Arizona Faith Network: Upcoming Events, Election Reflections, and Interfaith Connections
The latest newsletter from Arizona Faith Network (AFN) highlights opportunities for interfaith connection, community service, peacebuilding, and spiritual reflection throughout November and December. Grand Canyon Synod congregations and leaders are invited to explore these events and resources.
Read the full Arizona Faith Network newsletter and find event information →
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
November 5 – Interfaith Diwali Celebration: Join Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Brahma Kumaris representatives at Mesa Community College, noon–1:30 p.m., to learn about diverse traditions celebrating Diwali.
November 10 – Cherishing Creation Collaborative: Participate in AFN's online environmental collaboration meeting, 10–11:30 a.m. MST.
November 16 – Building Peace One Encounter at a Time: Explore how personal relationships and faith-centered encounters foster understanding and trust. This free hybrid event takes place at Temple Solel in Paradise Valley, 7–8:30 p.m.
November 20–22 – Healing of Memories Workshop: Veterans are invited to a free retreat at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, offering opportunities to address grief, loss, and difficult experiences.
December 12 – Walk4Unity: Celebrate diversity and community at Chandler Community Center, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., with a unity walk, performances, and a community food and book drive.
December 16 – Learning Psalms with My Christian Mother: Join Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz for an online conversation about faith, family, grief, and interfaith understanding, 6:30–8 p.m. MST.
AFN also offers Monday Meditation every week at noon MST via Zoom, providing space for reflection and spiritual renewal.
Faithful Engagement and Election Reflections
The newsletter celebrates the faith leaders and volunteers who served as Poll Chaplains and Peacekeepers during Arizona's midterm elections, helping create peaceful, welcoming polling places.
Readers can also explore coverage of the Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour, which brought interfaith prayer vigils and nonpartisan celebrations of voting to Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff.
These efforts reflect a shared commitment to civic participation, care for our neighbors, and the dignity of every person.
Stay Connected
Through interfaith dialogue, service, and public witness, Arizona Faith Network creates opportunities to put faith into action alongside neighbors of many traditions.
Explore the full AFN newsletter for registration links, additional events, videos, and resources.
Congregations and individuals can also subscribe to AFN's weekly email newsletter, typically distributed Wednesday mornings, to receive future updates directly.
