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:Get to know Arizona’s Voting Laws backwards and forwards!
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Join the Arizona Faith Network for a faithful dialogue and education series leading to the 2022 midterm elections. Together we will work to speak truth and justice as we build bridges across the divides this election season.
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.
A day of holy conversation about climate, water and hunger. Learn about the mega-drought affecting the Rocky Mountain Synod; engage in theological reflection; hear stories of the impact on agriculture; and consider how YOU can respond faithfully to the crisis. In person at Bethany Lutheran Church in Denver, or online via Zoom.
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 have all your questions answered.
September Topic: Barriers to Voting. Drop by an Advocacy Café to hear from ELCA advocacy community leaders about timely topics. The 30-minute presentations will be offered twice on the same day.
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
In September, we come together to rally around food banks, support awareness around hunger and instill action among our advocates, legislators, anti-hunger friends, and YOU! Because together, we can
Cohort begins October 1, 2022. The 2022-23 Hunger Advocacy Fellow placed with LAMA will serve as a member of the staff of this ELCA-affiliated State Public Policy Office as a full-time contract employee. This is a paid position,
Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 09/11 - 09/17:
Keep Trusting the Process: Discussion with Maricopa Co. Election Officials
LAMA Policy Council Monthly Meeting
Our Faith, Our Voice, Our Vote Series: Living Faithfully During Election Season
Anti-hunger and Food System 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
