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Update • November 10, 2026
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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 encouraging you to take five minutes to send a note to one legislator. Better yet, reach out to all three who represent your district! 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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Open for ready-to-use message templates to congratulate newly elected Arizona legislators, thank outgoing lawmakers for their service, and invite them to Lutheran Day at the Legislature on March 15, |
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LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE Monday, November 16 @ 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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GRAND CANYON SYNOD HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK Tuesday, November 24 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hunger leaders from offices & congregations all over the synod gather to learn, discern, collaborate, discuss each other’s projects, and lend each other support. We hear from synod and churchwide leaders working on hunger solutions and find out what we can do to help. All are invited to join!
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ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Thursday, December 3 @ 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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Lutheran peacekeepers share their Election Day 2026 experiences across Arizona, where simple acts of welcome, listening, and encouragement helped voters feel supported and demonstrated faithful, nonpa |
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As Arizona prepares for a historic shift in legislative leadership, LAMA gives thanks to those who serve, offers prayers for the work ahead, and reaffirms that our commitment to justice, compassion, |
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This GivingTuesday, December 1, LAMA launches its “Why I LAMA” campaign, sharing personal stories of faith in action and inviting supporters to strengthen advocacy for justice, dignity, and the well-b |
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Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest invites congregations and individuals to share Christmas joy by donating towels for older adults and toys for children and families across Arizona by December |
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Give a gift that shares hope and changes lives this Christmas with ELCA Good Gifts 2026, offering more than 60 meaningful ways to fight hunger, support families, and care for neighbors around the |
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ELCA World Hunger’s 2026 Advent resources, themed “Filled With Good Things,” invite congregations and families to celebrate God’s abundance through prayer, generosity, community-building, and loving |
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A substantive reconsideration of the 1990 “Homelessness: A Renewal of Commitment” social message is underway. Churchwide input is encouraged. The feedback period is open until November 30, 2026. |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 11/02 - 11/08: LAMA Policy Committee State Public Policy Office (SPPO) Network Lutheran Day at the Legislature planning Giving Tuesday planning 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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