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Healing Circle at the Border
Sunday, April 13, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Douglas, AZ
You’re invited to join us on April 13th in Douglas, Arizona, at the US/Mexico border (near the border crossing) for a healing circle dedicated to fostering peace and unity. In a space of shared respect and compassion, we will come together to offer prayers,
meditations, and reflections for healing the divisions that affect our communities. This gathering aims to create a moment of connection, understanding, and hope, emphasizing our shared humanity. All are welcome to participate in this call for peace and unity.
We will meet at 3:45 pm at Carl’s Jr. Parking lot, 105 5th St, Douglas, AZ 85607. Then we will walk for 10 minutes, which is 0.5 miles, to the border. We will have the option to cross the border into Mexico, please bring your passport and proper documentation.
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Tree Planting Event
Monday, April 14, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Larkspur Christian Church
10614 N 43rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85304
Sponsored by: APS
Community Tree Program
Join us for a tree planting event! No experience needed—just bring your energy and a heart to serve! Together, we can make a lasting impact for those who rely on our heat respite center.
What to bring:
✅ Water – Stay hydrated while we work.
✅ Closed-toe shoes – Protect your feet while digging and planting.
✅ Work gloves – Keep your hands safe and comfortable.
✅ Sunscreen – We’ll be outdoors, so be sure to protect your skin.
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AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon MST via Zoom
Start your week with some guided meditation led by Bhikkhu Vasu Bandhu, AFN's Interfaith Manager, and guest leaders. Vasu Bandhu serves the Buddhist community as Bhikkhu (monk) in the Dhammapada Sangha (Zen Buddhism), assisting in the practice and teaching
of the principles, ceremonies and rituals.
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AFN HEAT RELIEF POSITIONS
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Arizona Faith Network is now hiring staff and recruiting volunteers for our
2025 Heat Respite and Relief Program! As of April 2025, we have multiple paid and volunteer positions available to support local Heat Relief Respite Centers serving vulnerable community members during the extreme summer heat.
Locations: Glendale, Phoenix, and Tempe (Maricopa County)
We are currently accepting applications for the following roles:
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Heat Respite Site Lead – 17 positions open
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Heat Respite Site Assistant – 25 positions open
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Safety Specialist – 4 positions open
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Heat Respite Volunteer – Unlimited positions open
These roles are essential in creating safe, welcoming environments for those seeking relief. Each position supports the day-to-day operation of our sites, helping ensure our neighbors receive the care and compassion they deserve.
To view descriptions and apply, please visit:
www.arizonafaithnetwork.org/positions
Positions are open until filled—encourage folks to apply soon!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we care for our community this summer. 🌞
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Meeting the Moment: Understanding and Addressing Older Adult Homelessness
Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Temple Solel
6805 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Marc Dones, the policy director of the Benioff Homelessness and Homeless Initiative, will be discussing the deepening national and local crises of older adults experiencing homelessness.
The event is organized by Phoenix-based Justa
Center. The mission of Justa Center is to provide services to older adults experiencing homelessness and remove barriers to permanent housing, with support to remain housed. Older adults are the fastest-growing group of people experiencing
homelessness, and new data helps us better understand why. This presentation will explore what research tells us about the unique challenges older adults face — from health and mobility issues to limited incomes and a lack of affordable housing — and how those
factors increase their risk of long-term homelessness. We will also highlight examples of communities working together across different systems — like housing, healthcare, and aging services — to create better support for older adults and help more people
find stable housing. Please join us at 7 PM on April 9th at Temple Solel for light hors d’oeuvres followed by an enlightening conversation.
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Jesus the Christ: The Mesa Easter Pageant
8:00 pm nightly, April 9-12, April 15-19
Mesa Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
101 S LeSueur, Mesa, AZ 85204
This family-friendly musical stage production comes to life with music, dance, drama, live animals and state-of-the-art special effects. A cast of nearly 500 performers depict powerful and poignant moments of the life of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to attend
this free presentation with a musical score recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra.
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Rising Above Together: ADL Desert Region Conference on Antisemitism and Hate
Friday, April 11, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU
7 E. University Drive, Tempe, AZ
We’re so excited to invite you to Rising Above Together: ADL Desert's First Annual Conference on Antisemitism and Hate, hosted with Arizona State University. This one-day event is all about bringing people together-civic leaders, educators, law enforcement,
students, interfaith partners, and more- to share ideas and work on real ways to fight antisemitism and hate.
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Let Freedom Ring
April 18th, 2025 - Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution against tyranny and for liberty and justice for all!
On April 18th, houses of worship across the country are invited to ring their bells beginning their services in solidarity with a profound and historic event happening simultaneously—the
Lantern
Service at Old North Church in Boston. This event, marking the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” signal that sparked the American Revolution, will be commemorated with an inspiring keynote by Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, a renowned
historian and author of Democracy Awakening.
Details about options for participation and a participation form are
available
at this link.
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The People's Earth Day Festival 2025
Saturday, April 19, 3:00 - 9:00 pm
El Prado Park, 6428 S 19th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85042
This Earth Day Festival celebrates a collective fight for environmental justice by centering frontline communities and fostering action-oriented education, leadership, and solidarity. Rooted in cultural traditions of learning, planning, and celebrating together,
this event highlights the intersectionality of struggles led by BIPOC communities while creating space to build power, uplift voices, and take action
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ILM Circles - What is Hasidic Judaism?
Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 - 7:30 pm MST via Zoom
ILM
Circles is a monthly learning workshop. 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.
For this month's Circle, Rabbi Elana Kanter will speak about "What is Hasidic Judaism?" Please register at the link below.
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Weave and Cleave Conference 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85040
The Faithful City and Maricopa County Department of Public Health cordially invite you all to our 3rd Weave and Cleave Conference 2025, pursuing unity, diversity, unconditional love, renewed identity, and trauma-transformed co-journeyers’ communities. The program
includes local and national keynote speakers, breakout sessions with panel discussions, and various exhibitors to share our love and passion for this community movement.
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Community C.A.F.É. Workshops – Sustainable Energy
Wednesday, April 23, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Desert West Senior Center
6501 W Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035
The City of Phoenix is growing, and with that growth comes a meaningful opportunity to shape a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. Phoenix invites you and your loved ones to take part in a series of
Community
C.A.F.É. workshops focused on Climate, Action, Food, and Energy to make that vision a reality.
Each workshop includes:
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Free dinner and beverages starting at 5:45 PM
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Fun and engaging activities for kids
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Spanish interpretation
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A welcoming space for open dialogue and shared ideas
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Yom HaShoa Remembrance Commemoration
Honoring the 80th Anniversary of the 6 Million Jewish Lives Lost in the Holocaust
Sunday, April 27, 5:00 pm
Phoenix Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Join the Phoenix Holocaust Association in collaboration with the Phoenix
Symphony for a powerful community-wide Commemoration featuring:
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Local Holocaust Survivors
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Candle Lighting Ceremony
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Keynote Address
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Survivor Remarks
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Annual Shofar Zachor Award
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Symphony Quartet Performance
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Music and Prayers
If you would like to attend the Phoenix Symphony concert preceding the Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration, you can purchase tickets
HERE.
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Sunday, April 27, 2:00 PM | Symphony Hall
Those attending the Commemoration can receive 20% OFF concert tickets. The PROMO Code for discounted concert tickets will be sent by email after you register for the Commemoration. *Discount does not apply to previously purchased tickets.
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Building a Culture of Encounter: Border Immersion
Friday, May 2, 8:00 am through Sunday, May 4, 5:00 pm
Experience Christ across the border.
Journey with our community partners Frontera de Cristo and the Café Justo fair-trade cooperative. We will pray with our brothers and sisters in Douglas-Agua Prieta and encounter the political-economic connections at the border. We will also experience the migrant’s
journey in the Sonoran Desert, learn about the ethics of fair trade by visiting the coffee-roasting house of Café Justo in Agua Prieta and more. Participants will depart from the Franciscan Renewal Center (Scottsdale) early Friday morning and return Sunday
afternoon. We will be staying in Agua Prieta, Mexico during our experience.
Spots are limited, so register now at the link below.
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Urban Heat Leadership Academy
The Urban Heat Leadership Academy (UHLA), offered by The Nature Conservancy, aims to build the capacity of Maricopa County residents to advocate for greener, healthier and cooler communities. Participants will engage on topics related to urban heat, learn why
heat is felt differently in urban areas based on lack of shade cover, and how to advocate for change through local political systems.
The program is offered in Spanish and English, is free of charge and open to Maricopa County residents. Submit your application before the deadline of May 7th, 2025.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Mahavir Jayanti (Jainism) - April 10
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Passover (Judaism) - April 12-20
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Palm Sunday (Christianity) - April 13
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Vaisakhi (Hinduism & Sikhism) - April 14
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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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