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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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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 Sacred Land and Water: No Tailings on State Trust Land
We are at a critical time in the fight to protect the sacred at Oak Flat. In the fine print of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the mining operations is that after the mine closes, the Skunk Camp tailings dam will receive no further monitoring,
inspection, maintenance, or review (click/tap
here for details).
Governor Hobbs is in a position to block Resolution Copper’s next step toward destruction. Arizona faith leaders and people of faith and spirit are invited to sign on to a letter to Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, calling on her to protect the state trust lands
in Dripping Spring Valley from destruction,
(this alert was shared with AFN by our partner,
Arizona
Interfaith Power & Light)
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Position Available: Chaplain for Adobe Mountain School
The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Chaplain II to provide spiritual care, religious programming, and pastoral counseling to juveniles at Adobe Mountain School. This role supports the holistic development and rehabilitation of
youth by addressing their spiritual and religious needs while coordinating interfaith religious services and resources. The Chaplain works collaboratively with facility staff, volunteers, and community religious leaders to create a supportive spiritual environment
that respects diverse faith traditions. They also provide crisis and counseling services to youth. The position closes on June 16.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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First of Muharram (Islam) - June 16-17
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Arizona Humanism Day - June 21
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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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