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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: Have you considered adding an Advocacy component to your ’God’s work. Our hands.’ Sunday program on Sept. 13? Please share this information with your networks, encourage them to sign up for our newsletter and FOLLOW us on Facebook for even more articles and events.
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This September 13, ELCA Advocacy’s “God’s work. Our hands.” resource—with templates!—invites congregations to connect service with faithful civic engagement, helping neighbors be heard, counted, and |
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DIGITAL SECURITY WORKSHOP 2.0: PROTECTING YOUR CONGREGATION & ORGANIZATION Thursday, August 27 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Arizona Faith Network’s Safe Communities Coalition invites you to an interactive digital security workshop with Yael Grauer, a leading digital security expert specializing in privacy, cybersecurity, hacking, digital freedom, and surveillance.
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LUNCH & LEARN: INTERFAITH CONVERSATION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ELDER ABUSE Tuesday, September 1 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM One-hour Lunch & Learn with Arizona Faith Network exploring how faith communities can recognize, respond to, and prevent elder abuse, particularly among marginalized populations.
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ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Thursday, September 3 @ 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!
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FIRM STEPS INTO FAITH-COMMUNITY ELECTION ENGAGEMENT WEBINAR Thursday, September 3 @ 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM This ELCA Advocacy webinar is an Intro to action steps and themes in the ELCA Election Engagement Toolkit.
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AFN FAITHFUL VOTER AZ (VOTING RIGHTS) COMMITTEE Thursday, September 3 @ 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 from 2:00-3:00pm.
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ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL Friday, September 4 @ 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.
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AFN CHERISHING CREATION COLLABORATIVE Tuesday, September 8 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 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.
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This “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, LAMA invites congregations to connect hands-on service with faithful advocacy for neighbors who are hungry, unhoused, uninsured, excluded, or unheard. |
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In his latest message, Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry calls Lutherans to be faithful, informed, and engaged “trusted messengers” this election season, an highlights several ELCA election resources. |
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As campaign spending shapes what voters see and hear, here is a faith-based look at PACs, dark money, and the importance of transparency in Arizona elections. |
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New Feeding America data shows that more than 1 million Arizonans — including nearly 1 in 5 children — face food insecurity, reminding people of faith that hunger relief requires both compassionate |
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The Grand Canyon Synod Grant application window closes no later than midnight on Friday, September 25, 2026. Funds support specific new or continuing projects that advance goals in the GCS Strategic |
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Join the Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering on October 20 at First UCC Church, Phoenix, AZ, or online. This year's theme, From Conflict to Community, invites us to explore how we move beyond divis |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 08/24 - 08/30: Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network ELCA World Hunger Leaders (churchwide) monthly call LAMA 2026 Voter Guide preparation Grand Canyon Synod staff retreat LAMA newsletter, correspondence, website & social media
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Explore the many ways you can support the ministry of advocacy with your financial gifts. We are grateful for your congregational, or individual contribution.
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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
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