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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: This week we’re asking you to join the ELCA in urging Congress to ease the economic crisis in Cuba by lifting trade restrictions. 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 from June 16. Ask Congress to lift trade and travel restrictions with Cuba, easing humanitarian hardship and supporting our church’s long-standing accompaniment with Cuban Lutheran |
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ELECTION PROTECTION VOLUNTEER TRAINING Tuesday, June 23 @ 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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ENGAGING AS PEOPLE OF FAITH AMID RISE IN FOR-PROFIT IMMIGRATION DETENTION Wednesday, June 24 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM For-profit immigration detention is rapidly expanding across the U.S. Hear from ELCA AMMPARO, Theological Discernment, and Witness in Society staff about the history of immigration detention and the theology and biblical witness that can inform churches’ response, as well as ways to engage.
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ELECTION PROTECTION VOLUNTEER TRAINING Tuesday, June 30 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 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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GRAND CANYON SYNOD HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK Tuesday, June 30 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hunger leaders from offices & congregations all over the synod gather together to discuss each other’s projects, collaborate, and lend each other support. We hear from synod and churchwide offices working on hunger solutions and find out what we can do to help. All are invited to join!
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POLL CHAPLAIN/PEACEKEEPER TRAINING Monday, July 13 @ 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM These multi-faith, multi-racial, intergenerational poll chaplains (ordained and lay leaders) and peacekeepers will help provide a calming and moral presence to vulnerable voters, such as the elderly, disabled, youth, and other disenfranchised citizens.
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As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, new ELCA worship resources invite congregations to approach the occasion with gratitude, lament, prayer, and a clear Christian witness |
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As congregations navigate questions of faith, patriotism, and public witness, this ELCA resource offers thoughtful guidance on how to honor civic life without letting national symbols overshadow Chris |
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Faith leaders and congregations are invited to join Arizona Faith Network in the 2026 Election Protection effort, a nonpartisan movement to help ensure that every eligible voter can cast their ballot |
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Arizona faith leaders are invited to sign a national letter defending fair, safe and accessible voting as a public witness for dignity, justice and democracy. From Faith In Us. |
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The Valley Interfaith Project, an ELCA World Hunger Domestic Grant partner, is advocating for the city of Mesa, Ariz., to move forward with its transitional housing project. Read more here. |
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Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is gathering supplies for their Back-to-School Drive. To help LSS-SW deliver supplies before the first day of school, please try to give by July 13. |
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Service Opportunity in Glendale (June 28) and Tucson (July 26). Join others in packing Bags of Hope—life-saving kits of water, snacks, and essentials to be distributed to vulnerable neighbors. |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 06/14 - 06/20: Arizona Faith Network Board Meeting Holiday 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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