From Prophetic Witness to People Power: What’s New from Arizona Faith Network
Arizona Faith Network (AFN) continues to invite people of faith across Arizona into timely, faithful action rooted in justice, compassion, and care for creation. Their weekly email newsletter—sent each Wednesday morning—brings together upcoming events, advocacy opportunities, trainings, and partner updates that may be especially meaningful for congregations and leaders across the Grand Canyon Synod.
Below is a snapshot of what’s featured in the latest AFN newsletter. We encourage you to read the full newsletter and consider sharing it with others in your congregation or ministry network.
Key Meetings and Advocacy Conversations (All via Zoom, MST)
AFN Social Justice Commission
Thursday, February 5 | 8:30–9:45 am
This meeting will include updates from faith and community leaders on recent ICE activity, including remarks from Interfaith Alliance’s Adam Friedman on the Choose Love, Not ICE campaign. The conversation will focus on how faith communities are responding with moral clarity, care, and coordinated action.
Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee
Thursday, February 5 | 2:00–3:00 pm
A review of Arizona State Legislative activity related to voting rights.
Cherishing Creation Collaborative
Tuesday, February 10 | 10:00–11:30 am
Updates on environmental legislation and preparation for Environmental Day at the Capitol.
Faith in the Public Square: Campaigns, Trainings, and Events
Prophetic Witness Campaign
A statewide, faith-rooted effort calling clergy and faith leaders to protect human dignity and respond faithfully to unjust immigration policies. Participants receive invitations to vigils, trainings, and coordinated actions.
In-person trainings are coming soon:
Tucson: February 17, 6:00 pm
Phoenix: February 19, 6:00 pm
Environmental Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, February 11 | 8:30 am–2:00 pm
Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, Phoenix
Join faith and community partners for a day of advocacy with legislators. This year’s theme is “People Power for the Planet!”
Training of Trainers for Faith Leaders
March 4–6 | Phoenix (location TBA)
An intensive, in-person training equipping experienced faith leaders to lead noncooperation trainings and respond faithfully to authoritarian movements.
Community, Formation, and Interfaith Opportunities
AFN Monday Meditation
Mondays at noon via Zoom, led by AFN’s Interfaith Manager, Vasu Bandhu.
4th Annual Connection to Nature
Saturday, February 21 | 12:00–2:00 pm
Foothills Christian Church, Glendale
A free, family-friendly event celebrating care for the earth.
Greater Phoenix Sacred Space Series
Sunday, February 22 | 2:00–4:30 pm
Visit Valley Unitarian Universalist as part of an interreligious exploration of sacred spaces.
Interfaith Book Group: Knowing God’s Bridge Over a Broken World
Wednesdays, March 11–April 1 | 6:00–7:00 pm
Hybrid gathering exploring shared themes across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Stories of Hope and Partnership
The newsletter also highlights recent community impact, including youth-led heat relief kit assembly supporting AFN’s Community Resilience Program—an effort that served over 55,000 vulnerable neighbors last year through 17 partner centers.
📬 Read the full Arizona Faith Network newsletter and subscribe here:
arizonafaithnetwork.org/newsletter
We encourage Grand Canyon Synod leaders and congregations to stay connected to this work and to share the newsletter with others seeking faithful ways to respond to the needs of our communities and world.
