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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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Democracy & Voting Rights
Thursday, January 15, 6:00 - 7:00 pm MST (online)
The Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club invites everyone to an informational presentation on democracy and voting rights hosted by the Arizona Faith Network. It will include discussion of Arizona legislation and how it could affect how we vote. This session
is intended to help people prepare for Environmental Day at the Capitol, but all are welcome!
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Faith and Science from an Islamic Perspective, Part 3
Saturday, January 17, 1:00 pm MST via Zoom
Join us for a third online event exploring the relationship between faith and science through the lens of Islamic thought. Kashif Naser will guide us through the rich tradition of inquiry, reason, and spiritual reflection within Islam, highlighting how scientific
discovery and religious belief are not at odds, but deeply interconnected.
Whether you're a person of faith, a science enthusiast, or simply curious, this is a space for open conversation, learning, and connection. This program is part of our Faith 101 series.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Statewide Ecumenical Prayer Service
Thursday, January 22, 6:30 pm
Tanner Chapel AME Church
20 S 8th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
We extend a heartfelt invitation to join us for the 2026 Statewide Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a gathering of Christians from across Arizona committed to prayer, fellowship, and the visible unity of Christ s Church. This year s service will be graciously
hosted by The Rev d Dr. Benjamin N. Thomas, Sr. and the congregation of Historic Tanner Chapel AME Church. The service is part of the global
Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity, with worship materials prepared by the Armenian Apostolic Church and used by churches around the world. This statewide ecumenical prayer service is an opportunity to gather with Christians from many traditions
to pray for unity, deepen relationships, and bear witness together to the reconciling love of Christ. All are welcome.
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On Monday, January 19th, Arizonans will join in the national celebration of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are links to some of the events in Flagstaff, Tucson, and the greater Phoenix area.
Honoring
Dr. King Across Arizona: 2026 MLK Day Events, Marches & Community Celebrations (Local First Arizona)
2026
MLK Day Celebration (NAU/Flagstaff)
MLK
Celebration Tucson
AZMLK.org:
Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration (multiple
events)
Valley
events celebrate life, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (Daily Independent)
January
2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations, Events in the Phoenix Metro Area (PhxSoul.com)
Martin
Luther King Jr. Day 2026 festivals, celebrations, and parades across the Valley (ABC15)
2026
MLK Mass, Service Awards & Prayer Breakfast (The Catholic Sun)
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Lecture with Continental Breakfast and Book Signing
Thursday, February 5, 8:30 - 10:00 am
Location in North Scottsdale shared with those who RSVP
The event will feature David Elcott, PhD, for a conversation about religions roles in sustaining democratic values and the challenges that modern polities face with polarization and identity politics. Dr. Elcott's latest book,
Faith,
Nationalism, and the Future of Liberal Democracy, will be available to participants for $25 (cash, check, or Venmo).
RSVP via email to rabbi.snyder@jcrcphoenix.org.
David M. Elcott is a Senior Fellow at the Columbia University Center for Justice, known for his work on religion, politics, democracy, and social justice, focusing on how faith influences civic life, immigration, and national identity. This event is sponsored
by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Laylat al-Isra' wal Mi'raj (Islam) - 1/16
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