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 train to be a poll monitor ~ all hands needed, clergy included!
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We are called to conversation and prayer around our role as U.S. residents and as people of faith in ensuring our election systems promote dignity and respect for all. We are called to act by speaking
All hands on deck, all Arizona clergy especially welcome! Every voter who wants to cast their ballot, should be able to do so. That means our community members need to feel safe enough to make their voices heard at the polls, in a state that has historically ignored them. You can play an integral part in holding your community in strength and compassion this voting season.
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.
During the one-hour gathering, participants will discuss the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill, and learn more about how you and your community can be involved in our work to reduce hunger in the U.S. and around the world. Bread for the World.
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.
7/12 Post Sine Die. An update on the voter integrity bills we tracked through the 2022 legislative session. The bill tracker and analysis on civic engagement and voter integrity is courtesy of Arizona Faith Network and
Remember, Independent voters can, and are encouraged to vote in the primaries! Arizona will hold its primary election Aug. 2, along with the states of Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington.
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 07/11 - 07/17:
Arizona Hunger Policy Workgroup planning meeting
LAMA Policy Council meeting
Poll Monitor Training
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
