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 to vote in the Arizona primary on August 2!
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July 5 at 11:59 pm is the last day to register to vote in the AZ primary on Aug. 2. Arizona will hold its primary election Aug. 2, along with the states of Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington.
Thursday, July 7 @ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Arizona Capitol Rose Garden(map)
Healthcare Rising AZ will turn in 500K signatures to put the Predatory Debt Protection Collection Act on the 2022 ballot – the most signatures in AZ ballot initiative history! Press Conference at 9:00 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!
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.
This Community Gardens How-To Guide is filled with wisdom harvested by congregations whose community gardens have become vital parts of their ministry. 28-pg guide includes practical tips on logistics
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,
Plan ahead for August! ELCA Advocacy provides timely questions and talking points based upon ELCA Advocacy priorities of hunger, housing and homelessness, infrastructure and climate change, U.S. Asylu
Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 07/04 - 07/10:
State Public Policy Office (SPPO) meeting
Press Conference on Predatory Debt Protection Collection Act at Capitol
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee meeting
Anti-Hunger & 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
