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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Statewide Ecumenical Prayer Service
Thursday, January 22, 6:30 pm
Tanner Chapel AME Church
20 S 8th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
We extend a heartfelt invitation to join us for the 2026 Statewide Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a gathering of Christians from across Arizona committed to prayer, fellowship, and the visible unity of Christ s Church. This year s service will be graciously
hosted by The Rev d Dr. Benjamin N. Thomas, Sr. and the congregation of Historic Tanner Chapel AME Church. The service is part of the global
Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity, with worship materials prepared by the Armenian Apostolic Church and used by churches around the world. This statewide ecumenical prayer service is an opportunity to gather with Christians from many traditions
to pray for unity, deepen relationships, and bear witness together to the reconciling love of Christ. All are welcome.
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AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon MST via Zoom
Start your week with meditation led by Vasu Bandhu, AFN's Interfaith Manager, and guests.
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Environmental Day at the Capitol 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza
1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Join with the Sierra Club, Chispa Arizona, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, AZ Youth Climate Coalition, AFN and many other groups for the annual lobby day at the Arizona Capitol. Meet with your legislators, hear from great speakers, and connect with
others who are doing advocacy work both inside and outside the Arizona Legislature. RSVP so we have enough materials, can put you in a team for legislative meetings, and can plan for food. This year's theme is "People Power for the Planet!"
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SAVE THE DATE!
Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, the Sacred Land Repair Network, Flagstaff Friends Monthly Meeting, Flagstaff Federated, and Arizona Faith Network in partnership with Toward Right Relation with Native Peoples and
Friends Peace Teams invites you to join them in a participatory workshop.
Saturday, March 28, 1:00-3:00 pm
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
423 N. Beaver St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Free event, donations appreciated. Registration opens February 1. For more information, contact sacredlandall@gmail.com.
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Monday, February 2, 4:45 - 8:00 pm
Islamic Center of the North East Valley
12125 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona invites teens of many faiths to come together in peace to learn about each other to build communities of mutual respect The Interfaith Iftar will feature a teen-led program will include games and Q&A from a panel of local
community leaders.
The event is open to all Muslim teenagers in 7th to 12th grade and teen members of interfaith partner organizations bringing youth delegations (limit of 2 adults per partner organization, Included are youth aged 12 - 18 years old and/or 7th through 12th graders
as long as you are in either of those ranges, it works). The meal will be vegetarian to accommodate most religious dietary restrictions. Advance registration is required.
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How We Walk Together
Wednesday, January 21, 7:00 pm
Mesa Temple Visitors' Center
455 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203
Many parts of Western society have roots in the Jewish tradition, such as the concept of a democratic ideal, the sacredness of time-as exhibited in celebration of the Sabbath, the "Golden Rule," as put forth by the great Jewish sage, Hillel. The Jewish People
(B'nai Yisrael) represent an amalgamation of cultures with complex nuance, and yet their origins are shared with a remarkable history and a narrative that has reverberated across centuries.
This introduction to Jewish Tradition features guest speaker Rabbi Mindie Snyder, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Phoenix and is sponsored by by JCRC and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
For more information call 480-209-0780.
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Justice and Solidarity in Pinal County: A Vigil for all Victims of ICE
Friday, January 23, 6:00 - 7:00 pm MST
Eloy Detention Center
1705 E Hanna Rd, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rev. ellie hutchison, AFN's Southern Arizona Community Organizer, will be among the speakers at a community vigil to honor those who have lost their lives at the hands of immigration enforcement and to call for an end to policies that compromise local safety.
One of the purposes of the vigil is to to bring light to the impact of the 287(g) agreement and the ongoing collaboration between the Pinal County Attorney and ICE. Visit the link below for more details about the event and to RSVP.
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Arizona Abuse in Later Life: Safe Havens Faith-Based Training
Thursday, February 19, 1:30 - 3:30 pm MST via Zoom
Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse will be facilitating a second training specifically for faith-based communities. In this training, Safe Havens will address: spiritual abuse, faith leader role suggestions,
skills on how to respond, and outreach and connecting basics.
The Arizona Abuse in Later Life project funds these trainings through a grant from the United States Department of Justice,
Office
of Violence Against Women (OVW). OVW provides federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, and stalking. There is no cost to the training participant.
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5 Day Silent Directed Retreats at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery
March 8-12, 2026 or October 25-30, 2026
Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery is offering you the opportunity to come, to pray, to listen and to reflect with a spiritual director to guide you along the way. Your spiritual director is a companion on your journey toward seeking God; sharing your faith with
another and to pause long enough to see how God has been and is present in your life and to listen to how God continues to invite you to a deeper relationship. The retreats are open to men and women. English and Spanish-Speaking Spiritual Directors are available.
When: Sunday, 4 pm to Friday at 6 pm.
Where: Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, 8502 W Pinchot Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Included: Private room, all meals, and one hour daily spiritual direction
Fee: $500.00; Non-Refundable deposit of $150.00 at time of registration. (Scholarships available)
For more information or to register, contact: srlinda98@gmail.com
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Laylat al-Isra' wal Mi'raj (Islam) - 1/16
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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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