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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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Colonization is Ongoing: A Teach-In on the Doctrine of Discovery
Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day), 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Community Room @ East Flagstaff Community Library
Suite 5, 3000 N Fourth St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
What does a series of edicts pronounced by the Pope in the Middle Ages have to do with public land management today? Everything! Learn how U.S. federal land law is built on the 15th century Doctrine of Discovery, which emboldened European explorers to claim
land on this continent for Christian monarchs in Europe despite the fact that independent, sovereign nations were already here! It might seem like ancient history, but this doctrine has been upheld by the Supreme Court as recently as 2005. Presentation by
Robert Breunig, Emeritus Director of the Museum of Northern Arizona, followed by discussion.
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Earth Day Vigil @ the Capitol
Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 pm
Arizona State Capitol
1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
This Earth Day, we honor Mother Earth by grieving. Join the community on April 22nd at 7:30 PM at the Arizona Capitol for a candlelight vigil to recognize the loss of environmental protections, reflect and connect with others through reflective activities,
and come to terms with our current situation so we can move forward confidently together.
Activities include guided meditation, paper crane folding, storytelling, and poetry-writing. Attendees are invited to bring a candle, a picnic blanket or chair, and an optional offering for a collective vigil display. All are welcome.
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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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STOP THE BLEED Training
Saturday, April 25, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Prince Chapel AME Church
602 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We've all seen it happen too often on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness, you can become an immediate responder
because you know how to STOP THE BLEED .
Join Arizona Faith Network, Safe Communities Coalition, Prince Chapel AME, and the University of Arizona Emergency Medical Services (AEMS) on Saturday, April 25th from 11am to 1pm for a STOP THE BLEED training at Prince Chapel AME. We are proud to partner
with AEMS and the American College of Surgeons and the Department of Defense who are official providers of
STOP
THE BLEED training.
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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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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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Faith and Elections in the 2026 Midterms
Thursday, April 23, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm MST via Zoom
Join national election leaders as they examine the 2026 midterm context and practical applications of the Faith in Elections Playbook.
Interfaith
America is part of the growing cross-partisan movement to serve our country in the most fundamental way: by ensuring a smoothly run election that earns the trust of the American people and promotes constructive democratic engagement. Religious
institutions and everyday people of faith have the values, power, and skillset to play a pivotal role in this effort to protect every valid vote.
Three national election leaders that have used the playbook to inform their work will share case studies, lessons learned, and new ways to use the Faith in Elections Playbook to promote constructive engagement in the 2026 midterm elections.
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National Day of Prayer Service
Thursday, May 7, 7:00 pm MST (prelude will start at 6:45 pm)
First Presbyterian Church
161 N Mesa Drive, Mesa, AZ
(also available live
on YouTube)
People of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds are invited to join this meaningful annual gathering. Community leaders representing diverse faith traditions will offer prayers and blessings throughout the service. Let s come together as one community in a spirit
of hope and connection. Hosted by the Faith Leaders Coalition
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Arizona Housing Coalition's 31st Annual Conference
Tuesday/Wednesday, May 12-13, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
The Arizona Housing Coalition is proud to announce the 31st Annual Conference, There s No Place Like Home. This conference, to be held May 12-13, 2026 at the Phoenix Convention Center, is the premier education and networking event for both the public and private
sectors of the affordable housing and homeless service industries in Arizona.
What is there to gain by attending?
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A clear read on what s happening at the federal, state, and local level and what it means for your work right now
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Practical strategies you can take back to your organization, community, and projects
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Time with colleagues across housing, homeless service, local government, and philanthropy
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Real examples of what communities across Arizona are trying, testing, and learning from
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Space to step out of day-to-day crisis mode and think about what comes next
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Faith, Freedom, and the Common Good Influencer Cohort
State ecumenical associations have received funding to organize a cohort of people who desire to bring public theology to others in a way that demonstrates our love for each other. This project is in direct response to the need to elevate voices that counter
themes of Christian Nationalism present in our current media landscape.
Those chosen for this cohort will receive 6 months of coaching led by a clergy person who has a significant following on social media and experience in working with others to find their voices online (Rev. Elizabeth Riley aka @therevriley). It will begin in
June and last for 6 months. The group will meet monthly and the participants will also receive one-on-one support from the coach. The cohort is also designed to build relationships for mutual promotion and collaboration amongst the participants.
Interested participants need to apply by May 1.
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EPIC LA+ Research Project
EPIC LA+ (Early-Stage Partners in Care Living Alone Plus) is a research project designed to assist people who are 60 years old or older with early-stage memory loss who live alone in the community by providing early-stage related education and skill-training
sessions, held via Zoom, designed to reduce stress, enhance well-being, manage challenges, and plan for the future. Researchers will gather feedback from individuals about their experience to continue to improve programs for early-stage memory loss.
Eligible individuals who decide to participate in this program voluntarily will be asked to:
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Attend six group sessions via Zoom (2 hours and 30 minutes each)
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Participate in one 90-minute individualized session via Zoom to address specific issues unique to each one's situation.
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Participate in three 45-min confidential interviews that involve questions about background, mood, and quality of life.
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Participate in a booster session for those initially assigned to EPIC LA+, lasting approximately 2h 30 minutes.
All participants are offered the EPIC LA+ sessions shortly after their first interview or shortly after their 3-month interview. In addition, eligible participants will receive a $30 gift card after the completion of each assessment.
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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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