Pack Bags, Join Prayer, Learn Across Faiths: What’s New from AFN

This month, Arizona Faith Network (AFN) invites you to take part in a rich offering of events and actions—rooted in compassion, curiosity, and the call to justice.

🌞 Interfaith Bags of Hope for Heat Relief

Arizona’s summer heat is deadly, and AFN is responding. Join others in packing Bags of Hope—life-saving kits of water, snacks, and essentials to be distributed to vulnerable neighbors.

  • Tucson: Sunday, June 29, 3:30–5:30 pm at Saguaro Christian Church

  • Tempe: Sunday, July 20, 3:30–5:30 pm at Community Christian Church

All are welcome. RSVP to volunteer, donate supplies, or contribute through the Amazon wish lists. This is a practical way to live out your Lutheran calling to love and serve neighbor.

🧘 Monday Meditations

Find a moment of stillness each week. AFN’s Monday Meditation, led by Interfaith Manager Bhikkhu Vasu Bandhu and guest leaders, offers a time of grounding and reflection.

  • Mondays at noon (MST) via Zoom

    RSVP for the Zoom link and start your week with peace.

🧪 Faith and Science from an Islamic Perspective

Saturday, June 7 at 12:00 pm MST via Zoom

Join educator Kashif Naser for an enlightening conversation on how Islamic faith traditions deeply embrace scientific exploration and spiritual reflection. You’ll also learn briefly about Eid al-Adha. RSVP today.

🌱 Bolivian Young Quakers Respond to Climate Change

Wednesday, June 11 at 5:00 pm MST via Zoom

Emma Condori shares how young Friends in Bolivia are building Biosand filters and distributing seed potatoes to support indigenous communities facing climate crisis. Co-hosted with Friendly Water for the World.

👥 Advocacy and Interfaith Gatherings

Attend one of AFN’s open commission meetings to learn and engage:

  • Social Justice Commission: June 5 at 8:30 am

  • Cherishing Creation Collaborative: June 10 at 10:00 am

  • Faithful Voter AZ: June 12 at 2:00 pm

🎥 Upcoming Events Worth Bookmarking

From an interfaith movie night honoring Juneteenth (“Summer of Soul”) to Global Heat Day, nuclear waste conversations, elder abuse awareness, and Tucson’s energy future—AFN’s calendar is packed with meaningful dialogue and faithful action.

💬 Explore the full newsletter and RSVP links at:

👉 www.arizonafaithnetwork.org/newsletter

Let us be people of prayer, justice, and presence in a world that aches for all three.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardArizona Faith Network, Ecumenical and Inter-Religious RelationsComment