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:Ask everyone you know if they’re registered to vote, offer to help those who need assistance!
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NEXT WEEK October 11 is the BIG CUTOFF DATE for registering to vote in Arizona general election. Check your registration status, check your friends and loved ones’ status, check, check, check!
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!
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.
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.
World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. They promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all.
Join ELCA World Hunger for a celebration of World Food Day, hosted by Rick Steves and special guest Mark Jansen, CEO of Blue Diamond Almonds. This special event will be streamed online so you can celebrate with ELCA World Hunger wherever you are!
The LAMA Liaison Roundtable meets monthly on the third Monday at 6:30p via Zoom. These conversations offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics about congregational engagement in advocacy, and have all your questions answered.
Know your ballot measures! Voters will have 10 ballot measures to decide, including Proposition 131, which would create the office of lieutenant governor in Arizona.
REGISTER! The third annual LAMA Summit on Saturday, November 5 features keynote by Rev. Eugene Cho, president/CEO of Bread for the World. Join advocates and friends as we voice our common needs in the public square, activating our
New for 2023! Calendar, Study, and Action Guide for Congregations for use in planning educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 10/02 - 10/08:
State Public Policy Office (SPPO) meeting
AFN Faithful Voting Arizona
Anti-Hunger and 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
