Sep. 3, 7:00 p.m. - Sep. 8, 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with ADVENTURE, MUSIC, ANIMATION, SCIENCE, STUNNING IMAGERY AND INSPIRATION!! Presented by Tucson's chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, AFN, and others.
Produced by Wild & Scenic on Tour, the festival includes 20 short films and special guests UA's Dr. Joellen Russell and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero! This series is a benefit to send AZ student climate activists to Washington DC to learn more about climate science, policy solutions and lobby Congress.
Read MoreFrom Scottsdale Congregational UCC:
The U.S. Postal Service is now being managed by its new director in a way that slows down mail service. This is happening in addition to sustained USPS underfunding, and amid additional stress caused by the CORONA-19 pandemic.
What can we do?
Read MoreThe latest newsletter from The Pollinator: An environmental justice forum for the sharing of ideas and inspiration.
Read MoreIn response to the Covid-19 crisis, Valley Interfaith Project is sharing this video featuring Arizona family members and Bishop Jennifer Reddall of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona telling their stories and expressing concerns about the lives and health of loved ones who are incarcerated.
Read MoreWe are fast approaching the final stretch of the 2020 election season. The United Church of Christ’s Our Faith Our Vote Campaign is here with resources and opportunities to help you get active in your congregation and community with nonpartisan election engagement.
Read More“We don't usually send out an August newsletter, but when we heard about this piece Brenda Joyner was working on, we felt it had to be shared. As we remember the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote, we must also unpack exactly who gained the right to vote, and how the movement has been whitewashed in our history.”
Read MoreMonday, August 10, 2020, 12 PM – 1 PM
The heart of Arizona is threatened. Uranium mines and claims around the Grand Canyon threaten to permanently pollute some of the most sacred land in Arizona. Join this webinar to learn more about this threat and hear from the Hopi tribal community impacted by these mines.
Read MoreLast month St. Paul’s Mission Team tapped mission outreach funds for a contribution to Francis House in Albuquerque in support of their work at the border.
Read MoreSunday, August 16, 3:30 PM – 5 PM
Arizona youth and young adults (14-22 years old) interested in interfaith dialogue and social justice are invited to join with the Arizona Faith Network for an informal conversation.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Relief Drive for the Diaper Bank of Central AZ that will run through September 15th. Our goal is big - to raise funds to buy 100,000 diapers.
Read MoreOn August 6th, asylum seekers, civil society, people of faith, artists, and local leaders from both the U.S. and Mexico will come together at the border wall to protest the dismantling of the asylum process, hear testimonies from asylum seekers, receive their claims, reflect, and take action to #SaveAsylum.
Read MoreTwo new "toolkit" resource documents packed with important links are now linked near the bottom of AFN's Criminal Legal Reform page. You can also view the video of the July 27th Justice Café to the AFN YouTube channel.
Read MorePlease join us in letting Congress know we expect them to pass legislation that does more than help corporations and protect businesses, they need to pass legislation that helps people stay in their homes, feed their families and weather this storm.
Read MoreEyes on the Prize: Interfaith Video and Discussion Series on Racial Justice
Every other Monday, Aug. 3 - Oct. 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Online (Zoom)
Join racial justice and interfaith leaders for a video and discussion series on the civil rights movement and how it moves us today.
Read MoreOur facilitator, Rev. Joan, has some tasks for those joining the upcoming August workshop.
Please complete the following assignments before the Aug 1st session.
If you haven’t registered yet, please do so now at this link.
Read MoreKillings of Black and brown people prompt online youth rallies July 28 and 30 to galvanize anti-racist action.
Read MoreWe are fast approaching the final stretch of the 2020 election season. The UCC Our Faith Our Vote team wanted to lift up a number of resources and opportunities that may be of interest to UCC members and congregations in your conference interested in nonpartisan election engagement.
Read MoreThursday, Aug 6, 2:00 PM or Thursday, Aug 13, 10:00 AM
Online (webinar)
Join Arizona Faith Network and Gloo for a webinar presentation designed to equip faith communities for what comes next in this new season of moving into a hybrid of physical and digital community building.
Read MoreShape the future of your congregation, neighborhood, and community by supporting the 2020 Census. Over the next 10 years, data from the 2020 Census will inform the distribution of hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds each year that support education, health care, emergency services, housing and food assistance, and more.
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