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The latest Advocacy news and events from Arizona and around the U.S. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Update • November 18, 2025
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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: ELCA Advocacy and Lutheran Disaster Response ask us to support bipartisan FEMA reform in the FEMA Act of 2025.. 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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ELCA Action Alert. Join Lutheran Disaster Response leaders in asking for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reform through the FEMA Act of 2025. Take action today! |
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BREAD FOR THE WORLD REGIONAL MEETINGS Tuesday, November 18 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 19 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Join Bread for the World’s quarterly West, Southwest and Midwest Regional meeting ~ two meeting dates/times available!
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GRAND CANYON SYNOD HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK Tuesday, November 25 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hunger leaders from offices & congregations all over the synod gather together to discuss each other’s projects, collaborate, and lend each other support. We hear from synod and churchwide offices working on hunger solutions and find out what we can do to help. All are invited to join!
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ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK ANNUAL GATHERING Tuesday, December 2 @ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Baháʼí Faith Community Center (map) Join Arizona Faith Network at this year’s Annual Gathering, themed United We Rise. This will be a morning of connection, learning, and celebration with people of faith from across Arizona.
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COFFEE WITH CHRISTINE Wednesday, December 3 @ 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM ELCA Advocacy hosts a monthly chat with Christine Moffett, ELCA Program Director for Environment and Energy Policy. This is an open time to ask your federal advocacy questions.
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AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Thursday, December 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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’SAMARITANS’ DOCUMENTARY VIEWING Friday, December 5 @ 6:00 - 9:00 PM, First Church UCC Phoenix (map) The film ‘Samaritans’ highlights humanitarian work being done at the Arizona-Sonora border. This is the third installment of the documentary trilogy by filmmaker and storyteller David Damian Figueroa, who will be present for the viewing.
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PRAYER WALK ON THE ARIZONA TRAIL Saturday, December 6 @ 10:00 AM 2:30 PM, Picketpost Trailhead near Picketpost Mountain (map) Join the Arizona Faith Network, Arizona Trail Association, and Arizona Interfaith Power & Light for a reflective morning of movement, prayer, and community in the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
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The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) offers updates, actions to take and resources for standing with Immigrants. Hurry! Some deadlines end Wednesday, Nov. 19. |
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Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a pastoral message on living in troubled times. Read it here. |
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After 43 days of shutdown, the federal government resumed operations on Nov. 13, 2025, which funds most federal agencies through Jan. 30, 2026. A message was sent to U.S. House and Senate representati |
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Interested in a Certificate in Community Organizing for Climate Justice? Apply for this 2026 online program for faith-rooted teams by December 15. |
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Announcing the LAMA T-Shirt Design Contest! We need your help to design a T-Shirt that fans can wear to demonstrate support for LAMA’s work in Arizona. Submission deadline Dec. 31, 2025. |
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Save the date! Lutheran Day at the Legislature 2026 will be on Monday, February 23 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. In addition to a rally, meetings with legislators, and introductions in both House and Senate |
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We need your help! Volunteer to be your district’s coordinator for Lutheran Day at the Legislature this year! Read what’s involved here. |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 11/17 - 11/23: LAMA Liaison Roundtable monthly meeting Bread for the World State Leaders + Regional meetings Lutheran Day at the Legislature planning meeting 40-40-40 Region 2 Lenten Challenge planning meeting Giving Tuesday campaign planning 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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