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

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

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

The #ELCAElectionActivator network is a monthly gathering for the mutual support and equipping of all Lutherans preparing to participate in the electoral process. Sponsored by ELCA Witness in Society (ELCA Advocacy).

The #ELCAElectionActivator network is a monthly gathering for the mutual support and equipping of all Lutherans preparing to participate in the electoral process. Sponsored by ELCA Witness in Society (ELCA Advocacy).

This 75- to 90-minute webinar series explore the impacts of American Christian Nationalism and its impacts on this great democracy. September 11: Flocking Together: How to Keep Each Other Safe In The Face of Christian Nationalism

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 8: Abortion — Dr. Caryn Riswold, Professor of Religion/McCoy Family Distinguished Chair in Lutheran Heritage and Mission at Wartburg College

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. August 27: Corporate Social Responsibility — Rev. Kaari Reierson, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for the ELCA

The #ELCAElectionActivator network is a monthly gathering for the mutual support and equipping of all Lutherans preparing to participate in the electoral process. Sponsored by ELCA Witness in Society (ELCA Advocacy).

The #ELCAElectionActivator network is a monthly gathering for the mutual support and equipping of all Lutherans preparing to participate in the electoral process. Sponsored by ELCA Witness in Society (ELCA Advocacy).

The August Book Time selection is I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversations by Sarah Steward Holland and Beth Silvers — Pastor Kaila Armbruster, facilitator, of Crossroads Lutheran, San Tan Valley.

This 75- to 90-minute webinar series explore the impacts of American Christian Nationalism and its impacts on this great democracy. August 13 Part 2: Challenging Christian Nationalism through Shared Rural Values

This 75- to 90-minute webinar series explore the impacts of American Christian Nationalism and its impacts on this great democracy. July 30 Part 1: Challenging Christian Nationalism through Shared Rural Values

The #ELCAElectionActivator network is a monthly gathering for the mutual support and equipping of all Lutherans preparing to participate in the electoral process. Sponsored by ELCA Witness in Society (ELCA Advocacy).

The #ELCAElectionActivator network is a monthly gathering for the mutual support and equipping of all Lutherans preparing to participate in the electoral process. Sponsored by ELCA Witness in Society (ELCA Advocacy).

This 75- to 90-minute webinar series explore the impacts of American Christian Nationalism and its impacts on this great democracy. July 16: All Nations, One Blood: How Abolitionists, Martin Luther King, and Fannie Lou Hamer Seized the Same Biblical Passage to Argue for Racial Equality and Undercut Nationalism

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. June 25: Introduction to Social Teachings — Dr. Roger Willer, Director of Theological Ethics for the ELCA

This 75- to 90-minute webinar series explore the impacts of American Christian Nationalism and its impacts on this great democracy. May 15: Distorted Discipleship: Christian Nationalism's Mission of Dominating the Nations

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.