Update • April 11, 2023

Thank you for reading Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA)’s newsletter, featuring excerpts and highlights from our website at LAMAz.org. LAMA is an advocacy ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA.

This week’s Action Alert: We’re still plugging the ELCA Listening Sessions on the Farm Bill, which funds SNAP, WIC and other key national programs ~ share your input, or simply join for the education!

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

AFN CHERISHING CREATION COLLABORATIVE

Thursday, April 13 @ 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

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 LIAISON ROUNDTABLE

Monday, April 17 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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 HUNGER & HOUSING COMMITTEE

Thursday, April 20 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join people from diverse religions working together to help around Hunger and Housing. This interfaith group convened by Arizona Faith Network meets online the third Thursday of each month.

ELCA FARM BILL LISTENING SESSION

Friday, April 21 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

The farm bill is legislation that is critical to addressing hunger in the United States and globally. It covers federal nutrition programs such as SNAP, WIC, environment, trade, foreign aid and rural development. ELCA Advocacy.

LAMA KICKOFF AT HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN, CHANDLER

Sunday, April 23 @ 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (map)

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler will host a Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) kickoff event on Sunday, April 23, 2023. All are welcome!

SWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES: ACHIEVING ENOUGH FOR ALL AND PURSUING PEACE

Tuesday - Thursday, April 25 - 27

Ecumenical Advocacy Day (EAD) 2023. Day 1 will have workshops focused on skills-building and Days 2 & 3 will feature workshops organized by issue tracks, including Africa, Domestic, East Asia Pacific, Economic Justice, Environmental Justice, Latin America, Middle East, and Peace & Security.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 04/10 - 04/16:

• LAMA Policy Committee meeting

• Grant writing

• LAMA newsletter, correspondence & social media

We’d love to hear from you!

Thank you for being partners in advocacy ministry in Arizona. We’re glad you’re here! Please contact LAMA if we can help you or your church, including:

• Speak to your congregation or meet with your social justice team

• Connect you with advocacy volunteer opportunities

• Advocate on behalf of community programs you care about

• Help you set up a AZ Legislature Right to Speak (RTS) account