Explore AFN Events, Book Groups, and Voter Advocacy Opportunities This September

Each Wednesday, the Arizona Faith Network (AFN) shares updates, events, and opportunities for people of faith to deepen their commitment to justice, creation care, and civic engagement. You can explore the full newsletter at arizonafaithnetwork.org/newsletter and click here to subscribe.

Here are just a few highlights this month:

Interfaith Book Study: The Tears of Things

Wednesdays, August 20 – September 17 | 6:30–8:00 PM MST | via Zoom

Join a 5-week journey through Richard Rohr’s The Tears of Things, exploring the wisdom of the Hebrew prophets alongside modern voices for justice and healing. Each session includes spiritual practices, small groups, and interfaith dialogue.

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Poll Monitor Training with Election Protection Arizona

Multiple dates through Sept. 16 | via Zoom

Be a nonpartisan presence during the Sept. 23 CD-7 election. EPAZ training (1 hour) is required for volunteers to serve as poll monitors answering voter questions in real time.

👉 Register for Training

AFN Monday MeditatioN

Mondays at 12:00 PM MST | via Zoom

Guided meditations with AFN Interfaith Manager Vasu Bandhu and guest teachers.

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Protect Sacred Lands: Interfaith Call to Action

Add your voice to protect Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni and Ironwood Forest National Monuments, sacred and ecologically vital places under threat.

👉 Sign the Call to Action

Habits of a Peacemaker with Steven Collis

Sunday, September 14 | 7:00–8:30 PM | 47 E Ashland Ave, Phoenix, AZ

Learn practical peacemaking skills from author and First Amendment expert Steven T. Collis in person.

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More Key Dates from the Newsletter

  • National Voter Registration Day Fair: Sept. 16, 4–7 PM at Phoenix Indian Center

  • Cherishing Creation Collaborative: Sept. 9, 1–2 PM via Zoom

  • Social Justice Commission with Geraldine Miranda: Sept. 4, 8:30 AM

  • Faithful Voter AZ Committee: Sept. 4, 2 PM

  • Fall Security Briefing (DHS): Sept. 9, 11 AM

  • Rumble on the Mountain (Flagstaff): Sept. 13

  • Flagstaff Film Screening: Sept. 25

  • Christian Climate Training: Sept. 27

  • Healing of Memories for Women Veterans: Oct. 17–19

  • Flinn Scholarship Applications Now Open

🕊️ Theological reflection and interfaith collaboration continue to guide AFN’s work. Whether your calling is peacemaking, creation care, spiritual growth, or voter engagement, you’ll find a place to plug in this fall.

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