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: Take a second look at major voting bills that are moving through the state legislature. Registering your opinion using the Request to Speak (RTS) system.
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Updated 03/22. The bill tracker and analysis on civic engagement and voter integrity is courtesy of Arizona Faith Network and their team of legislative analysts. The bills included are deemed to be Priority Bills
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.
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.
March 2022. ELCA Advocacy publishes monthly updates from Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices (SPPOs) ~ LAMA included ~ in the ELCA Advocacy BLOG each month.
Registration for ELCA World Hunger’s 2023 Domestic Hunger Grants opened on March 18. Could your organization be one to receive funding for your hunger ministry this year?
Mary Louise Frenchman might be “Pastor Frenchman” in professional circles. In more formal settings, some might introduce her as “the Rev. Mary Louise.” But to those who gather for worship and greet
Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 03/22 - 03/28:
Hunger Policy Workgroup grant request submission
LAMA Summit planning
State Capitol visit to submit Request to Speak (RTS) applications
LAMA newsletter, correspondence & social media
Vacation day
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
