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: Tell your legislators you support SNAP integrity without punitive measures - act before February 4 via RTS!
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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.
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.
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 campaign.
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
Register today! Lutheran Day at the Legislature 2026 is Monday, February 23. Rally, meet with legislators, tour, introductions in both chamber galleries, breakfast and lunch ~ what a day!
Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry and Minnesota ELCA synod bishops released a joint pastoral video condemning aggressive immigration activity and addressing the fear and uncertainty experienced by many
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!
Author Drew Strait joins the Spirited Book Club on February 26 at 12:00 pm AZ (MST) to discuss his bestseller, Strange Worship: Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism. Facilitated by Sheri
Training Monday, February 9 via Zoom! 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 02/02 - 02/08:
ELCA State Public Policy Office (SPPO) monthly meeting
School Nutrition Advocacy Group (SNAG)
AFN Faithful Voter AZ (Voting Rights) Committee
Anti-Hunger & Food Systems Advocacy Call
Lutheran Day at the Legislature planning
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
