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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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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 from June through October. See the registration
form below for additional details.
Join us in protecting democracy, promoting peaceful civic participation, and supporting our communities during the election season.
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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.
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America at 250: Giving Thanks, Telling the Truth, Renewing Hope – An Interfaith Prayer Vigil and Community Conversation
Thursday, July 2, 12:00 pm via Zoom
As our nation marks 250 years, people of many faiths and traditions are coming together for prayer, reflection, and honest conversation. Join Arizona Faith Network for an Interfaith Prayer Vigil and Community Conversation as we celebrate the gifts of our nation,
acknowledge the truths of our shared history, and renew our commitment to building a more just, compassionate, and hopeful future for all.
Together, we will pray, listen, learn, and explore the values that unite us across faiths and communities. This is also the culminating activity of our "Interfaith Dialogue" series and all are welcome! RSVP for Zoom info.
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Poll Chaplain/Peacekeeper Training
Monday, July 13, 4:00 - 5:30 MST via Zoom
Faiths United to Save Democracy (FUSD) believes that everyone is created in the image of God and deserves to vote in free, fair, and safe elections. With violence threatened at the polls in many states during elections, our multi-faith, multi-racial, intergenerational
poll chaplains (ordained and lay leaders) and peacekeepers will help provide a calming and moral presence to vulnerable voters, such as the elderly, disabled, youth, and other disenfranchised citizens. Click/tap on the link below for more information and to
register for the next training event in July.
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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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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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Protect the Vote Great Turn in Event
Wednesday, June 24, 5:00 - 6:00 pm MST via Google Meet
Very soon, Protect the Vote AZ will partner with our petition hubs to organize The Great Turn In, an event specifically designed for our volunteers and everyone involved in Protect The Vote AZ to turn in their completed petition sheets. In this Google Meet,
we will discuss the details about The Great Turn In, and answer any questions your volunteers may have! Please join using the calendar link below.
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Border Mass 250 in Ambos Nogales
Friday, June 26
Nogales, Arizona, USA | Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
Celebrating the Contributions of Immigrants to the Nation on the 250th Anniversary of the independence of the United States and in communion with Pope Leo XIV's July 4th pastoral visit to Lampedusa, Italy in solidarity with migrants.
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
5.00pm | Sacred Heart Parish (272 N Rodriguez St, Nogales, Arizona, USA)
Main Celebrant: Most Rev. James Misko, Bishop of Tucson
PROCESSION & ROSARY
6.30 pm | Procession from Sacred Heart Church to
Parroquia De La Purísima Concepción in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
(please bring your passport)
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Songs of Hope: Tabernacle Choir Watch Party
Friday, June 26, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
1835 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, Arizona, 85016
Don't Just Watch. Participate. There is power in gathering together. Join your local community for a special interactive screening of The Tabernacle Choir and Very Special Guests @ the Hollywood Bowl. Come ready to sing along, be inspired, and connect with
neighbors and friends who share your love of uplifting music. The evening promises to be filled with beautiful music, meaningful moments, and the kind of community spirit that makes these gatherings so special. After the screening, we'll continue the celebration
with light refreshments where you can mingle and share the experience with fellow attendees.
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Doors open at 6:00 pm
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Screening begins at 6:30 pm
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Light refreshments to follow
Tickets are free and are required to attend.
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Prayers for our Nation: 2nd Annual Independence Day Vigil
Saturday, July 4, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
100 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
The RE-Humanization Project(TM) at Trinity Cathedral invites you to be in prayer for our nation. In a time of turbulence, uncertainty, war, and discord, we will offer prayers for our leaders, for our citizens, for all who love America and want to see it be
a place of thriving for all.
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Workshops on Diabetes Prevention and Management
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center invites Maricopa County community organizations to collaborate with us on a vital initiative! We're offering a FREE, six-week workshop series (1.5 hours weekly) on diabetes prevention and management, designed for adults
aged 18 and up.
Through our "Equity Heals: Addressing Chronic Kidney Disease" grant, St. Joseph's will provide expert, certified DEEP (Diabetes Empowerment and Education Program) peer educators to lead these workshops at your location, completely free of charge.
Looking for a shorter session? Our Peer Educators can also deliver an impactful 30-45 minute presentation on diabetes basics and its profound connection to chronic kidney disease, which tragically impacts Native American, African American, and Latino communities
at higher rates. Given that 1 in 3 adults is unknowingly at risk of kidney disease, your partnership can make a real difference. Let's empower our community with knowledge and change these statistics together!
If you are interested in learning more, please email Mayra Ramirez, Project Manager Community Health at Mayra.Ramirez903@commonspirit.org.
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Democracy Defense Manager Position
Arizona All Voting is Local is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our state team and help defend democracy against election deniers and those who would subvert the will and voice of Arizona voters to serve their own interests. Voters should pick
their leaders, not the other way around. This position is at the center of the movement to ensure voters have safe and equitable access to the ballot, that every vote is counted, and that election results are certified using the structures and safeguards in
place. Reporting to the Arizona State Director, the DDM works with All Voting state &, national staff and relevant coalition partners in support of the Arizona State plan. This position involves work for both All Voting and AVL Action.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Ashura (Islam) - June 24
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The Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) - June 27
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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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