Marking the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona facilitates a unity-driven Multi-Faith Food Drive. Collaborating with diverse faith communities, this initiative aims to support local food banks and those in need. Discover more about how you can contribute and the impact of this collective effort at 911fooddrive.org.
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Explore a week of faith-driven events with Arizona Faith Network, from guided meditation and book discussions to impactful workshops. Find connection, community, and purpose in this week’s Arizona Faith Network newsletter.
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Join the Arizona Faith Network in a series of upcoming events aimed at building bridges and breaking barriers across communities. Engage in dialogue, meditation, book discussions, and more in their latest weekly newsletter.
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Join us for an enlightening discourse on the perceptions of wealth and richness across different faiths, in our upcoming event titled "Living Our Faith - A Tri-Faith Discussion." Scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 6pm PDT/MST, 7pm MDT, this free virtual event invites you to gain insights from diverse religious perspectives. Click here to register.
Our esteemed presenters for the evening include Rabbi John Linder, Pastor Bill Utke, and Imam Didmar Faja. They will delve into the topic "Who is Rich? What is Wealth?" providing valuable viewpoints from their respective faiths.
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Churches in Germany held an ecumenical requiem for the rapidly disappearing Northern Schneeferner glacier to draw attention to the catastrophic impacts of climate change. The symbolic ceremony on Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, not only mourned the loss of the glacier but also urged collective action to combat climate change. Explore this post from Lutheran World Federation to delve deeper into this unique blend of spirituality and environmental awareness.
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The Arizona Faith Network's August events bring opportunities to connect, learn, and make a difference. From social justice meetings to enlightening sessions on religious nationalism and faith practices, there's something for everyone. We also highlight our efforts to combat extreme heat, showcasing the importance of collective action. Discover more about their events and how you can participate in their latest newsletter.
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The recent unilateral vote in Israel's Knesset presents a challenge to the nation's democracy and has critical implications for our Lutheran-Jewish relations. In this post from theEcumenical and Inter-Religious Perspectives blog on ELCA.org, learn more about the circumstances of this vote, its potential impacts, and how we can offer our solidarity and encouragement to our Jewish neighbors during these challenging times.
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Dive into an eventful week with the Arizona Faith Network, featuring committee meetings, a series on religious nationalism, Judaism 201, heat relief initiatives, and several partner events. Get involved, learn, and connect with the diverse faith communities to make a real-world impact.
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Dive into an eventful week with the Arizona Faith Network, featuring committee meetings, a series on religious nationalism, Judaism 201, heat relief initiatives, and several partner events. Get involved, learn, and connect with the diverse faith communities to make a real-world impact.
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Arizona Faith Network’s 2023 Heat Relief Initiative is now operating in "high gear" in the Phoenix metropolitan area. As you might imagine, we're seeing a lot of people in the cooling centers.
They have a specific need for some volunteers to help out at First Church UCC Phoenix (1407 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004) during weekday afternoons from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. If you can volunteer, email ContactUs@azfaithnetwork.org.
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Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources and events from other organizations and institutions. Read the full post on ELCA.org, which includes: Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival; Music that Makes Community; Association of Lutheran Church Musicians; ALCM summer 2023 webinars; Augsburg Fortress Events and Resources; Sundays and Seasons:Guide to Worship Planning; Augsburg Summer Music Clinics; Lectionary Mosaics; Sale on ELW Gift and Pocket Editions; and Luther’s Small Catechism App.
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We are delighted to announce that Rev. Jonathan Linman, pastor at Faith/La Fe in Phoenix, has been appointed to serve as our synod representative to The Lutheran Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations Network (LEIRN). He will join Rev. Dr. Mari Larson in this capacity, strengthening our synod's voice within this influential organization.
LEIRN is a volunteer-based body representing all 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The network serves as a model for ecumenical and interreligious engagement, promoting dialogue and understanding within our church and beyond.
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We're excited to announce an important development in our ministry in northern Arizona. Reverend Michael Girlinghouse, the former Bishop of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod of the ELCA, will be serving as the Interim Campus Chaplain at LCM|Canterbury at NAU, effective from August 1, 2023.
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In remembrance of the martyrdom of the Emanuel 9, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and National Council of Churches President and General Secretary, Bishop Vashti McKenzie, urge us to study, pray and act so that we can make a real difference in our communities and country to end the scourge of racial, economic, and social injustice and violence. For more info, go to: ELCA.org/Emanuel9 and nationalcouncilofchurches.us.
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Join The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona (ISBA) and presenters Rabbi Jeremy Schneider, Pastor Pam Reynolds, and Imam Anas Halhayel for this Zoom event on Tuesday, 5/8/2023, 6pm MST/PDT, 7pm MDT. Click here to register.
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In this blog post from the ELCA, you’ll find
The ELCA Church Council just adopted the church’s sixteenth social message, titled “Earth’s Climate Crisis“
Ecumenical Conference on Faith and Climate Justice in Puerto Rico
Equity is the Path to Sustainability
A Message from Anglican, Lutheran Leaders for Earth Day 2023
Arizona Faith Network shares many upcoming events and news in their latest newsletter.
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Arizona Faith Network provides a page full of Earth Day events, celebrations, resources, and ways to get involved. View the page here.
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Did you know that over 1,000 Arizonans have died in the past two years due to heat-related and heat-caused illnesses?
Arizona Faith Network has launched the 2023 Heat Relief Initiative to help establish faith-based hydration, cooling, and heat relief respite centers throughout the Phoenix Valley. Their web page offers many options for organizations and individuals to be involved. Multiple job openings are available for Heat Respite Site Lead and Heat Respite Site Assistant.
AFN is also holding an Extreme Heat Webinar, Tuesday, 4/25/2023, noon-1pm MST/PDT, via Zoom. Register for the webinar here.
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We welcome Sister Lika Macias as our special guest at the 2023 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly.
She is the Director of La Casa de la Misericordia y de Todas las Naciones in Nogales, Mexico.
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