Update • December 20, 2022

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: Merry Christmas from LAMA! Have a blessed holiday with your loved ones.

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

GCS HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK

Tuesday, December 27 @ 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, January 5 @ 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, January 5 @ 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 from 2:00-3:00pm.

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, January 6 @ 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, January 12 @ 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.

LUTHERAN DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE

Monday, January 30 @ 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

• Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza at the Arizona State Capitol (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Lutherans from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol in Wesley Bolin Plaza for a day of advocacy on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am to learn, to witness, and voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 12/18 - 12/24:

• LAMA Liaison Roundtable meeting

• SPPO 2023 monthly meeting and retreat planning

• Lutheran Advocacy Day at the Legislature planning & appointments

• Advocacy video script and planning

• 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