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:Use your voice to join the ELCA in urging Congress to vote YES on the War Powers Resolution.
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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!
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.
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.
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.
The LAMA Liaison Roundtable meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30p via Zoom. These conversations offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics about congregational engagement in advocacy.
Read our recap of the 2026 Lutheran Day at the Legislature! Includes link to all photos taken. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who, following the example of Jesus, advocated for justice for all God’s
For the first time ever, the state changed the overall income guidelines (called categorical eligibility, something established in 1996), effective March 1, 2026. Read blog by Terri Shoemaker of Arizo
If you’ve ever been irritated by the slow and seemingly byzantine nature of the ELCA’s website, look no further! The ELCA launched its new website, check it out at elca.org.
Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 03/01 - 03/07:
ELCA State Public Policy Office (SPPO) meeting
Arizona Faith Network (AFN) Social Justice Commission meeting
Anti-Hunger and Food Systems Advocacy meeting
Grand Canyon Synod Spring Gathering
LAMA newsletter, correspondence, website & social media
Support LAMA
Explore the many ways you can support the ministry of advocacy with your financial gifts. We are grateful for your congregational, or individual contribution.
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
