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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, July 3, 8:30 - 9:30 am MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee, Thursday, July 3, 2:00 - 3:00 pm MST via Zoom -
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative, Tuesday, July 8, 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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Election Protection Arizona Training
Multiple dates, June 7 — July 8, online
(dates/times are listed at the registration link below)
Join Election Protection Arizona (EPAZ) to help answer voter questions during the CD-7 elections! Election Protection Arizona volunteers act as nonpartisan poll monitors and help answer voting process questions in real time. This training is virtual through
Zoom and will last approximately 1 hour. Completing this training is a prerequisite to serve as a poll monitor. Upon completion of the training, volunteers will be allowed to sign up for an in-person shift on Election Day. AFN is working in partnership with
EPAZ to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to vote and have that vote count. NOTE: the training events have been extended to July 8 -- details at the link below.
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Southeast AZ Community Conversation on Nuclear Waste Management
Saturday, June 28, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sahuarita, AZ
Nuclear power plants generate spent nuclear fuel. How should the US manage this waste? Join us for a collaborative conversation about nuclear waste management! This is not a discussion about storing nuclear waste in SE Arizona, but a conversation about how
community priorities should shape decisions about this issue.
Apply today to join this in person discussion! No prior knowledge is required. There are no incorrect answers, and every viewpoint is welcome! Disponemos de facilitación en español. If you are invited and participate in the forum, you will receive a physical
$150 VISA gift card at the end of the event.
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Bags of Hope: Interfaith Heat Relief Bag Packing Events
TUCSON:
The event scheduled for June 29 has been cancelled and a new date will be announced when it has been confirmed.
TEMPE:
Sunday, July 20, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Community Christian Church
1701 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Join Arizona Faith Network for a powerful, hands-on service opportunity as we come together across communities to pack Heat Relief Bags for those most vulnerable to Arizona’s extreme summer temperatures. These interfaith events are open to all who want to help
protect lives and show compassion in action.
Each event will include community-building, light refreshments, and the chance to pack bags that will be distributed through AFN’s network of Heat Relief Sites and outreach partners.
How You Can Help:
🌟 Attend and share the event
🌟 Donate – You can give funds to support supplies by
clicking
here or bring items to one of the events (see RSVP form for a list)
🌟 Ship supplies – Buy and ship directly to us from our
Tucson
Area Amazon Wish List, our
Phoenix
Area Amazon Wish List or contact Katie.Sexton@azfaithnetwork.org for shipping details.
Make a tangible difference this summer. Help pack Bags of Hope and ensure no one is left in the heat. Please RSVP using the link below so that we can keep you updated via email.
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Heat Season Has Begun – Here's How You Can Help
☀️ As triple-digit temperatures return, Arizona Faith Network is opening up our Heat Relief Sites across the Valley. These sites provide life-saving hydration, cooling, and care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness or heat vulnerability.
We need your help. From volunteering onsite to donating water, snacks, or sun protection gear, there are many ways to get involved.
💧 Learn more and sign up to volunteer today:
Together, we can make sure no one is left in the heat!
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Statement from Arizona Faith Network on the Proposed Public Lands Sell-Off
As a faith-rooted organization committed to justice, stewardship, and the flourishing of all creation, the Arizona Faith Network strongly opposes the public lands sell-off proposal embedded in the Senate budget reconciliation package, introduced by Senator
Mike Lee.
Selling over 2 million acres of public lands, lands that belong to all Americans, betrays our shared moral and spiritual obligation to care for the earth and ensure equitable access to its abundance. These lands are sacred: They hold ecological, cultural, and
spiritual significance for Indigenous communities, sustain local economies, and provide sanctuary for all who seek renewal in creation.
This proposal is not only reckless but also a violation of public trust. Congress is prioritizing short-term political and corporate interests over the long-term well-being of our communities, our climate, and our common home by attempting to force through
this sell-off under the guise of budget reconciliation without public input or environmental review.
As people of faith, we say clearly: public lands are not for sale. Their purpose is not to fund tax breaks for the wealthy, but to support life, biodiversity, and intergenerational justice. Once these lands are privatized, they are lost forever, fences go up,
access is denied, and the public loses an irreplaceable gift.
We call on Arizona’s Senators to reject any provision that authorizes the sale of public lands. Let us uphold our sacred trust to future generations by defending our shared landscapes, not auctioning them off.
Let us act with courage and care now for public lands.
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Webinar: Addressing Substance Use Risk in Extreme Heat
Thursday, July 10, 10:00 - 11:00 am MST online
Extreme heat is a persistent and deadly public health concern in Maricopa County. Substance use during extreme heat significantly raises the chances of serious health outcomes, including death. In 2024, nearly 60% of heat-related deaths involved substance use
in Maricopa County—and among those, 89% involved stimulants.
This 1-hour webinar will explore the combined risks of heat and substance use and share local data. Attendees will learn effective ways to help prevent heat-related harms and improve community safety.
Presenters:
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Nick Staab, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Maricopa County Department of Public Health
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Jerry W. Snow, M.D., Program Director, Medical Toxicology, Banner Health
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Riley Harper, Training Coordinator, Sonoran Prevention Works
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Rachel Milne, Director, Office of Homeless Solutions, City of Phoenix
Presented by: Maricopa County Department of Public Health in
collaboration with Banner Health, City of Phoenix, and
Sonoran Prevention Works.
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Volunteers Needed for Cooling and Hydration Centers in Tempe
The Respite Coalition of Tempe will operate three cooling & hydration centers this Summer in Tempe: in June at University Presbyterian Church, in July at Desert Palm UCC, and in August at Community Christian Church. In order to staff the centers, they have
created a "SignUpGenius" link with either 3 or 4-hour volunteer shifts. If you'd like to help them ensure that the community is cared for during the hottest part of the year, please consider volunteering using the link below.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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First of Muharram (Muslim) - June 26 or 27 (depending on the sighting of the new moon)
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The Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) - June 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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