From Cooling Stations to Climate Justice: How You Can Help This Season
As Arizona enters another season of extreme heat, Arizona Faith Network (AFN) is mobilizing a network of compassion and care—and you are invited to take part.
Heat Relief Sites are now open across the Valley, providing hydration, cooling, and essential support for our unhoused neighbors and those vulnerable to extreme temperatures. You can help in several meaningful ways: volunteer onsite, donate water or sun protection gear, or contribute financially. Every action helps save lives.
🔗 Learn more and sign up today: www.arizonafaithnetwork.org/heatrelief
In addition, AFN is hosting “Bags of Hope” Interfaith Bag-Packing Events to distribute essential supplies through our relief sites:
Tucson: Sunday, June 29, 3:30–5:30 pm at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Tempe: Sunday, July 20, 3:30–5:30 pm at Community Christian Church
All are welcome to attend, donate items, or ship supplies directly via Amazon Wish List. These events offer a tangible way to build interfaith community while offering lifesaving support.
Other upcoming events in the AFN network include:
🧘♀️ AFN Monday Meditation
Every Monday at noon MST via Zoom
Led by Bhikkhu Vasu Bandhu and guest mindfulness leaders. RSVP for Zoom info.
🔬 Faith and Science from an Islamic Perspective
Saturday, June 7, 12:00 pm MST via Zoom
Explore the intersection of Islamic thought and scientific inquiry with Kashif Naser. RSVP required.
🌱 Young Quakers and Climate Action in Bolivia
Wednesday, June 11, 5:00 pm MST via Zoom
Emma Condori shares how youth are addressing water scarcity and food insecurity in the Andes. RSVP online.
🧾 Federal Budget Cuts Briefing with U.S. Senator Mark Kelly
Wednesday, May 21, 2:00 pm MST via Zoom
Join Children’s Action Alliance for a critical update on proposed budget impacts. Registration required.
🕊️ Faith Leaders on Sanctuary and Immigration
Wednesday, May 28, 11:00 am MST via Zoom
National interfaith panel discusses how faith communities are responding to policy changes with care and advocacy.
🔥 Global Heat Action Day: Local Solutions
Monday, June 2, 12:00 pm MST via Zoom
AFN’s Rev. Katie Sexton will speak on practical heat response strategies in this national webinar.
🩺 Free Prostate Cancer Screening
Saturday, June 14, 8:00 am–Noon in Phoenix
Arizona Urology Specialists offer vital screenings. RSVP by phone (602-547-3806) or email (swprostatecancer@aol.com).
🕊️ This Week’s Interfaith Holidays
May 27–28 marks the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh (Baháʼí).
The heat may be rising, but so is our shared call to serve. As Paul reminds us, “Do not grow weary in doing what is right” (Galatians 6:9). Together, we can meet this season with action, compassion, and interfaith unity.
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