Upcoming AFN Events Celebrate Unity, Justice, and Creation Care
The Arizona Faith Network (AFN) invites people of all faiths and traditions to gather for a season of reflection, justice, and community through its November–December lineup of events. Highlights include the 2025 AFN Annual Gathering, “United We Rise,” on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. MST at the Baháʼí Faith Community Center in Scottsdale. This year’s celebration honors Rep. Patricia (Patty) Contreras, recipient of the Community Hero Award, recognizing her decades of service to the people of Arizona and her leadership on issues like education, senior services, and climate justice. Register now to attend in person or online.
AFN continues to host a variety of gatherings to nurture community and strengthen interfaith collaboration:
“The Power of Hello” Situational Awareness Workshop – Monday, November 17, 12–1 p.m. MST (11–12 p.m. PST). Learn skills to keep gatherings welcoming and secure.
Cherishing Creation Collaborative – Tuesday, November 18, 10–11:30 a.m. MST (9–10:30 a.m. PST), featuring guest speaker Ken Clark.
Prayer Walk on the Arizona Trail – Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m., beginning at Picketpost Trailhead in Superior. A reflective, interfaith walk in the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
Reconciliation Ecology Workshop: Trees – Saturday, December 13, 3:30–5:30 p.m., Santa Cruz River Heritage Project, Tucson. Join for hands-on ecological restoration and community learning.
AFN’s partners are also offering meaningful ways to engage this season, including the “No Amazon for Advent” Pledge, calling faith communities toward simplicity, generosity, and local care during the holidays. Other partner events include the 17th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service (Nov. 23, Fountain Hills), the “Samaritans” documentary screening (Dec. 5, Phoenix), and Walk4Unity for Human Rights Day (Dec. 13, Chandler).
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