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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: This week we encourage you to familiarize yourself with who’s running for public office in Arizona. All 265 of them. 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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Arizona’s 2026 candidate list (265 to date!) is already filling out across statewide, congressional, and legislative races, making this a good time to learn who is running in your district and start |
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AZFSN ALL-NETWORK MEETING (Virtual) Tuesday, May 26 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join Arizona Food Systems Network (AzFSN) to connect with peers, get inspired by regional food system coalitions, meet AZFSN's new steering committee, give your input on the 2026 AZFSN Annual Gathering and find resources and support.
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CHILDREN IN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF CURRENT POLICIES Thursday, May 28 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This conversation is designed for people who work with children and families and want to better understand how recent policy changes are affecting children in immigrant families, the stressors many families are navigating, and ways communities and professionals can offer meaningful support.
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‘WE RIDE FOR HER’ DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AND DIALOGUE Thursday, May 28 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join the Racial Justice Advocacy Network’s Fourth Thursday Connections on Thursday, May 28. This month’s gathering will center on the documentary “We Ride for Her,” followed by guided conversation and reflection.
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AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Thursday, June 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!
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AFN CHERISHING CREATION COLLABORATIVE Tuesday, June 9 @ 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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ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL Friday, June 12 @ 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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POLL CHAPLAIN/PEACEKEEPER TRAINING Monday, July 13 @ 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM These multi-faith, multi-racial, intergenerational poll chaplains (ordained and lay leaders) and peacekeepers will help provide a calming and moral presence to vulnerable voters, such as the elderly, disabled, youth, and other disenfranchised citizens.
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LAMA’s Ministry Report for 2026 Synod Assembly. Read highlights of an busy year of advocacy and engagement in Arizona and in the Grand Canyon Synod. |
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Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest’s advocacy newsletter highlights Arizona’s ongoing budget negotiations, urgent housing affordability concerns, the need to protect Medicaid/AHCCCS, and upcomi |
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Everywhere except Arizona, Heat Relief Week is now, May 18-22, 2026. In Arizona, we already know it’s hot; Arizona ‘celebrated’ May 4-8. Learn about Arizona’s Heat Relief Network and how you and your |
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If you hadn’t quite gotten around to it… it’s not too late to donate to ELCA World Hunger. Gifts received through May 31, 2026 count toward the Region 2 Lenten Challenge total. The appeal code is |
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ELCA Action Alert from May 12. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to support essential hunger and agricultural funding. Proposed budget cuts could turn many families and children away from hunger progra |
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The State of Arizona Nonprofit Security Grant Program (AZ-NSGP) is now accepting applications. Deadline for applications is Friday, June 12, 2026. Info meetings Thursday May 7 and -Tuesday, May 12. |
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Need help funding your hunger ministry? ELCA World Hunger’s 2027 Domestic Hunger Grants are easier than ever to apply for, and faster to receive the funds. Letters of inquiry are due July 1! |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 05/17 - 05/23: LAMA Kickoff at Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sierra Vista, AZ LAMA Liaison Roundtable Safe Communities Coalition (SCC) monthly meeting N/W Lower Michigan Synod Hunger Team meeting 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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We’d love to hear from you!
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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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