From Ramadan to Lent: Building Resilient Communities Across Arizona with AFN
As many in our communities observe Lent and Ramadan, Arizona Faith Network (AFN) invites people of faith into deeper reflection, courage, and public witness. In a time of division and rising fear, AFN continues to organize interfaith communities across Arizona for justice, safety, and human dignity.
Here are several key opportunities in the coming weeks:
🕊 Prophetic Witness Campaign – In-Person Trainings
AFN and Corazón AZ are organizing clergy and faith leaders to protect human dignity amid unjust immigration policies.
Phoenix Training: February 19 at 6:00 pm
Neighborhood Ministries, 1918 W Van Buren St
Tucson Training: Date and time TBD
These sessions equip faith leaders for nonviolent, moral courage in public life.
RSVP required.
🧘 Monday Meditation (Weekly)
Every Monday at noon MST via Zoom
Led by AFN’s Interfaith Manager Vasu Bandhu
Start your week grounded in prayer and interfaith reflection.
Register for Zoom access.
🌎 Connection to Nature – February 21
Saturday, February 21, 12:00–2:00 pm
Foothills Christian Church (Glendale)
A free, family-friendly event celebrating care for creation with crafts, learning, and community partners (including AFN).
🕍 Sacred Space Series – February 22
Sunday, February 22, 2:00–4:30 pm
Valley Unitarian Universalist (Chandler)
An interreligious exploration of sacred spaces in the Valley. RSVP required.
🔐 Digital Security Workshop – March 2
Monday, March 2, 12:00 pm MST via Zoom
Practical training on preventing doxxing and digital threats.
Registration required.
🏛 Training of Trainers (Faith Leaders Intensive)
March 4–6 (Phoenix, location TBA)
An in-person intensive focused on noncooperation strategies, resisting authoritarian tactics, and strengthening faith-based organizing networks. Hosted by AFN and national partners.
📚 Interfaith Book Group
March 11–April 1 (Hybrid)
“God’s Bridge Over a Broken World” — exploring shared foundations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
🚨 Action Alert
Several bills moving through the Arizona Legislature would expand immigration enforcement, restrict protest rights, and increase detention funding.
AFN invites faith communities to review the legislation and take action now.
Why This Matters for Lutherans
As Lutherans, we confess that faith is never merely private. Rooted in Scripture, we are called to love our neighbor, protect the vulnerable, and advocate for just structures in society. AFN’s work offers practical, interfaith pathways to live out that calling in Arizona.
We encourage you to:
Share AFN events with your congregation
Participate in trainings or action alerts
Subscribe to AFN’s full newsletter for detailed registration links and updates
