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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.
Special guest:Dr. Ryan Cumming of ELCA World Hunger joins the open discussion about Martin Luther and advocacy. 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.
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.
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.
Newly updated from ELCA World Hunger, this brief guide provides some suggestions for finding data related to several areas that impact food security: housing, employment and food access. Each section
Does your congregation work with communities experiencing homelessness? Are you willing to host a site visit with a member of Congress sometime in the coming year at your congregation or ministry,
Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 12/04 - 12/10:
Social Justice Team meeting at All Saints Lutheran Church, Phoenix
State Public Policy Office (SPPO) meeting
LAMA planning meeting in Tucson with conference pastors
Bread for the World Farm Bill Campaign Launch meeting
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
