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All are welcome at the following AFN committee meeting, held online via Zoom.
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee, Thursday, May 14, 2:00 - 3:00 pm MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
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At this month's meeting, we'll have a short discussion on the supreme court decision of Louisiana v. Callais and how this impacts voting in the United States, with a call to action for Congress. Other topics will include the
Protect
the Vote AZ ballot initiative, EPAZ/FUSD poll worker/peacekeepers at the polls upcoming training dates, and election deadlines.
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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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From Inside the House: Managing Internal Security Threats
Wednesday, May 27, 12:00 - 1:15 MST via Zoom
Join the Safe
Communities Coalition as it hosts FBI Special Agent Dan Johnson to discuss how to manage internal security threats. This webinar will enhance threat awareness and reduce risks for internal threats within organizations. This workshop will
help community and faith leaders recognize, assess, and respond to potential security concerns that stem from internal parties.
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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
May 27th, June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th, and June 24th
Join us for 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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Interfaith Dialogue: Shared Values in American Scripture
Thursday, May 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm MST via Zoom
(Note: this session was originally scheduled for May 21, but has been moved to May 28)
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.
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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Click/tap
here to read How to Combat Arizona s Toxic Polarization: Five Lessons from Northern Ireland s Troubles, an article by Paul Rockower, Director of of
Safe
Communities Coalition, a project of the Arizona Faith Network and ONE Community. It is a reflection on Paul's recent visit Northern Ireland with the
Carter
Center, and its partner on the ground
Rethinking
Conflict, to study The Troubles as a paradigm for polarization in America. The trip included nearly 30 faith and civic leaders Democrats, Republicans and Independents from six swing states.
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ARIZONA NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANTS
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FY 2026/2027 STATE OF ARIZONA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (AZ-NSGP)
The FY2026/2027 State of Arizona Nonprofit Security Grant Program (AZ-NSGP) is established to provide funding to eligible nonprofit organizations that are at greatest risk of a terrorist attack or at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of the nonprofit s
ideology, beliefs or mission for target hardening and other security enhancements and activities.
The State of Arizona NSGP Application Deadline is Friday, June 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Full information and application form are at
https://azdohs.gov/az-nsgp
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Walk and Talks at Tucson's Birthplace
Thursday, May 14, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Mission Garden parking lot
946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ 85745
Walk and Talks are shared experiences that focus on healing, connecting and participating in the culture and ecology that makes the land at the base of S-cuk Son so unique. Join us for informal activities at the open space as we get to know one another, and
observe what the land has to share with us through art, science, stewardship, curiosity, and imagination.
At our May 14th W&T, we will be making art together on the land for those who want to participate. Work in any medium. Some materials provided (or bring your own, too!)
On May 26th, there will be the option to participate in a water ceremony for the land. Please bring a water bottle, sun protection and a friend.
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Healing of Memories Workshop for Women Veterans
Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
7415 E Elbow Bend, Carefree, AZ 85377
This Institute for Healing of Memories workshop is a response to the emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds inflicted by war, human rights abuses and other life-changing traumatic circumstances. This life-changing workshop is proven to help participants
learn ways to overcome anger, loss, grief and guilt. Not only is it a step on the journey to personal healing, but also it contributes to the healing of interpersonal relationships. The workshop is offered free to women service members and veterans. It begins
with dinner at 6pm on Friday, May 15 and ends on Sunday, May 17 at 2pm.
Any women service member or veteran who is interested in the workshop may find out more information or register for the workshop by contacting Mike Wold, US Navy Veteran and workshop coordinator, at 651-687-9767.
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Shut Down Pinyon Plain Mine Rally
Sunday, May 17, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
RV39+8M Valle, AZ (below Red Butte)
Pinyon
Plain (uranium) Mine sits within the Red Butte Traditional Cultural Property, an area of critical religious and cultural importance to multiple tribes, particularly the Havasupai. Water samples from the site have been shown to contain dangerously
high levels of arsenic and uranium. Much of this water is pumped to a surface containment pond that attracts local wildlife, but the aquifers beneath the mine remain at risk. This groundwater likely connects to water sources in Grand Canyon and the water supplies
of nearby communities.
The Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club is sponsoring the rally and will serve lunch shortly after its conclusion. RSVP for more details.
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Sacred Earth: Common Ground
Sunday, May 17, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center
564 S. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Sacred Earth: Common Ground is a creative, engaging way to bridge the cultural, political, and religious divides that threaten democracy, devastate creation and divide communities. One strategy is to take advantage of the bridge-building capacity
of the ancient art of storytelling. We believe that the shortest distance between two people is a story and that you cannot hate someone whose story you know.
Come join the Rabbi Joseph H. Gumbiner Community Action Project, along with our partners from First Christian Church Tucson (Disciples of Christ), Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and Interfaith Power & Light to share music and inspirational stories in celebration
of the natural world.
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"Kirtan" with the Infinite Compassion Orchestra
Saturday, May 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Spirit of Yoga - Tempe City Center
1420 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Join the Infinite
Compassion Orchestra for an evening of Bhakti Yoga with mantras, music and community at the Spirit of Yoga in Tempe. Tickets are available at the link below for $20.
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Supporting Eric Ledermann as a "People's Artist"
Many of you know that Eric Ledermann, a former Board Member of AFN, has transitioned from full-time church ministry to full-time photography. He has graciously donated his photographic services to AFN and other organizations on multiple occasions, and
some of his recent event photos have been picked up by publications.
Eric
O. Ledermann Photography has been entered into "The People's Artist" competition, with voting running now through Thursday, May 14th at 7PM PDT. Single votes are free, but you can "buy more votes" with optional donations to
The
Art of Elysium. Winners of the competition will be featured in
Artforum Magazine, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon. We hope that you'll visit the link below (you can vote every 24 hours) and support Eric!
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Ascension Day (Feast of the Ascension, Christianity) - May14
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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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