Celebrate Faith and Culture with AFN: Highlights for December 2024
Join the Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering on December 9 at the Franciscan Renewal Center for a morning of connection and inspiration, featuring keynote speaker Rev. Eugene Cho. Don’t miss weekly guided meditations, an urgent call to protect the sacred Great Bend of the Gila, and the 6th Annual Turkish Festival on December 7-8 in Chandler. Plus, support Arizona Jews for Justice’s Winter Clothing Drive to aid the unsheltered community. Explore these events and more in the full AFN Newsletter.
Experience the spirit of connection and action at the Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering on Monday, December 9, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the historic Franciscan Renewal Center (5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ). This hybrid bilingual event (in-person and live-streamed, Spanish and English) invites you to engage with faith-driven leaders and peacemakers across Arizona.
This year’s theme, Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Peacemakers in Action, challenges us to move beyond peacekeeping toward active peacemaking, addressing the root causes of conflict and injustice. Rev. Eugene Cho, President and CEO of Bread for the World, will deliver a transformative keynote address on healing divisions and inspiring change.
Organizations are invited to sponsor or exhibit at the event, with free exhibition opportunities for current AFN partners. Sponsorships provide visibility among changemakers committed to faith-driven community building.
Tickets are limited, so register today to secure your spot!
Other Events & Calls to Action:
Weekly Meditation: Mondays at noon MST via Zoom. RSVP for guided meditation sessions with interfaith leaders, including Bhikkhu Vasu Bandhu.
Action Alert – Protect Sacred Lands: Join the interfaith call to preserve the sacred Great Bend of the Gila by signing this letter: Add Your Name.
Winter Clothing Drive: Support the unsheltered community with Arizona Jews for Justice. Donate in person or through their Amazon Registry.
6th Annual Turkish Festival: December 7-8 at Sema Foundation HQ in Chandler. Enjoy Turkish crafts, food, and culture.
For more details, visit Arizona Faith Network’s Newsletter.