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Join us for the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Join us for the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

We extend a heartfelt invitation to join us for the 2026 Statewide Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a gathering of Christians from across Arizona committed to prayer, fellowship, and the visible unity of Christ’s Church. Please join Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins, Conference Minister of the Southwest Conference of the United Church of Christ, along with other church leaders from throughout Arizona, at Historic Tanner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, located at 20 South 8th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

This year’s service will be graciously hosted by The Rev’d Dr. Benjamin N. Thomas, Sr. and the congregation of Historic Tanner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. The service is part of the global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, with worship materials prepared by the Armenian Apostolic Church and used by churches around the world.

This statewide ecumenical prayer service offers an opportunity to gather with Christians from many traditions to pray for unity, deepen relationships, and bear witness together to the reconciling love of Christ. All are welcome.

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Please hold Dr. Nosie and the Apache Stronghold in your prayers.

Dr. Nosie’s letter ends with this paragraph, but we encourage you to click through to read his entire letter.

I will be departing from Oak Flat on Sunday, January 4th at 11 AM. I will be walking and a little jogging to arrive in downtown Phoenix to attend the court hearings (AZ Reform Mining Coalition, ITCA, San Carlos Apache Tribe and Lopez/Kinsey(Burdette)cases vs. U.S.) which begin at 10 AM on January 7, 2026. For those who do know me well, I had a spiritual encounter and must travel in this spiritual way. I ask each of you, if possible, to make ceremonial fire, light a candle, or be in prayer. The decision of the federal judges will weigh heavy on the future for water, environment, religion, and the ability to give federal exemptions to corporations without following legal policies. Usen(Creator), hear my prayers, as I make this journey to encounter many ugly obstacles but also witness the beauty of all life. I will let No Fear distract me, for all the beautiful spirits will be in all four directions.

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Jottings 1/5/2026
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