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Interfaith Dialogue: Shared Values in American Scripture
Third Thursdays, March 19 - June 18 via Zoom
Prayer Vigil on Thursday, July 2
Join AFN for a series of four monthly online gatherings followed by an interfaith prayer vigil as we mark 250 years of the American experiment. Drawing on the faith250 framework, we will gather to reflect on texts that have shaped our history, from the call of the New Colossus, to the promise of the Declaration of Independence and more. We will hear from diverse guest speakers and together, we will seek divine guidance to move beyond polarization and toward a future where "liberty and justice for all" is a lived reality for every neighbor.
These conversations will also acknowledge the complex and unfinished nature of the American story. For many, the ideals of liberty and equality have been sources of hope and belonging; for others, the nation’s history carries deep wounds connected to colonization, slavery, exclusion, and broken promises. In this series, we hold these realities together with honesty and humility, recognizing that living within the identity of the United States means wrestling with both its aspirations and its contradictions.
Here are the planned session dates, on Thursdays, to be held at 5 or 6 pm, depending on the needs of the guest speakers:
March 19, April 23, May 21, June 18, July 2
Guest speaker for the March 19 session (at 5 pm MST) will be Gen Kelsang Chenma, Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, who was the keynote speaker at the 2025 AFN Annual Gathering. The topic of the session will be immigration through the lens of The New Colossus, the iconic 1883 sonnet by Emma Lazarus.
Please register with the link below to receive the Zoom information and updates via email about upcoming sessions. Thanks in advance if you are able to support this with an optional donation.