AFN Email Newsletter

Our email newsletter, containing announcements and reminders about AFN news & events, as well as selected information from AFN’s Partners, is typically sent out each Wednesday morning. To share this with a friend or to invite them to subscribe, copy the following link and send it to them: arizonafaithnetwork.org/newsletter

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AFN 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 Cherishing Creation Collaborative, Tuesday, January 13, 10:00 - 11:30 am MST via Zoom - RSVP for Zoom information

AFN Social Justice Commission, Thursday, February 5, 8:30 - 9:30 am MST via Zoom - RSVP for Zoom information

AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee, Thursday, February 5, 2:00 - 3:00 pm MST via Zoom - RSVP for Zoom information

AFN NEWS & EVENTS

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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.

RSVP FOR ZOOM INFORMATION

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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.

CALL TO ACTION

Oak Flat Protection

There are three Oak Flat court cases being heard in Phoenix on Wednesday morning by the 9th Circuit Court, at the Phoenix courthouse. Apache Stronghold is making a spiritual procession from Oak Flat to the Sandra Day O Connor District Courthouse. 

Your prayers for the Wednesday court hearings are requested. You can pray with a group or on your own. They are inviting people to "light a fire, a candle or send prayers."

You can find updates on the Apache Stronghold/Save Oak Flat Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/SaveOakFlatArizona

PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS

Introducing the Origins and Development of Shia Islam by Akbar Shah

Tuesday, January 20, 6:30 - 7:30 pm MST via Zoom

ILM Circles is a monthly learning workshop presented by the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona. ILM stands for Intentional Learning for Mutual respect. Ilm in Arabic means knowledge. These are held on the 4th Tuesday (except for November and December) of every month from 6:30 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

How We Walk Together

Wednesday, January 21, 7:00 pm
Mesa Temple Visitors' Center
455 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203

Many parts of Western society have roots in the Jewish tradition, such as the concept of a democratic ideal, the sacredness of time-as exhibited in celebration of the Sabbath, the "Golden Rule," as put forth by the great Jewish sage, Hillel. The Jewish People (B'nai Yisrael) represent an amalgamation of cultures with complex nuance, and yet their origins are shared with a remarkable history and a narrative that has reverberated across centuries.

This introduction to Jewish Tradition features guest speaker Rabbi Mindie Snyder, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Phoenix and is sponsored by by JCRC and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For more information call 480-209-0780.

2026 Youth Interfaith Iftar

Monday, February 2, 4:45 - 8:00 pm
Islamic Center of the North East Valley
12125 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the upcoming month of Ramadan with an Interfaith Iftar Dinner, inviting teens of many faiths to come together in peace to learn about each other to build communities of mutual respect. This teen led program will include games and Q&A from a panel of local community leaders.

The event is open to all Muslim teenagers in 7th to 12th grade and teen members of interfaith partner organizations bringing youth delegations. Please limit 2 adults per partner organization. Advance registration is required. (Included are youth aged 12 - 18 years old and/or 7th through 12th graders as long as you are in either of those ranges it works)

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January 7, 2026