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AFN MONTHLY MEETINGS
All are welcome at 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, June 4, 8:30 - 9:45 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
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Join us on June 4 as we hear updates on AFN’s 2026 Heat Relief Program, learn about state heat mitigation efforts from Arizona Chief Heat Officer Dr. Eugene Livar, and listen to powerful stories from faith communities providing life-saving heat relief across
Arizona. Discover how you can support resilience, advocacy, and care for our most vulnerable neighbors this summer.
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee, Thursday, June 4, 2:00 - 3:00 pm MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
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Presenters will include Chris Gilfillan and Maritza Saenz about "Protect the Vote Arizona," and Sandra Gutierrez, Deputy Field Director, Vot-ER.
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative, Tuesday, June 9, 10:00 - 11:30 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
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Election Protection: Poll Chaplains & Peacekeepers Needed
Arizona Faith Network is recruiting volunteers to serve as Poll Chaplains and
Peacekeepers for both the primary and 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 starting June 10th (see registration form for
details).
Join us in protecting democracy, promoting peaceful civic participation, and supporting our communities during the election season.
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Defend the Sacred Peaks: Snowbowl Information Session
Thursday, June 4, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Flagstaff East Library (Suite 5)
3000 N Fourth St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Ask questions and learn about the history and future expansion plans of the Snowbowl as well as the ecological, human health, & cultural impacts of the ski resort and its use of reclaimed wastewater on our community. A panel will present the latest information
and answer audience questions. All with an open and curious mind are welcome. Supporting sponsors include: Arizona Faith Network, Sierra Club, Sacred Land Alliance, Catch Fire Movement, Flagstaff Communiversity, The Forager's Path, and Goodrelative.com.
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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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Interfaith Dialogue: Shared Values in American Scripture
Thursday, June 25, 5:00 - 6:00 pm MST via Zoom
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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Bags of Hope: Interfaith Heat Relief Bag Packing Events
Phoenix Area:
Sunday, June 28, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Foothills Christian Church, Glendale
3951 W Happy Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85310
Tucson Area:
Sunday, July 26, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Prince Chapel AME Church
602 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
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
Phoenix
Area Amazon Wish List, our
Tucson
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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What it Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm MST via Zoom
July 22nd, 29th, August 5th, 12th and 19th
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.
Note: this series was originally scheduled for May 27th - June 24th.
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WE NEED YOU: Support Extreme Heat Mitigation Funding in Arizona
Arizona is facing a growing extreme heat crisis, and we need your voice now.
Over the last several years, communities across Arizona expanded cooling and heat respite centers, transportation assistance, outreach teams, and emergency heat response systems using temporary federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Those federal
funds expire at the end of 2026.
Without continued investment, Arizona risks losing critical life-saving heat-relief infrastructure that communities across the state now rely on during dangerous summer temperatures.
Extreme heat is one of the leading weather-related causes of death in Arizona. More than 900 Arizonans died from heat-related causes in both 2023 and 2024. These deaths impacted housed and unhoused individuals alike, including seniors, outdoor workers, families,
medically vulnerable residents, and people living without reliable cooling.
We need Arizona leaders to act now and support dedicated Extreme Heat Mitigation funding in the FY2027 Arizona State Budget.
Current Proposed Heat Relief Funding:
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$4.2 million for Cooling Centers and Heat Relief Infrastructure
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$3.7 million for Heat Relief Training
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$1.5 million for Statewide Heat Call Center Operations
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$500,000 for Critical Transportation Services
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$130,000 for Statewide Heat Surveillance and Data Systems
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Contact Your Legislators
Ask: “Please support funding for Extreme Heat Mitigation in the FY2027 Arizona Budget.”
Find your lawmaker here: www.azleg.gov/findmylegislator
Share your stories:
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Experiences with extreme heat
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Cooling center or respite site experiences
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Impacts on seniors, workers, families, unhoused neighbors, and medically vulnerable residents
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Why heat relief matters in your community
Contact the Governor
Thank Governor Hobbs for supporting Extreme Heat Mitigation efforts and urge continued long-term investment in Arizona heat resilience and public health infrastructure. Contact the Governor Here:
azgovernor.gov/contact
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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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Now Hiring: Executive Assistant to the Conference Minister
The Southwest Conference (SWC) of the United Church of Christ is seeking a highly capable and mission-aligned Executive Assistant to the Conference Minister, a trusted partner who will help advance the ministry and leadership of the Conference through exceptional
administrative and relational support.
This is more than an administrative role. It is an opportunity to serve the wider church by supporting the daily work, priorities, and communications of the Conference Minister. The ideal candidate brings both professional excellence and a deep respect for
the values, relationships, and rhythms of faith-based leadership.
Read
the job description and see how to apply here.
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Update: 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, and Eric has advanced to the third round, with voting running now through Thursday, June 4th 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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Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to AFN today! Your partnership makes our Arizona community thrive.
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