Update • November 29, 2022

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This week’s Action Alert: Introduce yourself to your legislators!

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

GCS HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK

Tuesday, November 29 @ 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.

AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Thursday, December 1 @ 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

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!

AFN FAITHFUL VOTER AZ (VOTING RIGHTS) COMMITTEE

Thursday, December 1 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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. The interfaith working committee meets monthly online.

HUNGER AT THE CROSSROADS WEBINAR: HEALTH AND HUNGER

Thursday, December 1 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Experts from both the U.S. and overseas help explain the complex relationship between health and hunger. Participants also will hear from leaders working to improve health in their communities and learn effective steps that can be taken toward a just world where all are fed – and where all are healthy.

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, December 2 @ 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.

BFW’S FARM BILL CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

Tuesday, December 6 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This is the rollout of Bread’s Farm Bill policy platform. They want to work with you to achieve a Farm Bill that prioritizes nutrition, equity and sustainability, including through the Offering of Letters in your church, small group or campus.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 11/27 - 12/03:

• Hunger Leaders Network

• Advocacy video planning / Lent 2023 Challenge planning

• AZ Faithful Voters virtual meeting

• Anti-hunger and Food Systems Network virtual 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