Update • January 10, 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: Register and Invite your friends to join you on January 30 for Lutheran Advocacy Day.

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

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.

LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE

Monday, January 16 @ 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.

BFW SOUTHWEST REGIONAL UPDATE: LETTERS TO CONGRESS

Thursday, January 26 @ 2:00 PM 3:00 PM

Join BFW’s Southwest regional organizer and others in our area to learn about the Farm Bill and be equipped with the knowledge, materials and inspiration for your Offering of Letters.

LUTHERAN ADVOCACY DAY PREP

Friday, January 27 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Google Calendar ICS

Prepare for Advocacy Day in advance! Learn what to expect, what to wear, schedule of events, what bills will be championed and tips on how to talk with your legislators to prepare for your appointments.

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.

GCS HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK

Tuesday, January 31 @ 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.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 01/08 - 01/14:

• LAMA Policy Council meeting

• Valley Interfaith Project (VIP) meeting

• Advocacy planning meeting with Spirit of Grace, Surprise

• Lutheran Advocacy Day at the Legislature planning & appointments

• 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