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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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Building Peace One Encounter at a Time
Monday, November 16, 7:00 - 8:30 pm MST
Temple Solel
6805 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
What does peacebuilding look like when it begins not in political negotiations, but in encounters between ordinary people? Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Interfaith Encounter Association offers an answer through Yehuda and Abier s shared story. They show
how faith-centered encounter and personal connection can overcome suspicion, build trust and sustain hope. Their unique approach involves no mention of politics or the current conflict, but rather focuses on religion and relationships.
The event will be hybrid (also available online) and registration is free.
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Faith Experience: Sikhism
Monday, December 7, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Guru Nanak Dwara
2302 N 9th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Join Arizona Faith Network and Arizona Interfaith Movement for an engaging evening at Guru Nanak Dwara as part of our Faith Experience series. Participants will learn the basics of Sikhism through a presentation, explore Sikh beliefs and practices, tour the
Gurdwara, engage in conversation and Q&A, and share in the tradition of Langar, a community meal open to all. This experience offers a meaningful opportunity to deepen understanding, build relationships across faith traditions, and experience Sikh hospitality
firsthand.
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What is Interfaith Chaplaincy?
Thursday, December 10, 4:00 pm via Zoom
Did you know that people from many different religious traditions serve as interfaith chaplains? Chaplaincy is a profession offering spiritual care to people in secular settings such as healthcare, military, academia, and correctional facilities. Healthcare
chaplaincy is a specialized field of professional ministry that provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and healthcare staff within medical settings. Chaplains are trained to address the spiritual and existential concerns that often
arise during illness, injury, or end-of-life situations, offering compassionate presence and support regardless of a person's religious beliefs or lack thereof. They work as integral members of the healthcare team, helping individuals find meaning, hope, and
comfort during challenging times, facilitating religious practices when desired, and assisting with ethical decision-making. This presentation will explore Interfaith Chaplaincy: what it is, how to prepare for this profession, and answer questions that arise
from event attendees.
Guest speaker Liz Pomerleau leads the
Arizona
Clinical Pastoral Education program at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, which trains healthcare chaplains. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School, Liz is a Certified Educator and National Faculty with the Association of Clinical
Pastoral Education. She has worked as a board-certified chaplain in hospice, hospital and long-term care settings since 2010 and in chaplaincy education since 2015. Liz is the founder of
Beyond
the Fog Coaching, in which she supports those devoted to caring for others to be impactful in their work and have space left for themselves at the end of the day.
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Walk4Unity 2026
Saturday, December 12, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm MST
Chandler Community Center
125 E Commonwealth Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225
Come enjoy Walk4Unity on United Nations Human Rights Day to celebrate diversity and promote unity among all people! This year's event includes a community book and food drive!
Register for FREE at the link below and join us for a mile walk in unity, followed by live music, food, performances, FREE books, food drive, and community! You can sign up either to walk or help with the event.
In addition to walkers and volunteers, the organizers are looking for people to donate nonperishable food items and gentle used books, especially children s books. They will be able to receive these at the event but it is a lot easier to collect them ahead
of time, so they're to hoping to connect with organizations that might be willing to host a drop-off location. If your organization is able to do that, please email AFN at contactus@azfaithnetwork.org and we'll pass that along.
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Learning Psalms with my Christian Mother: An Interfaith Conversation with Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 - 8:00 pm MST (Arizona time) via Zoom
Join AFN and Rabbi
Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz for a thoughtful conversation on his book,
Psalms Between Us: A Rabbi and His Christian Mother on Faith, Love, and Loss, a deeply personal reflection on studying the Psalms with his evangelical Christian mother through illness, grief, and mourning. The book explores how sacred texts can
build bridges across theological differences and strengthen relationships rooted in love, respect, and shared spiritual practice.
Drawing from both Jewish and Christian traditions, Rabbi Shmuly will share insights on interfaith understanding, family relationships, caregiving, loss, resilience, and the enduring power of the Psalms to accompany us through life's most meaningful moments.
The conversation will offer valuable perspectives for people of all faith backgrounds, including clergy, caregivers, interfaith families, and spiritual seekers.
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Violence Reduction Youth Summit
Saturday, November 14, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Dunbar Pavilion
325 W 2nd St, Tucson, AZ 85705
For Youth 14 to 18 (and some 19 to early 20's)
Join us for a day of community, connection, and collective healing as we come together to address street violence, intimate partner violence, and uplift youth voices, and explore pathways toward violence prevention. Through honoring those we've lost, sharing
our stories, and building meaningful connections, we create space for healing, resilience, and a future where our communities can thrive in safety, dignity, and peace.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Birth of Bah 'u'll h (Bah ' ) - November 11
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Former AFN Board member Eric Ledermann donates his photographic talents to AFN. Click on the graphic below to visit his
photography
website, where you'll find samples of his work and the services he can provide.
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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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