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Bags of Hope: Interfaith Heat Relief Bag Packing Event
Sunday, July 20, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Community Christian Church
1701 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Join Arizona Faith Network for a powerful, hands-on service opportunity as we come together across communities to pack Heat Relief Bags for those most vulnerable to Arizona’s extreme summer temperatures. These interfaith events are open to all who want to help
protect lives and show compassion in action.
Each event will include community-building, light refreshments, and the chance to pack bags that will be distributed through AFN’s network of Heat Relief Sites and outreach partners.
How You Can Help:
🌟 Attend and share the event
🌟 Donate – You can give funds to support supplies by
clicking
here or bring items to one of the events (see RSVP form for a list)
🌟 Ship supplies – Buy and ship directly to us from our
Tucson
Area Amazon Wish List, our
Phoenix
Area Amazon Wish List or contact Katie.Sexton@azfaithnetwork.org for shipping details.
Make a tangible difference this summer. Help pack Bags of Hope and ensure no one is left in the heat. Please RSVP using the link below so that we can keep you updated via email.
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AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon MST via Zoom
Start your week with some guided meditation led by Vasu Bandhu, AFN's Interfaith Manager, and guest leaders. Vasu Bandhu serves the Buddhist community as Bhikkhu (monk) in the Dhammapada Sangha.
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Know Your Neighbor – North Scottsdale
Wednesday, July 23 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
St. Anthony on the Desert
12990 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Clergy currently serving faith communities located in the North Scottsdale/Cave Creek/Carefree area are invited to a relaxed, meaningful opportunity to connect with other faith leaders. This gathering is all about building relationships. You’ll have the chance
to meet other clergy, share stories from your communities, and reflect on the ways we see goodness, transformation, and the sacred at work in our neighborhoods.
We’ll engage in table conversations that spark curiosity, joy, and deeper connection—and explore how our communities can thrive through collaboration and shared purpose. Whether you’re new to the area or have been rooted here for years, your presence and voice
are welcome. Lunch will be provided.
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Bahá’í 101
Thursday, July 24, 5:00 - 6:00 pm MST via Zoom
Join Arizona Faith Network for a special virtual learning session exploring the Bahá’í faith tradition. Led by a local Bahá’í leader, this session will offer an introduction to the history, teachings, and spiritual practices of the Bahá’í community. Whether
you’re engaging in interfaith dialogue or simply curious about the faith, all are welcome to attend and learn.
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AFN @ 2025 Interfaith Awareness Week
Thursday, August 14, 4:00 - 5:30 pm MST via Zoom
Join Vasu Bandhu and Holly Burton of AFN for a presentation about AFN as part of the annual
Interfaith
Awareness Week hosted by the
World
Interfaith Network. Use the link below to RSVP for the AFN presentation, and
click
here for the full schedule (Zoom links will be added after July 31) of 40 Zoom presentations in 7 days!
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Interfaith Book Group: The Tears of Things
Wednesdays, August 20 through September 17, 6:30 - 8:00 pm MST via Zoom
Join Arizona Faith Network for a 5-week interfaith journey through Richard Rohr’s powerful new book,
The
Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage. Each session explores the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets alongside today’s voices for justice, healing, and hope. Featuring healing practices, small group dialogue, and
conversations with spiritual leaders across traditions.
Come deepen your spirit, engage with community, and discover a prophetic path forward in this age of outrage.
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Heat Season Has Begun – Here's How You Can Help
☀️ As triple-digit temperatures return, Arizona Faith Network is opening up our Heat Relief Sites across the Valley. These sites provide life-saving hydration, cooling, and care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness or heat vulnerability.
We’ve already welcomed over 15,000 visits to our Heat Relief Centers this summer. Each visit represents a neighbor seeking refuge from triple-digit temperatures, often with no other place to go.
We need your help. From volunteering onsite to donating water, snacks, or sun protection gear, there are many ways to get involved.
💧 Learn more and sign up to volunteer today:
Together, we can make sure no one is left in the heat!
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Volunteers Needed for Cooling and Hydration Centers in Tempe
The Respite Coalition of Tempe will operate three cooling & hydration centers this Summer in Tempe: in June at University Presbyterian Church, in July at Desert Palm UCC, and in August at Community Christian Church. In order to staff the centers, they have
created a "SignUpGenius" link with either 3 or 4-hour volunteer shifts. If you'd like to help them ensure that the community is cared for during the hottest part of the year, please consider volunteering using the link below.
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Online Multi-faith Prayer Circle for Oak Flat
Saturday, July 19, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm MST via Zoom
Known in Apache as Chi'chil Biłdagoteel, Oak Flat is a sacred site cared for by the Western Apache from time immemorial. This holy land is in danger of being destroyed by the foreign-owned mining company Resolution Copper.
As Apache Stronghold and their allies gather in ceremony at Oak Flat on July 19, join multi-faith organizers from the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery for an online Prayer Circle for Oak Flat.
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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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