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AFN MONTHLY 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, August 6, 8:30 - 9:45 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee, Thursday, August 6, 2:00 - 3:00 pm MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative, Tuesday, August 11, 10:00 - 11:30 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
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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
July 22, 29, August 5, 12 and 19
Join us TODAY for the second session of 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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Back to School Supply Drive for Local Families
Community Distribution Event
Sunday, August 2, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Trinity United Methodist Church
3104 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Join Arizona Faith Network as we collect and distribute new school supplies for children and families served through the Family Heat Relief Center at Trinity United Methodist Church. Many of the families visiting our center are experiencing housing instability
or financial hardship, and your generosity can help students begin the school year with confidence and dignity. Donated items need to be at the church by Saturday, August 1.
Click/tap on the link below for details about what's needed and ways you can participate!
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Lunch & Learn: Interfaith Conversation on Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse
Tuesday, September 1, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (AZ time) on Zoom
Join Arizona Faith Network for a one-hour Lunch & Learn exploring how faith communities can recognize, respond to, and prevent elder abuse, particularly among marginalized populations. Presenters from the
Safe
Havens interfaith partnership will share insights into the unique challenges faced by older survivors in immigrant, LGBTQ+, Indigenous, and communities of color, and offer practical guidance for clergy, lay leaders, and congregations.
Participants will learn how faith leaders can serve as compassionate listeners and trusted referral sources, helping connect vulnerable elders with appropriate support and resources. Bring your lunch and join us for this important conversation on creating safer,
more supportive communities for older adults.
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Election Protection: Poll Chaplains & Peacekeepers Needed
Arizona Faith Network is recruiting volunteers to serve as Poll Chaplains and
Peacekeepers for the November general election as part of our nonpartisan Election Protection program. These faith-rooted volunteers help create safe, welcoming, and peaceful voting environments where every eligible voter can participate with dignity
and respect.
No prior experience is required. Training and support are provided through partnerships with
Election Protection Arizona and Faiths United to Save Democracy. People of all faith traditions and people of goodwill are welcome. Training sessions via Zoom will be offered on multiple dates/times in September and October. See the registration
form below for additional details.
Join us in protecting democracy, promoting peaceful civic participation, and supporting our communities during the election season.
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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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What an incredible afternoon at our Tucson Bags of Hope: Heat Relief Bag Packing Event! In just 20 minutes, volunteers packed more than 500 heat relief bags that will help care for our neighbors during Arizona s extreme heat.
A heartfelt thank you to Prince Chapel AME Church in Tucson for graciously hosting today s event. We are so grateful for your hospitality, leadership, and commitment to serving our community. To every volunteer, donor, and partner who joined us thank you. Every
bag packed is a tangible reminder that compassion, dignity, and community can make a lifesaving difference.
Together, we are building a more compassionate and resilient Arizona one bag, one neighbor, and one act of service at a time.
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2026 AFN ANNUAL GATHERING
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Cancer Conversations: Melanoma & Skin Cancer
Wednesday, July 29, 12:00 MST
All are welcome to join an empowering conversation focused on melanoma and skin cancer. Learn from experts, hear a survivor story, and get your questions answered in a supportive community. This event is virtual and open to everyone. This is a Zoom webinar
presented by the Mayo Clinic register using the link below.
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Film Screening - Good Grief: The 10 Steps
Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 - 8:30 pm MST
Desert Palm United Church of Christ
1230 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
Join Arizona Interfaith Power & Light, in collaboration with the Good Grief Network, for a short documentary screening of Good Grief: The 10 Steps, followed by a hybrid Q&A session with Dir. Katie Flint. This revealing 38-minute documentary follows the transformative
journey of individuals grappling with despair over climate change and the polycrisis as they experience the innovative, peer-to-peer support program, modeled after Adult Children of Alcoholics. Participants lean into their painful feelings and in the process
find joy, connection, and a renewed sense of possibility.
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How to Live in a Chaotic Climate
Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:00 pm MST via Zoom
Join Arizona Interfaith Power & Light for a four-session study of How to Live in a Chaotic Climate: 10 Steps to Reconnect with Ourselves, Our Communities, and Our Planet
by LaUra Schmidt, founding director of the Good Grief Network (GGN).
Together, we ll explore eco-anxiety and climate grief to rediscover meaning, joy, and connection through the GGN s 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program.
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AFN at Interfaith Awareness Week
Tuesday, August 11, 12:00 - 1:30 pm MST via Zoom
Wednesday, August 12, 2:00 - 3:30 pm MST via Zoom
AFN will be participating in the upcoming
Interfaith
Awareness Week, presented by the World Interfaith Network. The Tuesday session will feature AFN's Interfaith Manager, Vasu Bandhu, in a presentation on Arizona Faith Network. The Zoom link will be available on the schedule of events
by the start of the Awareness Week.
In the Wednesday session, titled "Building Bridges: Interfaith and Civic Engagement in Action," a panel will lead a timely and engaging conversation, exploring how people of diverse faiths can work together to strengthen civic participation, engage in
meaningful dialogue, and foster greater community connection.
The panelists include:
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Steve Herrera - Deacon, Diocese of San Jose
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Marvin McCrary - Educator and Community Leader
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Vasu Bandhu - Interfaith Manager, Arizona Faith Network
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Todd P. Langton - Executive Director, Agape Silicon Valley
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The Future of Faith Forum
Saturday, August 22, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
555 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
The Future of Faith Forum is a community-rooted initiative designed to equip faith leaders (Ministry, Lay, or otherwise) with the knowledge, compassion, and practical tools needed to support LGBTQ+ individuals especially Black LGBTQ+ people with dignity,
understanding, and love. The We Are You Campaign knows that this plight is not our own, and we support other multicultural communities who believe in our Vision and Mission.
At its core, The Future of Faith Forum believes that faith and humanity are not opposites. They are partners. When faith leaders are informed, connected, and grounded in love, they become powerful advocates for healing, safety, and belonging.
AFN Board member Gina Pollard and AFN Interfaith Manager Bandhu are among the panelists. More information is available at the registration link below.
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Executive Leadership Opportunity: Faith Services Administrator, Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry
The Faith Services Administrator is a statewide leadership position responsible for providing strategic vision, oversight, and support for our interfaith team. Serving as the agency s Subject Matter Expert (SME), this leader ensures that spiritual accommodations,
educational programming, and dietary needs are met equitably for all incarcerated individuals across state prison complexes.
Key responsibilities include Strategic Program Leadership: Directly supervising, mentoring, and guiding Faith Service staff and spiritual advisors assigned to facilities statewide. Community Engagement: Collaborating with faith leaders, community organizations,
and volunteers to expand and enrich interfaith services. Policy & Operations: Overseeing compliance with federal and state regulations, managing program budgets, and advising leadership on spiritual care policies.
Interested applicants can review the full posting and submit their application through the
State
of Arizona job portal HERE.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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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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