Update • November 1, 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: Attend the LAMA Summit this Saturday!

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

HUNGER AT THE CROSSROADS WEBINAR: CONFLICT & HUNGER

Thursday, November 3 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Violent conflict is one of the most significant drivers of hunger around the world. From wars between nations to ethnic and tribal violence, conflicts affect farms, markets, jobs, housing, trade and more. In this webinar, ELCA staff will discuss the tragic and significant ways violent conflict impacts hunger.

LAMA SUMMIT 2022

Saturday, November 5 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (map)

• Google Calendar ICS

Join keynote speaker Rev. Eugene Cho, president/CEO of Bread for the World, and Lutheran advocates and friends for the third annual LAMA Summit to learn and to share, as we voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, November 11 @ 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.

2022 HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITIES VIRTUAL SUMMIT

Wednesday, Nov. 16 @ 10:00 AM - Thursday, November 17 @ 3:00 PM

This year, this annual 2-day event will focus on how the outcome of the mid-terms elections are likely to impact the prospect for fighting hunger at the federal level, as well as, the next steps resulting from the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.

LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE

Monday, November 21 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The LAMA Liaison Roundtable meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30p via Zoom. These conversations offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics about congregational engagement in advocacy, and answer all your questions.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 10/30 - 11/05:

• Arizona Anti-Hunger Alliance monthly meeting

• State Public Policy Office monthly meeting

• Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona annual retreat

• Hunger at the Crossroads: Conflict & Hunger

• Anti-Hunger & Food Systems Advocacy Call

• LAMA Summit featuring Rev. Eugene Cho, Bread for the World

• 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