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 ELCA Advocacy is recommending action in support of access to work permits for those seeking asylum in advance of a proposed new government ruling. Public comment invited by April 24.
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ELCA Action Alert from April 16. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to protect employment authorization for those seeking asylum. Comment on the government’s proposal (from now until Apr. 24, 2026)
Wednesday, April 22 @ 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM, Arizona State Capitol (map)
Join community on April 22nd at the Arizona Capitol for a candlelight vigil to recognize the loss of environmental protections, reflect and connect with others.
The Racial Justice Advocacy Network “Thursday Connections” continues with an Advocacy How-To featuring Antoine Cummins of ELCA Advocacy. Learn strategy, tips and best practices for using your voice to make a difference.
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!
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.
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!
LAMA joined a broad Arizona coalition urging lawmakers to continue funding school meals, highlighting how eliminating small co-pays helps ensure every child has access to the nutrition they need to
Arizona’s steep drop in SNAP enrollment—nearly half its recipients—stems not only from new federal rules but also from the state’s aggressive implementation and added bureaucratic hurdles that are
Arizona’s Children’s Action Alliance FY27 budget priorities call on state leaders to urgently invest in food security, child care, health care, and family supports to address growing hardship and
Earth Day 2026 Theme: Our Power, Our Planet. Click for tips, actions and activities for Earth Day 2026, and watch the theme video. Join the world’s largest environmental movement!
Join the 2026 Synod Assembly hands-on service project on Thursday, June 11 as we pack 800 pounds of rice and 800 pounds of beans for the West Valley Community Food Pantry and First Place Community
Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 04/19 - 04/25:
LAMA Liaison Roundtable monthly meeting
Earth Day Vigil at the Capitol
Advocacy How-to with Antoine Cummins
Hunger & SNAP research
LAMA newsletter, correspondence, website & social media
Support LAMA
Explore the many ways you can support the ministry of advocacy with your financial gifts. We are grateful for your congregational, or individual contribution.
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
