From Relief Bags to Sacred Dialogues: Upcoming Interfaith Opportunities
Arizona Faith Network invites you to step into the heart of community, compassion, and interfaith connection this summer. The latest AFN newsletter highlights hands-on opportunities, spiritual reflection, and justice-centered events. Here’s what’s coming up:
🌞 Bags of Hope: Interfaith Heat Relief Bag Packing Event
Sunday, July 20 | 3:30–5:30 pm | Community Christian Church, Tempe
Join an interfaith team to pack lifesaving heat relief bags for Arizonans vulnerable to the extreme summer heat. This hands-on service event includes light refreshments and a chance to meet others working for justice.
🧘 AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon MST | Zoom
Begin your week with peace. AFN’s Interfaith Manager Vasu Bandhu and guest leaders guide a weekly meditation rooted in spiritual mindfulness.
🤝 Know Your Neighbor – North Scottsdale
Wednesday, July 23 | 11:30 am–1:00 pm | St. Anthony on the Desert
A clergy gathering focused on relationship-building, storytelling, and shared ministry for faith leaders in North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, and Carefree. Lunch provided.
🌍 Bahá’í 101
Thursday, July 24 | 5:00–6:00 pm | Zoom
Learn about the Bahá’í faith from a local leader in this special virtual introduction open to all curious about interfaith dialogue.
🌐 AFN @ Interfaith Awareness Week 2025
Thursday, August 14 | 4:00–5:30 pm | Zoom
Vasu Bandhu and Holly Burton will present AFN’s work as part of a global interfaith series. 40 virtual sessions in 7 days!
📚 Interfaith Book Group: The Tears of Things
Wednesdays, August 20 – September 17 | 6:30–8:00 pm MST | Zoom
Explore Richard Rohr’s newest book in a five-week series featuring spiritual leaders across traditions. Dialogue, healing practices, and community await.
🔥 Heat Season Has Begun – Help Needed Now
AFN’s Heat Relief Sites have already served over 15,000 visits this summer. We need water, snacks, sunscreen, and volunteers.
💒 Partner Highlight: Volunteer at Tempe Cooling Centers
Help our neighbors stay safe this summer. Volunteer shifts (3–4 hours) are available at local churches in Tempe.
🙏 Prayer Circle for Oak Flat
Saturday, July 19 | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm MST | Zoom
Stand in solidarity with the Apache people in a multi-faith prayer gathering for sacred land under threat.
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