This 75- to 90-minute webinar series explore the impacts of American Christian Nationalism and its impacts on this great democracy. April 23: The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: How People Are Drawn in and How to Talk across the Divide

Lutherans from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol in Wesley Bolin Plaza for a day of advocacy on Thursday, January 18, 2023 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm to learn, to witness, eat! and voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.

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.

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.

The first workshop in the AFN Leadership Series will cover an overview of the Arizona Legislature structure, roles, and responsibilities and an introduction to the Request to Speak System.

Care for God’s Creation with the Arizona Faith Network! In the morning, will be meetings with legislators, and at noon the full group meets in Wesley Bolin Plaza and hear from speakers, including some legislators.

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.

Hear from UMC Church and Society staff and ecumenical partners about the rise of Christian nationalism, why we should be concerned, and what we can do to protect religious freedom for all.

All hands on deck, all Arizona clergy especially welcome! Every voter who wants to cast their ballot, should be able to do so. That means our community members need to feel safe enough to make their voices heard at the polls, in a state that has historically ignored them. You can play an integral part in holding your community in strength and compassion this voting season.

All hands on deck, all Arizona clergy especially welcome! Every voter who wants to cast their ballot, should be able to do so. That means our community members need to feel safe enough to make their voices heard at the polls, in a state that has historically ignored them. You can play an integral part in holding your community in strength and compassion this voting season.

All hands on deck, all Arizona clergy especially welcome! Every voter who wants to cast their ballot, should be able to do so. That means our community members need to feel safe enough to make their voices heard at the polls, in a state that has historically ignored them. You can play an integral part in holding your community in strength and compassion this voting season.

All hands on deck, all Arizona clergy especially welcome! Every voter who wants to cast their ballot, should be able to do so. That means our community members need to feel safe enough to make their voices heard at the polls, in a state that has historically ignored them. You can play an integral part in holding your community in strength and compassion this voting season.

This Townhall will introduce the Arizona Fair Elections Act, discuss concerns threatening our cherished right to vote, and provide an outlook on the upcoming midterm elections.

In this virtual event, Christians Against Christian Nationalism hosts Samuel Perry and Philip Gorski for a discussion about their new book The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy.

LAMA director Solveig Muus joins Pr. Timothy Wright of Community of Grace in Peoria for a livestreamed conversation on a wide range of topics including LAMA, ELCA advocacy, justice, civic engagement, democracy and faith, food insecurity and the root causes of hunger, and more.

Ryan P. Cumming & Rev. Conrad A. Braaten join Spirited Book Club to discuss The Forgotten Luther III: Reclaiming a Vision of Global Community.

Ryan P. Cumming & Rev. Conrad A. Braaten join Spirited Book Club to discuss The Forgotten Luther III: Reclaiming a Vision of Global Community.

Join the Paid Leave for All Bus Tour for the finale in Phoenix at UFCW Local 99 as those gathered call for a permanent, national paid leave policy and hear from Members of Congress, advocates, families, and local leaders.

“I have recognized that the thing that is mine to do in this moment is to create space for conversation and to amplify the voices and stories of those who are being so deeply and traumatically impacted. Maybe you don’t know where to start and who to listen to or what to do. My hope is that these conversations provide some insight and an invitation to you so that you can find what is yours to do.”

Advocacy 101 teaches the Arizona faith community the basics of policy advocacy along with effective methods for communicating with their legislators.

Advocacy 101 teaches Arizona Lutherans the basics of policy advocacy along with effective methods for communicating with their legislators.

An Inauguration Day Contemplative Virtual Prayer Vigil in four 30-minute segments to pray for peace, for justice, for restoration of unity, and or and for the people.

Join Amy Reumann, ELCA Director for Advocacy, to learn more about why Lutherans advocate and how discipleship expressed through civic engagement and public witness impacts the issues of our day.

The Weekly Online Gathering for ELCA Leaders continues every Wednesday, 12pm MST, 11am PST. Links to the meeting at elcacoaching.org as well as archives.

The Social Justice Commission is the branch of AFN which engages in justice and advocacy work. All are welcome to join this group, which hears from key community leaders each month.

This special meeting of the monthly ‘Justice at Faith’ team at Faith Lutheran Church in Phoenix will address criminal justice reform, climate justice and immigration/refugee justice. Features three guest speakers, discussion about advocacy steps and Q&A.

From Saint Olaf College: This conversation with Andrew Yang, American political commentator, entrepreneur, lawyer, and philanthropist to be aired virtually and followed by an audience Q&A, is the inaugural event for the Institute for Freedom and Community’s fall speaker series entitled, The Presidential Election and a Nation in Crisis: Polarization, Pandemic, Prejudice. The event will be live streamed, free, and open to the public.

Join Phoenix Fusion for Advocacy 101, facilitated by Pr. Sarah Stadler of Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix. What is advocacy, and how might we advocate for just systems that incarnate God’s love for the whole world? This 4-part clinic focuses on the overall topic and offers many practical examples.

Join Phoenix Fusion for Advocacy 101, facilitated by Pr. Sarah Stadler of Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix. What is advocacy, and how might we advocate for just systems that incarnate God’s love for the whole world? This 4-part clinic focuses on the overall topic and offers many practical examples.

Join Phoenix Fusion for Advocacy 101, facilitated by Pr. Sarah Stadler of Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix. What is advocacy, and how might we advocate for just systems that incarnate God’s love for the whole world? This 4-part clinic focuses on the overall topic and offers many practical examples.