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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: Learn about the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the ELCA’s Truth-Seeking and Truth-Telling Initiative. 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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May 5, 2026 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Relatives (MMIWGR). The ELCA invites congregations and leaders to participate by wearing red, sharing |
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CANDLELIGHT PRAYER VIGIL FOR MURDERED AND MISSING INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS Tuesday, May 5 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM In honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day, leaders across the ELCA will gather for a Candlelight Vigil for Missing and Murdered Women and Girls, written by Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy.
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ELCA DOMESTIC HUNGER GRANTS WEBINAR Wednesday, May 6 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ELCA World Hunger’s Domestic Hunger Grant application webinar will offer information about the process of applying for a domestic hunger grant. Webinar will review granting priorities and the grant application process, how to submit an LOI, and answer questions from grant applicants.
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AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Thursday, May 7 @ 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 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!
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ADDRESSING MISINFORMATION AND FALSE NARRATIVES IN THE FOOD SYSTEM Thursday, May 7 @ 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Unpack everything from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans to SNAP eligibility and the USDA's "Farmer First" agenda. We invite you to submit your questions ahead of time and share this opportunity with your colleagues.
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AFN FAITHFUL VOTER AZ (VOTING RIGHTS) COMMITTEE Thursday, May 7 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 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.
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AFN CHERISHING CREATION COLLABORATIVE Tuesday, May 12 @ 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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ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL Friday, May 15 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 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.
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LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE Monday, May 18 @ 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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The Grand Canyon Synod invites Lutherans to join a May 5 online candlelight vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women as an act of remembrance, lament, solidarity, and prayerful commitment to |
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ELCA Election Engagement Blog Post Series. Lutheran civic engagement is a nonpartisan expression of faith that calls Christians to participate in elections, defend voting rights, and advocate for |
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This statement was issued by Eric Mitchell, president of the Alliance to End Hunger, following the passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (“the Farm Bill”) out of the |
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As Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Legislature clash over the state budget, the outcome will shape funding for schools, food assistance, health care access, child care, tax relief, water policy, and |
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The State of Arizona Nonprofit Security Grant Program (AZ-NSGP) is now accepting applications. Deadline for applications is Friday, June 12, 2026. Info meetings Thursday May 7 and -Tuesday, May 12. |
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Need help funding your hunger ministry? ELCA World Hunger’s 2027 Domestic Hunger Grants are easier than ever to apply for, and faster to receive the funds. Letters of inquiry are due July 1! |
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Learn about Bread for the World’s new Offerings of Letters resources for 2026. Click for upcoming webinars. |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 05/03 - 05/09: ELCA State Public Policy Office (SPPO) monthly call Prayer Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Senator Ruben Gallego meeting on ICE & Immigration ICE and Immigration in Arizona, and Arizona State Budget research 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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