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Public Funding for Cooling Centers: What is Happening with the State Budget
Thursday, May 21, 5:30 pm MST via Zoom
Join AFN and AZIPL for a briefing on the question of heat relief finding in the state budget. The Governor proposed $10 million in heat relief investments in her initial state budget proposal. Whether that emerges in the final budget is an open question that
the Legislature must weigh in on.
We’re coming together to talk about the outlook for cooling center funding for next year, and how you can help raise the call for continuing this essential humanitarian response.
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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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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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What it Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm MST via Zoom
May 27th, June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th, and June 24th
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.
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Interfaith Dialogue: Shared Values in American Scripture
Thursday, May 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm MST via Zoom
(Note: this session was originally scheduled for May 21, but has been moved to May 28)
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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Defend the Sacred Peaks: Snowbowl Information Session
Thursday, June 4, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Flagstaff East Library (Suite 5)
3000 N Fourth St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Ask questions and learn about the history and future expansion plans of the Snowbowl as well as the ecological, human health, & cultural impacts of the ski resort and its use of reclaimed wastewater on our community. A panel will present the latest information
and answer audience questions. All with an open and curious mind are welcome. Supporting sponsors include: Arizona Faith Network, Sierra Club, Sacred Land Alliance, Catch Fire Movement, Flagstaff Communiversity, The Forager's Path, and Goodrelative.com.
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Protect the Vote AZ
Protect
the Vote AZ is a proactive, community-led measure to protect Arizona’s mail-in voting and its common-sense voter-ID laws in the state constitution. When qualified and passed, the Act would protect our fundamental right to vote within the
Arizona Constitution. Including:
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Voting by mail
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Voting early, in person
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Voting on Election Day at county voting centers
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Codifying common-sense voter ID requirements
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Guaranteeing a voter's right to sign up to receive a ballot by mail for every election
To protect the Fundamental Right to Vote in Arizona’s constitution, the campaign must gather 383,923 valid signatures by July 2, 2026 to qualify for the ballot. Faith communities are invited to help protect democracy and share your voice. Visit
ProtectTheVoteAZ.com to
read the ballot measure, volunteer, and subscribe to updates.
For more information, reach out to Chris Gilfillan (chris@lumenaz.com) or Maritza Saenz (maritza@lumenaz.com).
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Call for Community Hydration Station Partners in Pima County
As temperatures rise, the Pima County Heat Relief Network is committed to supporting, recognizing, and expanding the vital heat-relief work already being carried out across our community. To strengthen these efforts, we are seeking organizations, churches,
businesses, and community groups willing to serve as hydration stations during the upcoming heat season.
Participating partners will receive all necessary materials, including:
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Bottled water
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Educational and outreach resources
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Heat relief supplies
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Ongoing programmatic support
Hydration stations may operate on any days and at any times that work best for your organization—we will work with you to support a schedule that aligns with your capacity and community reach. By hosting a hydration station, your organization helps enhance
existing heat-relief networks and ensures that vulnerable community members have access to reliable hydration resources.
If your organization is interested in joining this effort or would like additional information, please contact
heat@pima.gov to discuss next steps.
Together, we can strengthen and expand the impact of heat-relief initiatives throughout our community.
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Documentary Screening: "Ways of Knowing"
Thursday, May 28, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)
4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
You're invited to the Phoenix premiere of Ways of Knowing, an immersive documentary redefining nuclear history with Navajo perspectives. The showing is co-hosted by Arizona Interfaith Power & Light and S'edav Va'aki.
Ways of Knowing is an immersive short documentary about Navajo resilience to protect health, tradition, and land after enduring extensive uranium mining by the United States, leaving abandoned mines and other nuclear legacy sites containing toxic
waste. This film challenges us to think differently about our relationship with land, and illuminates a path towards hope and healing.
Join us after the free screening for a Q&A session with the film's executive producer Sunny Dooley! Admission to the museum's collection will also be available from 4:00 - 8:00 pm (click/tap
here to watch the trailer).
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Documentary Screening: "Sanctuary"
Friday, June 12, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
100 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
The RE-Humanization Project(TM) presents a Pride Month showing of Sanctuary, a feature documentary. This free event includes dinner at 6 pm, then the film at 6:45 with Q/A to follow. All are welcome.
Sanctuary is a feature-length documentary that exposes the plight of LGBTQIA+ individuals within modern faith systems— told through the eyes of a visionary architect whose passion project becomes a lifeline. As doctrine collides with identity,
a sacred space rises from rejection, offering refuge and hope. Alongside his journey, scholars and spiritual leaders from a variety of religious traditions share how they are transforming their institutions to welcome the marginalized and reimagine what it
means to belong. Click on the link below for more info and to reserve your spot.
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Supporting Eric Ledermann as a "People's Artist"
Many of you know that Eric Ledermann, a former Board Member of AFN, has transitioned from full-time church ministry to full-time photography. He has graciously donated his photographic services to AFN and other organizations on multiple occasions, and
some of his recent event photos have been picked up by publications.
Eric
O. Ledermann Photography has been entered into "The People's Artist" competition, and Eric has advanced to the second round, with voting running now through Thursday, May 21st at 7PM PDT. Single votes are free, but you can "buy more votes"
with optional donations to The
Art of Elysium. Winners of the competition will be featured in
Artforum Magazine, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon. We hope that you'll visit the link below (you can vote every 24 hours) and support Eric!
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Shavuot (Judaism) - May 21-23
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Declaration of the Báb (Bahá'í) - May 23-24
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Pentecost (Christianity) - May 24
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Eid al-Adha (Islam) - May 26-27
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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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