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St. Stephen’s of Ridgefield and The King Center of Atlanta Host Nonviolence Program: Better Together
St. Stephen's and The King Center are partnering to bring a nationally recognized, nonviolence interfaith program to the local community.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, joined by a growing group of community co-sponsors and in partnership with The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), will host Better Together, a three-hour interfaith nonviolence program on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in North Hall at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 353 Main Street, Ridgefield.
Better Together is a nationally recognized program created by The King Center to bring people of different faiths and backgrounds together to strengthen their ability to create positive social change through Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of nonviolence. The program combines guided discussion, practical tools, and reflective exercises to help participants communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, and respond to conflict in constructive, compassionate ways.
Pastor Dameon Madison and Angelo Martinez, leaders of the Better Together initiative, will travel from The King Center to facilitate the session. Participants will be introduced to the principles of Kingian Nonviolence and explore how love, faith, and nonviolent action can help build what Dr. King called the “Beloved Community.”
“This program invites people of all faiths—and those who may not belong to any faith tradition—to come together and learn how we can live our values more fully in everyday life,” said The Rev. Dr. Whitney Altopp, Rector of St. Stephen’s. “At a time when our communities often feel divided, Better Together offers a hopeful, practical way to deepen understanding, strengthen relationships, and move forward together.”
During the session, participants will engage with two of Dr. King’s most influential writings, “Transformed Nonconformist” and “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” and will take part in guided small-group discussions focused on applying nonviolent principles at home, at work, and in the broader community. The program is open to all people, clergy and faith leaders, students, and community members interested in building a more just, compassionate, and connected community. The fee is $30. Registration is required as space is limited. Register Here
