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

  • Join the Social Justice Commission for a training on how the Arizona Legislature works and key bills impacting our faith communities including immigration, religious freedom, hate crimes, environmental justice, sacred and public lands, voting rights, and criminal justice reform.

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

Note: due to calendar conflicts, Faithful Voter AZ will not meet in March.

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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Interfaith Book Group: God's Bridge Over a Broken World

Wednesdays, March 11 - April 1, 6:00 - 7:00 pm MST
Foothills Christian Church
3951 W Happy Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85310
Hybrid: both in-person and via Zoom

Join AFN for a transformative four-part study series as we explore the "unified story of monotheism". Inspired by Keith H. Adkins memoir, this series seeks to move beyond mere tolerance toward deep understanding. We will examine how the foundational scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam support a bridge that unites us across a broken world.

Each session features guest speakers from the featured tradition and facilitated interfaith dialogue to foster connection and mutual respect. More details about the sessions appear on the registration form linked below.

REGISTRATION

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An Evening with John Fugelsang: Faith, Democracy, and the Separation of Church & State

Sunday, March 15, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center
564 S Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701

In this timely conversation, Fugelsang will explore the complex and often contentious relationship between religion and American democracy. Drawing on history, constitutional principles, and contemporary politics, he will examine how faith has shaped public life in the United States and what is at stake when religious belief is used to justify public policy.

Moderated by Lynn Davis, Director, Rabbi Joseph H. Gumbiner Community Action Project and Rev. ellie hutchison, Southern Arizona Community Organizer Arizona Faith Network, this conversation will be thoughtful, substantive, and accessible while grounded in history, informed by constitutional values, and energized by Fugelsang s signature wit. Registration is required, but free.

INFO AND REGISTRATION

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Interfaith Dialogue: Shared Values in American Scripture

Thursday, March 19, 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.

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.

RSVP

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Sacred Site Visit to MTO Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism

Sunday, March 22, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
MTO Shahmaghsoudi School, Islamic Sufism
6401 E Aster Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(parking is available in the back of the building)

Please join the next stop in this year's exploration of sacred spaces in the greater Phoenix area! The MTO School of Islamic Sufism is a dynamic spiritual and educational community dedicated to cultivating inner awareness, ethical living, and service to humanity. Rooted in the universal principles of Sufism, MTO provides a space for self-knowledge, compassion, and interfaith connection, where learning extends beyond doctrine to the lived experience of love, unity, and personal transformation. More details are available at the RSVP link below.

RSVP

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Interfaith Day at the Capitol

Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Arizona State Capitol

Join us for our 2026 We Are One Beloved Community: Arizona Interfaith Day at the Capitol, with options to attend for part or all of the day. This day of prophetic witness will include singing and chatting, finding common ground with people of other faiths, and meeting with state legislators. This event is taking place as part of the Prophetic Witness Campaign, and more details are available at the RSVP link below.

RSVP

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Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples

Saturday, March 28, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
423 North Beaver St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change is a two-hour interactive workshop that will change the way you think about the land you call home. This event is free and open to the public (ages 14+). While this program is open to anyone, it is specifically for non-Native people, who would like to learn more in community about the history of the United States from an Indigenous perspective. Suggested donation amount is $10- $20. Donations can be made by cash or check at the event. Full details are available at the RSVP link below.

RSVP

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Community Healing & Health Fair

Friday, April 24, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wesley United Methodist Church
750 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040

The Community Healing & Health Fair will feature:

  • Health and wellness resources and connections
  • Wellness screening and HIV testing
  • Free food boxes and baby supplies
    (starting at 1 pm, while supplies last)
  • Music, laughter, and community connection

Click/tap here for an event flyer, here for a vendor flyer, or here for a sponsorship flyer. Visit this link to express interest in serving as a vendor, sponsor, or supporter.

PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS

Prayer Gathering Remembering Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.

Thursday, March 5, 5:00 pm
Arizona State Capitol
1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007

The African American Christian Clergy Coalition respectfully invite you to join us for a Memorial Prayer Gathering as we come together to honor and remember the life of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. This sacred time will include prayer, Scripture, and reflection as we seek God s comfort and strength during this season of loss. In the presence of the Lord and one another, we will find hope, peace, and encouragement.

Your presence and prayers will be deeply appreciated as we gather in unity to commemorate a life well lived and to entrust our grief to God s faithful care. All are welcome to attend. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP at this link.

Rooted Futures: Coordinated Action for Food Access & Crisis Readiness

Tuesday, March 17, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Memorial Hall, Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Concerned about disruptions to our community s food access? The pandemic and SNAP stoppage exposed how fragile food systems are, and the harm to vulnerable communities. Join us to develop a coordinated, community-led response for future food crises. Access to Food is a Human Right! Please register by Thursday, March 13, 2026, to guarantee your seat.

REGISTER

Inside Out: Men Behind Bars

March 26 - 29
Invisible Theater
1400 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

This ground-breaking new theatrical work brings the real voices and experiences of incarcerated men to light, shedding light on the realities of the prison system. Working with Dr. Linda Green, University of Arizona anthropologist, Managing Artistic Director,  Betsy Kruse Craig writes and directs. More information and tickets are available at the link below.

INFO/TICKETS

Interfaith Women's Spring Tea

Sunday, April 12, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Ventana Ballroom, ASU Memorial Union
301 E Orange Street, Tempe, AZ 85281

Hosted by the Muslim Students Association at ASU and the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona, the 8th annual Interfaith Women s Tea continues a beloved tradition of bringing together women of all faiths and backgrounds to build understanding and strengthen community. Individual tickets are $55, but Early Bird Pricing of $50 is available until March 7th. Click/tap here for tickets.

CALL FOR VENDORS: Showcase your products, services, and brands to attendees of the Interfaith Tea. Click/tap here for details.

Justa Center Program Director

The Program Director advances Justa Center s mission and provides strategic oversight and daily leadership for Justa Center s programs including Path to Housing, Transitional Housing, and Veterans. Click/tap here for more details, including a job description.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to: dean@justacenter.org

Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to AFN today! Your partnership makes our Arizona community thrive.

Arizona Faith Network

Mail: PO Box 60953, Phoenix, AZ 85082-0953

602-468-3818

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March 4, 2026