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2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Thursday, January 23, 6:30 PM
Redemptorist Renewal Center
7101 W Picture Rocks Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity invites Christians to come together as one body of Christ to pray for unity within the global Christian community. The guiding biblical text for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 comes from John 11:17-27. The
theme for the week, Do you believe this? (v. 26), takes its cue from the dialogue between Jesus and Martha when Jesus visited the home of Martha and Mary in Bethany following the death of their brother Lazarus.
This year s Statewide Ecumenical Prayer Service will be hosted at the Redemptorist Renewal Center by Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson.
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Peacemaking in Divided Times
January 24 10:00 AM Tucson
- Prince Chapel AME, 602 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
January 26 6:30 PM Flagstaff
- Trinity Heights UMC, 3600 N Fourth St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
January 28 6:30 PM Phoenix
- First Church UCC, 1407 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Our country is facing one of the most divided times in its history, marked by deepening polarization and tension across communities. At this critical moment, we are honored to welcome
Rev.
Dr. Gary Mason, a world-renowned theologian and peacemaker from Belfast, who has dedicated his life to the work of reconciliation. Through examining his transformative work in Northern Ireland during the "Troubles" and his global efforts
in peacebuilding, we will gain valuable insights into a model for reconciliation that can be applied here at home.
Rev. Dr. Mason will share powerful lessons learned from navigating conflict, fostering understanding, and rebuilding unity in some of the most divided contexts. His work offers a compelling vision for what can be done in our communities today to heal divisions
and promote peace. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn from a leader whose efforts have turned conflict into collaboration and hope. The events are all "in person," but we hope to record one of them for sharing with those who can't attend.
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AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon MST via Zoom
Start your week with some guided meditation led by Bhikkhu Vasu Bandhu, AFN's Interfaith Manager, and guest leaders. Vasu Bandhu serves the Buddhist community as Bhikkhu (monk) in the Dhammapada Sangha (Zen Buddhism), assisting in the practice and teaching
of the principles, ceremonies and rituals.
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Environmental Day at the Capitol 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza
1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Join with the Sierra Club, Chispa Arizona, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, AZ Youth Climate Coalition, AFN and many other groups for the annual lobby day at the Arizona Capitol. Meet with your legislators, hear from great speakers, and connect with
others who are doing advocacy work both inside and outside the Arizona Legislature. RSVP so that there will be enough materials & food, and so that you can be added to a team for legislative meetings. A bus transportation option is available for those from
Tucson.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
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Arizona Faith Network Statement of Compassion and Call to Action for Those Impacted by the California Fires
Our hearts break for all those affected by the devastating fires in California. We hold in our prayers and hearts those who have lost their lives, homes, livelihoods, animals, and cherished memories. We stand in deep solidarity with them and all who are impacted
by this vast devastation, offering our compassion, prayers, and unwavering hope for healing. We honor the courage of firefighters, first responders, and volunteers who continue to risk their lives to save and serve others.
In this time of heartbreak, we invite our community to support relief efforts. Below, you can find links to some faith-based disaster relief efforts that offer trusted ways to provide resources to those in need.
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Creation Summit
January 25, 8:30 - 3:00 pm
Saint Francis Xavier Parish
4715 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Join us for this opportunity to enter into prayer, reflection, and conversation on the environment and our call to be stewards of all of God s creation! Bishop John Dolan will open us in prayer focused on Care for God s Creation. Our opening prayer will be
followed by panels and small groups covering topics such as spirituality, the relationship between people and our planet, creating action plans, and more. AFN staff members Rev. Katie Sexton and Bhikkhu Vasu Bandu will be among the guest speakers.
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Caring for the Cancer Caregiver
Tuesday, January 28, noon - 4:00 pm (lunch included)
360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix, Az. 85004
The Cancer Caregivers Seminar, 2025 is the 1st in a series of Free Seminars for Cancer Caregivers provided by Arizona Myeloma Network, AzMN, & Online Cancer Caregivers Education Program, CCEP . You will meet a faculty of Cancer and Healthcare Professionals,
including oncologists from City of Hope/Tgen and other leading cancer services and programs.
Also, a Panel of Cancer Caregivers/Patients to share their own Cancer Journey. Participants will receive a hard copy Program Booklet also an opportunity to have the online Cancer Caregivers Education Program for Free for January, 2025.
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Strengthening Awareness & Faithful Empowerment for Resilience Together - S.A.F.E.R. Together
Saturday, February 1, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation
3235 W. Orange Grove, Tucson, AZ 85741
We invite you to join us for Strengthen
Awareness and Faithful Empowerment for Resilience (SAFER) Together within, among, and beyond people of faith with this first of four gatherings in 2025. Empowered Safety Concepts trains for violent critical incidents with nonviolent, proactive
and empowering responses.
We will have coffee and light snacks, so we invite you to bring a lunch or plan on picking something up from Sonic Drive-in our neighbor.
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Faith Forum: John Lewis & Malcom X
Monday, February 3, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
MCC Southern and Dobson Campus - SC11E
1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
The Arizona Interfaith Movement & Mesa Community College present a panel of speakers to feature the lives of John Lewis and Malcolm X, promoting peace and nonviolence.
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Bread for the World: Nourish Our Future Launch
Tuesday, February 4, 7:00 pm ET (5:00 pm Arizona Time)
Join us online as we launch this campaign together, to make a historic impact against child hunger and malnutrition, both in the U.S. and around the world. Come and learn about the issues and the legislative priorities we will pursue over the next two years,
why they matter for children, and what you can do to make a difference. Take your place in this campaign, and help us pursue a world without hunger.
It's time to Nourish Our Future.
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Lutheran Day at the Legislature
Monday, February 10, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Arizona Capitol, Wesley Bolin Plaza
Every year, Lutherans (and friends!) from across the state of Arizona gather at the Capitol to advocate on pressing issues and timely legislation. In 2024, more than 125 Lutherans advocated on all the
LAMA
legislative policy priorities for 2024, asking our representatives to keep these issues in mind as we move into the session. This year, we ll advocate on
LAMA s
2025 policy priorities.
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Capital Projects of Historic Houses of Worship Funded
Application deadline: Applications will be accepted from January 10 to March 3, 2025.
Geographic scope: United States, including U.S. territories
Grant amount: $50,000 to $500,000
Description: The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers financial and technical support to community-serving historic houses of worship across
the United States. Matching grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 are available for significant capital projects addressing urgent repair needs, improving accessibility, or making vacant or underused space usable for community outreach. Eligible properties
must have been originally built to be a house of worship, be owned by an active community of faith, be occupied by a congregation that is community-minded and serves nonmembers, and possess historical, cultural, or architectural value or be listed on or be
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Submissions are particularly encouraged from congregations that illuminate a unique or overlooked aspect of American history, as well as for historic sacred places of importance to historically and contemporaneously
underrepresented.
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Administrative Assistant Position: Dove of the Desert United Methodist Church
Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Reports To: Senior Pastor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time Hourly
Hours Per Week: 27
The Administrative Assistant will develop and maintain a joyful office ministry at Dove of the Desert United Methodist Church, providing critical support to church leadership, members and ensuring smooth office operations.
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The coming week brings the following observances:
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Al-Isra wal Mi'raj (Islam) - 1/26 - 1/2
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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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