Upcoming Events
Stay Connected with FAN Events – Visit this page to stay up to date on all upcoming Franciscan Action Network events and find links to past events. Check back often for new opportunities to learn, connect, and take action!
October 18-20, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Love in Action
The Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference brings together young adults, students, Franciscans, and advocates for faith-based justice. This three-day gathering features inspiring speakers, advocacy training, prayer, and opportunities for legislative engagement. The conference will be held at Yours Truly Hotel, with special lodging rates available.
Early bird registration is open until July 1, 2025, with a $50 discount for young adults. Group reservations are available until April 1, 2025.
I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me: A Century of Franciscan Solidarity with Migrants”
June 11, 2025 at 7PM ET on Zoom
Please join the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) for our annual benefit program, “I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me: A Century of Franciscan Solidarity with Migrants,” on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7 pm eastern time on Zoom. As we have done since 2023, FAN invites you to sponsor or buy a ticket, give away your meal to someone who truly needs it, and join us for a stimulating online program to explore the rich Franciscan heritage of caring for our sisters and brothers who are migrants.
Past Events
2025
Advocacy Workshop – April 15, 2025
On April 15, FAN hosted an Advocacy Workshop where staff discussed how to write letters to the editor, have meetings with members of Congress, and take Franciscan-hearted action. Click here to watch the recording.
Conversion of the Heart: Seeing Anew with Franciscan Eyes – April 9, 2025
On April 9, FAN hosted a guided meditation for Lent. Click here to watch the recording.
Making Connections & Building Hope: Gun Violence Prevention in Pennsylvania – March 31, 2025
Speakers included State Senator Tim Kearney, State Representative Lisa Borowski, Adam Gardner of CeaseFire PA, and Lashira Council from the Chester Community Coalition. Together, they reflected on ways people can be involved in gun violence prevention and community support, and where they find hope for the future. Click here to watch the webinar.
Using Our Power: Nonviolence and Noncooperation in History & Today – March 19, 2025
This webinar, held in partnership with Pace e Bene, featured Maria Stephan, Rivera Sun, and Ken Butigan as they explored the transformative power of nonviolence and noncooperation, both in history and in contemporary movements. Click here to watch the recording.
Living in Hope and Loving Kindness – February 19, 2025
On February 19, FAN hosted a prayer event with Marie Dennis, “Living in Hope and Loving Kindness.” Click here to watch the recording.
Immigration Update – February 4, 2025
On February 4, we hosted an immigration update for our constituents, providing the latest insights and developments in immigration policy. Click here to watch the recording.
Richmond, VA and the Urban Heat Island Effect – January 15, 2025
FAN hosted an Environmental Justice Webinar on how urban heat impacts the communities in Richmond, VA, and what steps we can take to address this pressing issue. Click here to watch the recording.
4th Annual “Faith in Democracy” Interfaith Prayer Vigil – January 5, 2025
Held at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, just blocks from the Capitol in Washington, DC, this interfaith prayer vigil gathered voices from diverse faith traditions in prayer for democracy. Click here to watch the recording.
2024
An Evening of Peace, Calm, and Light – December 15, 2024
FAN hosted a prayer event where people could share about their Advent journey and reflect on this special season. Click here to watch the recording.
Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Acting for Peace, People, Planet – October 12-15, 2024
The conference focused on respectful dialogue, deep listening, community building, peaceful action, and effective civic engagement—key components of acting together for peace, people, and planet. Click here to learn more.
Faith in Democracy Pre-Election Prayer vigil – October 30, 2024
FAN hosted a prayer event befor ethe November 2024 elections. Click here to watch the recording.
Praying for Peace on the Feast of St. Francis – October 4, 2024
On the Feast of St. Francis, Franciscan Action Network gathered to pray for peace, embracing the spirit of St. Francis in our call for justice and harmony in the world. Click here to watch the recording.
Protect Oak Flat – Preserving Sacred Sites – September 24, 2024
This webinar, part of Franciscan Action Network’s 2024 Environmental Justice series, features Vanessa Nosie of Apache Stronghold discussing the spiritual significance of Oak Flat, AZ, for the Apache people and the legal efforts to protect it from copper mining. Click here to watch.
Nuclear Weapons: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You – July 17, 2024
As Franciscans, we are called to be peacemakers in a troubled world. This one-hour webinar explored the greatest nuclear threats today, the global consequences of any use of nuclear weapons, and ways to take meaningful action. Click here to watch the recording.
Peace and Justice Pilgrimage to Assisi – June 23 – 30, 2024
In partnership with Pace e Bene, FAN hosted a Peace and Justice pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy. Click here to watch a video tour of Assisi.
Awakening to Environmental Justice Series – April 2024
In Spring 2024, FAN hosted an “Awakening to Environmental Justice” training workshop, which offered tools to use in researching instances of environmental injustice in your community with a demonstration by Gabriela Martinez. Click here to watch part 1, and click here to watch part 2.
Dialogue with Palestinian and Israeli Bereaved Families for Peace – March 14, 2024
On March 14, 2024, Franciscan Action Network hosted two speakers from the Holy Land, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who are members of the Bereaved Families for Peace. They shared their personal stories of loss and grief, and discussed how they continue to work together for peace and reconciliation even under current challenging circumstances. Click here to watch the recording.
3rd Annual Faith in Democracy Vigil – January 5, 2024
On January 5, the Faith in Democracy Vigil demonstrated that people of faith can be uniters, not dividers, in today’s America. Bringing together leaders from a variety of faith traditions, the vigil was led by Franciscan Action Network, Faith in Peace Concerts, and the Declaration for American Democracy. Click here to watch the recording.