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Experience CMP Converging ONLINE!
Experience CMP Converging ONLINE!

Hear Cole Arthur Riley, Jim Wallis, Otis Moss III and more and you don’t even need to leave your living room. With a virtual ticket to CMP Converging: Sing Through It! you’ll be able to engage with others in the chat, ask questions after keynote addresses, and access the recordings when it’s all over!

You’ll also gain access to great workshops:

  • “Hold My Hope” where Ana Hernandez will take you through her new collection of short songs for worship, meditation, and prayer

  • “Polyrhythmic Worship” where Cynthia Wilson discusses intentionally using different forms and styles of music to encounter Jesus in a different way

  • “Singing the Psalms in the 21st Century” where Psalm scholar and songwriter Richard Bruxvoort Colligan will awaken your awareness of the psalms in new ways

  • “Off the Cuff with Otis Moss” where you’ll explore a theology of liberation in a conversation with Rev. Dr. Moss.

Join online October 7-10. Grab your virtual ticket today!

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Learn more about Converging 2026: Sing Through It!

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Faith In Action Blog
National Preparedness Month: Americans Stand Ready
National Preparedness Month: Americans Stand Ready

Each September, FEMA’s Ready Campaign celebrates National Preparedness Month. Since 2004, the campaign has taken the month to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. The month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared.

This year’s theme is, “Americans Stand Ready.”

The theme reflects the spirit of unity, resilience and resourcefulness that make our country strong. It’s a reminder that each of us can make a difference by taking proactive steps before a disaster strikes, and encouraging loved ones to do the same, Americans can contribute to the safety and security of the entire nation.

Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility, and disasters and emergencies can happen at any time, anywhere, and sometimes without warning. Visit ready.gov to learn how to protect your family, community and/or house of worship against disasters.

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2026 AFN Peacemaker in Action: Rev. Susan Valiquette
2026 AFN Peacemaker in Action: Rev. Susan Valiquette

Congratulations to Rev. Susan Valiquette on being named a 2026 Peacemaker in Action by the Arizona Faith Network! Susan is being recognized for her commitment to interfaith understanding, community care, and faithful service, including her leadership in helping establish and grow AFN's Heat Relief ministry.

The Southwest Conference joins in celebrating Susan and giving thanks for the ministry of First Church UCC Phoenix, whose members continue to open their doors, share their gifts, and care for neighbors in need. We are also grateful for the partnership and witness of the Arizona Faith Network, whose work helps build bridges across communities and put faith into action throughout Arizona.

Thank you, Pastor Susan, for showing what it means to love your neighbor and serve with compassion, courage, and hope.

AFN will celebrate Susan and their other Peacemaker in Action honorees at their Annual Gathering on October 20. Learn more and register at arizonafaithnetwork.org/gather.

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