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: Help us find candidates for the Hunger Advocacy Fellowship with LAMA ~ do you know someone who might fit the position? Spread the word!
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The 2021-22 Hunger Advocacy Fellow placed with LAMA will serve as a member of the staff of this ELCA-affiliated State Public Policy Office as a full-time contract employee. This is a paid position,
Tuesday, May 24 or Wednesday, May 25 @ 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
What is important to you when you think about government? What about how the church and the state relate to each other? Share your views on this important new social statement in a listening session with the ELCA staff.
This network of the Grand Canyon Synod gathers once a month to learn and to share with the group about hunger-related topics in our congregations. All are welcome.
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!
Join BFW’s Southwest regional organizer and others in our area for an update on school meals and learn about the looming deadline for Child Nutrition waivers.
The Arizona Faith Network is working hard to protect our cherished right to vote on the state and federal level. Join this working committee to stay up to date with voting advocacy in AZ and beyond.
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.
Join Bread for the World at the 2022 Virtual Advocacy Summit: The Power of Our Voice to carry our collective voice through the halls of Congress to advocate for policies that address hunger.
PURPLE: America, We Need to Talk tells the story of everyday Americans with opposing viewpoints confronting their disagreements head-on and discovering the humanity and concerns that lie behind each
If you look back at a time you felt directionless, does that memory still present the same feelings in your current context? Reflect using this devotional from an ELCA World Hunger Advocacy Fellow
Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 05/23 - 05/29:
Virtual Listening Session on Hunger and Civic Engagement
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
