diversion and food insecurity.

My congregation has been organizing around these issues all year and this is the moment where it all comes together.”

If they’re skeptical (“does it actually do anything?”):
“Yeah, that’s a fair question. It really does. This past year we helped launch an eviction mediation program that’s keeping families in their homes and saving landlords court costs. And honestly—that wouldn’t have happened without people showing up.”

Clarify expectations (“what am I signing up for?”):
“It’s actually pretty simple. You can look over a short guide ahead of time if you want, but mostly you just show up, sit with us, pay attention, and respond when it matters. That’s really it!”

Reduce barriers (very important):
“And you won’t be walking in alone—we can meet beforehand and go in together.”

Confirm:
“So… what do you think? Will you come with me?”

If yes:
“Awesome! I’m really glad. I’ll follow up with the details and a ticket and we’ll plan to walk in together.”

If unsure:
“I’d really love for you to be there. Can I check back in with you in a few days?”