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Update • February 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: Use your voice ~ let your fingers do the waling ~ on RTS to speak out on policies affecting Food Insecurity in Arizona. 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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RTS Action Alerts! Click to read the bills we’re watching related to food insecurity in Arizona. These bills are being heard this week ~ we urge you to activate your faith in love today! |
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AFN CHERISHING CREATION COLLABORATIVE Tuesday, February 10 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 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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BREAD FOR THE WORLD: 2026 OFFERING OF LETTERS LAUNCH Tuesday, February 10 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join Bread for the World President and CEO Rev. Eugene Cho and staff, as well as hundreds of advocates across the country for the online launch of the 2026 Offering of Letters campaign.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DAY AT THE CAPITOL Wednesday, February 11 @ 8:30 AM 2:00 PM
Wesley Bolin Plaza, Arizona State Capitol (map) Join advocates for the annual lobby day at the Arizona Capitol. Meet with your legislators, hear from great speakers, and connect with others who are doing advocacy work both inside and outside the Arizona Legislature. RSVP today!
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LUTHERAN ADVOCACY DAY PREP Monday, February 16 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Prepare for Advocacy Day in advance! Learn what to expect, what to wear, schedule of events, what bills will be championed and tips on how to talk with your legislators to prepare for your appointments.
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LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE Monday, February 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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LUTHERAN DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE Monday, February 23 @ 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Wesley Bolin Plaza, Arizona State Capitol (map) Lutherans from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol in Wesley Bolin Plaza for a day of advocacy on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm to learn, to witness, and voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.
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ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 18! All 5 Synods in Region 2 are challenging one another to raise funds for ELCA World Hunger! Theme: “Lord, When Did We See You?” inspired by Matthew 25:37-40. Toolkit provided for individual and congreg |
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Register today! Lutheran Day at the Legislature 2026 is Monday, February 23. Rally, meet with legislators, tour, introductions in both chamber galleries, breakfast and lunch ~ what a day! |
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This article explaining new SNAP changes is by Will Humble, executive director of Arizona Public Health Association (AzPHA). Mr. Humble will be the featured speaker at Lutheran Day at the Legislature |
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With your advocacy, a major funding package that included billions of dollars designated for humanitarian aid, food security, nutrition, and global health initiatives passed. We invite you to pause in |
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ELCA Action Alert from February 5. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to protect voting rights and reject legislation that would raise barriers to voting. Take action today! |
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ELCA Action Alert updated February 10. Ask Congress to protect our neighbors by prioritizing accountability for ICE, not additional funding for actions that are harming our communities. Take action |
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The Prophetic Witness Campaign is an Arizona-based, faith-rooted initiative organized by the Arizona Faith Network and Corazón AZ to protect human dignity, advocating for social change through a relig |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 02/09 - 02/15: Request to Speak (RTS) Training LAMA Policy Council meeting Bread for the World Offering of Letters Launch Environmental Day at the Capitol Lutheran Day at the Legislature planning 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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