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Update • September 29, 2026
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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: Just in time for the September 30 National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools and Orange Shirt Day, urge your legislator to support the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding Schools Act. 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. Arizona’s Indian boarding school history calls us to listen to Indigenous survivors and descendants, confront the church’s role, and urge Congress to support truth and healing. |
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ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Thursday, October 1 @ 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 FAITH VOTER AZ (VOTING RIGHTS) COMMITTEE Thursday, October 1 @ 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, October 2 @ 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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GLOBAL REFUGE PASTOR-IN-RESIDENCE ERIC SHAFER TO SPEAK IN CAREFREE Saturday, October 3 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Christ the Lord Lutheran (map) Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Carefree invites congregations and community members to hear Global Refuge Pastor-in-Residence Eric Shafer share practical ways Lutherans can accompany refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers.
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COMMUNITY VOTING CELEBRATIONL BRUNCH + EDUCATIONAL SESSION Thursday, October 15 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (map) Join LAMA and community partners in Chandler on October 15 for a free, nonpartisan celebration featuring brunch, ballot education, and Election Protection Peacekeeper training.
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Lutherans and hunger advocates across Arizona, Nevada, and California are invited to sign a regional Hunger Leaders Network letter urging their governors to take stronger action against hunger. |
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ELCA World Hunger’s Daily Bread Grants are one way our church accompanies communities as they respond to hunger and poverty. Accepting applications Oct. 1 - Oct. 21. |
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Take the 2026 Faithful AZ Voter Pledge and commit to making a voting plan, using trustworthy information and helping every eligible neighbor participate safely and confidently. |
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Join LAMA and community partners in Chandler on October 15 for a free, nonpartisan, interfaith celebration featuring FREE brunch, ballot education, and Election Protection Peacekeeper training. |
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LAMA's 2026 Voter Guide (también disponible en español) briefly introduces the 8 ballot measures that Arizona voters will consider this fall. Read explanations, recommendations, and context from |
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The Rev. Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, reminds us that celebrating diversity and advancing equity, inclusion, and accessibility express our baptismal calling to serve all people and |
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Celebrate the musical talents of local hunger leaders at Hope Takes the Stage, a free evening of live music and fellowship in Phoenix on October 18. |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 09/28 - 10/03: TheALEogy Pub with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chandler ELCA World Hunger Leaders monthly call (national) Safe Community Coalition (SCC) monthly call Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders monthly meeting Arizona Faith Network Faithful Voters monthly meeting Anti-hunger & Food Systems Advocacy monthly 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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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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