Join ecumenical prayer vigils across Arizona as Christian leaders from various denominations unite to pray for peace and unity during the 2024 election season. The last vigil will be held on November 4th at Sun City Christian Church. All are welcome to come together in faith to seek God’s guidance and peace for our nation. View a PDF flyer here.
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Join Deacon Kate Adelman on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 for “From Darkness to Light: Interfaith Dialog”, a one-day event featuring Gita Saraydarian, guest speakers, music, and connection. Explore how spirituality across different faiths leads to hope and unity in difficult times. Enjoy a day filled with learning, fellowship, a buffet lunch, and a mini concert. Register by October 27th to secure your spot!
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This October, the Arizona Faith Network invites you to engage in faith-driven action. Help voters as a poll monitor for the upcoming election, attend important discussions on peaceful political engagement, or join reentry support and climate justice events in your community. Learn more about these opportunities to live out your faith at Arizona Faith Network’s newsletter.
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Join ecumenical prayer vigils across Arizona as Christian leaders from various denominations unite to pray for peace and unity during the 2024 election season. The remaining vigils will be held on October 14th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson, and November 4th at Sun City Christian Church. All are welcome to come together in faith to seek God’s guidance and peace for our nation. View a PDF flyer here.
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View a free screening of the powerful documentary Leap of Faith this Friday, October 4th, at 7:00 pm at Harkins Theatres Shea 14 in Scottsdale. The film, which explores Christian leaders coming together across divides, will be followed by a Q&A with Father Perry Pauley. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reserve your spot now!
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Join Arizona Faith Network and the Election Protection Arizona as a nonpartisan, volunteer poll monitor for the 2024 General Election! Sign up to be an EPAZ volunteer at allvoting.org/afn2024. Zoom-based training dates are on the form.
As a nonpartisan volunteer poll monitor, you will assist voters on Election Day should they encounter any problems voting.
Read MoreJoin ecumenical prayer vigils across Arizona as Christian leaders from various denominations unite to pray for peace and unity during the 2024 election season. The remaining vigils will be held on October 14th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson, and November 4th at Sun City Christian Church. All are welcome to come together in faith to seek God’s guidance and peace for our nation. View a PDF flyer here.
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Join ecumenical prayer vigils across Arizona as Christian leaders from various denominations unite to pray for peace and unity during the 2024 election season. The vigils will be held on September 9th at Our Lady of the Angels Conventual Church in Paradise Valley, October 14th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson, and November 4th at Sun City Christian Church. All are welcome to come together in faith to seek God’s guidance and peace for our nation. View a PDF flyer here.
Read MoreJoin ecumenical prayer vigils across Arizona as Christian leaders from various denominations unite to pray for peace and unity during the 2024 election season. The vigils will be held on September 9th at Our Lady of the Angels Conventual Church in Paradise Valley, October 14th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson, and November 3rd at Sun City Christian Church. All are welcome to come together in faith to seek God’s guidance and peace for our nation.
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With the 2024 presidential election fast approaching, we share a post from the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona as well as the Episcopal Church's Vote Faithfully Toolkit to help congregations engage in faithful civic participation. This toolkit offers resources for healthy election engagement, including crucial dates, action steps, and communication materials.
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The Arizona Faith Network (AFN) invites you to participate in our “Summer of Listening: Building Bridges for a Stronger Interfaith Community” campaign. Running from June through August, this initiative aims to foster interfaith collaboration and ensure our efforts meet Arizona’s diverse community needs. Your input via our community survey is crucial in helping us build a more inclusive and resilient interfaith community. Take the survey to contribute to a stronger, more connected community. And read more news in their latest weekly newsletter.
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Join Rev. Jesus Escamilla on August 17th for “Understanding Who Guadalupe Is,” a presentation by Wartburg Seminary’s CTLM. Explore the significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe within Lutheranism from a Latine perspective. This online event runs from 7am -10am MST/PDT. View a PDF flyer here, and register now at wartburgseminary.edu/ctlm.
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This summer, the Arizona Faith Network is spearheading critical initiatives to combat the devastating effects of extreme heat and foster interfaith dialogue. Participate in our relief efforts by donating essential supplies, and engage in our educational webinars to learn about issues like Christian Nationalism and interfaith leadership. Your involvement is crucial in supporting our vulnerable neighbors and enriching our community dialogue. Join us to make a significant impact! Click here to learn more and participate.
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This July, engage with the Arizona Faith Network’s crucial initiatives, which you can find in full in their latest newsletter. Volunteer as a Poll Monitor to safeguard the election process, delve into the impact of Christian Nationalism in our democracy, advocate for hunger and housing, support heat relief efforts, and help build a stronger interfaith community. Each event offers a unique opportunity to act on our Lutheran values and make a significant impact.
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Join the Arizona Faith Network this summer for a series of impactful events and learning opportunities. Highlights include discussions on recent Supreme Court decisions, voting rights initiatives, and educational webinars on American Christian Nationalism and process theology. Participate in our advocacy workshops to learn about critical issues like hunger and housing. Mark your calendars and RSVP to contribute to these vital community discussions and actions. Learn more and get involved.
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The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, was elected and confirmed the 28th presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church on June 26 for a nine-year term beginning Nov. 1.
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Join experts and community leaders at "The Trouble with Water" symposium by the Creation Care Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona on June 1st in Mesa. Discuss critical issues surrounding water scarcity and distribution in Arizona, hear from top field experts, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Registration is free and includes lunch. RSVP today.
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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of women's ordination in the Episcopal Church with a special screening of "The Philadelphia Eleven" documentary. Join others for this one-day-only event on May 21, 2024, at Harkins Shea 14 in Scottsdale. The screening will include a post-film discussion with The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Reddall and others. Tickets available now.
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Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on the profound changes emerging from the recently concluded United Methodist Church (UMC) General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. After being postponed since 2020, the conference highlighted the UMC's adoption of significant measures including the lifting of a 40-year ban on the ordination of practicing homosexual clergy, and the expansion of marriage definitions to include same-sex couples.
Bishop Eaton underscores the ELCA's joy and gratitude for 15 years of full communion with the UMC, celebrating the shared commitment to inclusivity and unity in Christian teaching.
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Explore the afterlife in a unique tri-faith discussion with leaders from Jewish, Christian, and Islamic communities on May 7, 2024. Join this free virtual event hosted by ISBA to gain insights into diverse religious perspectives. More information and register here.
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