Update • February 21, 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.

This week’s Action Alert: Register for Arizona Anti-Hunger Day March 13!

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

GCS HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK

Tuesday, February 28 @ 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, March 2 @ 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!

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, March 3 @ 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.

AFN CHERISHING CREATION COLLABORATIVE

Thursday, March 9 @ 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.

CULTIVATING CLIMATE JUSTICE RETREAT

Friday - Sunday, March 10-12 @ Spirit in the Desert (map)

Explore the economic, cultural, political, and ecological contours of the systemic crisis we face, and grow in the knowledge, skills, spiritual strength, and community that are so vital to forging the paths toward climate justice.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 02/19 - 02/25:

• GCS Bishop’s Spring Gathering

• LAMA Liaison Roundtable

• Vitalyst Mid-Year Check-in of Arizona Anti-Hunger Alliance

• 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