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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 Kickoff at Spirit of Joy, Clarkdale
Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Clarkdale will host Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) on Saturday, January 4 and again on Sunday, January 5 for worship at 4:30 pm Saturday and 9:30 am Sunday, followed by a time of learning after services. Join us in Clarkdale ~ all are welcome!
LAMA Kickoff at Spirit of Joy, Clarkdale
Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Clarkdale will host Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) on Saturday, January 4 and again on Sunday, January 5 for worship at 4:30 pm Saturday and 9:30 am Sunday, followed by a time of learning after services. Join us in Clarkdale ~ all are welcome!
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.
District Coordinator Training for Lutheran Day at the Legislature
This half-hour virtual training session is for those who have volunteered to coordinate the legislative visits for the participants in their districts. Learn the tips, tricks and talking points for Lutheran Day at the Legislature.
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!
Anti-Hunger Day at the Capitol
Monday, February 3, 2025 is Arizona Food Bank Network’s annual Anti-Hunger Day at the Capitol! This is a great opportunity to learn about the core work and community programming at food banks and how you can support anti-hunger policies like continued funding for school meals in the state budget.
Nourish Our Future: A Campaign to End Child Hunger
Join Bread for the World as we launch a new advocacy campaign to make a historic impact against child hunger and malnutrition! Learn about the legislative priorities we will pursue, why they matter for children, and what you can do to make a difference.
Lutheran Advocacy Day Prep
Prepare for Advocacy Day in advance! Learn what to expect, what to wear, schedule of events, what bills will be championed and tips on how to talk with your legislators to prepare for your appointments.
Lutheran Day at the Legislature
Lutherans from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol in Wesley Bolin Plaza for a day of advocacy on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm to learn, to witness, and voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.
Request to Speak (RTS) Training
Do you have an RTS account but don’t know quite how to use it? Need a refresher? This 30-minute training will equip participants to use Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) system in preparation for the upcoming legislative session.
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!
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.
Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering
Be part of a powerful day of connection, learning, and celebration with people of faith from across Arizona. This year’s theme, Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers, will focus on Peacemakers in Action, exploring how we can actively cultivate peace and unity in an increasingly divided world.
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 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!
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!
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.
LAMA Kickoff at King of Glory, Tempe
King of Glory Lutheran Church in Tempe will host Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) on Sunday, November 10 for worship at 8:00 am and 10:30 am and a time of learning between services. Join us in Tempe ~ 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 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!
LAMA Kickoff at Beautiful Savior, Tucson
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson will host Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) on Sunday, November 3 for worship at 8:00 am and 10:00 am and a time of learning between services. Join us in Tucson ~ all are welcome!
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!
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.
LAMA Kickoff at Saint Andrew, Phoenix
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix will host Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) on Sunday, October 27 for worship at 9:30 am and a time of learning following the service. Join us in Phoenix ~ all are welcome!
Kindling Faith Series: What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?
In this election year, how might our Lutheran faith shape our thinking, acting, and voting on major issues? Ponder timely ELCA social teachings and to learn tips for leading discussions in your own community. October 22: Freed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity, and Culture — Dr. Richard Perry, emeritus faculty, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
World Food Day Celebration with ELCA World Hunger
Join ELCA World Hunger on October 15 for a celebration of World Food Day and the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger!
Prayer Vigils for Peace During the 2024 Election Season in Tucson
As the 2024 election approaches, emotions run high, and our communities feel the weight of hope, fear, anxiety, and exhaustion. Amidst the noise of campaign ads and social media debates, there is a call for peace, unity, and prayer.
LAMA Kickoff at Our Saviour’s, Phoenix
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Phoenix will host Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) on Sunday, October 13 for worship at 9:30 am and a time of learning following the service. Join us in Phoenix ~ all are welcome!
Kindling Faith Series: What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?
In this election year, how might our Lutheran faith shape our thinking, acting, and voting on major issues? Ponder timely ELCA social teachings and to learn tips for leading discussions in your own community. October 8: Earth’s Climate Crisis Study Guide — Dr. Ryan Cumming, Program Director, Theological Ethics, Education, and Community Engagement
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 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!
LAMA Kickoff at Bethlehem, Mesa
Bethlehem Lutheran Church will host Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) on Sunday, September 29 for worship at 9:00 am and a time of learning following the service. Join us in Mesa ~ all are welcome!
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!
Kindling Faith Series: What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?
In this election year, how might our Lutheran faith shape our thinking, acting, and voting on major issues? Ponder timely ELCA social teachings and to learn tips for leading discussions in your own community. September 24: Faith, Sexism and Justice — Dr. Mary Streufert, Director, Gender Justice and Women's Empowerment, and Heather Dean, Program Coordinator, Theological Discernment, ELCA