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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: Ballots are mailed to Arizona voters on Wednesday, October 7. Watch for your ballot, and track it for peace of mind. 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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Check the date your ballot was sent to you, the date the ballot was returned and received by the County Recorder, and whether your ballot was accepted and signature verified. |
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COMMUNITY VOTING CELEBRATION - PARTY AT THE POLLS - WHAT’S ON YOUR BALLOT? Thursday, October 8 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ (map) Join Arizona Faith Network and community partners in Sahuarita on October 8 for a free, nonpartisan celebration featuring free food, ballot education and resources, and more.
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AFN CHERISHING CREATION COLLABORATIVE Tuesday, October 13 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 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.
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WHAT’S ON YOUR BALLOT? 2026 ARIZONA BALLOT & PROPOSITION EDUCATION WEBINAR Wednesday, October 14 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Join Arizona Faith Network on October 14 for a free, nonpartisan webinar explaining the races, offices and statewide propositions Arizona voters will see on their 2026 General Election ballots.
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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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ELECTION PROTECTION VOLUNTEER TRAINING Thursday, October 15 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Arizona Faith Network is recruiting volunteers to serve as Poll Chaplains and Peacekeepers for both the primary and general election as part of our nonpartisan Election Protection program.
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LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE Monday, October 19 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 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.
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ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK ANNUAL GATHERING Tuesday, October 20 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, First Church United Church of Christ (UCC) (map) Join the Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering on October 20 at First UCC Church, Phoenix, AZ, or online. This year's theme, From Conflict to Community, invites us to explore how we move beyond division and build stronger, more resilient communities rooted in dignity, belonging, and hope.
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Arizona faith leaders are calling people of every tradition to vote thoughtfully, uphold truth, protect voters and election workers, reject political violence, and remain committed to peace across our |
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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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LAMA opposes a proposed IRS rule that could reduce tax refunds for some immigrant families, putting food, housing, and financial stability at risk nationally and in Arizona. |
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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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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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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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Join the Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering on October 20 at First UCC Church, Phoenix, AZ, or online. This year's theme, From Conflict to Community, invites us to explore how we move beyond divis |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 10/05 - 10/11: ELCA State Public Policy Office (SPPO) national monthly call Arizona Food Systems Network (AzFSN) Annual Gathering Community Voter Celebration at Holy Trinity planning Bishop’s Fall Gathering program planning Adult Forum at Faith La Fe, Phoenix 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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