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LDR Partner Spotlight with Andrew Fuller
In this special Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) Partner Spotlight, Andrew Fuller, Program Director for Economic Policy and Domestic Policy Chair at Witness in Society will discuss current federal legislation, including updates on the SNAP program and Farm Bill and their potential impacts on community resiliency.
AFN Social Justice Commission
The Social Justice Commission is the branch of Arizona Faith Network (AFN) that engages in justice and advocacy work. All are welcome to join this group!
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative
CCC is a group of individuals, faith communities, sustainability and justice-oriented organizations collaborating to more effectively cherish our shared earth and all creation. All are welcome to join these meetings. Arizona Faith Network.
Anti-Hunger & Food Systems Advocacy Call
Connect with hunger advocates in Arizona and get legislative updates through monthly advocacy calls. Facilitated by Arizona Food Systems Network and Arizona Food Bank Network.
LAMA Liaison Roundtable
The LAMA Liaison Roundtable meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30p via Zoom. These conversations offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics about congregational engagement in advocacy.
Engaging as People of Faith Amid Rise in For-Profit Immigration Detention
For-profit immigration detention is rapidly expanding across the U.S. Hear from ELCA AMMPARO, Theological Discernment, and Witness in Society staff about the history of immigration detention and the theology and biblical witness that can inform churches’ response, as well as ways to engage.
GCS Hunger Leaders Network
Hunger leaders from offices & congregations all over the synod gather together to discuss each other’s projects, collaborate, and lend each other support. We hear from synod and churchwide offices working on hunger solutions and find out what we can do to help. All are invited to join!
Poll Chaplain/Peacekeeper Training
These multi-faith, multi-racial, intergenerational poll chaplains (ordained and lay leaders) and peacekeepers will help provide a calming and moral presence to vulnerable voters, such as the elderly, disabled, youth, and other disenfranchised citizens.
Poll Chaplain/Peacekeeper Training
These multi-faith, multi-racial, intergenerational poll chaplains (ordained and lay leaders) and peacekeepers will help provide a calming and moral presence to vulnerable voters, such as the elderly, disabled, youth, and other disenfranchised citizens.
'We Ride for Her' Documentary Screening and Dialogue
Join the Racial Justice Advocacy Network’s Fourth Thursday Connections on Thursday, May 28 at 5:00 PM (AZ). This month’s gathering will center on the documentary “We Ride for Her,” followed by guided conversation and reflection.
Children in Immigrant Families: Understanding the Impact of Current Policies
This conversation is designed for people who work with children and families and want to better understand how recent policy changes are affecting children in immigrant families, the stressors many families are navigating, and ways communities and professionals can offer meaningful support.
AZFSN All-Network Meeting
Join Arizona Food Systems Network (AzFSN) to connect with peers, get inspired by regional food system coalitions, meet AZFSN's new steering committee, give your input on the 2026 AZFSN Annual Gathering and find resources and support.
LAMA Liaison Roundtable
The LAMA Liaison Roundtable meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30p via Zoom. These conversations offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics about congregational engagement in advocacy.
LAMA Kickoff at Sierra Evangelical, Sierra Vista, AZ
Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sierra Vista, AZ will host Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) on Sunday, May 17 for worship at 9:00 am, with a time of learning after worship. Join us in Sierra Vista ~ all are welcome!
Anti-Hunger & Food Systems Advocacy Call
Connect with hunger advocates in Arizona and get legislative updates through monthly advocacy calls. Facilitated by Arizona Food Systems Network and Arizona Food Bank Network.
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee
Help protect our cherished right to vote! Join this working committee to stay up to date with voting advocacy in AZ and beyond. The interfaith working committee meets online the first Thursday of the month from 2:00-3:00pm.
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative
CCC is a group of individuals, faith communities, sustainability and justice-oriented organizations collaborating to more effectively cherish our shared earth and all creation. All are welcome to join these meetings. Arizona Faith Network.
Addressing Misinformation and False Narratives in the Food System
Unpack everything from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans to SNAP eligibility and the USDA's "Farmer First" agenda. We invite you to submit your questions ahead of time and share this opportunity with your colleagues.
AFN Social Justice Commission
The Social Justice Commission is the branch of Arizona Faith Network (AFN) that engages in justice and advocacy work. All are welcome to join this group!
ELCA Domestic Hunger Grants Webinar
ELCA World Hunger’s Domestic Hunger Grant application webinar will offer information about the process of applying for a domestic hunger grant. Webinar will review granting priorities and the grant application process, how to submit an LOI, and answer questions from grant applicants.
Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls
In honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day, leaders across the ELCA will gather for a Candlelight Vigil for Missing and Murdered Women and Girls, written by Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy.
GCS Hunger Leaders Network
Hunger leaders from offices & congregations all over the synod gather together to discuss each other’s projects, collaborate, and lend each other support. We hear from synod and churchwide offices working on hunger solutions and find out what we can do to help. All are invited to join!
Bread for the World National Meeting with Rev. David Beckmann
Join Bread for the World’s quarterly national meeting featuring special guest Rev. David Beckmann, president emeritus of Bread for the World.
Your Voice Matters: An Advocacy How-To with Antoine Cummins
The Racial Justice Advocacy Network “Thursday Connections” continues with an Advocacy How-To featuring Antoine Cummins of ELCA Advocacy. Learn strategy, tips and best practices for using your voice to make a difference.
Earth Day Vigil at the Capitol
Join community on April 22nd at the Arizona Capitol for a candlelight vigil to recognize the loss of environmental protections, reflect and connect with others.
LAMA Liaison Roundtable
The LAMA Liaison Roundtable meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30p via Zoom. These conversations offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics about congregational engagement in advocacy.
Prophetic Witness Campaign: In-Person Gathering
Arizona Faith Network and Corazón invite clergy and faith leaders across Arizona to join this shared work of unity, nonviolence, and moral courage. The next in-person Prophetic Witness Campaign gathering is Thursday, April 16.
A Conversation with John Fugelsang: Faith, Democracy and the Separation of Church and State
This is a national program designed to equip participants of all faiths and no faith with knowledge, context, and practical insight at a pivotal moment in American public life. Don't miss this!
Clergy Called to Courage: Join April 14 Conversation on Immigration & Faith
Clergy are invited to an April 14 online gathering focused on immigration and faith, offering insight, conversation, and a call to action as church leaders discern how to respond faithfully to current immigration enforcement and support vulnerable communities.
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative
CCC is a group of individuals, faith communities, sustainability and justice-oriented organizations collaborating to more effectively cherish our shared earth and all creation. All are welcome to join these meetings. Arizona Faith Network.
Poll Chaplain/Peacekeeper Training
These multi-faith, multi-racial, intergenerational poll chaplains (ordained and lay leaders) and peacekeepers will help provide a calming and moral presence to vulnerable voters, such as the elderly, disabled, youth, and other disenfranchised citizens.
Intergenerational VBS Webinar
ELCA World Hunger invites you to a webinar on how to include people from all ages in VBS on Monday, April 13 at 12pm (AZ), 2pm CST.
Anti-Hunger & Food Systems Advocacy Call
Connect with hunger advocates in Arizona and get legislative updates through monthly advocacy calls. Facilitated by Arizona Food Systems Network and Arizona Food Bank Network.
GCS Hunger Leaders Network
Hunger leaders from offices & congregations all over the synod gather together to discuss each other’s projects, collaborate, and lend each other support. We hear from synod and churchwide offices working on hunger solutions and find out what we can do to help. All are invited to join!
Interfaith Day at the Capitol
Join us for our 2026 We Are One Beloved Community: Arizona Interfaith Day at the Capitol. This day of prophetic witness will include singing and chatting, finding common ground with people of other faiths, and meeting with state legislators.
The Fight to End Hunger: 2026 Update with Rick Steves and Eugene Cho
This special Monday Night Travel episode is a 2026 update on the fight to end hunger with Rick Steves and Eugene Cho.
LAMA Liaison Roundtable
The LAMA Liaison Roundtable meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30p via Zoom. These conversations offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics about congregational engagement in advocacy.
AFN Cherishing Creation Collaborative
CCC is a group of individuals, faith communities, sustainability and justice-oriented organizations collaborating to more effectively cherish our shared earth and all creation. All are welcome to join these meetings. Arizona Faith Network.
Anti-Hunger & Food Systems Advocacy Call
Connect with hunger advocates in Arizona and get legislative updates through monthly advocacy calls. Facilitated by Arizona Food Systems Network and Arizona Food Bank Network.