Update • March 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: In our first ELCA Advocacy Action Alert of the year, we invite you to comment on fair housing and the impacts of segregation by April 10. Consider the NYT article below published over the weekend.

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

WORLD WATER DAY

Wednesday, March 22

World Water Day is observed each year on March 22 to promote the responsible use of water and access to safe water for everyone. Water holds immense value. Every day, people use water in different ways including drinking, agriculture, industry, recreation, hygiene, sanitation, and health care.

THE PRECARIOUS POWER OF A STRONGLY WORDED LETTER: POLITICAL CORRESPONDENCE, LUTHERAN THEOLOGY AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION

Wednesday, March 22 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dr. Anthony Bateza, a guest at the GCS 2023 Synod Assembly, presents this talk at 10am MST/PDT, 11am MDT at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.

LAMA KICKOFF AT OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, TUCSON

Sunday, March 26 @ 7:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson will host a Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) kickoff event on Sunday, March 26, 2023. All are welcome for Worship and Workshop.

GCS HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK

Tuesday, March 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.

INTERFAITH PRAYER WALK FOR AZ PUBLIC LANDS DAY

Sunday, April 2 @ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center (map)

Join AFN for an interfaith prayer circle and walk to celebrate Arizona Public Lands Day. Participate in an interfaith prayer circle and meditation prior to the walk. Each mile of the prayer walk will feature a different prayer or meditation from a faith tradition in Arizona.

AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Thursday, April 6 @ 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!

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 03/20 - 03/26:

• LAMA Liaison Roundtable

• Arizona Anti-Hunger Alliance Mini-Retreat

• Lenten Practicum: 40 Days of Caring for God’s Creation

• LAMA Kickoff at Our Saviour’s Lutheran, Tucson

• 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