GOLDEN RULE MOMENTS Recognizing inherent nobility in every student Albert Celoza Special to The Republic USA TODAY NETWORK Dr. Paul R. Harasha sociology educator and member of the Bahá’í Faith, brings a unique perspective to the practice of the golden rule in teaching at a community college. In this interview conducted by Albert Celoza, Dr. […]

Golden rule in action: Vasu Bandhu’s journey Golden Rule Moments Albert Celoza | Guest columnist Every Monday at the start of the work week, Arizona Faith Network’s Interfaith Manager, Vasu Bandhu, brings people together in peace through guided meditation. His gentle demeanor has a healing effect and offers participants moments of mindfulness and peace. The name Vasu […]

Golden Rule: Youth volunteers making a difference Albert Celoza, Ph.D. Special for The Republic One Saturday this April, three dedicated youth volunteers responded to my call for an interview—Veer Mayo, Jacob Gronner, and Jacob Denlinger. They joined a group of adult volunteers in the Arizona Langar on Wheels (ALoW) weekly food distribution for unhoused individuals. Each […]

GOLDEN RULE MOMENTS Bringing heaven down to earth through action and faith Albert Celoza Special for The Republic USA TODAY NETWORK Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz is working to fulfill his dream: “to bring heaven down to earth.” Through his innovative Beit Midrash study house and Arizona Jews for Justice, Yanklowitz embodies a unique approach to spiritual activism […]

Eldred’s family wanted to be sure you knew of Eldred’s passing. AZIFM was near and dear to his heart in furthering peace and understanding among ALL peoples. Feel free to share the news as you feel best. The Memorial Service will be held on May 9th at 11am at the Community of Christ Church, 4224 […]

golden rule moments Building a community of love and service Albert Celoza Special for The Republic USA TODAY NETWORK National issues and controversies often grab headlines, but the real improvement in quality of life happens in local communities. Effective leadership involves fostering trust, connection, and shared purpose by focusing on empathy, collaboration, and empowerment. It moves […]

Community Volunteers Harvest 4,000 Orangesat Historic L. Ron Hubbard Home Arcadia Osborn neighborhood — January 10, 2026 — Over 100 neighbors and GirlScouts came together at the historic L. Ron Hubbard Home on Osborn Road for the 1stAnnual Orange Tree Harvest, collecting 4,000 oranges from 36 trees for St. Mary’sFood Bank in just over an […]

GOLDEN RULE MOMENTS Everyone is welcome: A service to humanity Albert Celoza Special to The Republic In ancient India, a concerned but astute father gave his son 20 rupees to start a profitable business. In the 15th century, 20 rupees would have been a substantial sum and carried expectations of a good return. The son, equally […]

GOLDEN RULE MOMENTS Building a family, community Albert Celoza Special for The Republic The front page of the July 2, 1982, New York Times featured a photo of “four thousand followers of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, most of them selected for each other by him, married amid flags and balloons yesterday in a mass […]

Albert Celoza Special for The Republic Saturdays can be challenging for Cassie. After a long week of work, finding the motivation for an early morning class is tough, especially when sleep is tempting. Yet, she rises early for the joy of joining the community created by Zumba teacher Ana Stone. Cassie says, ‘I leave class uplifted […]