Update • February 14, 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: “Love one another as I have loved you.” Then… Register for the synod-wide 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge to benefit ELCA World Hunger ~ it’s super easy!

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

AFN HUNGER & HOUSING COMMITTEE

Thursday, February 16 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join people from diverse religions working together to help around Hunger and Housing. This group convened by Arizona Faith Network meets the third Thursday of each month. Solveig Muus, director of LAMA, is guest this month.

WALKING WET: HTLC DISCIPLESHIP JOURNEY SEMINAR

Friday - Saturday, February 17-18 @ 5:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Discipleship Journey Seminar features keynotes by Rev. Charles Newman (Crossroads, San Tan Valley), Rev. Deborah K. Hutterer, Bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA, and Rev. Jacqueline Pagel, Bishop’s Associate for Faith Formation and Candidacy.

LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE

Monday, February 20 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The LAMA Liaison Roundtable meets virtually the third Monday of the month. These conversations offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics about congregational engagement in advocacy.

GCS HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK

Tuesday, February 28 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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.

AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Thursday, March 2 @ 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!

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, March 3 @ 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.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 02/12 - 02/18:

• GCS Hunger Leader Leader annual Check-in with ELCA World Hunger

• LAMA Policy Council meeting, as host

• Arizona Anti-Hunger Alliance Day at the Capitol planning meeting

• AFN Hunger & Housing Committee meeting, as presenter

• Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Discipleship Seminar, as workshop leader

• 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