Update • March 28, 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: Urge Congress to Pass a Budget with Strong Homeless and Affordable Housing Programs. From ELCA Advocacy.

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

INTERFAITH PRAYER WALK FOR AZ PUBLIC LANDS DAY

Sunday, April 2 @ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center (map)

Join AFN for an interfaith prayer circle and walk to celebrate Arizona Public Lands Day. Participate in an interfaith prayer circle and meditation prior to the walk. Each mile of the prayer walk will feature a different prayer or meditation from a faith tradition in Arizona.

AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Thursday, April 6 @ 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

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 FAITHFUL VOTER AZ (VOTING RIGHTS) COMMITTEE

Thursday, April 6 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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.

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, April 7 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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 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.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 03/27 - 04/02:

• GCS Hunger Leaders Network

• State Public Policy Office (SPPO) meeting planning

• Lenten Practicum: 40 Days of Caring for God’s Creation

• 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