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Update • September 22, 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: People of faith, we’re in this together: Take AFN’s Faithful Voter Pledge, and share the link with your congregation. 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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Take the 2026 Faithful AZ Voter Pledge and commit to making a voting plan, using trustworthy information and helping every eligible neighbor participate safely and confidently. |
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Lutherans and hunger advocates across Arizona, Nevada, and California are invited to sign a regional Hunger Leaders Network letter urging their governors to take stronger action against hunger. |
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ELECTION PROTECTION VOLUNTEER TRAINING Wednesday, September 25 @ 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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POLL CHAPLAIN/PEACEKEEPER TRAINING Monday, September 28 @ 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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GRAND CANYON SYNOD HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK Tuesday, September 29 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Calling ALL hunger leaders in the Grand Canyon Synod and beyond! Join us for a special Hunger Education-focused network meeting featuring Bishops Deborah Hutterer (GCS) and Jeff Johnson (Sierra Pacific), Milt Liu (CEO of Saint Mary’s Food Bank), Rev. Nelson Rabell-Gonzalez and more. All are welcome!
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ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Thursday, October 1 @ 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 FAITH VOTER AZ (VOTING RIGHTS) COMMITTEE Thursday, October 1 @ 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, October 2 @ 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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GLOBAL REFUGE PASTOR-IN-RESIDENCE ERIC SHAFER TO SPEAK IN CAREFREE Saturday, October 3 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Christ the Lord Lutheran (map) Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Carefree invites congregations and community members to hear Global Refuge Pastor-in-Residence Eric Shafer share practical ways Lutherans can accompany refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers.
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Arizona’s 2026 General Election Publicity Pamphlet is now available, offering voters key deadlines, ballot-measure information, judicial reviews, and trusted guidance for preparing to vote the whole |
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Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction shapes how education policy is carried out across the state, making this often-overlooked office important for faithful voters who care about children, |
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LSS-SW warns that new federal Medicaid restrictions could leave many refugee families in Arizona without health coverage, creating urgent health, financial, and moral concerns for people of faith. |
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LAMA’s new Congregational Guide for Election-Related Disruption helps churches prepare faithfully and practically for election uncertainty, misinformation, intimidation, violence and congregational |
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Explore this new Lutheran election-season prayer resource for congregations from the Northwest Intermountain Synod, with worship ideas, intercessions, civic engagement guidance, and nonpartisan public |
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LAMA's 2026 Voter Guide (también disponible en español) briefly introduces the 8 ballot measures that Arizona voters will consider this fall. Read explanations, recommendations, and context from |
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Join hunger leaders, LAMA liaisons, ELCA churchwide partners, and advocates from the Grand Canyon and Sierra Pacific Synods on Sept. 29 for a special gathering to connect mercy, compassion, and public |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 09/21 - 09/27: LAMA Liaison Roundtable Ballot Propositions 2026 presentation with Lutheran Social Services Arizona Judicatory Heads’ Letter on Faithful Voting Interview with State Press on Prop 318 Interview with ASU School of Sustainability on Faithful Caring for Creation 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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