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:Take time this week to register for Lutheran Day at the Legislature. Then call your legislators.
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Register today! Lutheran Day at the Legislature 2026 is Monday, February 23 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm (register at 8:30). Rally, meet with legislators, tour, introductions in both chamber galleries,
Clergy are invited to Confronting Christian Nationalism: Faith-Rooted Organizing for Clergy. Hosted by BJC, this Clergy Quarterly Touchpoint offers space for connection, shared learning, and concrete action as faith leaders navigate growing pressure in their communities.
This half-hour virtual training session is for those who have volunteered to coordinate the legislative visits for the participants in their districts. Learn the tips, tricks and talking points for Lutheran Day at the Legislature.
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.
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.
Do you have an RTS account but don’t know quite how to use it? Need a refresher? This 30-minute training will equip participants to use Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) system in preparation for the upcoming legislative session.
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.
ELCA Action Alert from January 22. Join the ELCA in urging our Arizona Senators to protect affordable housing programs in the federal budget. Take action today!
ELCA Action Alert from January 26. Join the ELCA in asking Congress to protect our neighbors by prioritizing accountability for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), not additional funding for actions that are harming our communities.
All 5 Synods in Region 2 are challenging one another to raise funds for ELCA World Hunger! Theme: “Lord, When Did We See You?” inspired by Matthew 25:37-40. Toolkit provided for individual and congreg
Join Bread for the World President and CEO Rev. Eugene Cho and staff, as well as hundreds of advocates across the country for the online launch of the 2026 Offering of Letters on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6:00 pm MST.
The Spirited Book Club meets Thursday, February 26 at 3:00 pm AZ (MST) to discuss Strange Worship: Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism by Drew J. Strait. Facilitated by Sheri Brown, this
How you can voice your opinion on legislative initiatives from the comfort of your armchair by registering for Arizona’s user-friendly RTS System. LAMA will help you!
Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 01/26 - 02/01:
Food Bank Day at the Capitol
ELCA Hunger Leaders call
Safe Communities Coalition monthly meeting
Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network
Lutheran Day at the Legislature District Coordinator Training
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
