From Meditation to Voter Protection: AFN’s Upcoming Opportunities

Discover Upcoming Interfaith Events and Service Opportunities

The Arizona Faith Network (AFN) has released its latest newsletter, filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and serve alongside people of many faith traditions. From thought-provoking presentations to community action, there’s something for everyone in the weeks ahead.

Highlights include:

• Interfaith Awareness Week – Aug. 14, 4:00–5:30 pm MST via Zoom. AFN leaders Vasu Bandhu and Holly Burton share about AFN’s work as part of a global week of interfaith dialogue.

• Faith & Science from an Islamic Perspective, Part 2 – Aug. 16, 12:00 pm MST via Zoom. Explore how Islamic tradition engages science and spirituality with speaker Kashif Naser.

• Weekly Monday Meditation – Guided meditation with AFN’s Interfaith Manager Vasu Bandhu, Mondays at noon via Zoom.

• Interfaith Book Group: The Tears of Things – Wednesdays, Aug. 20–Sept. 17, 6:30–8:00 pm MST via Zoom. Study Richard Rohr’s prophetic wisdom in community.

• Election Protection Arizona Poll Monitor Training – Aug. 21–Sept. 16, various times via Zoom. Equip yourself to serve as a nonpartisan poll monitor for the Sept. 23 CD-7 election.

• Habits of a Peacemaker – Sept. 14, 7:00–8:30 pm, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phoenix. Learn bridge-building skills from author Steven T. Collis.

• National Voter Registration Day Fair – Sept. 16, 4:00–7:00 pm, Phoenix Indian Center. Partner with local organizations to register voters.

• Extreme Heat Response – Help heat respite centers by donating funds or supplies.

Partner news includes Indigenous youth voices in violence prevention, volunteer opportunities for a Power of Attorney Fair, and resources for those facing suicide loss.

For full details, registration links, and more upcoming events, read the complete AFN newsletter here: arizonafaithnetwork.org/newsletter.