Posts tagged Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations
Bags of Hope, Poll Chaplains, and Sacred Land Advocacy

The latest Arizona Faith Network newsletter features upcoming Bags of Hope heat-relief events, Election Protection volunteer opportunities, interfaith dialogue and prayer gatherings, a summer healing book study, and advocacy efforts related to Oak Flat and sacred land protection.

Readers are encouraged to explore the full newsletter for registration links, volunteer opportunities, event details, and additional resources from AFN and its partners across Arizona.

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Protecting Democracy, Caring for Neighbors: This Week from AFN

Arizona Faith Network’s latest newsletter features Election Protection volunteer opportunities, extreme heat advocacy, interfaith dialogue events, meditation gatherings, and summer service opportunities. Explore the full newsletter for upcoming events, trainings, and practical ways to live out faith in public life.

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Trinity Cathedral to Host Free Screening of Sanctuary in Downtown Phoenix

Join Trinity Cathedral in downtown Phoenix on Friday, June 12, for a free Pride Month screening of the documentary Sanctuary, exploring LGBTQIA+ experiences within faith communities. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., the film starts at 6:45 p.m., and a Q&A follows.

Hosted during Pride Month, this free event invites people of faith into conversation about belonging, welcome, and hope. RSVP encouraged.

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Responding to Arizona’s Heat: Join Faith-Based Relief Efforts This Summer

Arizona Faith Network’s 2026 Extreme Heat Relief Program is now serving communities across the state, providing cooling spaces, water, supplies, and compassionate care during dangerous summer temperatures. Congregations and individuals can support this ministry through donations, volunteering, supply drives, sharing resources, and using a congregational toolkit to help protect vulnerable neighbors this summer.

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Arizona Faith Network: Heat Relief, Democracy & Summer Action Opportunities

Arizona Faith Network’s latest newsletter includes opportunities for advocacy, service, and interfaith engagement across Arizona this summer. Highlights include heat relief efforts, election protection volunteer opportunities, environmental justice conversations, meditation and dialogue gatherings, and ways to support vulnerable neighbors during extreme heat.

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Heat Relief Ministry Returns This Summer at Grace and First UCC in Phoenix

Grace Lutheran Church and First United Church of Christ are partnering once again to provide Heat Relief ministry from June 1–August 24, offering cooling space, water, snacks, and hospitality for vulnerable neighbors during the hottest months of the year. Congregations are invited to support the effort through donations of water, snacks, pet food, cooling supplies, and frozen burritos. Read a letter from Pastor David Sivecz here.

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Security, Democracy, Creation Care, and Healing: What’s Happening at AFN

The latest Arizona Faith Network newsletter features security and preparedness training, interfaith dialogue, justice and voting initiatives, creation care opportunities, Sacred Peaks advocacy, heat relief volunteering, and family food assistance resources. Read the full newsletter for events, registration links, and ways to get involved.

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Bishop Curry: “Hate Will Not Divide Us” Following San Diego Islamic Center Shooting

Following the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued a pastoral response condemning Islamophobia, grieving with Muslim neighbors and calling Lutherans to visible solidarity, relationship-building, advocacy and courage in the face of hatred. Grounded in Lutheran teaching and resurrection hope, Bishop Curry reminds the church that “hate will not have the final word.”

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Heat Relief, Healing, Democracy, and Dialogue: This Week from AFN

Arizona Faith Network’s latest newsletter includes updates on cooling center funding, interfaith dialogue, democracy and voting efforts, community safety, healing practices, creation care, and opportunities to support vulnerable neighbors during Arizona’s extreme heat season. Explore this week’s highlights and read the full newsletter to learn how faith communities are engaging the common good across Arizona.

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Arizona Faith Network Highlights Voting Rights, Healing, and Community Safety

Arizona Faith Network’s latest newsletter features voting rights advocacy, interfaith dialogue, healing practices, security training, and community events across Arizona. Read the full update to learn about upcoming opportunities for engagement, reflection, and faithful public life.

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Arizona Faith Network Highlights Interfaith Dialogue, Advocacy, and Heat Relief Efforts

Arizona Faith Network’s newest newsletter features interfaith dialogue opportunities, prophetic witness media training, immigration advocacy updates, security webinars, and recruitment for its 2026 Heat Relief Program. Upcoming events include visits to the Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors’ Center, online justice trainings, and creation care gatherings across Arizona.

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Faith in the Public Square: Events and Trainings from AFN

Arizona Faith Network’s latest newsletter highlights upcoming opportunities for engagement, including Earth Day events, a Doctrine of Discovery teach-in, interfaith dialogue, health and safety trainings, and community care initiatives. The update also includes upcoming media training and openings for the 2026 Heat Relief Program.

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April Opportunities with AFN: Advocacy, Healing, and Interfaith Connection

Arizona Faith Network is offering a full slate of April opportunities—from poll chaplain training and immigration advocacy gatherings to interfaith dialogue and community health events. With both online and in-person options, these events equip faith communities to engage in justice, care, and public witness across Arizona.

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Interfaith Action in Arizona: Events, Advocacy, and Opportunities Ahead

Arizona Faith Network’s latest newsletter highlights upcoming interfaith opportunities, including dialogue events, advocacy training, a Phoenix-based Prophetic Witness gathering, and community health initiatives. From faith and democracy conversations to heat relief volunteer opportunities, there are many ways to engage.

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Walk, Learn, and Advocate: This Week with Arizona Faith Network

The Arizona Faith Network’s weekly newsletter highlights upcoming interfaith events across Arizona, including dialogue series, sacred site visits, advocacy opportunities, and community gatherings. From a prayer walk at the Capitol to workshops on Indigenous perspectives and shared scripture, these events invite Lutherans and neighbors of all faiths into deeper understanding and public witness.

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Explore Interfaith Opportunities Across Arizona with AFN’s Weekly Newsletter

The Arizona Faith Network’s weekly newsletter highlights upcoming interfaith events across Arizona, including dialogue series, sacred site visits, advocacy opportunities, and community gatherings. From a prayer walk at the Capitol to workshops on Indigenous perspectives and shared scripture, these events invite Lutherans and neighbors of all faiths into deeper understanding and public witness.

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AFN Invites You to Dialogue, Advocacy, and Sacred Encounters

Arizona Faith Network’s latest newsletter highlights upcoming opportunities for interfaith learning, dialogue, and advocacy across Arizona—including a four-week Interfaith Book Group beginning March 11, Interfaith Day at the Capitol on March 25, sacred site visits, and ongoing meditation gatherings.

These events invite people of faith to deepen relationships across traditions and engage in public witness for the common good. Read the full AFN newsletter for complete details and registration links.

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What’s Happening at Arizona Faith Network: March Events, Trainings, and Interfaith Opportunities

The latest Arizona Faith Network newsletter highlights upcoming opportunities for interfaith dialogue, advocacy, and community engagement across Arizona. Events include legislative training, an interfaith book study, Interfaith Day at the Capitol, sacred site visits, and other gatherings that bring people of faith together for learning and action.

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Strengthening Faithful Witness: Upcoming AFN Events Across Arizona

The latest Arizona Faith Network newsletter includes upcoming opportunities for digital security training, interfaith dialogue, public witness at the Capitol, and community events across Arizona. Highlights include a March 2 Digital Security Workshop, March 4–6 Training of Trainers in Phoenix, Interfaith Day at the Capitol on March 25, and multiple hybrid and in-person gatherings.

Read the full newsletter for registration links and details: arizonafaithnetwork.org/newsletter.

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