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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: Has your congregation planned for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday on September 13? Consider adding an advocacy component! 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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This “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, LAMA invites congregations to connect hands-on service with faithful advocacy for neighbors who are hungry, unhoused, uninsured, excluded, or unheard. |
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LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE Monday, August 17 @ 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, August 25 @ 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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DIGITAL SECURITY WORKSHOP 2.0: PROTECTING YOUR CONGREGATION & ORGANIZATION Thursday, August 27 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Arizona Faith Network’s Safe Communities Coalition invites you to an interactive digital security workshop with Yael Grauer, a leading digital security expert specializing in privacy, cybersecurity, hacking, digital freedom, and surveillance.
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LUNCH & LEARN: INTERFAITH CONVERSATION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ELDER ABUSE Tuesday, September 1 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM One-hour Lunch & Learn with Arizona Faith Network exploring how faith communities can recognize, respond to, and prevent elder abuse, particularly among marginalized populations.
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ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Thursday, September 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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AFN FAITHFUL VOTER AZ (VOTING RIGHTS) COMMITTEE Thursday, September 3 @ 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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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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ELCA Advocacy’s new craftivism resource invites congregations to turn creativity into faithful public witness, using handmade projects to build community, spark conversation, and support nonpartisan |
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The new ELCA Election Engagement Toolkit equips congregations with practical, nonpartisan ways to encourage voting, protect ballot access, share trustworthy information and offer a faithful presence |
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Download LAMA’s 2026 candidate contact list to connect with those seeking public office, ask meaningful questions and begin building relationships grounded in faithful, nonpartisan advocacy. |
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The Voting Rights Act is still law, but recent court decisions have weakened some of its strongest protections — raising urgent questions about whether every eligible neighbor can participate freely, |
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ELCA Action Alert. Urge Congress to restore a fair, adequately funded resettlement program based on humanitarian need—not race, religion or nationality. Read the Arizona Spin. |
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During August recess, Arizona Lutherans can make a meaningful difference by sharing one personal story and one clear request with their members of Congress—here are three messages you can deliver in |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 08/09 - 08/015: LAMA Policy Committee monthly meeting Arizona Faith Network Board Retreat 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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