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Sharing Sacred Spaces Visit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Sunday, May 3, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center
455 E Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201
This visit invites us into a tradition that traces its roots to biblical times while embracing the belief that God continues to call prophets and offer guidance today -- a living faith dedicated to discipleship, family, and care for the world. Come and explore
the gorgeous architecture of the center and LDS Temples, learn about the religion, hear from members, ask your questions, and break bread over dialogue with our warm interfaith group.
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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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Prophetic Witness Campaign: Media Training
Part I: Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 - 8:00 pm MST via Zoom
Part II: Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 - 8:00 pm MST via Zoom
Coraz n AZ and Arizona Faith Network's Prophetic
Witness Campaign demands a voice, not just a message. Join Coraz n AZ, AFN, and Hey Joe Media for a two-part media training. During the two parts, we ll learn how to turn advocacy into a clear, compelling media strategy.
Session One: We ll learn how to understand the media landscape and how media outlets work; craft your core message through the development of media spine and talking points; and we ll participate in mock interview observation and storytelling practice.
Session Two: We ll have time to practice and receive real-time feedback that includes message refinement and learn audience-specific guidance. Finally, we ll learn how to build trust with the media and know your legal/ethical boundaries.
While a commitment to Parts I & II are preferred, it is not required. To help with the costs of the training, you'll have the opportunity to make a donation when registering at the link below.
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From Inside the House: Managing Internal Security Threats
Wednesday, May 27, 12:00 - 1:15 MST via Zoom
Join the Safe
Communities Coalition as it hosts FBI Special Agent Dan Johnson to discuss how to manage internal security threats. This webinar will enhance threat awareness and reduce risks for internal threats within organizations. This workshop will
help community and faith leaders recognize, assess, and respond to potential security concerns that stem from internal parties.
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Interfaith Dialogue: Shared Values in American Scripture
Thursday, May 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm MST via Zoom
(Note: this session was originally scheduled for May 21, but has been moved to May 28)
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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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, May 7, 8:30 - 9:45 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee, Thursday, May 7, 2:00 - 3:00 pm MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative, Tuesday, May 12, 10:00 - 11:30 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
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Faith leaders speak up for Arizona ICE detainees in poor health
David Ulloa Jr, Arizona Republic
Fri, April 24, 2026 at 8:26 AM MST
Clergy members were turned away at the door of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they tried to deliver a letter that called for the humanitarian parole of people currently in ICE detention.
The religious leaders called for the humanitarian parole of detainees who they said had medical conditions such as partial hearing loss, diabetes, high blood pressure and lymphocytic leukemia. Religious leaders and the detainees' relatives said their health
had progressively gotten worse since they were detained, leaving some of them disabled by their medical conditions.
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Interfaith Alliance: Choose Love, Not ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cruelty is threatening our religious calling to love our neighbors in our houses of worship and in our communities. As faithful Americans, and as an expression of our values, we demand that the federal government
stop the attacks on our neighbors and we call on our political and religious leaders to stand in solidarity against their cruelty.
Visit LoveNotICE.org to
sign on to take action.
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AFN HEAT RELIEF POSITIONS
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Arizona Faith Network is now hiring staff and recruiting volunteers for our 2026 Heat Relief Program! Positions are available across Maricopa County including Glendale, Phoenix, and Tempe and will run
May through September, with a potential extension into October.
We are hiring for:
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Heat Relief Site Leads
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Heat Relief Site Assistants
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Heat Relief Safety Specialists
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Heat Relief Volunteers
These roles are essential to creating safe, welcoming spaces for community members most impacted by extreme heat.
Positions are open until filled apply and share with your networks today!
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Sacred Earth: Common Ground
Saturday, May 2, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Shrine of the Ages, South Rim, Grand Canyon
20 S Entrance Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
Join with Arizona Interfaith Power and Light on the South Rim for an afternoon of storytelling, imagination, and connection. We will invite participants to share three-minute stories of times and places when they felt deeply connected to themselves, to their
neighbors, to nature, to the Holy. Community artists and musicians will spark our imaginations around the theme of Sacred Earth. We will conclude with an optional nature walk to Shoshone Point. Click/tap the link below for more information and to RSVP.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Vesak (Buddhism) - May (The dates of this celebration vary significantly among Buddhist cultures and communities).
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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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