Update • May 2, 2023

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.

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

DOMESTIC HUNGER GRANT APPLICATION ZOOM

Wednesday, May 3 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

ELCA World Hunger’s Domestic Hunger Grant application Zoom webinar will offer more information about the 2024 grant application process, how to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), and answer questions from grant applicants.

AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Thursday, May 4 @ 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, May 4 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Help protect our cherished right to vote! Join this working committee to stay up to date with voting advocacy in AZ and beyond. The interfaith working committee meets online the first Thursday of the month.

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, May 5 @ 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.

NATIONAL ANTI-HUNGER POLICY CONFERENCE

Sunday-Tuesday, May 7-9, Virtual or In Person

Join thousands of your fellow anti-hunger advocates from across the country May 7-9. You will attend content-rich sessions, learn legislative best practices, explore innovative advocacy methods, and form personal connections to help you better fight hunger in your community.

AFN CHERISHING CREATION COLLABORATIVE

Thursday, May 11 @ 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

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.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 04/24 - 04/30:

• State Public Policy Office (SPPO) meeting

• Introduce GCS new pastors to LAMA and GCS Hunger Leaders Network

• Anti-Hunger & Food Systems Advocacy Call

• Grant writing

• 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