Interfaith News & Events: Book Study, Meditation, Trainings, and Sacred Land Action
Arizona Faith Network (AFN) invites you to deepen your spiritual life, build interfaith connections, and join in public witness this September. From meditations and book studies to peace-building statements and climate advocacy, there are meaningful ways for Grand Canyon Synod congregations and leaders to engage.
🔹 Final Night of Book Study: “The Tears of Things”
Join tonight, Wednesday, September 18 from 6:30–8:00 pm MST via Zoom, for the concluding session of AFN’s five-week interfaith exploration of The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr. The series reflects on prophetic wisdom for healing in our time.
🔹 Weekly Monday Meditations
Every Monday at noon MST, AFN hosts guided meditation on Zoom, led by Vasu Bandhu and other spiritual leaders. A calm way to begin your week.
🔹 Abuse in Later Life 101 Training | October 23, 2–4 pm (Zoom)
Faith leaders are often first responders for elder abuse. This free training, hosted with ACESDV and Safe Havens, equips congregations to recognize, respond, and refer.
🔹 LDS 101 Interfaith Session | October 23, 6–8 pm
Attend in person at the Mesa Temple Visitors’ Center or online via Zoom to learn about the history, beliefs, and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Calls to Action for Peace and Justice
🕊️ Sign the Faith Leader Statement for the International Day of Peace
Add your name by September 15 to be included in a public declaration condemning political violence and promoting civic peace. The statement will be published in Arizona media and online.
🌄 Protect Arizona’s Sacred Lands
Faith leaders are uniting to protect Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni and Ironwood Forest from reduced protections. Join the call to honor Indigenous leadership and safeguard sacred spaces.
Additional Partner Highlights
SunDay Climate Event (Tempe, Sep 21): Celebrate solar power and hear from AZYCC and ASU leaders.
Uranium Contamination Forum (Flagstaff, Sep 21): Tribal-led event on restoring health and accountability.
Pathways to Peace (Sep 25, 6:00 am MST): Interfaith reflections via Zoom from United Religions Initiative.
Virtual Workshop Series: A Better Kind of Politics (Oct–Nov), with national faith-rooted organizers.
Nonprofit Security Grant Webinars: Info sessions for the AZ-NSGP funding program happening this week.
Arizona Faith Network continues to offer vital interfaith opportunities for dialogue, training, and public witness. We encourage all congregations and leaders across our synod to engage.
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💌 Or forward that link to someone who might be interested in joining the movement.
