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2025 AFN ANNUAL GATHERING
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Registration is Open! 🎉
Arizona Faith Network invites you to our 2025 Annual Gathering
📅 Tuesday, December 2, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Baháʼí Faith Community Center | 6910 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
🌐 Hybrid (in-person & live-streamed) | Bilingual (Spanish & English)
Join us as we rise together in unity at this year’s Annual Gathering, themed United We Rise. This will be a morning of connection, learning, and celebration with people of faith from across Arizona. Whether you’ve been with AFN for years or are joining
us for the first time, you belong here.
We are honored to welcome Gen Kelsang Chenma, Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, as our keynote speaker. A Buddhist nun known for her warmth and practical wisdom, Gen Chenma will inspire us to embrace compassion and courage as we
work for peace and justice in our communities.
👉 Register Now to save your spot—in person or online. Choose the option that best supports your well-being, and be part of this transformative day.
👉 Sponsorship Opportunities have just been added! Look for the SPONSOR button.
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AFN MEETINGS
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 Social Justice Commission, Thursday, October 2, 8:30 - 9:30 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee, Thursday, October 2, 2:00 - 3:00 pm MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative, Tuesday, October 14, 10:00 - 11:30 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
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AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon MST via Zoom
Start your week with some guided meditation led by Vasu Bandhu, AFN's Interfaith Manager, and guest leaders. Vasu Bandhu serves the Buddhist community as Bhikkhu (monk) in the Dhammapada Sangha.
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Abuse in Later Life 101: Understanding and Responding to Abuse of Older Adults
Thursday, October 23, 2:00 - 4:00 pm MST via Zoom
The 2024 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life will be providing training to faith-based leaders in collaboration with the
Arizona
Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) and
Safe
Havens.
A U.S. Department of Justice study reports that 11% of Americans 60 and older experienced at least one incident (physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional) of elder abuse in the past year.1 Often, these incidents go unreported, and older adults struggle to find
support. Many elder abuse victims and survivors turn to their faith communities for help. Learning how to respond is important so that victims of late-life abuse have the resources and support they deserve.
The Abuse in Later Life 101: Understanding and Responding to Abuse in Older Adults training is a 2-part series. Part 1 will be virtual via Zoom on October 23. The information you learn in this training can be passed on to your colleagues and students to help
raise awareness and prevent instances of elder abuse.
In this training, those attending will learn about resources to:
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Recognize the signs of elder abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
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Offer support, information, and referrals to victims and survivors.
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Know where to turn for assistance.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 101
Thursday, October 23, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center
455 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203
(also available via Zoom)
Join Arizona Faith Network for a special in-person learning session about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Shared by local members, this session will offer an introduction to the history, teachings, and spiritual practices of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Whether you’re engaging in interfaith dialogue or simply curious about the faith, all are welcome to attend and learn.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 101 is an overview, explaining the basic concepts with personal interaction with others. At the end of this overview, you will have a better understanding of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
the relationship with other religions. This event will also be offered via Zoom - please indicate how you plan to attend when filling out the registration form.
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2025 Monastic Retreat
November 12 - 16
Chapel Rock Camp & Conference Center
1131 Country Club Drive, Prescott, AZ 86303
The 2025 Monastic Retreat will be held at Chapel Rock, November 12-16. The Monastic Retreat is open to those who seek an opportunity for rest and renewal in a monastic setting. This retreat is designed for clergy and laity, Episcopalians and non-Episcopalians,
who desire to draw near to God through practices such as praying the Daily Offices, silence, and holy fellowship.
Two options are available: Wednesday evening through Sunday (4 nights) or Friday evening through Sunday (2 nights), single or double occupancy. We will use the Old Chapel for our daily services, and space is limited to 16 registrants total.
Registration rates:
4 nights, single occupancy: $505
4 nights, double occupancy: $411
2 nights, single occupancy: $236
2 nights, double occupancy: $189
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Yom Kippur (Judaism) - Oct. 1-2
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Dussehra (Vijayadashami) (Hinduism) - Oct. 2
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Sukkot (Judaism) - Oct. 6-13
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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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