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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, June 5, 8:30 - 9:30 am MST via Zoom —
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative, Tuesday, June 10, 10:00 - 11:30 am MST via Zoom —
RSVP
for Zoom information
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee, Thursday, June 12 (date change), 2:00 - 3:00 pm MST via Zoom —
RSVP
for Zoom information
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Virtual Statewide Interfaith Training on Rapid Response for Accompaniment
Thursday, June 5, 6:30 pm MST (Arizona Time) via Zoom
As immigration enforcement intensifies across Arizona, our faith communities are being called to respond—not with fear but with courage, compassion, and collective action. You are invited to a Virtual Statewide Interfaith Training on Rapid Response for Accompaniment
hosted by Corazón Arizona and the Arizona Faith Network. This gathering will offer tools and guidance for faith leaders, advocates, and community members who want to show up in solidarity with immigrant families facing ICE activity in Phoenix, Tucson, and
beyond.
This training will cover:
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Know Your Rights information for individuals impacted by immigration enforcement
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Practical steps to safely and effectively accompany individuals and families
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Updates on statewide rapid response coordination efforts
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Legal and policy developments at both the state and federal levels
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Faith-rooted strategies for public witness and advocacy
This is an opportunity to come together across traditions to embody the values of dignity, justice, and sacred solidarity. This event is a collaboration between Corazón Arizona and the Arizona Faith Network.
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Faith and Science from an Islamic Perspective
Saturday, June 7, 12:00 pm MST via Zoom
Join us for an inspiring online event exploring the relationship between faith and science through the lens of Islamic thought. Kashif Naser will guide us through the rich tradition of inquiry, reason, and spiritual reflection within Islam, highlighting how
scientific discovery and religious belief are not at odds, but deeply interconnected. We will also learn briefly about the holiday of Eid al-Adha.
Whether you're a person of faith, a science enthusiast, or simply curious, this is a space for open conversation, learning, and connection. This program is part of our Faith 101 series.
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Election Protection Arizona Training
Multiple dates, June 7 — July 2, 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.
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AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon MST via Zoom
Start your week with some guided meditation led by Bhikkhu Vasu Bandhu, AFN's Interfaith Manager, and guest leaders. Vasu Bandhu serves the Buddhist community as Bhikkhu (monk) in the Dhammapada Sangha (Zen Buddhism), assisting in the practice and teaching
of the principles, ceremonies and rituals.
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Bolivian Young Quakers' Witness Meets Climate Change in the Andes
Wednesday, June 11, 5:00 pm MST via Zoom
Emma Condori is the Director and Co-founder of the Friends International Bilingual Center in La Paz, Bolivia. In her presentation, she will highlight how Young Quakers in Bolivia are responding to the impacts of climate change. Young Quakers have taken a leading
role in raising awareness about the devastating effects of the climate crisis in the Andes, particularly on indigenous communities facing water scarcity, crop failures, and the drying up of rivers due to reduced snowfall and snowmelt.
In partnership with Friendly Water for the World, Emma and the young Friends have trained local youth to build Biosand Water Filters, empowering communities to purify their limited water supply. Since 2023, they have also been distributing potatoes to address
hunger and provide seed potatoes for future planting. Emma will share stories and insights from this inspiring, youth-led service work carried out by Bolivian Quakers.
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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: Sunday, June 29, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Saguaro Christian Church (new location)
8302 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710
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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Courthouse Gathering in Support of Oak Flat
Friday, June 6, 8:00 - 9:30 am
Sandra Day O'Connor Courthouse
401 W. Washington St, Phoenix, AZ
On May 27 we learned that the Supreme Court declined the request to consider Apache Stronghold's case to save Oak Flat. This overrode the temporary protection that was granted by the U.S. District Court judge in Phoenix on May 9. Without that protection, the
federal government could transfer the land to Resolution Copper as soon as June 16. The reaction for many of us has been disappointment, anger and grief.
It is important to know that there are two other court cases that had not advanced until recently. The San Carlos Apache Tribe and a coalition of environmental groups have each filed a lawsuit based on environmental issues. Now these two plaintiffs are asking
for a Preliminary Injunction that would halt the land transfer until their court cases can be heard. Both requests for injunction will be considered in a combined hearing in the U.S. District Court in Phoenix on June 6. Phoenix-area supporters are invited
to gather at the courthouse to show support for Oak Flat as the new injunction requests are heard.
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Defend Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of Grand Canyon
Saturday, June 7, 8:00 - 11:00 am
Near the Grand Canyon
Join us in Arizona's newest national monument, the Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, with banners and signs, and a tabling station for people to fill out postcards in defense of the monument. We will also
have an opportunity for people to record a short video about why they care about the monument. Come for an hour, a half-hour, or for the full three hours and help us defend this important national monument. Whether or not you can join us on Saturday, you can
also help by clicking here to sign the petition.
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Using the Sun's Position to Determine Muslim Prayer TImes
Tuesday, June 17, 6:30 pm MST via Zoom
Join presenter Ahmed Fayad for a very interesting topic to people of all faiths. ILM Circles is a monthly learning workshop presented by local scholars, leaders, and community members. ILM stands for Intentional Learning for Mutual respect. "Ilm" in Arabic,
means knowledge. The session is free of charge.
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Volunteers Needed for Cooling and Hydration Centers in Tempe
The Respite Coalition of Tempe will operate two cooling & hydration centers this Summer in Tempe, at University Presbyterian Church and 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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Position: Chaplaincy for the Homeless Lead Chaplain
Chaplaincy for the Homeless in Phoenix (see
Chaplaincy
for the Homeless | Ministry for the Homeless) is seeking a chaplain for the position of Lead Chaplain. This is a part time paid position for 20-25 hours per week. The hourly salary will depend on the qualifications of the applicant. The duties
will include meeting with a group of homeless people at a dining room or care facility, conducting a small church service, conducting a prayer meeting, conducting a Bible study, and looking for where the Chaplaincy should expand their ministry. The job would
also include assigning tasks to several prayer warriors. Interested chaplains can apply by contacting John Thurston at john.thurston39@gmail.com.
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The coming week (today through next Tuesday) brings the following observances:
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Eid al-Adha (Islam) - June 5-9
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Pentecost (Christianity) - June 8
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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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