Prayer, Justice, and Creation Care: Ways to Get Involved This Month
Faith calls us to action, and the Arizona Faith Network is offering meaningful opportunities to engage this February. From advocating for voting rights to gathering in prayer and celebrating creation care, there are events for all who seek to connect faith with justice. Plus, if you missed last week’s Know Your Rights and Congregational Safety training, slides and resources are now available. See upcoming events and ways to participate in Black History Month, interfaith gatherings, and more. Read the full AFN newsletter and get involved here.
Faithful Engagement: Events & Advocacy Opportunities This February
As people of faith, we are called to pray, advocate, and gather in community. This February, the Arizona Faith Network (AFN) invites us to participate in a variety of events and initiatives that connect faith to action. Whether you are interested in voting rights, spiritual reflection, environmental stewardship, or justice advocacy, there are meaningful ways to get involved.
Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee
📅 Thursday, February 13 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM MST (via Zoom)
Advocate for voting rights and learn about the latest efforts to protect and expand access to the ballot. RSVP for Zoom details here.
Monday Meditation: A Time for Spiritual Reflection
📅 Mondays at Noon MST | February 17: Special Guest Zack Richards (via Zoom)
Take a moment of peace each Monday with a guided meditation. This month, we welcome Zack Richards, co-founder of the Joyful Mountain Sangha, for a special session. RSVP for Zoom details here.
3rd Annual Connection to Nature
📅 Saturday, February 22 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
📍 Foothills Christian Church, Glendale, AZ
Join this free community event celebrating our shared responsibility to care for creation. Enjoy crafts, games, animal encounters, enrichment presentations, and more! Register here.
Protecting Our Congregations: Know Your Rights Training Recap
At the request of Arizona bishops and judicatory leaders, faith communities recently gathered to address the impact of new federal policies on immigrant rights and congregational safety. If you missed this important event, slides and resources are available, including an “Emergency Phone Tree for Houses of Worship.” A second training is being planned—stay tuned!
For more information, contact the Arizona Faith Network (contactus@azfaithnetwork.org).
Black History Month & Community Events
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the contributions of Black leaders past and present. Additionally, there are several upcoming events to strengthen interfaith connections and social justice efforts:
🔹 Weave and Cleave Breakfast (Feb. 13) – A morning of community and dialogue. Register here.
🔹 Oak Flat March/Run (Feb. 20-23) – Join the Apache Stronghold in protecting sacred lands. More info.
🔹 Interfaith Youth Iftar (Feb. 24) – A night of faith and friendship for teens. Register here.
These opportunities allow us to live out our faith in tangible ways—through prayer, advocacy, and community engagement. Explore more events and take action by reading the full AFN newsletter here.