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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 highlighting ELCA Witness in Society’s new alert urging advocacy to protect funding for important USDA programs including for Women, Infants & Children (WIC). 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 May 12. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to support essential hunger and agricultural funding. Proposed budget cuts could turn many families and children away from hunger progra |
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AFN FAITHFUL VOTER AZ (VOTING RIGHTS) COMMITTEE Thursday, May 14 @ 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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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 KICKOFF AT SIERRA EVANGELICAL, SIERRA VISTA, AZ Sunday, May 17 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church (map) Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sierra Vista, AZ will host Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) on Sunday, May 17 for worship at 9:00 am, with a time of learning after worship. Join us in Sierra Vista ~ all are welcome!
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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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‘WE RIDE FOR HER’ DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AND DIALOGUE Thursday, May 28 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join the Racial Justice Advocacy Network’s Fourth Thursday Connections on Thursday, May 28. This month’s gathering will center on the documentary “We Ride for Her,” followed by guided conversation and reflection.
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AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Thursday, June 4 @ 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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On Wednesday, May 6, 2026 LAMA joined faith leaders for a meeting with Senator Ruben Gallego regarding ICE and Immigration policies. Read LAMA’s remarks. |
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This op-ed by Joseph Palomino, director of The Arizona Center for Economic Progress, argues that years of tax cuts and the flat income tax have weakened the state’s ability to invest in the foundation |
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ELCA Region 2 Pastor Nelson Rabell-González is offering refuge, dignity, and spiritual support to migrant families living in fear of deportation, while challenging racial profiling and affirming that |
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Rev. Jarrod Iverson joins the LAMA Policy Committee, accepting the call to serve a three-year term on the board. |
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On Wednesday, May 20, Arizona inmate Leroy McGill is set to be put to death by lethal injection. ELCA Witness in Society sent Governor Katie Hobbs a letter asking her to commute McGill’s death sentenc |
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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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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 05/10 - 05/16: LAMA Policy Committee monthly call AFN Faithful Voter AZ monthly call Anti-Hunger & Food Systems advocacy call LAMA Kickoff at Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sierra Vista, AZ 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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