BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Be Connected - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://connectveterans.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Be Connected
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Phoenix
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20210101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20250109T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T194913Z
UID:15878-1748822400-1748908799@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Veterans of the Military Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:When: June 2 – 10\, 2025\nCost (Airfare is included) \n\nVeterans: $3\,300.00\nNon-military persons: $4\,600.00 (for example\, spouses)\n\nOffered by: The Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85253\nContact 414.427.0570 x246 for more information. \nInformation & Registration \nThe Franciscan Renewal Center is offering a pilgrimage to Rome for veterans of the military. \nSample Itinerary \nNote: The itinerary will vary based on dates of travel and reservation availability. \nTrip Includes: \n\nDaily Mass\nTransfers as per itinerary.\nClean\, modern hotels or pensioni staffed by religious congregations.\nTransportation with coach bus and taxis\nMost breakfasts\, lunches\, and dinners\nFull services of staff\nDaily input with lectures\nAll tips to driver\, hotel\, and tour guides.\n\nSt. Francis of Assisi knew from his experience that re-entering society after living in a life-threatening place is the most difficult journey for a human to make. St. Francis had to learn this painful lesson in his own life. The journeys of St. Francis and St. Clare may help you and your loved ones in trying to make sense of all the good and bad that you have witnessed and felt while in the military.
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/veterans-of-the-military-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network,Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20250109T195045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T195045Z
UID:15880-1747872000-1747958399@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Veterans of the Military Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:When: May 22 – 30\, 2025\nCost (Airfare is included) \n\nVeterans: $3\,300.00\nNon-military persons: $4\,600.00 (for example\, spouses)\n\nOffered by: The Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85253\nContact 414.427.0570 x246 for more information. \nInformation & Registration \nThe Franciscan Renewal Center is offering a pilgrimage to Rome for veterans of the military. \nSample Itinerary \nNote: The itinerary will vary based on dates of travel and reservation availability. \nTrip Includes: \n\nDaily Mass\nTransfers as per itinerary.\nClean\, modern hotels or pensioni staffed by religious congregations.\nTransportation with coach bus and taxis\nMost breakfasts\, lunches\, and dinners\nFull services of staff\nDaily input with lectures\nAll tips to driver\, hotel\, and tour guides.\n\nSt. Francis of Assisi knew from his experience that re-entering society after living in a life-threatening place is the most difficult journey for a human to make. St. Francis had to learn this painful lesson in his own life. The journeys of St. Francis and St. Clare may help you and your loved ones in trying to make sense of all the good and bad that you have witnessed and felt while in the military.
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/veterans-of-the-military-pilgrimage-2/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network,Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20240616T002107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T002701Z
UID:12357-1731628800-1731887999@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Women Veterans Healing of Memory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Women Veteran Healing of Memories Workshop\nNovember 15 at 5:30 PM – November 17 at 2:00 PM \nSpirit in the Desert Retreat Center\, Carefree\, AZ. \n\nThe Healing of Memories workshop is a safe place for participants to explore personal histories and gain insight and empathy for themselves and others.\nThis Institute for Healing of Memories retreat is a response to the emotional\, psychological\, and spiritual wounds inflicted by war\, human rights abuses\, and other life-changing traumatic circumstances. The workshop is life-changing! Participants learn ways to overcome anger\, loss\, grief\, and guilt. Not only is it a step on the journey to personal healing\, but also it contributes to the healing of interpersonal relationships.\nThe event is FREE for women veterans in Arizona. Registration is required.\n\nFor more information\, contact Mike Wold\, Navy Veteran and Veteran Workshop Coordinator\, at michael_w_wold@msn.com
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/women-veterans-healing-of-memory-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network,Partner Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Women-Vet-Healing-of-Memories.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20240305T032911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T032911Z
UID:10745-1712880000-1712966399@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Healing of Memories Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Announcing an in-person Healing of Memories Workshop for Women Veterans. \nDates: April 12-14\, 2024 \nPlace: Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85253 \nContact: To begin the registration process\, contact Mike Wold\, workshop coordinator\, at 651.687.9767 or via email at michael_w_wold@msn.com \nThe workshop will provide the participants with a safe experiential and interactive way to address anger\, loss\, grief and guilt. The workshop has been conducted for nearly 400 Arizona veterans during the last 10 years. \nThe workshop is offered free to women service members and veterans.  It begins with dinner at 6 pm on Friday\, April 12 and ends on Sunday\, April 14 at 1 pm. Those who have attended this workshop say that it was a major step in their healing from their psychological and spiritual wounds. Transportation will be provided to those who need it.
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/healing-of-memories-workshop/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Faith Network,Mental Health,Partner Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Connect-Icon.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240229T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20240108T175119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T014916Z
UID:10112-1709211600-1709218800@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Navigator Training for Faith-Based Organization Members
DESCRIPTION:Members of the faith community are invited to join this virtual training offered at no cost and open to all. In the training\, you’ll learn how to support service members\, veterans\, & families through tailored training from Be Connected and trauma-informed care. Learn more about the Be Connected Faith Network here. \nThursday\, February 29 \n1 – 3 pm MST \nRegister Here for this Virtual Event\nEVENT FLYER \n\n\n\n\n____ \n\n\n\n1 – 2 PM: Be Connected Training with Sandra Ballester \n\nThis training guides community members on becoming the right door by connecting military/veteran community members to the right resources!\n\n\n\n\n2 – 3 PM: Trauma-informed Care Training with Sanghoon Yoo \nAdverse Childhood Experiences and Neuroscience Development.
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/trauma-informed-navigator-training-for-faith-based-organization-members/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BC-Faith-Network.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20240108T174051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T174312Z
UID:10108-1708509600-1708515000@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Faith Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Faith Gatherings host a variety of speakers and feature dynamic contemporary topics and engaging conversations. Gatherings happen each quarter and are open to all community members interested in expanding faith-based support to Service Members\, Veterans\, and their Families. View the event flyer. \nWednesday\, February 21\n10 – 11:30 am MST \n\nThis meeting will take place virtually.\nRegister via Eventbrite.\nThere is no cost to attend.\n\nIn 2023\, we discussed moral injury\, how it occurs\, and the devastating trauma that can result. It’s time to further the conversation into healing. The February 2024 Arizona Faith Gathering will dive into the work of healing from moral injury with a panel of military chaplains who will share their work in moral injury healing and the most effective methods they have used.
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/arizona-faith-gathering-6/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Faith-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20231005T190125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T011900Z
UID:9645-1700042400-1700047800@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Faith Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Arizona Faith Gathering taking place virtually on Wednesday\, November 15\, 2023\, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Arizona time. There is no cost for this event and all are welcome!\nREGISTER HERE \nDOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER \nFEATURED SPEAKER: PASTOR SANGHOON YOO\, MDIV.\, MSW \nPastor Yoo will share the insights gained through his experience working with faith community leaders to help them approach the sensitive topic of mental health. The key\, according to Pastor Yoo\, is to create a “culture of belonging” in the faith community\, where honest conversations on mental health can be safely held. \nLearn more about the Be Connected Faith Network at www.ConnectVeterans.org/faith 
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/arizona-faith-gathering-4/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Faith-Gathering-4-Thumb.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230816T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20230611T232544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T175653Z
UID:9093-1692176400-1692181800@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Faith Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on Wednesday\, August 16\, 2023\, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for the Arizona Faith Gathering of 2023. \nArizona Faith Gathering 2023 Flyer \nHear from a renowned expert in this area\, our keynote speaker Dr. Harold G. Koenig. Dr. Koenig is the author of Spiritual Readiness and numerous research projects. Dr. Koenig is a Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and the director of the Center for Spirituality\, Theology\, and Health at Duke University. \nDr. Koenig will share insights about spiritual resiliency and the ways to attain it. Following Dr. Koenig’s keynote address will be a panel of chaplains from each of the services to share their insights on spiritual resiliency. Topics discussed will include: \n\nWhat is spiritual resiliency?\nWhat can our service members and veterans do to possess it?\n\nRegister at: https://bit.ly/AZFaith23 \n\nThis virtual event strongly encourages your contributions to the discussion.\nShare your insight and ask questions.\nThere is no cost and all are welcome to attend.\n\nAbout the Keynote Speaker\nDr. Harold G. Koenig is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral science and the director of the Center for Spirituality\, Theology\, and Health at Duke University. \nAbout the Be Connected Faith Network\nThe Arizona Coalition for Military Families is working to build a strong\, statewide network of caring and compassionate people who offer support for all who serve or have served our country\, and their families who support them. Please subscribe for news and event invitations and stay connected to the Be Connected Faith Network and the other resources and programs offered through Be Connected. \nVisit www.ConnectVeterans.org/Faith to learn more about the Be Connected Faith Network and to get more involved! View past Faith Network events on our YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/@BeConnectedAZ
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/arizona-faith-gathering-5/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Faith_Gathering_Flyer_August-2023pdf.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20230108T043549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T044327Z
UID:7845-1675850400-1675855800@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Faith Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, February 8\, 2023\, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for the first Arizona Faith Gathering of 2023. \nThe event will feature a panel of faith\, mental health\, and community leaders to engage in a discussion about faith and inclusivity. The panel will share thought on a variety of topics including: \n\nHow can we rally our community and support one another around faith and inclusivity?\nAre faith and inclusivity both uniting and polarizing?\nAre these terms mutually exclusive or can we come together to bridge the gap and have a greater collective impact on the Military and Veteran community?\n\nPlease join us for this virtual event that strongly encourages your contributions to the discussion. Share your insight and offer suggestions on ways community\, spiritual\, and faith leaders can foster faith and inclusivity. There is no cost and all are welcome to attend. \nAbout the Be Connected Faith Network\nThe Arizona Coalition for Military Families is working to build a strong\, statewide network of caring and compassionate people who offer support for all who serve or have served our country\, and their families who support them. Please subscribe for news and event invitations and stay connected to the Be Connected Faith Network and the other resources and programs offered through Be Connected. Visit www.ConnectVeterans.org/Faith to learn more about the Be Connected Faith Network and to get more involved! View past Faith Network events on our YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/@BeConnectedAZ
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/arizona-faith-gathering-3/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BCFN-Thumbnail-Calendar-5.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20221023T041126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221023T041126Z
UID:7463-1667383200-1667388600@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Faith Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022 \n10 AM – 11:30 AM MST \nVirtual Event \nRegister to receive the meeting link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arizona-faith-gathering-tickets-430022638287 \nWe are working to build a strong\, statewide network of caring and compassionate people who offer support for all who serve our country and their families who support them\, we hope that you will subscribe to news and event invitations and stay connected to the Be Connected Faith Network and the other resources and programs offered through Be Connected. \nIf you want to be a part of the Arizona Faith Gatherings and get more involved\, join us at this event!
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/arizona-faith-gathering-2/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Faith-Gathering-1181-×-1181-px.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T132457
CREATED:20220108T221454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T221454Z
UID:4713-1643191200-1643196600@connectveterans.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Faith Gathering
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to gather virtually with faith leaders to how to better support military-connected members of our community. Our special guest speakers\, VA Chaplains\, will share the spiritual journey of a veteran and why your support as part of the faith community is so essential in their lives. \nArizona Faith Gathering meetings take place quarterly and are open to all community members interested in expanding faith-based support to our military\, veteran\, and family population. Learn more about the Arizona Faith Network at www.ConnectVeterans.org/Faith and register for this virtual event at https://bit.ly/Jan26FaithEvent.
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/arizona-faith-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AZ-Faith-Gathering-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Be Connected Faith Network":MAILTO:info@ArizonaCoalition.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR