Update • June 28, 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: Help us find a Hunger Advocacy Fellow for the LAMA office next year!

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

GCS HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK

Tuesday, June 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.

ARIZONA LISTENING SESSION FOR THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON HUNGER

Wednesday, June 29 @ 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

The Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) is partnering with WHEAT and the Alliance to End Hunger to host a Zoom listening session on hunger, nutrition, and health. We will gather and share Arizona-specific input with the White House, as the Administration prepares for its national Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in September.

‘HOUSING AND HUNGER’ WEBINAR BY ELCA WORLD HUNGER

Wednesday, June 29 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Participate in the “Housing and Hunger” Webinar with Brooke DeJong of ELCA World Hunger and receive a new resource on housing titled Housing: A Practical Guide for Learning, Advocating and Building.

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, July 1 @ 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.

TURN-IN DAY FOR PREDATORY DEBT COLLECTION PROTECTION

Thursday, July 7 @ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Arizona Capitol Rose Garden (map)

Healthcare Rising AZ will turn in 500K signatures to put the Predatory Debt Protection Collection Act on the 2022 ballot – the most signatures in AZ ballot initiative history! Press Conference at 9:00 am.

AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Thursday, July 7 @ 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, July 7 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 06/27 - 07/03:

• Hunger Leaders Network meeting

• AZ Listening Session for the White House Conference on Hunger

• Anti-Hunger & Food Systems Advocacy Call

• 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