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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 Cherishing Creation Collaborative, Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 - 11:30 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
(The next meetings of the Social Justice Commission and Faithful Voter AZ Committee are scheduled for Thursday, May 7th. Details will be sent later in April.)
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AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon MST via Zoom
Start your week with meditation led by Vasu Bandhu, AFN's Interfaith Manager, and guests.
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Poll Chaplain/Peacekeeper Training
Monday, April 13, 4:00 - 5:15 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 first training event in April.
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A Conversation with John Fugelsang: Faith, Democracy and the Separation of Church and State
Wednesday, April 15, 4:00 pm MST via Zoom
Join us for a timely national webinar with author and commentator John Fugelsang (Separation of Church and Hate), as we explore the rise of Christian nationalism and its impact on religious freedom and American democracy. With humor, historical insight,
and a deep understanding of both scripture and the Constitution, Fugelsang offers a clear and engaging perspective on one of the most urgent issues of our time. Rev. ellie hutchison, Southern Arizona Community Organizer for AFN, will serve as one the moderators
for this event.
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Prophetic Witness Campaign: In-Person Gathering
Thursday, April 16, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Saint Francis Xavier Jesuit Parish and School
4715 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
In response to the worsening situation with immigration enforcement causing fear and instability for immigrant families and the communities that love them, Arizona Faith Network and Coraz n AZ launched the
Prophetic Witness Campaign. The next in-person Prophetic Witness Campaign gathering will be on Thursday, April 16, so please RSVP using the link below.
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Interfaith Dialogue: Shared Values in American Scripture
Thursday, April 23, 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.
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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Community Healing & Health Fair
Friday, April 24, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wesley United Methodist Church
750 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040
The Community Healing & Health Fair will feature:
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Health and wellness resources and connections
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Wellness screening and HIV testing
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Free food boxes and baby supplies
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Music, laughter, and community connection
Click/tap here
for an event flyer, here
for a vendor flyer, or
here
for a sponsorship flyer.
Visit
this link to express interest in serving as a vendor, sponsor, or supporter.
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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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Call to Action for Worker Heat Safety
Thursday, April 9, 1:00 pm
Industrial Commission of Arizona Auditorium
800 West Washington St, Phoenix, AZ
Join the Arizona Heat Standard Coalition to send a clear message to the Industrial Commissioners of Arizona: NOT ONE MORE SUMMER without an enforceable heat standard for workers. Meet at 12:30PM at the parking lot. We will enter the building together for the
1PM public meeting (Attendance only, testimony is not needed).
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Sound Bath Meditation with Marcia and Graviola
Friday, April 10, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery
Scholastica House Conference Room
8501 W Pinchot Ave, Phoenix AZ 85037
If the body is God's dwelling place, then practices, including sounds that restore harmony, can be understood as tending the temple--a form of stewardship and care. In the First Book of Samuel we experience a direct example of sound affecting spiritual and
emotional states. David plays the harp to soothe Saul and drive away distressing spirits.
Mats and chairs are provided, but you are encouraged to bring a blanket, pillow, or eye cover to enrich your Sound Bath Meditation experience. Donations are appreciated. Questions? Contact olgmscholastica@gmail.com, 623-848-9608
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City of Tucson: Safe City Connect
Monday, April 13, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MST via Zoom
Safe City is Tucson s coordinated initiative to improve community safety and quality of life by aligning homelessness response, mental health and substance use support, violence prevention, courts, and public safety partners. The goal is to deliver the right
response by the right professionals at the right time while strengthening coordination, access to care, and long-term stability.
The City of Tucson invites residents to participate in Safe City Connect, a series of open forums designed to inform, connect, and foster two-way dialogue about the Safe City Action Plan. Click/tap on the link below for more information and to register for
the virtual event. There's also an in-person event on April 10 for Wards 2 & 4.
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URI Intro Workshops
As the United Religions Initiative (URI), we are working to grow a network of interfaith peacebuilders who use their personal capacities and collective power to facilitate interreligious and intercultural collaborations, end cycles of religiously-motivated
violence, and heal our earth communities.
To achieve this, we have a series of online introductory workshops as your first step to connecting with a global network to deepen learning and collaboration. The workshops listed below are on Thursdays at 2:00 pm GMT (7:00 am Arizona Time/MST).
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Thursday 16th April - Intro to Interfaith Engagement
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Thursday 23rd April - Intro to Facilitating Interfaith Spaces
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Thursday 30th April - Intro to Navigating Difficult Conversations
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Thursday 14th May - Intro to Earth Restoration and Collective Healing
Information and registration are available at the link below:
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Weave and Cleave Conference 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 E Cotton Center Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
The Faithful City and Maricopa County Department of Public Health cordially invite you all to our 4th Weave and Cleave Conference 2026, 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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Now Hiring: Election Protection Organizer
One
Arizona is hiring a full-time, temporary Election Protection Organizer (Volunteer Training & Engagement Lead) preferably based in Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona. Candidates in other Arizona locations may be considered, with the expectation of
frequent travel between metro Phoenix, Tucson, and other sites. Travel increases during peak election periods (2 4 days per week).
Start Date: 5/1/2026
End Date: 11/30/2026
Compensation: $60,000 $65,000 annually
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Holy Week (Christian-Orthodox) - April 5 - 12
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Yom HaShoah (Judaism) - April 13-14
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Vaisakhi (Sikhi) - April 14
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Baisakhi (Hinduism) - 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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