Explore Interfaith Events, Conversations, and Service This November and December
The Arizona Faith Network (AFN) invites congregations and community members to explore upcoming opportunities for interfaith learning, peacebuilding, spiritual reflection, and service. Its November newsletter features events throughout Arizona and online, including conversations about Sikhism, interfaith chaplaincy, shared sacred texts, and community unity.
Rooted in our Lutheran calling to love and serve our neighbors, these gatherings offer opportunities to deepen understanding, strengthen relationships, and work together for the common good.
Upcoming Events
Monday Meditation — Mondays at noon MST, via Zoom. Begin the week with guided meditation led by AFN Interfaith Manager Bandhu and guests.
Building Peace One Encounter at a Time — Monday, November 16, 7–8:30 p.m. MST. Temple Solel, 6805 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, and online. Hear how the Interfaith Encounter Association fosters trust and understanding through personal relationships across religious differences. Free registration.
Faith Experience: Sikhism — Monday, December 7, 6–8 p.m. Guru Nanak Dwara, 2302 N. 9th Street, Phoenix. Learn about Sikh beliefs and practices, tour the Gurdwara, and experience Langar, a community meal open to all.
What Is Interfaith Chaplaincy? — Thursday, December 10, 4 p.m. MST, via Zoom. Liz Pomerleau of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix explores spiritual care across religious traditions, including chaplaincy training and service in healthcare and other settings.
Walk4Unity 2026 — Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MST. Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler. Celebrate diversity and human rights through a free community walk, music, performances, and a food and book drive. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Organizations interested in hosting collection sites may contact contactus@azfaithnetwork.org.
Learning Psalms with My Christian Mother — Wednesday, December 16, 6:30–8 p.m. MST, via Zoom. Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz discusses his book Psalms Between Us, exploring faith, family relationships, caregiving, grief, and the power of sacred texts to bridge religious differences.
More Opportunities to Connect
The newsletter also highlights the Violence Reduction Youth Summit, November 14 in Tucson, bringing young people together for conversations about violence prevention, healing, and community resilience.
Readers can also explore AFN's interfaith calendar and religious observances, including the Bahá'í celebration of the Birth of Bahá'u'lláh on November 11.
Read the full Arizona Faith Network newsletter for event details, registration links, Zoom information, and additional opportunities to connect with neighbors across faith traditions.
