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TONIGHT! Interfaith Book Group: God's Bridge Over a Broken World
Wednesdays, March 11 - April 1, 6:00 - 7:00 pm MST
Foothills Christian Church
3951 W Happy Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85310
Hybrid: both in-person and via Zoom
Join AFN for a transformative four-part study series as we explore the "unified story of monotheism". Inspired by Keith H. Adkins memoir, this series seeks to move beyond mere tolerance toward deep understanding. We will examine how the foundational scriptures
of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam support a bridge that unites us across a broken world.
Each session features guest speakers from the featured tradition and facilitated interfaith dialogue to foster connection and mutual respect. More details about the sessions appear on the registration form linked below.
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An Evening with John Fugelsang: Faith, Democracy, and the Separation of Church & State
Sunday, March 15, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center
564 S Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
In this timely conversation, Fugelsang will explore the complex and often contentious relationship between religion and American democracy. Drawing on history, constitutional principles, and contemporary politics, he will examine how faith has shaped public
life in the United States and what is at stake when religious belief is used to justify public policy.
Moderated by Lynn Davis, Director, Rabbi Joseph H. Gumbiner Community Action Project and Rev. ellie hutchison, Southern Arizona Community Organizer Arizona Faith Network, this conversation will be thoughtful, substantive, and accessible while grounded in history,
informed by constitutional values, and energized by Fugelsang s signature wit. Registration is required, but free.
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AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon MST via Zoom
Start your week with meditation led by Vasu Bandhu, AFN's Interfaith Manager, and guests.
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Interfaith Dialogue: Shared Values in American Scripture
Thursday, March 19, 5:00 - 6:00 pm MST via Zoom
Join AFN for a series of four monthly online gatherings followed by an interfaith prayer vigil as we mark 250 years of the American experiment. Drawing on the
faith250 framework,
we will gather to reflect on texts that have shaped our history, from the call of the New Colossus, to the promise of the Declaration of Independence and more. We will hear from diverse guest speakers and together, we will seek divine guidance to move beyond
polarization and toward a future where "liberty and justice for all" is a lived reality for every neighbor.
These conversations will also acknowledge the complex and unfinished nature of the American story. For many, the ideals of liberty and equality have been sources of hope and belonging; for others, the nation s history carries deep wounds connected to colonization,
slavery, exclusion, and broken promises. In this series, we hold these realities together with honesty and humility, recognizing that living within the identity of the United States means wrestling with both its aspirations and its contradictions.
Guest speaker for the March session will be Gen Kelsang Chenma, Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, who was the keynote speaker at the 2025 AFN Annual Gathering. The topic of the session will be immigration through the lens of
The New Colossus, the iconic 1883 sonnet by Emma Lazarus.
Register using the link below to receive Zoom information and occasional updates about the series. You may participate in as many of the five sessions as your schedule allows.
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Sacred Site Visit to MTO Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism
Sunday, March 22, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
MTO Shahmaghsoudi School, Islamic Sufism
6401 E Aster Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(parking is available in the back of the building)
Please join the next stop in this year's exploration of sacred spaces in the greater Phoenix area! The MTO School of Islamic Sufism is a dynamic spiritual and educational community dedicated to cultivating inner awareness, ethical living, and service to humanity.
Rooted in the universal principles of Sufism, MTO provides a space for self-knowledge, compassion, and interfaith connection, where learning extends beyond doctrine to the lived experience of love, unity, and personal transformation. More details are available
at the RSVP link below.
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Interfaith Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Arizona State Capitol
Join us for our 2026 We Are One Beloved Community: Arizona Interfaith Day at the Capitol, with options to attend for part or all of the day. This day of prophetic witness will include singing and chatting, finding common ground with people of other faiths,
and meeting with state legislators. This event is taking place as part of the
Prophetic
Witness Campaign, and more details are available at the RSVP link below.
The next Prophetic Witness Campaign gathering will be on Thursday, April 16, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Phoenix-area location TBD.
RSVP
here.
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Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples
Saturday, March 28, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
423 North Beaver St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change is a two-hour interactive workshop that will change the way you think about the land you call home. This event is free and open to the public (ages 14+). While this program is open to anyone, it is specifically for non-Native
people, who would like to learn more in community about the history of the United States from an Indigenous perspective. Suggested donation amount is $10- $20. Donations can be made by cash or check at the event. Full details are available at the RSVP link
below.
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Poll Chaplain/Peacekeeper Training
Monday, April 13, 4:00 - 5:15 MST via Zoom
Faiths United to Save Democracy (FUSD) believes that everyone is created in the image of God and deserves to vote in free, fair, and safe elections. With violence threatened at the polls in many states during elections, our multi-faith, multi-racial, intergenerational
poll chaplains (ordained and lay leaders) and peacekeepers will help provide a calming and moral presence to vulnerable voters, such as the elderly, disabled, youth, and other disenfranchised citizens. Click/tap on the link below for more information and to
register for the first training event in April.
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Community Healing & Health Fair
Friday, April 24, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wesley United Methodist Church
750 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040
The Community Healing & Health Fair will feature:
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Health and wellness resources and connections
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Wellness screening and HIV testing
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Free food boxes and baby supplies
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Music, laughter, and community connection
Click/tap here
for an event flyer, here
for a vendor flyer, or
here
for a sponsorship flyer.
Visit
this link to express interest in serving as a vendor, sponsor, or supporter.
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Straight From the Heart Prison Art Show
Saturdays, March 14, 21 & 28, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
King Hall, The Church of the Palms UCC
14808 North Boswell Boulevard, Sun City, AZ 85351
Come experience the art of the women of Perryville Prison. Get to know these hidden women in a new way as they use art to "escape" for a period of time, dream of what they can make of their life, heal trauma and grow beyond Perryville. Opening art show presentation
at 2:00 PM on Sat., March 14. Show open for viewing Saturdays, March 14, 21 and 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.
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Moral Monday Prayer Vigil
Monday, March 16, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Northsight Park
14220 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Clergy will lead a brief procession, carrying facsimile coffins representing those that have died, and those that will die, due to the cutbacks in healthcare for poor and low income people, walking from the Northsight Park about 1/2 block to the street location
outside the building that houses Congressman David Schwikert's office. Those that have been impacted by healthcare and other benefit cutbacks, and those impacted by ICE terrorism, detention, and incarceration, will speak out about their experiences, or those
of friends, family members or neighbors. Event sponsored by the Arizona Poor People's Campaign.
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Book Launch: American Teenager
Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 pm (doors open at 6)
Reading and Q&A with the Author
First Church UCC
1407 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
From an award-winning journalist comes a vivid and moving portrait of trans and nonbinary teenagers across the country, following their daily triumphs, struggles, and all that encompasses growing up trans in America today. Author Nico Lang (they/them) is a
nonbinary award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience covering the transgender community s fight for equality. LGBTQIA+ partners and allies tabling and boutique will be open before and after the launch.
The author will be appearing at similar events in
Tucson (March
14) and Tempe (March
16).
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Rise up for No Kings III on March 28th
Interfaith
Alliance invites people of all faiths and beliefs to join millions of Americans who will show up on March 28 for No Kings Day III. In the months since No Kings II, authoritarianism has accelerated at a dangerous clip driven in part by
Christian nationalism and enforced through targeted state violence, including ICE raids and family separations that have terrorized entire communities.
Click/tap
here for more information about how to participate, including resources and an organizing toolkit.
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2026 Creation Summit
Saturday, April 11, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Pastoral Center
400 E. Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Join us on the 63rd anniversary of Pacem in Terris as we raise awareness of how to Care for God s Creation. You will have the opportunity to participate in panels and small group discussion related to environmental concerns, stewardship, human dignity, and
more! Click/tap the link below for full event information and registration.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Laylat al-Qadr (Islam) - March 15/16 (date may vary)
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Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to AFN today! Your partnership makes our Arizona community thrive.
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