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AFN MONTHLY MEETINGS
All are welcome to join the following AFN commission and/or committee meetings. They are held online via Zoom, and you can RSVP using the links below. All times are MST.
AFN Social Justice Commission, Thursday, August 6, 8:30 - 9:45 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee, Thursday, August 6, 2:00 - 3:00 pm MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative, Tuesday, August 11, 10:00 - 11:30 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
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What it Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm MST via Zoom
July 22, 29, August 5, 12 and 19
Join us TODAY for the third session of our 5-week Summer Book Series on
What
it Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World. We ll be exploring multi-faith embodiment practices and rituals from local experts and through conversations and practices, this study will help us embrace the principles
of embodiment, understand the beliefs that inform them and how we move towards a future in which healing is done in community.
This book is an invitation to help us explore our bodies, minds, and souls so we can develop the interpersonal skills necessary to break down the doors of disconnection and take the necessary risks to reshape our world toward justice.
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Digital Security Workshop 2.0: Protecting Your Congregation & Organization
Thursday, August 27, 12:00 - 1:15 pm MST via Zoom
The Safe
Communities Coalition invites you to an interactive digital security workshop with
Yael
Grauer, a leading digital security expert and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative tech reporter specializing in privacy, cybersecurity, hacking, digital freedom, and surveillance.
Cyber threats are increasingly targeting nonprofits, faith communities, and community organizations. This practical session will provide actionable strategies to strengthen your organization's online security, including best practices for website and CRM management,
protecting sensitive information, and recognizing and responding to common digital threats.
Whether you're responsible for communications, administration, technology, or organizational leadership, you'll leave with practical tools you can implement immediately to better protect your congregation or organization. Registration is $10 for Safe Communities
Coalition Members or $15 for non-members.
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Lunch & Learn: Interfaith Conversation on Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse
Tuesday, September 1, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (AZ time) on Zoom
Join Arizona Faith Network for a one-hour Lunch & Learn exploring how faith communities can recognize, respond to, and prevent elder abuse, particularly among marginalized populations. Presenters from the
Safe
Havens interfaith partnership will share insights into the unique challenges faced by older survivors in immigrant, LGBTQ+, Indigenous, and communities of color, and offer practical guidance for clergy, lay leaders, and congregations.
Participants will learn how faith leaders can serve as compassionate listeners and trusted referral sources, helping connect vulnerable elders with appropriate support and resources. Bring your lunch and join us for this important conversation on creating safer,
more supportive communities for older adults.
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Election Protection: Poll Chaplains & Peacekeepers Needed
Arizona Faith Network is recruiting volunteers to serve as Poll Chaplains and
Peacekeepers for the November general election as part of our nonpartisan Election Protection program. These faith-rooted volunteers help create safe, welcoming, and peaceful voting environments where every eligible voter can participate with dignity
and respect.
No prior experience is required. Training and support are provided through partnerships with
Election Protection Arizona and Faiths United to Save Democracy. People of all faith traditions and people of goodwill are welcome. Training sessions via Zoom will be offered on multiple dates/times in September and October. See the registration
form below for additional details.
Join us in protecting democracy, promoting peaceful civic participation, and supporting our communities during the election season.
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AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon MST via Zoom
Start your week with meditation led by Bandhu, AFN's Interfaith Manager, and guests.
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2026 AFN ANNUAL GATHERING
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Registration is now open for the Arizona Faith Network's 2026 Annual Gathering!
On Tuesday, October 20, join faith leaders, community organizers, civic partners, and people of goodwill from across Arizona for a morning of inspiration, relationship-building, and courageous conversation as we explore this year's theme:
From Conflict to Community: Building Courageous Unity in a Time of Division.
In a time marked by polarization, political violence, fear, and growing isolation, people of faith have a unique opportunity to help build bridges, strengthen relationships, and model another way forward. Together, we will explore how faith-rooted leadership
can foster belonging, resilience, and hope in Arizona. We are honored to welcome
Rev.
Dr. Gary Mason as our keynote speaker. An internationally recognized Methodist minister and peacebuilder from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Rev. Dr. Mason has spent decades helping communities navigate conflict, build trust across deep divides,
and advance peace. Click/tap on the link below for more information, registration and sponsorship opportunities!
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Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Thursday, August 6, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Dayspring United Methodist Church
1365 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284
History doesn't have to repeat itself. Dayspring UMC will host the Greater Phoenix Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) for an evening marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The evening brings together
reflection, education, and community through a panel discussion and a candle-floating ceremony. Click/tap on the link below for an event flyer with further details.
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Voices From Arizona: Statewide Listening Circles
Saturday, August 8
The League of Women Voters of Arizona invites you to join us online for Voices from Arizona: Statewide Listening Circles, a special event commemorating the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Arizona has been selected by the League of Women Voters of the United States
(LWVUS) as one of only five signature locations nationwide to host this national commemoration. While each location highlights the experiences of different communities, Arizona's Listening Circles will focus on the voices and lived experiences of Latino and
Native American communities. Throughout the day, community leaders, storytellers, and participants will reflect on the progress made since passage of the Voting Rights Act, discuss barriers that continue to affect civic participation, and explore opportunities
to strengthen democracy for future generations. Visit the link below for more information.
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AFN at Interfaith Awareness Week
Tuesday, August 11, 12:00 - 1:30 pm MST via Zoom
Wednesday, August 12, 2:00 - 3:30 pm MST via Zoom
AFN will be participating in the upcoming
Interfaith
Awareness Week, presented by the World Interfaith Network. The Tuesday session will feature AFN's Interfaith Manager, Vasu Bandhu, in a presentation on Arizona Faith Network. The Zoom link will be available on the schedule of events
by the start of the Awareness Week.
In the Wednesday session, titled "Building Bridges: Interfaith and Civic Engagement in Action," a panel will lead a timely and engaging conversation, exploring how people of diverse faiths can work together to strengthen civic participation, engage in
meaningful dialogue, and foster greater community connection.
The panelists include:
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Steve Herrera - Deacon, Diocese of San Jose
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Marvin McCrary - Educator and Community Leader
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Vasu Bandhu - Interfaith Manager, Arizona Faith Network
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Todd P. Langton - Executive Director, Agape Silicon Valley
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Grant Opportunity - Tucson Youth Climate Action Fund
The City of Tucson has launched the Tucson Youth Climate Action Fund and is now accepting applications for youth-led climate projects. Through Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action Fund, the City will award microgrants of up to $5,000 to youth-led
projects that help make Tucson more sustainable, resilient, and climate-ready.
Interested youth are encouraged to register for the Youth Climate Action Fund Workshop on August 13, where they'll learn about the program, explore project ideas, connect with other young leaders, and ask questions. More information, including the application,
is available at the link below.
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Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North - Documentary Screenings and Discussion
Friday, August 14, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church
901 West Erie Street, Chandler, AZ 85225
Saturday, August 15, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Saint Anthony on the Desert Episcopal Church
12990 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Traces
of the Trade is a documentary that follows filmmaker Katrina Browne and nine of her cousins, descendants of the DeWolf family of Rhode Island, the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history, as they retrace the Triangle Trade and reckon
with their family's legacy. The film premiered at Sundance, aired nationally on PBS's POV, and was nominated for an Emmy. Dain Perry, one of the cousins in the film, and his wife, Constance Perry, will be traveling to Arizona to lead the event, which includes
a screening of the film and a facilitated discussion.
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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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