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The Vote Is Sacred: Arizona Bus Tour & Community Celebration
Join us for a nonpartisan celebration of the vote as the Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour makes three stops in Arizona!
Arizona Faith Network, Interfaith Alliance, Faiths United to Save Democracy, Party at the Polls, and community partners invite you to come together with neighbors for an evening of free food, community, celebration, and nonpartisan voter information about the
upcoming election.
Each gathering will also include an interfaith Prayer Vigil for Democracy, bringing together faith and community leaders for prayer and reflection for a peaceful election season, the safety of voters and election workers, and the strength of our democracy.
These events are free, nonpartisan, and open to everyone. People of all faiths and no faith are welcome.
Dates & Locations:
Tucson Area Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 PM
Prince Chapel AME Church
602 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Flagstaff Area Tuesday, November 3 at 5:30 PM
Flagstaff Federated Church
400 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Click/tap
here for the Facebook video recording from the October 27 event at First Church UCC in Phoenix.
Come share a meal, connect with your community, get the information you need for the upcoming election, and join us in celebrating the sacred importance of every voice and every vote. RSVP for one (or more!) of the Bus Tour stops using the link below.
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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 Diwali Celebration
Thursday, November 5, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Mesa Community College
Social Cultural Science (SC) Building, Room SC-11E
1833 West Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
Diwali is a holiday shared by various Indian religions with diverse expressions and stories. At this event, we will have the Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Brahma Kumaris perspectives represented. Many of us are going to Guru Palace in Mesa for lunch after the event,
which is co-hosted by AZIFM and AFN.
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Building Peace One Encounter at a Time
Monday, November 16, 7:00 - 8:30 pm MST
Temple Solel
6805 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
What does peacebuilding look like when it begins not in political negotiations, but in encounters between ordinary people? Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Interfaith Encounter Association offers an answer through Yehuda and Abier s shared story. They show
how faith-centered encounter and personal connection can overcome suspicion, build trust and sustain hope. Their unique approach involves no mention of politics or the current conflict, but rather focuses on religion and relationships.
The event will be hybrid (also available online) and registration is free.
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Learning Psalms with my Christian Mother: An Interfaith Conversation with Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 - 8:00 pm MST (Arizona time) via Zoom
Join AFN and Rabbi
Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz for a thoughtful conversation on his book,
Psalms Between Us: A Rabbi and His Christian Mother on Faith, Love, and Loss, a deeply personal reflection on studying the Psalms with his evangelical Christian mother through illness, grief, and mourning. The book explores how sacred texts can
build bridges across theological differences and strengthen relationships rooted in love, respect, and shared spiritual practice.
Drawing from both Jewish and Christian traditions, Rabbi Shmuly will share insights on interfaith understanding, family relationships, caregiving, loss, resilience, and the enduring power of the Psalms to accompany us through life's most meaningful moments.
The conversation will offer valuable perspectives for people of all faith backgrounds, including clergy, caregivers, interfaith families, and spiritual seekers.
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In Case You Missed It: 2026 AFN Annual Gathering
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Arizona Faith Network s
2026
Annual Gathering, From Conflict to Community! What a beautiful morning of connection, reflection, celebration, and hope! We are deeply grateful to our speakers, performers, award recipients, sponsors, faith and community leaders, volunteers,
and everyone who helped make this gathering so meaningful.
It's not to late to participate virtually, because we've created
a
YouTube playlist that includes a recording of the full program, as well as videos about our 2026 Honorees.
We'd also be grateful if those who attended would fill out the
2026
Annual Gathering Evaluation.
Finally, we're working on an online photo gallery of the event, captured by Eric O. Ledermann Photography. We'll provide that link in next week's AFN Newsletter.
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Democracy is Sacred Procession to the Polls & D a de Los Muertos Celebration
Wednesday, October 28, 5:30 - 9:00 pm MST
Trinity Cathedral
100 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
From Coraz n Arizona:
As part of our continued commitment to joyful organizing, on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm we will host a procession from Trinity Cathedral to the polling location at ASU downtown.
Following the procession, we will reconvene at Trinity for our D a de Los Muertos Celebration which will include music, food, information and art activities.
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20th Anniversary of the Justa Center
Saturday, November 7, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church
4455 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Register to join us on November 7th, 2026 at 5pm, as we celebrate 20 years of Serving Seniors Experiencing Homelessness. Enjoy a screening of the documentary
No
Place to Grow Old, dinner, and a poignant evening program while we celebrate Justa Center s mission and Members. We thank the people and organizations who have helped us throughout our 20-year journey and look forward to the future.
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Understanding Christian Clergy Titles
Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 - 7:30 pm MST via Zoom
Join presenter Rev. Vernon Meyer for a presentation on Christian clergy titles, the November ILM Circle, presented by the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona. ILM Circles is a monthly learning workshop. ILM stands for Intentional Learning for Mutual respect.
Ilm in Arabic means knowledge.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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All Saints' Day (Christianity) - Nov. 1
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All Souls' Day (Christianity) - Nov. 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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